Science opinion: NRA prevents researchers from studying gun violence
The horror of the Sandy Hook school shooting shook the United States, and has initiated a fierce debate on gun control south of the border….
Winnipeg
Timeline of Winnipeg Idle No More events
When: Jan. 2, 2013 Where: Portage Avenue near perimeter Attendance: 40 people What happened: Protesters constructed a roadblock on the street, altering traffic for three…
Out LOUD
In recent years the West End Cultural Centre (WECC) has primarily been known for presenting folk, roots, and world music made by local and touring…
Lessons from Mother Nature: The potential of green infrastructure in cleaning up our rivers
(Image: North End Water Pollution Control Centre) The City of Winnipeg has been updating its wastewater treatment plants. These upgrades, slated to wrap up in…
T’was the year of the lockout… [text only]
T’was just this past summer, where all through this town, Sports fans lamented, “the Bombers are clowns!” The only thing keeping them pleasant and nice,…
T’was the year of the lockout…
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Winnipeg’s North End
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Inner-city campus helps with annual community event
An annual holiday event, Lighting Up The Avenue (LUTA), will brighten up Selkirk Avenue once again on Dec. 6. The yearly celebration is hosted by…
Social workers hired to help those in need downtown
Two new social workers, hired by the Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), will be available in 2013 for people in need downtown. The move…
Winnipeg police officer on trial for assault of prisoner
A Winnipeg police officer is currently standing trial for allegedly assaulting a prisoner who he was transporting to the Winnipeg Remand Centre. The trial commenced…