Answers behind Smith’s death obscured by legal battles
The evidence portion of the inquest into Ashley Smith’s death will commence on Jan. 14, 2013, after years of motions to inquire into the case…
Winnipeg
Sam Katz criticized for recent real-estate deals
Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz continued to face criticism over the course of the past week pertaining to his business dealings with Winnipeg’s chief administrative officer,…
Surviving in a food desert
Winnipeg doesn’t seem like home to many deserts – but it is. Food deserts, that is. “Food security to me is the equal right to…
Modern electric tattoos
Rebel Waltz Tattoo, located in the heart of the inner city on Notre Dame Avenue, is one of Winnipeg’s most versatile tattoo shops, providing modern…
Doctor’s behaving badly: Japanese researcher lied about stem cell treatment
The Japanese medical community is reeling after a researcher admitted to lying about a revolutionary treatment for heart patients. Hisashi Moriguchi claimed to have used…
Good People Bad Things
Moving Target Theatre Company founder Daniel Thau-Eleff isn’t just a triple threat – aside from starting his own production company, writing and starring in his…
New service in Winnipeg for those dealing with mental illness
The Canadian Mental Health Association Winnipeg Region (CMHAW) opened its doors to the public the first week of October. CMHA, established in 1918, is one…
Leading phenomenologist and social critic visits U of M
Dr. Alphonso Lingis presented his newest work, “One’s Own Voice,” at the University of Manitoba on Oct. 2. Lingis travelled to Winnipeg from Pennsylvania University,…
Tennis Canada eyeing Winnipeg for Davis Cup
After last month’s win against South Africa and advancing to the World Group for the second straight year, Canada’s Davis Cup team learned that they…
Keeping up with the Girth
The Girth frontman, Steve Basham, likes to keep busy. Right on the heels of his own solo album, Don’t Swimmin’, and the Girth’s improvisational EP,…