An unrecognizable Canada
In the past few months, every time I open the newspaper I close it an hour later with a disturbing feeling in the pit of…
Winnipeg
UMSU pushing for bottled water free campus
In 2009, the University of Winnipeg eliminated the sale of bottled water on campus. Following the same steps, the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU)…
City unveils transportation master plan
The City of Winnipeg’s new transportation master plan (TMP) tries to plan for methods of transportation other than just driving, which is something students want…
Occupy’s tired detractors
Maybe you’ve read your fair share of Occupy Wall Street articles in the last seven weeks; strap in for another. Since its inception on September…
Local news briefs
Liquor outlets could be in grocery stores by next spring The Manitoba Liquor Control Commission has issued a request for proposals to grocers interested in…
Ten great things
Dan Mangan (Nov. 1 @ the Garrick) — Depending on when you read this column, this first entry may be the most difficult to attend….
Peepshow in the Exchange
Early this fall the Exchange District BIZ (Business Improvement Zone) launched a new program, Pop-up Art, turning unoccupied store fronts into temporary art galleries. The…
The death of cost-effective entertainment
Tucked away on Oct. 20, hidden betwixt the great variety of reports on the brutal death of ex Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, I happened across…
The Twelve Tribes
During last summer, I spent a lot of time travelling around the city exploring new places. One day I dropped by an organic food store…
Aboriginal community to be heard at UMSU council
The seat of aboriginal students’ community representative for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) council will not remain empty for much longer. Normally, the…