Smartcards coming to Winnipeg?
Major cities across Canada are witnessing technological developments within their transit systems. Transit riders in Calgary, Edmonton, Kingston, Saskatoon and other cities have adjusted to…
Winnipeg
Local Lookout : Ian La Rue and The Condor
The California condor, one of the world’s rarest bird species, has a long and troubled history. At one point the Condor was so close to…
“Yasmina’s Yatra” is a film to explore personal faith with
“I feel that, in many ways, North American lifestyle is a spiritual void. I think we need to work on discovering something greater, and share…
An enlightening journey
Last Saturday, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra kicked off their 19th annual New Music Festival. The opening night celebrated the 2010 International Polar Year, and there…
CD review : The Paperbacks, “Lit From Within”
One hundred and twenty-six minutes is an unusual length for an album. Yet, that’s the exact duration of Lit From Within, the new album from…
Local Lookout : The Lytics
The Lytics are a local hip hop treat; their music is energetic, lively and optimistic. Their catchy songs range from the electro-inspired dance beats of…
New music, Ho!
The 2010 Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra New Music Festival is set to kick off this Saturday. In anticipation, the Manitoban’s John Herbert Cunningham spoke with WSO…
CD review – Will Bonness “Subtle Fire”
Jazz pianist Will Bonness is one of the young lions of the up-and-coming Winnipeg musicians that have arrived as a result of the U of…
Winter Cycling
I hate taking the bus. I absolutely despise it. I’ve lived in Winnipeg for 22 years and yet, no amount of Winnipeg Transit experience prepares…
Cold is Cool, Man.
There is undoubtedly a perception — or more accurately, a stereotype — throughout much of the world that Canada is a frigid, barren wasteland, wholly…