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…
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Local filmmaker courts controversy with “Zooey and Adam”
When asked if he anticipated the controversy surrounding his new film, Zooey and Adam, filmmaker Sean Garrity’s answer was fairly clear: “I had no idea!”…
Undermining the real lessons
Right now, most U of M students aren’t too concerned with exams. Having just returned from winter break, for most of us the next major…
CD Review : Kids on Fire “Kids on Fire”
Putting out a down-and-dirty, old-school rock record in this day and age is a risky proposition. Not only do the songs have to be good…
CD Review : Rise Ashen & Stephane Lefrancois “Venenosa”
The last time these two Canadian boys collaborated was on the excellent Mr. Tran Travels in Sound and now they step it up again with…
Stethoscope:
I’m stopped at a red light, right toe grazing the pavement. “What’s in your bag!?” the cyclist behind me screams. I jolt, tipping myself toward…
20 Years Later, Violence Against Women Prevails
Twenty years ago on Dec. 6, 1989, a lone man walked into Ecole Polytechnique intent on killing women. Fourteen women were singled out for their…
Dollars for Darlings
Artists know that local initiatives are the key to maintaining and developing a vibrant arts community. Just ask Vanessa Kuzina, lead vocalist and guitar player…
Driving Winnipeg
There are a few stereotypes that plague Winnipeg drivers. We don’t know how to merge, we think four-wheel-drive is the solution to all our winter…
All the City’s a Stage : White Rabbit Productions
All the City’s a Stage is a continuing look at local independent theatre companies in Winnipeg. This week: White Rabbit Productions “Traaa-di-tiooooon, tra-di-tion.” Musical theatre…