Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 4: Just people and music

“What is twenty-first century music?” This was the question briefly debated by composer Derek Charke and conductor/composer Gary Kulesha during the Tuesday, January 26 program… Read More

Arts & Life, Music

Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 3: Poignant humming, excellent beards

On Monday, January 25, the New Music Festival headed over to Westminster United Church for an evening of works featuring vocal ensembles. In terms of… Read More

Arts & Life, Music

Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 2: Chord sticks and crockery

My favourite Winnipeg New Music Festival moment, by far, occurred in 2004. Somehow the organizers convinced the esteemed Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt, to attend. In… Read More

Arts & Life, Music

Report from the Winnipeg New Music Festival – Evening 1: Happy twigs

One of many reasons to turn up for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s New Music Festival is that no one really knows how it’s all going… Read More

Arts & Life

Rescue Me: Charlotte, Mike and Meghan

The decision to adopt an animal from an animal shelter or rescue is not only a brave decision, but an incredibly important one. Every day,… Read More

Arts & Life, Movies

The Revenant: a river runs through it

What The Revenant achieves is that rare, elusive aim of filmmaking: the shared experience. And in this instance it’s a primal one, rustic and wet. Read More

Arts & Life, Sports

Looking for a(nother) reason to love winter? Explore our cross-country skiing guide

Tips for beginners, a gallery of Manitoba trails, and this one's for enthusiasts: Loppet! Read More

Arts & Life

5 things you absolutely must know to wrap up 2015

Subscribe to 5 Things You Absolutely Must Know Today Email Address: This is the final 5 things you absolutely must know today of the year,… Read More

Arts & Life, Columns

Spill the Beans: Rescue me

If I’m going to rescue animals, I need to make sure I can do an incredible job of taking care of them. Read More

Arts & Life, Books

Umberto Eco having a laugh with ‘Numero Zero’

"This is almost certainly intentional, as a writer as vigorous and a philosopher as significant as Eco did not become lazy and deficient overnight." Read More

Arts & Life

The night I can’t remember

Kansas City will never be anything but this story to me. My response to it will always be visceral. And I’m still unsure if I really want to know what happened. Read More

Arts & Life, Columns

Spill the Beans: Waiting for water

When I moved to the farm after 13 years of living in the city, my grandmother suggested I start small. You know, small garden, only… Read More

Arts & Life

Pet Patter: vetting your vet

Taking the time to choose the right vet for you is crucial and it is equally important that you be a diligent client and parent. Read More

Arts & Life, Food & Drink

Farmers’ Feast was the perfect autumn evening

St. Norbert Farmers Market, usually abuzz with Saturday morning shoppers eager to get the best of what Manitoba farmers and artisans have to offer, was… Read More

Arts & Life, Movies, Prairie Post

Hollywood comes to North Point Douglas

Winnipeg’s North Point Douglas neighbourhood is hosting its first film premiere this evening with a screening of award-winning filmmaker Kirby Hammond’s new documentary, The Mail Lady. Read More

Arts & Life

Pet Patter: to spay or not to spay

As an animal care giver I am astonished to still see so many un-neutered dogs at dog parks. I ask the parents why this is so and the response is usually related to breeding. Read More