The long battle ahead: Brian Pallister and the ailing Progressive Conservative brand
The conventional wisdom in Manitoba suggests that the province is on the precipice of a sea change in its political culture. After 17 years of… Read More
Nice women do want the vote
Dispelling myths about women's suffrage Read More
Style trumps substance at racism summit
All too often Winnipeggers celebrate the effort instead of the outcome. Chalk it up to the city’s small-town sense of self and resulting inferiority complex. No doubt, then, the response to those who criticize the mayor’s summit will be the same: at least he is doing something. Read More
Nothing childish about NDP and LPC intransigence
Every parent hopes his or her child plays well with others. After all, to play well with others means your child is well-adjusted, open-minded, willing to compromise, able to share. If children can do it, why is it so hard for Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair? Read More
Exporting failure
One can only hope for the sake of the patients of China’s Rizhou Hospital that their Wellness Centre will not also include the institutionalized racism, dismal wait-times for critical surgeries and tests, and inexcusable lack of accountability that is endemic here in Manitoba. Read More
Canadians are the real winners — and losers — of the Maclean’s debate
This obsession with winners and losers and knock-out punches does a disservice to the entire process and to our national discourse. Politics isn't sport, and last night's federal leaders debate wasn't a boxing match Read More
Healing Canada’s ailing democracy starts with how we vote
Our politics are an extension of ourselves, not something that exists separately from us. Even those who cannot be bothered to vote are a part of this system; their inaction is an endorsement of the sorry status quo. Read More
Will the real Brian Bowman please stand up?
What a difference eight months make. While there has been no shortage of teary-eyed press conferences or glamour shots of the Mayor posted to his social media feeds, there’s been little in the way of substantive policy coming from his office. Read More
City cycling plan deserves context
Obviously, those bicycles are costing us a fortune! Except they're not. Read More
Three-horse race in South Centre
Local teacher Matt Henderson's nomination signals the New Democrats may be making a stronger play for the former Liberal stronghold than they have done in previous elections. Read More
Safe to drink?
A recent CBC News investigation has discovered the City of Winnipeg is only testing for 49 of Health Canada's voluntary but recommended 75 substances that could contaminate water supplies. Read More
Meet Manitoba’s trans-phobic parliamentarians
Lest we forget those trans-phobic Members of Parliament from Manitoba who have consistently attempted to thwart the advancement and extension of rights for trans Canadians. Read More
Pride weekend for Winnipeg
Sunday's rally begins at 11 a.m. on the grounds of the Legislature, the parade commences at noon, and the weekend's festivities at the Forks run until 6 p.m. A ticketed closing ceremony party is also being held on Sunday night at CanadInns' Metropolitan event centre. Read More
Slow-clap for Irvin-Ross
This is not the first time Kerri Irvin-Ross has promised to end the practice of using hotels to house some of the provinces nearly 10,000 children and teens in care. Read More
City communications leaves councillor dazed and confused
St. Norbert councillor Janice Lukes came out swinging yesterday against the City's beleaguered communications department. Read More
Communication breakdown
This one's for you, Councillor Lukes. Read More