Brian Bowman is Winnipeg’s new mayor
With just over half of eligible voters casting ballots, Winnipeggers elected Brian Bowman their mayor by a staggering margin of 53,064 votes over second-place finisher, Judy Wasylycia-Leis Read More
Women’s work
Women, and the work they do, are the backbone of this city, and that is why all candidates for mayor should care about “women’s issues.” Read More
Decisions were made: A case for autonomous and empowered judicial inquiries
Blame in the deaths of Brian Sinclair, Heather Brennan, David Silver, Phoenix Sinclair, and Tina Fontaine should be real, specific, and proportional Read More
Spectacle over substance: CEO Sleep-out and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Why can't we have awareness-raising sleep-outs and actually help end homelessness; erect a museum for human rights and actually do something to stop their ongoing violations in this country? Read More
Winnipeg’s ‘unhinged’ mayoral candidates are to blame, but so are we
Winnipeggers are their own worst enemies: blissfully unconcerned with the implications of continuing to embrace an inefficient, unsustainable urban model, slavishly dependent upon concrete and gasoline. Read More
Winnipeg’s 10 (and a half) best patio WiFi experiences
Ahhhh, it finally came. Summer! After one of the coldest winters on record, Mother Nature finally delivered, giving Winnipeg it’s much sought after summer. Of… Read More
House burns, humanity loses
Historic sites make history real. Why losing them means we’re in trouble. Read More
Top 10 obscure places in Winnipeg
Every city has them. Those little places that only a select number of people know about, and that are a tad off the map. They… Read More
Top 10 Winnipeg Patios
By: Raegan Hedley Winnipeg has been thirsty for summer, and when I say that, I really mean we’ve all been waiting to sit on patios… Read More
Your guide to the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
While planning the 25th annual Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, organizers decided to keep things simple -- present a diverse lineup of quality music while concentrating the activity in the Exchange District. Read More
Summer festivals to get excited about in Manitoba
When it comes to winter, I’m the main character in Memento: As soon as it’s over, I’ve forgotten about it. Unlike Leonard Shelby though, I… Read More
TransformUS: Changing the U of S and the definition of leadership
A university has the right to manage its finances and human resources as required, particularly if a dean's contract does indeed have a confidentiality clause in it. But this case is more complicated than that. Read More
Sam Katz, you were right. Rapid Transit is a bad idea
Joseph Kornelsen: "If it’s between Rapid Transit and Scott Fielding’s plan to build more roads, we should just burn the money instead." Read More
Why debate and rhetoric should become part of the Manitoba curriculum
Whether students use their skills to present ideas to a board of directors, argue for a more efficient approach at a job site, or to simply become more perceptive citizens, they would be well-served by time spent in a debate and rhetoric class. Read More
Rethinking Manitoba’s sales tax hike
This article does not argue for or against the Manitoba government’s recent hike of the Provincial Sales Tax (PST). So if you’re after fodder to back up your particular ideological fancy, contact your local lefty blog or the Winnipeg Sun, depending on your preferred brand of brew. Read More
One year later, Sherbrook pool’s future remains uncertain
The Sherbrook Pool is a key asset to an area that is both lower-income than the city average and lacking the same recreational facilities many other communities enjoy. Read More