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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Having been muzzled by the Harper government for years, scientists are attempting to ensure they are able to speak freely and honestly about their research. Read More
On the environment, Prime Minister Harper is akin to Nero fiddling while Rome burns. The planet is in crisis. The climate is already changing, perhaps irrevocably so. And yet, Canada, already late to the table, has arrived with a what amounts to a back-of-the-napkin plan. Read More
Following comments by Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney about his government taking a “zero tolerance” approach to those who boycott Israel, a spokesperson from his department… Read More
Rachel Notley and Alberta's NDP swept to a decisive victory in yesterday's provincial election, which saw her party bring to an end four decades of conservative rule. Read More
The Premier's decision to shuffle his cabinet on April 29th ought to have raised more eyebrows—especially his decision to promote Kerri Irvin-Ross, embattled Minister of Family Services, to Deputy Premier. It is bizarre the Premier would choose to fete such a failure. Read More
Albertans vote today in what will surely be a historic election—regardless of which party comes out on top. Opinion polls in recent days have indicated a… Read More
It is time the Premier appoint someone new to the role who might bring the kind of leadership, drive and direction needed to set about cleaning up this wretched mess. Read More