Plight of beaten woman ignored by general public
The woman was leaning on the phone booth. She wasn’t wearing any shoes and she looked upset. I wanted to see if she was alright. As I got closer to her, I saw she was covered in blood.
Latest oil spill prompts calls to find a better way
As if the oil industry in Canada wasn’t under enough stress with falling world prices, the news from northern Alberta gets worse, not better.
Province’s policy of ‘let it burn’ fuels worsening fire situation
The average fire season in western Canada has been growing steadily since 1945 and one climate activist questions government approach to combatting such disasters.
Nurturing confidence
One of the most pressing challenges facing ‘M’ Program participants is finding the time to eat properly and feed their children healthy meals.
River Heights has a dirty secret
Did my neighbours commit cultural genocide? Maybe, maybe not. But they did operate a residential school here until quite recently.
The heart of a neighbourhood
The murals of Winnipeg’s West End offer a story about people, community, and cultural celebration, and what we as individuals can offer our neighbourhood.
Life is grey and uncertain all at once
I find myself at this unusual age, neither aged nor youthful … and not absolutely sure about anything.
Singing the phrases of knots
The enduring and deceptive niceness of knitting is a recurring theme throughout and links it to the changing perception and roles of women.
Walking Monk’s cross country treks promote friendship, peace, and joy of walking
Bhaktimarga Swami will present a ‘Krishna Culture Festival’ at Westminster United Church with drama, music and a play tonight (Wed. July 22) at 7 p.m.
Sprinter Andre De Grasse makes Canada proud
Despite the absence of Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, Canadians celebrate big win on the track.