Folk Fest schedule hits all the right notes
The schedules for this year’s Winnipeg Folk Festival have been released and from the looks of it, there’s much to look forward to.
Advertisers use data on internet habits to create custom ads
The insidious nature of targeted online advertising has many internet users concerned about their privacy and about the future of advertising.
Largest women’s soccer tourney in history coming to town
FIFA Women’s World Cup hits Winnipeg just as women’s game takes on more prominence worldwide.
“Oh wow! Look at this,” makes Jumbo Sale worthwhile
Items are donated all year and folks travel from near and far for the one day fundraiser which has earned a reputation as a destination event.
Toronto tries to become centre of sports universe
This week saw two announcements that may alter the future of sports in Toronto, but please don’t hold your breath.
Iraq war resister’s fight for freedom forms basis of new play
Festival of New Works looks at playwright Daniel Thau-Eleff’s creative process in developing ‘Deserter’, based on experiences of war resister Joshua Key.
Obscene phrase, reporter sabotage need to disappear
Childish nonsense should go the way of dwarf tossing and swallowing goldfish, and the few real journalists who are left can spend their time on stories that really matter.
Indie-pop band Van Damsel set to wrap first Canadian trek, The Best of Everything tour
Originally scheduled to play the Zoo, Van Damsel and Paisley will play with three other bands at the Purple Room on Saturday.
Hospital art exhibit a source of restorative power
The St. Boniface Hospital’s Rejuvenation exhibition features artwork entries from staff, physicians, and volunteers.
Nathan Rogers hits all the right notes with Mongolian Throat Singing performance
Artist offers free workshop to people wanting to learn this ancient art.