TV on the edge
Many couch potatoes, including myself, have abandoned much of what is offered on conventional television, switching instead to the edgier shows that are offered from non-network sources like HBO and Netflix.
Canada plays role in chilling prevalence of spying
We have endless revelations about hacking and surveillance all over the world. We’re told not to expect that our phone calls or e-mails will be private. We also now know that Canada is part of the game.
New digital book on journalism offers valuable insights
A new book and online teaching tool offered as a free download provides a unique perspective on the changes in journalism and how best to tell stories in the digital age.
Through a different lens: celebrating artists with disabilities
Art + Body show asks, What if instead of seeing disability as tragic, we admired the creativity of these artists? What if disability was seen as a source of truthfulness and deep life experience?
Indie filmmaker’s new production features talented local actress
River Heights based filmmaker Zan Klein’s new release, Shameless. features a great performance by up and coming actress, Bridget Young,
AM radio — the end of an era
Of the 180 radio stations in Manitoba, only 18 are on the AM dial. For those AM stations to survive, their broadcast signal will have to be stronger than the static noise that comes from other electronics.
A different way to help: music therapy
Post secondary students learn the power of music as a therapeutic tool at Canadian Mennonite University’s music therapy program, the only one of its kind offered on the prairies.
Giving voice to Winnipeggers
Over the past year, I’ve heard so many stories in my ventures through broadcast journalism. Sometimes you go in thinking you are going to hear one story, and leave hearing so much more.
CJNU kicks off new era in community broadcasting
The official launch of Winnipeg’s newest full time community FM radio station, 93.7 CJNU, was held on Wednesday morning as it began broadcasting via a brand new 500-watt transmitter.
Winnipegger proves adventure has no age limit
Bonny Hill’s journey through the Copper Canyon region of Northwestern Mexico unexpectedly became a solo journey, but the spirited 60-year-old didn’t let that slow her down.