“Don’t BE Afraid” promotes deeper level of acceptance
A tragic attack that left a music student paralyzed has generated community support for the young man and created a campaign to dissolve fear surrounding homophobia.
Winter cycling tips
As delegates gather in Winnipeg for the International Winter Cycling Congress, one brave soul offers a video guide on how to manage the two-wheeled commute at this time of year.
Bookstore cafe transformed into folk coffeehouse
It was folk night at the Neighbourhood Bookstore and Cafe as local musicians Raine Hamilton, Dan Frechette and TWIN shared their acoustic music with an appreciative audience.
Mise – restaurant with a side of romance
If you’re planning to take your sweetheart out for that special dinner on Valentine’s Day, long time restaurateurs Terry and Sue Gereta might just have the romantic fare you’re looking for.
Remembering Philip Seymour Hoffman
Hoffman’s death from what appears to have been a heroin overdose has shocked the world and those in the local film community who worked on “Capote” with him in Winnipeg ten years ago.
Block of ice serves as ‘snowscreen’ for films
The 6th annual Canadian Sports Film Festival hit Winnipeg again this weekend where it kicked off at the Park Theatre on Friday night and included film screenings on a snowscreen at The Forks.
Changing face of River Heights
A plan to develop the south end of this neighbourhood will see possibly the biggest construction project here in years complete with stores, restaurants, apartments, entertainment venues, a seniors care home and a hotel.
A sonic night with a Sonic Youth
It was an incredible performance at Winnipeg’s Union Sound Hall recently as former Sonic Youth guitarist, Lee Ranaldo, joined other avant garde musicians for a concoction of atonal sounds and experimental music.
Sneak preview circus performance
People at The Forks yesterday were treated to a sneak preview for an upcoming fundraiser that will feature a cabaret of circus performances, all in support of an artistic intervention project that teaches circus skills to at-risk-youth.
Frostbite and faceplants – Icebike 2014 attracts tough cyclists
While icebiking is one sport never featured at any Winter Olympics, hundreds of hearty Manitobans are gearing up for this unique annual cold weather cycling event this month at The Forks.