Local Music and Campus Radio. Click on the above link to see a video story about the relationship between campus radio and local music by Sean Campbell and Dave Hollier, featuring The Crooked Brothers, The Magnificent 7’s and the University of Winnipeg’s radio station, CKUW.
Fort Gibraltar — one of the more unique places in Winnipeg — gives our city a special charm. Historical reconstruction in Winnipeg’s francophone neighbourhoods is opening the gates for visitors to explore the 19th century period when french voyageurs first came to Manitoba. The scenes are carefully recreated in an old blacksmith shop, in a…
Businesses change but the idea is the successful part of the business Times Changed has created a scene. People love the bands that John Scoles brings in from out of town. The venue provides a place for local bands to get a gig, release an album and sell out a venue. It’s become the go-to…
There are just a few days left if you want to sink your teeth into one of Wagon Wheel’s club house sandwiches.
Dubstep Dispute from Fluxel Media on Vimeo. Intel movie trailer INTEL is a short movie and TV pilot stars actress Ali Tataryn as Allison Thomas, a woman who leaves her job as a dental hygienist to join the Canadian Forces Intelligence Branch. It was filmed using uniforms borrowed from 17 Wing Winnipeg and airs on CBC’s Short Shots…
It’s late into the evening. You’ve had a long day at work or school. Your stomach grumbles so you direct your car towards the nearest neon lights and order with your hunger in mind and your health out the window. This story isn’t uncommon in a time where family dinner is eaten in front of…
1. Cannon Bros. Fresh from the Manitoba showcase at SXSW, Alannah Walker and Cole Woods are making a name for their band Cannon Bros. north and south of the border. The power-pop duo and their incredibly catchy melodies channel a ’90s alternative vibe but have the polish and production value to keep their ditties sounding…
On June 21, 2012, Canada celebrated National Aboriginal Day. The events covered all of Canada’s major cities, including Winnipeg. On June 23, 2012, Winnipeggers and guests of the city took in different activities from early morning at The Forks, historical and legendary place for First Nations of Canada. Aboriginal People celebrated the many attributes of North…
It was mid afternoon on a weekend in June, and there were people forming in Old Market Square; there had already been three bands on. The street party was underway, the food smells abounded, the beer tent was well populated, the merch tent was not. I had heard most of the songs before and was…