Jets a success despite being swept
The hopes that Mark Chipman and David Thompson had four years ago when they bought the Atlanta Thrashers and moved them to Winnipeg have paid off big time.
Renaissance along Selkirk Avenue
An iconic Winnipeg neighbourhood steeped in history, struggles through adversity to flourish once again, thanks to generosity and vision of donors, and a community focused on working together.
Heartwrenching stories show impact of bike re-use program
“The last memory he had of a bike is of the one that transported him to a hospital when his leg was blown off at the age of ten.”
Without national energy strategy, cash strapped provinces resort to all sorts of stunts
When I used to get my Hydro bill in Ontario, very often my first thought was, “Boy, I could sure use a drink!”
Government sells half the Wheat Board to Saudi Arabian company
Long running Canadian farm marketing institution now just a memory.
Prescribing tax returns
The link between health and income is solid and consistent — almost every major condition, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and mental illness, occurs more often and has worse outcomes among people who live at lower income.
Five things journalists should know about the relationship between poverty and health
Research shows the ‘wealthier are healthier’, as the World Health Organization has declared poverty the single largest determinant of health.
Boys of Summer strike it rich
Even before the first pitch was thrown, an eye-popping record was set with the average annual salary reaching above $4 million dollars for the first time.
Equality in wealth means better health
Income and its distribution, education, employment, housing, food security and the wider environment have far greater impact on health outcomes than health care.
Journalists seldom valued the way they should be
If you are in favor of strong independent journalism, please make sure you let someone know, before it’s too late.