Conference intersects investigative journalism, democracy and human rights
Carl Bernstein, who broke the Watergate scandal in the 1970s, is one of the many talented journalists who will be in Winnipeg for an upcoming conference.
Mayor Katz delivers State of City
Sam Katz says we have lots of work to do, focussing on core services, restoring infrastructure, fighting poverty and making Winnipeg a better city for everyone.
What a difference a year makes for our game
Twelve months ago, the NHL was sputtering after the lengthy lockout, and fans were in an ugly mood. Now we are basking in the glow of what happened in Sochi, and dreaming of a Jets playoff run.
AssentWorks — a life changing work / business experience
It’s Canada’s largest makerspace, providing the tools, expertise and workspace for numerous individuals and businesses needing to design, prototype and manufacture just about anything.
When in doubt … blame the weather
“Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” As we labour on through the winter from hell, that quote could also apply to the movement of grain on the prairies.
First Nations youth arrive for first-ever food security exchange
Aboriginal youth have set out from First Nations communities across the province to convene in Winnipeg for the first-ever Youth Exchange on food security in Manitoba.
Hockey Morning in Canada: Winter Olympics hockey finals
I decided to show Canadian pride by venturing out of my man cave to find sanctuary at a public venue to watch the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Men’s Gold Medal Hockey game.
Predicting future becomes more difficult
Predicting the future will always be a risky business it seems. Twelve months ago, who would have been psychic enough to predict all the strange and unusual events that have transpired?
Limitations yield creativity in Sargent & Victor & Me
Debbie Patterson’s one-woman show, playing Feb. 27 to Mar. 9 at the Asper Centre for Theatre and Film, examines a community on the brink.
Rethinking what governments can actually do
Every day in Canada there are demands on our federal government to take action about something, but recent experience suggests that Ottawa’s power is not nearly what we think it is.