Budget crunching time makes for strange rituals between administrators and politicians
Hitchcock called it the McGuffin. While politicians scramble to put out the fire, administrators bury what they really want in the fine print.
Justin Trudeau criticizes PM, promises more help for Canadians
Inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women, helping the middle class and creating jobs on Federal Liberal Leader’s agenda if elected.
Long waiting list for flags flown at Parliament Hill
One from the top of East or West Blocks will take 31 years to arrive. If a Peace Tower flag is what you crave, the wait could be 42 years!
Supreme Court calls anti-strike law unconstitutional
Highest court says law, which effectively prohibited almost all public sector employees from striking, violates Charter rights.
Seeking a unified response to religious extremism
A recent gathering in Winnipeg brought together people of many cultures to discuss how best to respond to violence committed in the name of religion.
Trick Or Treaty chronicles fight for justice
The film follows the journey of Indigenous people as they seek to establish dialogue with the Canadian government by putting an end to the inertia over treaties.
Older Canadians find extra cash in their pockets
Upward adjustments by Ottawa and lower prices at the fuel pumps provide some additional money for seniors, just in time for fall election.
Free Press columnist’s memory honoured
Outspoken, right-of-centre columnist Tom Oleson lives on through the Scholarship Fund in his name, which supports students at Churchill High School.
Today’s trailblazers are human rights heroes
GLBT* community reflected in exhibits and stories featured at Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Dmitri Bondarenko: the culture of coming out
Growing up in Russia surrounded by homophobia, gay athlete finds a more tolerant and accepting sports community in Winnipeg.