The Comeback at WAG
Winnipeggers will recognize the strong voices represented in John Ralston Saul’s latest nod to the vanguard of educated Indigenous thinkers and actors.
Promises to keep and miles to go before he sleeps
Mayor-elect Brian Bowman certainly has his work cut out for himself, as Winnipeggers wonder how the new boss will implement the promises he made during the campaign.
Lean approach to healthcare in the shadow of Douglas legacy
The Father of Medicare, Tommy Douglas, is still a huge presence in Canadian politics as governments struggle to contain ballooning healthcare costs.
Pimicikamak Cree Nation: Why we’ve taken back Jenpeg
After a week-long occupation of the Jenpeg Generating Station, representatives of the Pimicikamak Cree of Cross Lake brought their protest to Winnipeg.
Canadians united in their resolve
The day after on Parliament Hill was a truly magnificent scene, and we can only hope that the spirit of it might continue in some small way.
It comes down to this
How will the next mayor of Winnipeg effectively engage Winnipeggers in the process of change for the better?
Open Democracy Manitoba wants to inspire voter engagement
A couple of local election related websites are providing citizens with everything they need to know before going to the polls on Wednesday.
Youth looking for details in mayoral candidates’ promises
Young people gathered for a mayoral forum on Thursday evening that focused on civic issues as articulated by the city’s youth.
More efficient police force best crime fighting weapon
Despite having the second largest police force in Canada, Winnipeg has had a 50 percent increase in youth crime over the last five years.
Candidates focus on economic challenges facing young people
The high cost of living and the difficulty it’s causing Winnipeg youth is a problem candidates have many ideas on how to fix, but few concrete plans.