Canadian journalist jailed in Egypt a reminder of fragile freedoms
As Canada Day approaches, we can all feel grateful for the land where we live and the basic freedoms we enjoy.
Minimum wage to rise slightly; pressure to keep wages low
When Manitoba raises its minimum wage to $10.70 an hour in October, it will rank as fourth highest in Canada, yet many still believe it’s barely enough.
Winnipeg’s Raging Grannies fight for social justice
They stood defiant in the pouring rain and sang several songs advocating against war and criticizing recent pension cuts to Armed Forces personnel.
‘Give peace a chance’ main message at walk & festival
The 33rd annual Winnipeg Walk for Peace and the 4th annual Winnipeg Peace & Justice Festival took place over the weekend, promoting a culture of justice and peace at home and around the world.
The Beautiful Game succeeds despite problems
Soccer’s World Cup will be lighting up TV screens around the world for the next several weeks as questions swirl around the sport’s governing body and Canada’s absence from the tournament.
Trying to make roads safer through increased enforcement
In Winnipeg last year, the total take from red light camera and photo radar tickets was more than $11 million, but the number of accidents continues to rise. Is this about safety or fundraising?
Drugging seniors is not a solution for funding shortfalls
Federal leadership is needed for staff at nursing homes to improve their quality of care, and to help them reduce their use of antipsychotic medication to control residents.
Canada lags behind on drug safety for children
It’s surprising to learn that much of the medications given to children in Canada have never been adequately studied or even formally approved for the conditions they are commonly prescribed to treat.
Exciting times in River Heights
Academy Road, the main upmarket shopping and dining destination in River Heights is about to get a makeover.
Corner Gas: The Movie to be shot this summer
Facing the embarrassment of having the made-in-Saskatchewan hit TV show shoot its movie in Toronto or Winnipeg, the government ponies up; ironic after killing its own tax credit three years ago.