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Picketing for peace in Syria

Our City, Outside Winnipeg, PoliticsBy Paul S. GrahamSeptember 12, 2013

Peace Alliance Winnipeg picketed outside the Hotel Fort Garry on Thursday while former Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy was inside speaking at a Red Cross seminar “Perspectives on International Humanitarian Law.”

Sept. 7, 2013: Winnipeggers rallied at the Manitoba Legislature in opposition to an attack on Syria and distributed literature on Memorial Boulevard and Broadway. Photo: Paul S. Graham

Winnipeggers rally for peace in Syria

Downtown, Our City, Outside Winnipeg, PoliticsBy Paul S. GrahamSeptember 9, 2013

On Saturday, Winnipeggers rallied in solidarity with the people of Syria and in opposition to a US led attack. This was the second Winnipeg rally in seven days, and one of ten held across Canada.

Winnipeggers rally against war with Syria

Our City, Outside Winnipeg, PoliticsBy Paul S. GrahamSeptember 1, 2013

The rally against foreign military intervention in Syria was one of many held on Saturday across Canada, and was part of an international campaign to prevent the Syrian crisis from escalating into a world war.

Teklezghi Gabir leads the protesters in chanting slogans

A heartening encounter with Eritrean protesters

Outside Winnipeg, Politics, SouthwestBy Sara ArensonAugust 25, 2013

I am impressed by the bravery and camaraderie of the men I saw protesting outside the Masonic Lodge. They were small but mighty; proof that you don’t need a horde to have free speech.

Law could threaten minority rights

Culture, Outside Winnipeg, Politics, Religion & SpiritualityBy Roger CurrieAugust 22, 2013

The minority separatist government of Pauline Marois will soon introduce a Charter of Quebec Values, which may prohibit the wearing of all religious headwear and other personal religious symbols in all public institutions.

Retiring MP may look at shipping oil through Churchill

Economy & Business, Environment, Outside Winnipeg, PoliticsBy Roger CurrieAugust 19, 2013

Soon to be ex-MP and Transport Committee Chair, Merv Tweed, has been hired by Omnitrax Canada rail company, which may soon ship oil by train to the Port of Churchill.

Compassion helps take back the streets

Health & Safety, Our Neighbourhoods, Philanthropy, Politics, Religion & SpiritualityBy Sandy HymanAugust 14, 2013

Louisville’s Walk for Compassion was organized by those wanting to end violence and demonstrate they are in control of their streets. It was so inspiring to see families and all generations represented.

Water Wednesday raises awareness

Downtown, Environment, Our City, Our Neighbourhoods, PoliticsBy David BrigoleAugust 10, 2013

Every Wednesday, a group of people gather at Memorial Park to voice their concerns about what they call the government’s “reckless stewardship of water resources” in Canada.

Panhandlers not the real problem

Economy & Business, Health & Safety, Philanthropy, PoliticsBy Roger CurrieAugust 9, 2013

Beggars on the street are an easy target. If you’re worried about them, and don’t want to drop coins in the hat, maybe think about giving to your local food bank instead.

Winnipeg Peace Festival remembers Nick Ternette

Local Heroes, Our City, PoliticsBy Paul S. GrahamJuly 18, 2013

For more than 30 years, Winnipeggers have come together to march for peace. This year, we dedicated the festival to our longtime friend in the struggle for peace and justice, Nick Ternette.

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