Journalism under siege forty years after Watergate
The ‘death of a thousand cuts’ in recent years, and the never ending digital revolution have hit hard at what news organizations do best.
Teens challenged to be real, genuine and compassionate
Two Winnipeggers are on an inspirational speaking tour of local schools, encouraging young people to bring positive change to the world through social media.
It’s our party, we’ll do the invite list
Every year, Ottawa sends out a list of people who are “persona non grata”, and therefore not invited to Canada Day celebrations at consulates around the world.
Can you repeat that?
You know you are Canadian when you feel embarrassed because you can’t understand the person trying to speak English.
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.
Inaugural photography festival set for October
With 2014 being the 175th birthday of the photograph, a new festival celebrating photography in all its forms will be featured for an entire month throughout Winnipeg this fall.
Winnipeg’s most stolen (and recovered) bike
Chances are you, or someone you know, has had a bike stolen at some point in time. In my case, I have had the same bike stolen – and returned – four times.
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.
The art and science of urban foraging
Spring has brought the return of garage sale perusing, a modern day activity that harkens back to our age-old need to forage.
Rainbow Stage offers brilliant production of Patsy Cline
In its first show of the season, the much adored outdoor stage presents a heartfelt rendition of the songs and history surrounding this legendary country music diva.