Manitoba mainstays form local supergroup
Creating music, touring and exposing oneself to the world — these things are rarely easy. But for the members of New Wales, forming a new…
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The world of Winnipeg fashion designer Adam Small
Adam Small, at age 19, runs a full-time fashion brand, has two fashion shows under his belt and is constantly making clothes for both local…
A dive into Manitoba’s urban legends, horror lore
Haunted Manitoba: Ghost Stories from the Prairies is a fascinating but sometimes frustrating read. Written by Matthew Komus as an informal sequel to his previous…
‘The Third Colour’ wraps up first run at Prairie Theatre Exchange
The Third Colour from Manitoban playwright Ian Ross just finished its first run at the Prairie Theatre Exchange (PTE). In an “absurdist dramedy” using clown-style…
Jenny Heijun Wills relaunches her memoir ‘Older Sister. Not Necessarily Related.’
Winnipeg based author and University of Winnipeg professor Jenny Heijun Wills relaunched her first memoir to a packed McNally Robinson atrium on Oct. 8. First…
Shields alone will not solve the root issue of violence
Transit violence is only a symptom of a wider, systemic issues.
Santa comes to town with a new float
The Winnipeg Santa Claus Parade came to the city last Saturday, celebrating its 109th year. This year a new Santa Claus float was the focus…
If smokers are singled out, why not greenhouse gas emitters?
The effects of climate change are just as well known as the effects of secondhand smoke. The former should be addressed by city council in exactly the same manner as smoking.
Locally produced documentary highlights community economic development
A documentary titled “The Inclusive Economy: Stories of Community Economic Development (CED) in Manitoba,” premiered at Winnipeg Cinematheque Jan. 23. The film highlights the role…
Winnipeg Women’s March shifts focus to local issues
Hundreds rallied outside Winnipeg City Hall for the Women’s March Jan. 20 as part of a series of protests that unfolded across Canada and the…