Alana Trachenko
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Favourite farmers’ market
Along with music festivals and potholes, Winnipeg has no shortage of farmers’ markets. It’s clear that our city has a love for fresh produce and locally made wares - in Winnipeg alone there are 13 markets, spread out enough to effectively compete with chain grocery stores.
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Waiting Game
The number of people on waiting list for opioid addiction treatment has fallen since Winnipeg’s opioid “explosion” of 2010.
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Syphilis outbreak not expected to slow down
Local health authorities are continuing the fight to control the syphilis outbreak in Winnipeg.
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Coffee, garbage & female empowerment
Documentaries offering fresh insights into today’s most current and urgent issues will be screening at the 12th Annual Global Justice Film Festival. The event, run and organized entirely by volunteers, spans one evening and a full day at the University of Winnipeg.
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Fashioning success
It’s hard to ignore the recent attention being paid to menswear, particularly here in Winnipeg where clothes already have a tendency to be more rugged and durable due to our famous winters. Shelley Ediger is in the right place at the right time with her fashion menswear line, Dediger, which focuses on outerwear and accessories.
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Rest your tired paws at MAW’S
MAW’S Eatery and Beer Hall can be easy to miss if you’re walking through the Exchange District, although the white awning over the door certainly stands apart from a sea of grey. It’s more than worth taking the time to track down.
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Helping autism live in Winnipeg
Kristian Hooker knows first-hand how difficult it can be for people with autism to negotiate social situations. The University of Winnipeg (U of W) alumnus is on the autism spectrum himself.
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Say it forget it, write it regret it
What do your Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts look like?
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Perfect youth
Everyday, police are out searching for runaways - boys and girls who flee from their homes for days at a time. The story of Tina Fontaine, a runaway who was reported missing and later found dead in the Red River, is a tragic reminder of the urgency of finding these children.
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Popping ollies and pop-up shops
A local designer is getting the opportunity to push the boundaries of urban art and fashion through a pop-up shop in Winnipeg’s downtown.