Cierra Bettens
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Favourite local social media presence or account
Favourite local social media presence or account
1. Winnipeg Police Cause Harm
2. It Happens in Winnipeg
3. MB Poli Drag Race / Pallister is a Vampire (tie) -
Favourite local publication (that isn’t The Uniter)
Favourite local publication (that isn’t The Uniter)
1. Stylus
2. Dijon Magazine
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Favourite local achiever under 30 / Favourite new independent business
Favourite local achiever under 30
1. Jordan Cayer
2. Adam Fuhr
3. A massive tieFavourite new independent business
1. Never Better Coffee
2. House of Wonders Recording
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City of food (in)security
Amid COVID-19, more Winnipeggers struggle to afford their next meal
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Discussing the past, present and future of Indigenous activism
U of M hosting virtual roundtable on Dec. 7
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As rent rises, uncertainty looms
Tenants falling through the cracks of an already-faulty system
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A rude awakening
COVID-19 links to sleep troubles
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A right, not a privilege
Newcomers face challenges exercising their rights in the workplace
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Métis connections
Online platforms bring the Métis community together
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‘Parks are not for sale’
Environmental groups push against privatization of provincial parks
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Balancing the budget comes at a price
The plan for education reform was unveiled in the provincial government’s throne speech on Oct. 7, contending that parents will have “more say” in the new model.
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Reaching beyond bars
Manitoba has the highest incarceration rate out of all provinces in Canada at 231 adults per a population of 100,000 – a problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Psychoactive ethics
New innovations in psychedelic research show that MDMA could be a promising remedy for those who live with PTSD and other trauma-related illnesses.
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Seeking space for a safer space
Organizations like the Mount Carmel Clinic’s Sage House work to provide a variety of supports to cisgender and transgender women in the sex work industry.
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Getting home safe(r)
In the time of COVID-19, some may feel uncomfortable riding public transit.
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Books without barriers
As part of the third phase of reopening libraries, Millennium Library has now opened its doors without security screening measures in place at the entrance.
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Propagating self-care
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, Winnipeggers can reward themselves with a complimentary free plant on Oct. 10.
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Supporting seniors of today and tomorrow
On Thursday at noon, the Manitoba Health Coalition will host a virtual event through their Facebook page to call for the establishment of a Manitoba Seniors Advocate.
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Somebody to lean on
In the gig economy, freelance and contract work is often the norm for those in the arts and creative sectors.
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Active inclusion
Taking up a new sport can be daunting for various reasons, but many 2SLGBTQIA+ folks face additional barriers.
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