Paul Figsby

  • Thinking about running for mayor? Don’t.

    Circle your calendars folks, Winnipeg’s next civic election will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010.

  • Epitaph for all those multicoloured bills?

    Ever hear of the plan to get rid of the Canadian penny? What about getting rid of paper money altogether? As it turns out, these two ideas are not so far-fetched.

  • Doer’s deep integration

    The past weeks have seen a tumultuous shift in the political landscape of the province as Gary Doer, Canada’s longest serving premier, announced his resignation as the leader of Manitoba. Widely admired for his charisma and middle-of-the-road approach to government, Doer now moves on to become the next Canadian ambassador to the United States.