Volume 63, Number 22

Published March 5, 2009

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  • No bailouts for the charities

    Though they are still holding on, Winnipeg’s non-profit charities are already worried how the bleak economic future will impact donations.

  • Living on borrowed funds

    A couple times a week, Larry Riehl puts on a warm scarf and mittens to brave the cold on the corner of a parking lot on Graham Avenue and Carleton Street. With no permanent address or job, Riehl is one of Winnipeg’s forgotten citizens, a panhandler.

  • Bad house? Bad health!

    Houses and apartments can have a negative effect on the health of individuals living in them if they are not well maintained.

  • Horsing around good for the soul

    A therapy group based out of the University of Winnipeg is hoping interaction with horses can help at-risk youth.

  • Keeping police in check

    The Manitoba government consulted with the public on proposed changes to the Provincial Police Act recently.

  • Comments on CBC’s website stir racism debate

    Indigenous rights representatives are accusing the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and provincial universities of not doing enough to prevent racism.

  • Province considering nuclear power plant

    Nuclear power may soon join hydro as a part of Manitoba’s energy supply.

  • From the farm, to your plate

    Spurred by a ‘buy local’ trend, the province is trying to inform consumers about the origins and travel details of their food by investing more than $400,000 into a traceability system for all farm products created and consumed within the province.

  • Discrimination a two-way street

    The January ceasefire reached in Gaza may have ended the Israeli Operation Cast Lead offensive against Hamas, but here in Canada it certainly has not served to curb public backlash against Israel’s actions.

  • It’s time to talk about J-Dog

    If you want to make friends, there are a few subjects you should never talk about: politics, necrophilia, mittens, etc. But by far the most important one of these to avoid is religion. This week, I’m not going to be making any friends.

  • Out of the bedroom…

    A woman, who posts online under the name Aryanprincess1488, has been denied visiting rights to her children. This is the latest development of a case that first began when the children were seized by Child and Family Services (CFS) after her daughter repeatedly showed up at school with a swastika penned on her arm in permanent marker.

  • Re: Issue 21

    I am responding to a couple of articles in the Feb. 26 issue of The Uniter, the “Sex and Relationships Special Issue.” For the most part, the articles were very interesting and informative.

  • Saving the Ceeb

    A single line greets millions of Canadians nightly when they tune in to their national news. “And now, from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in Toronto, here is Peter Mansbridge.”

  • Who do you want to learn from?

    Who inspires you? Who makes you question the world around you? Who makes you laugh?

  • Just doing what he does

    For alt-country rocker, studio musician and producer Luke Doucet, being on the road since the age of 18 is finally paying off.

  • Party all night long

    The rhythm is gonna get ya this weekend when NAfro Dance Productions presents Let Me Dance Before I’m Gone, another one of its stellar productions. This time, the Osborne Village-based troupe is incorporating the rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean.

  • Saskatoon Rock City

    For most Canadians, Saskatchewan brings to mind but few things: painfully long, boring drives; farmer’s fields; tractors; the astonishing flatness; and bad jokes about an unfortunately named city.

  • Hardcore maverick

    Now that John McCain is safely off of the front pages, we can collectively reclaim the adjective “maverick” for those who really deserve the term – like Bruce McDonald.

  • Dawn of the dialect

    Is there anything more tiring than hearing about another zombie movie opening at your local multiplex? Probably, but I can’t think of anything off the top of my head.

  • Is Examined Life worth watching?

    When Socrates said that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” he spurred on centuries of philosophical studies – studies that some say have become far too academic.

  • Revealing flaws through fiction

    Universities are generally seen as safe learning environments that encourage free intellectual exploration and offer numerous possibilities for students. But George Keith Young, an alumnus of Lakehead University, claims this view is horribly false.

  • DrumTalk brings smart percussion discussion

    Question: How can you tell when a drummer’s at the door? Answer: He doesn’t know when to come in.

  • Working histories

    Looking for a great way to spend International Women’s Day on Mar. 8 this year? The Winnipeg Art Gallery exhibition She Works Hard… is a must-see for those interested in connections between art, feminism and labour. It’s also a chance to see several historical and contemporary gems from the WAG’s permanent collection.

  • Kites: Not just for getting stuck in trees

    On a day when most people are watching the cold wind blowing against frosted windowpanes, more than a few adventurous souls harness that frigid northwest breeze to power a unique sport.

  • Boxing has not been knocked out

    There is no question that mixed martial arts (MMA) has grown to a level that only a few had ever imagined – but who started this rumour that the sport of boxing is dead?

  • Canada vs. USA: this time, it’s personal

    Two weeks ago, a meeting in Ottawa between Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama promised a new era of cross-border respect, camaraderie and mutual understanding.

  • How to get the most out of your workout

    Achieving and maintaining good health is largely due to our physical activity. But what kind of exercises should we be doing? How often? Is weight lifting an absolute necessity? Personal trainers can provide the answers to these questions and more.

  • Sports Briefs

    Wesmen star wins Dale Iwanoczko award; BBC hires first female director of sport; No longer just a game; Not pandering to their “base”; Oh, she’s so young

  • Arts Briefs

    Sympathy for the pornographer…; …and sympathy for the photographer; The bigger they are, the harder they fall off the stage; Woodstock 2009 in the works

  • International News Briefs

    Magnets help keep crocodiles at bay; African president arrested for corruption; Hungry criminal begs police to return him to prison; Bouncing fish species revealed; Authorities searching for a radioactive fugitive

  • Local News Briefs

    Old toilets losing their charm; Friendly is gone, the bison might follow; Welcome back, Manitoba politicos; MPI moves to the heart of downtown; Media giant trouble just keeps piling

  • Restrictions on panhandlers

    Should there be restrictions put on panhandlers?

  • Fashion Streeter

    I am inspired by urban and hip hop clothing.
  • Rodrigo Munoz - A Mis Padres

    Rodrigo Munoz is probably better known by his stage persona, Papa Mambo.

  • Amelia Curran - War Brides

    This is the fourth disc from Newfoundland native Amelia Curran.

  • The Gods of Now - Broken

    The dreaded, inevitable day has come: death metal has finally met hair metal, only without the hair.