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Unsafe walk
A University of Winnipeg representative says members of the public looking to take advantage of the institution’s hospitality aren’t welcome on campus.
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Weathering those winter wheelchair woes
Anyone who has ever driven a car in wintery Winnipeg knows that even the most immaculately plowed streets can be treacherous territory for vehicles. But the problem of winter mobility is especially pervasive for Winnipeg’s wheelchair users, who face a unique challenge in conquering the city’s snowy sidewalks.
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Cultural inequality is real, but free museum admission isn’t the problem
The Canadian Museum of Human Rights (CMHR) is facing criticism for providing free admission for Indigenous people.
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A tough conversation
It’s time to have a conversation. Actually, it’s far past time.
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Is there room for empathy in the context of free speech?
On January 7, two gunmen (later identified as Muslim extremists) entered the offices of satirical Paris magazine Charlie Hebdo and opened fire, killing 12 people, allegedly over offence caused by illustrations of the prophet Muhammad.
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Heart to Heart
“I actually hate Valentine’s Day, a lot,” says Meg Crane, Editor-in-Chief of Cockroach Zine.
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Simply delicious
Vera Pizzeria is a new face in South Osborne, and although they’ve only been slinging ‘za since Dec. 8, they’re generating a steady stream of interest. The Italian casual dining spot specializes in Neapolitan-style pizza as well as classic and contemporary versions of Italian cuisine.
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The garbage dump of history
History is kind of like a pile of debris, facts and images that present a different picture depending on the angle you see them from. Evin Collis’s perspective on Canadian history, identity, and nostalgia are all up for reconsideration through his darkly satirical work.
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Tragically hilarious
Get ready to laugh when the Master Playwright Festival shines the spotlight on Noël Coward.
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Inherent Vice
Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Boogie Nights) has a rare track record. He’s released a mere six films over the past 20 years, but I consider all six to be masterpieces. His seventh film, Inherent Vice, is his first miss.
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Life After Death from Above 1979
The 2004 release of You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine, the debut album by Toronto band Death from Above 1979, was a watershed moment for many Canadian music fans.
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Novel approach
If you’ve ever wondered how your favourite book becomes your favourite (or least favourite) movie, you’ll want to add Cinematheque’s From Novel to Screen - The Writer’s Imagination to your calendar. The showcase series runs from Jan. 28 until May 27 and focuses on a selection of films featuring Canadian literary or cinematic connections.
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Gig life
It’s almost been three years, but new METZ material is coming.
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Hear That Lonesome Whippoorwill
Often you have to let go before you can move on.
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Well, That’s garbage
Winnipeg winters are, to say the least, harsh.
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Whose House? Dominique’s House.
Welcome to an art collector’s dream.
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