Volume 71, Number 13

Published December 1, 2016

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  • Thanks for being an editor!

    In this issue, we took our directives from you, the readers. The Uniter 30 showcases the winners from our annual readers poll – winners chosen by you! 

  • Favourite Local Writer

    1. Thomas Pashko
    2. Melissa Martin
    3. Honourable mentions: Miriam Toews, David Bergen, Jen Zoratti

  • Favourite Local Athlete

    1. James Reimer
    2. Jonathan Toews
    3. Honourable mentions: Desiree Scott, Mark Scheifele, Clara Hughes

  • Favourite Local Comedian

    1. Jane Testar
    2. Tie: Mike Green / Benji Rothman

  • Favourite Local Filmmaker

    1. Kayla Jeanson
    2. Guy Maddin
    3. Sonya Ballantyne

  • Favourite Local Activist

    1. Sadie-Phoenix Lavoie
    2. Tie: Andrew Vineberg / Michael Champagne

  • Favourite Local Visual Artist

    1. Dany Reede
    2. Wanda Koop
    3. Honourable mentions: Autumn Crossman-Serb, Adam Kelly, Takashi Iwasaki

  • Favourite Local Dancer

    1. Brett Owen
    2. Brianna Ferguson
    3. Tie: Carol-Ann Bohrn / Jill Groening

  • Favourite Local Politician

    1. Robert-Falcon Ouellette
    2. Wab Kinew
    3. Brian Bowman

  • Favourite U of W Prof

    1. Manish Pandey, department of economics
    2. Honourable mentions: Roewan Crowe, Jim Silver, Rick Skene

  • Favourite Local Young Achiever Under 30

    1. Michael Champagne
    2. Honourable mentions: Devin Bray, Christina Hajjar, Madison Thomas, Mike Green, Ian Bell

  • Favourite Local person behind the counter

    1. Paul Hewak (Burrito Del Rio)
    2. Cory Ralke (The Tallest Poppy)
    3. James Brown (The Cavern)

  • Favourite Local Bakery

    1. Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company
    2. Oh Doughnuts
    3. Tie: Sleepy Owl / A L’Epi de Blé

  • Favourite Local place to eat

    1. Stella’s Cafe & Bakery
    2. Tallest Poppy
    3. Deer + Almond

  • Favourite Local Coffee Shop

    1. Thom Bargen
    2. Little Sister Coffee Maker
    3. Forth

  • Favourite Local Boutique

    1. Tiny Feast
    2. Foxy Shoppe
    3. Out of the Blue

  • Favourite Local charity / non-profit

    1. Winnipeg Harvest
    2. Lake Winnipeg Foundation
    3. Resource Assistance for Youth

  • Favourite Local New independent business

    Tie: Saikel Indoor Cycle Studio, Oh Doughnuts, Strong Badger Coffee House, Forth Projects

  • Favourite Local theme night at a bar

    1. Bands as Bands
    2. Soul Night at the Cavern
    3. Honourable mentions: Pity Party at The Handsome Daughter, Trivia Night at The Handsome Daughter, Karaoke at The Good Will Social Club

  • Favourite Local Brewery

    1. Half Pints
    2. Barn Hammer
    3. Fort Garry

  • Favourite Local place to see live music

    1. The Good Will Social Club
    2. The Handsome Daughter
    3. Honourable mentions: The West End Cultural Centre, The Park Theatre

  • Favourite Local Album

    1. Something Got Lost Between Here and the Orbit (Royal Canoe)
    2. Tie: Winter Wheat (John K. Samson) / Forgiver (Yes We Mystic)
    3. Rushing River (Tin Can Bandits)

  • Favourite Local radio show or podcast

    1. Witchpolice Radio
    2. Couch Surfin’
    3. HUNKS Comedy

  • Favourite Local blog

    1. Winnipeg Love Hate
    2. SCREAMING IN ALL CAPS
    3. Witchpolice

  • Favourite Local Political Moment

    1. Steinbach March for Equality
    2. Honourable mentions: Judy Klassen named as interim Liberal leader, Robert-Falcon Ouellette tweeting he was against pipelines, civilian oversight of police, coverage of U.S. election at local bars

  • Favourite Local Neighbourhood

    1. Wolseley
    2. The Exchange District
    3. West Broadway

  • Favourite Local theatrical production

    1. Shrek the Musical
    2. Heavenly Bodies (Gislina Patterson)
    3. zahgidiwin/love (Frances Koncan)

  • Favourite Local Activity for a date

    1. Movies
    2. Eat food
    3. Visit the Forks

  • Favourite winnipeg Winter Activity

    1. Skating on the river trail
    2. Festival du Voyageur
    3. Staying inside

  • Favourite Local rec league or casual sport

    1. Dodgeball Winnipeg
    2. Ultimate Frisbee (Winnipeg Rec League)
    3. Softball

  • Favourite Local Independent Publication

    1. Winnipeg Free Press
    2. Red Rising Magazine
    3. Stylus Magazine

  • Fashion Streeter

    “When I look good, I feel confident, and I’m ready for exams.”

  • Sleepyhead

    Part 3 of Keegan Steele’s Sleepyhead.