Anne Thomas
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The NDP through the past and into the future
Manitoba’s New Democratic Party turned 50 this year.
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Restraining the growing costs of health care
As politicians strive to outbid each other’s remedies for health care staff shortages, we hear less about how they’d tackle the long-term challenges facing the health care system – the system today’s young people will be paying for in the coming decades.
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Advertisers advertise their commitment to truth
The Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) wants you to know it’s keeping a watchful eye on shifty advertisers.
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City remains quiet on garbage and recycling report
The City’s Water and Waste Department found itself in hot water last week when it released a draft of a proposed plan to overhaul its waste handling system.
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Manitoba Hydro debate rages on
Whether it’s claims of an $11,000 per household surcharge to route a planned new transmission line, or threats that the Crown Corporation will fall into private hands, Manitoba Hydro is providing a powerful focus for striking accusations in the lead-up to the Oct. 4 Manitoba Provincial Election.
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Flood evacuee kids face homework, but no home
While Manitoba’s summer deluge of flood news has slowed to a trickle, little has changed for the 1,300 evacuees still waiting to go home.
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New agreement targets “Buy local” policies
A cross-country campaign that stopped in Winnipeg June 27 is aiming to educate Canadians about the local implications of a little-known free trade deal with Europe.
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Organization explores what Winnipeg might look like as a transition town
A national member-led organization committed to strengthening Canadian communities by creating better economic opportunities and enhancing environmental and social conditions is hoping Winnipeg might one day become a transition town.
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Taking climate change to the streets
On Saturday, Oct. 24, Winnipeggers will join fellow Canadians in one of over 200 events across the country to ask Stephen Harper to take action on climate change.