Cierra Bettens
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Reaching beyond bars
Manitoba has the highest incarceration rate out of all provinces in Canada at 231 adults per a population of 100,000 – a problem that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Psychoactive ethics
New innovations in psychedelic research show that MDMA could be a promising remedy for those who live with PTSD and other trauma-related illnesses.
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Seeking space for a safer space
Organizations like the Mount Carmel Clinic’s Sage House work to provide a variety of supports to cisgender and transgender women in the sex work industry.
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Getting home safe(r)
In the time of COVID-19, some may feel uncomfortable riding public transit.
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Books without barriers
As part of the third phase of reopening libraries, Millennium Library has now opened its doors without security screening measures in place at the entrance.
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Propagating self-care
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, Winnipeggers can reward themselves with a complimentary free plant on Oct. 10.
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Supporting seniors of today and tomorrow
On Thursday at noon, the Manitoba Health Coalition will host a virtual event through their Facebook page to call for the establishment of a Manitoba Seniors Advocate.
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Somebody to lean on
In the gig economy, freelance and contract work is often the norm for those in the arts and creative sectors.
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Active inclusion
Taking up a new sport can be daunting for various reasons, but many 2SLGBTQIA+ folks face additional barriers.
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Fighting the green fight
Klein’s A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency will make a stop in Winnipeg, along with musical guests Decades After Paris.
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Village checkup
Osborne Village was once named "Canada's greatest neighbourhood," a title that's been challenged by a rash of vacancies.
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The student case for a basic income
With the end of CERB benefits on Sept. 26 fast approaching, many Canadians are making the case for a universal basic income.
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Farewell to the Downtown Spirit
On Sept. 6, all three routes of the Downtown Spirit were terminated. As Winnipeg’s only free bus line, its fleet covered popular downtown destinations including The Forks, the University of Winnipeg and parts of the Exchange District for inner-city residents, commuters and tourists.
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Disaster capitalism comes home
Premier Brian Pallister’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has prioritized the free market over the public services that have acted as the backbone of Manitoba before and during the current crisis.
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Coming to a living room near you
Winnipeg’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic has ranged from a toilet paper hoarding frenzy to a general sense of malaise as students try to navigate online classes, with many scrambling to apply for EI.
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M(étis)anitoba 150
The first two months of the new decade have seen a slew of initiatives branded with the Manitoba 150 logo.
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Favourite Local Photographer / Favourite Local Writer
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Seeing beyond disability
Catherine McKercher has very few early memories of her brother Bill, other than the fact that he had a wonderful laugh.
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On Records & Resilience
For Greg Tonn, owner of Winnipeg’s premier vinyl destination Into the Music, staying afloat in the digital age is all about adaptability.
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Gently loved garments for sale
In the present climate crisis, buying ethically made apparel can be an act of solidarity. Fast fashion and the relentless cycle of buying and throwing away clothes that wear out within the same year is not sustainable, nor has it ever been.