Riel Lynch

  • Classically accessible

    Is classical music accessible? Historically speaking, no. The genre has an exclusive reputation, likely due to high ticket prices for operas and other concerts. Until the construction of buildings that are barrier-free, access to these venues is limited. Some people may also find classical music out of date and, quite frankly, not relevant to most modern audiences.

  • Not all sunshine and rainbows

    On Aug. 29, the Canadian government issued a travel advisory for 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians entering the United States. The move comes in response to a slew of recent anti-2SLGBTQIA+ state legislation across the US. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, at least 496 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in state legislatures in 2023 alone.

  • Where do the four parties stand on post-secondary issues?

    Manitoba’s general election is in full swing, with a variety of issues and platforms being put forward to Manitoba voters. With that in mind, The Uniter decided to take a look where the four major parties stand on post-secondary issues.

  • Photo shoots with strong storylines

    The women in Carrie Bradshaw’s Sex and the City are usually a source of envy: elegant fashion mavens and masters with a suaveness that is untouchable. The envy would be reversed if Carrie and Samantha met Kathleen Willson, femme fatale and local fashion photographer.

  • Gender-neutral washrooms priority on UWSA board agenda

    The University of Winnipeg Students’ Association is lobbying the University of Winnipeg to install its first gender-neutral washroom.

  • Karkwa’s award-winning attitude and drive pays off

    When Karkwa received the 2010 Polaris Music Prize for Les Chemins de Verre, most of Canada had yet to hear of the Quebec band.

  • Dramatic retelling of one man’s childhood is a fresh take on an old tale

    In this docudrama, director Micheal Kearns recounts a handful of events that took place at his childhood home – 444 21st St., in Brandon, Man. – in the 1950s.

  • Derek Nepinak’s renewal strategy

    Derek Nepinak, Manitoba’s newly elected Grand Chief, is calling his platform the “Renewal Strategy,” and is focusing on strengthening education and health in Manitoba’s First Nations’ communities.

  • Swingin’ the south

    Changes to Manitoba’s electoral boundaries could provide some interesting storylines in the south end of the city, according to one political expert.

  • Downtown BIZ hires new Watch ambassadors

    The Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) hired 10 new red-shirted Watch ambassadors this summer for the upcoming Winnipeg Jets season, increasing the number of private security personnel on the streets of downtown from 14 to 24.