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72 for U
We’re back for another amazing year at The Uniter - it’s our 72nd, if you’re counting human or newspaper years, and our 14th, if you’re counting dog years. This is our annual back-to-school issue, so we thought we’d go for a lighter-hearted, upbeat cover story.
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Peg City Puppers
Winnipeg may lag behind other urban centres in many measures of pet-friendliness, but some locals are taking steps to make this a more dog-friendly and dog-loving city.
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Whose House? Dr. Trimbee’s House
When Dr. Annette Trimbee moved to Winnipeg in 2014, finding the right neighbourhood was a bit of a Goldilocks-and-the-Three Bears situation.
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Arts Briefs
New Point Douglas mural // FemFest 2017 // Accalia Robertson recieves grant // Syrian newcomer youth theatre // Greys Anatomy trivia night
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ArtsJunktion celebrates 10 years
ArtsJunktion is celebrating 10 years in the community, and will host events at their Exchange District location throughout September.
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PechaKucha reaches a wide audience
PechaKucha, an event with an innovation presentation format, is marking its 31st evening in Winnipeg on Sept. 14 at The Park Theatre.
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Fads build connection
Dr. Fabrizio Di Muro, an associate professor at the University of Winnipeg weighs in on the way that fads among social connectedness among product users.
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Local workshops offer opportunities for writers
There are many workshops for the emerging writer to hone their skills – and for the experienced writer to stay sharp.
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Have approaches to the homeless changed?
In 2012, the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ launched what it described in a press release as an “anti-panhandling campaign.”
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Jay Som
Everybody Works is bedroom dream pop in its fullest fine form.
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Aiming too high
Graffiti art collective Two Six has reunited for Aiming Too High, their first collaborative exhibition in over a decade.
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News Briefs
Fresh local fare // Gender and sports // Urban summit // Winnipeg to Unite // Conversation cafes
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Wesmen soccer team striving to make playoffs
The University of Winnipeg’s Wesmen women’s soccer team hopes to become stronger and make the playoffs this year.
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Indigenous history brought to life
A Rocky Cree woman from 17th century Manitoba might give us a glimpse into a forgotten time in history.
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‘White Supremacy is not tolerated here’
Winnipeg showed solidarity exists in the city on August 23rd.
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Language Partner Program teaches more
Looking to improve her English skills, Giselle de Lima Cassaro joined the Language Partner Program at the University of Winnipeg.
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PROFile - Janis Thiessen
Dr. Janis Thiessen, a history professor at the University of Winnipeg, is releasing her third book in the next few weeks. Her new book, Snacks: a Canadian Food History, takes a look at independent snack makers across Canada.
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Accessibility is more than convenience
People who have chronic diseases and people with disabilities can share certain barriers, such as a lack of accessible parking.
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Shuffle or shell?
Cabinet shuffles were in political vogue in August.
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Fashion Streeter
I’m not really good at fashion. I find a piece that I like and try to match the colours.
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Un-Supermarket
Sari Habiluk's comic explores the dynamic of supermarket staff.
University of Winnipeg and downtown community newspaper