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Well, that accomplished nothing
In the ramp-up to the Canadian federal election on Monday, Sept. 20, politicians and news media alike were reminding voters that this would be the “most important” election of our lifetimes. But when the smoke cleared and the votes were tallied, it may well have been the least consequential election in Canadian history.
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Empty towers
Working from home has its perks. Sweatpants, new pets and sleep-ins are certainly appreciated by workers. For small businesses downtown, however, the lack of office workers
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Alone together
Whether it’s living alone during a lockdown or feeling misunderstood in a room full of people, loneliness is a feeling that, ironically, just about everyone understands. An upcoming art exhibition
explores this paradox. Within Otherness by photographer Glodi Bahati runs from Sept. 27 to Oct. 28. It’s a free show curated by Mahlet Cuff and hosted at Take Home BIPOC Arts House at 622-100 Arthur St. -
‘Where film, text and sound meet’
Film and poetry go hand-in-hand in the upcoming Winnipeg Film Group (WFG) workshop, curated by Irish-born and Montreal-based poet Rachel McCrum.
After receiving recognition as the first BBC Scotland Poet-in-Residence and earning the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship, McCrum is ready to share her knowledge once again with students.
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Little love encounters
Diving into old-Hollywood ambience, Filipino-Canadian artist Rein is about to release his latest EP, Encounters, on Sept. 30.
Like many artists who set aside their hobbies and passions for everyday “priorities,” Rein decided to spend some time off from video production as a Creative Communications student and went back to making music during the COIVD-19 pandemic.
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Critipeg: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Currently playing in the theatres.
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Arts briefs
Apollo Suns release new Single// Good Will reopening show// Black Forest Sanitorium installation// Brandi Vezina album release party// WSO community celebration concert// Project Jazz at Old Market Square
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City briefs
Four things to fear downtown// DJing and drag at interdependent driving decennial// Equity in access to (canine) contraception// Get vaxxed on campus// Cyber Sanctuaries at 1C03// Byelections, senators and students-at-large
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Hit the streets, then fix them
Sixty-three per cent of West Broadway residents don’t drive a car.
Or rather, even if they can drive, they primarily bike, walk and take public transportation. And yet, there is an incredibly busy and dangerous traffic artery that slices through the neighbourhood: a thoroughfare that is simply not designed with the neighbourhood’s residents in mind.
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Planning more equitable cities
The University of Winnipeg, which is home to the Institute of Urban Studies (IUS), has recently welcomed a new director: Dr. Gina Slyvestre, an environmental gerontologist. Sylverstre is an accomplished academic and earned her bachelor of arts, master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Manitoba.
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‘It’s not your fault…you’re not alone’
On Sept. 17, approximately 10,000 Western University students, faculty and staff walked out of classes to protest the rape culture and sexism impacting their campus and campuses everywhere – as well as to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.
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‘Throw the box out the window’
For Kristi Kenyon, one of the best things about being an associate professor at the University of Winnipeg’s (U of W) Global College is the energy of the classroom.
“The world kind of changes in the classroom,” she says. “We’re learning from each other. We’re having conversations. It’s a safe space to think through new ideas.”
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Campus briefs
Study skills workshops: Advice & tips for academic success// Truth and Reconciliation Day// Apply now for fall/winter Awards// In-Person service resumes for some departments in Student Services// Use the myVisit app// Fall reading week
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Millennial blues
Recently, a very interesting video has been circulating various social-media platforms. In it, an older, seemingly wiser Steve from Blue’s Clues – the beloved television show many millennials grew up watching – gives a heartfelt speech about how proud he is of all that we, his now-adult viewers, have accomplished.
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Therapy from home actually worked for me
Everyone should have the chance to go to therapy.
Not because we’re all dealing with serious mental illnesses, but because it’s beneficial to talk out tough and negative feelings.
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‘On the shoulders of the unvaccinated’
I broke one of the cardinal rules of journalism. I read the comments.
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Millennial digs
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Nice fall things
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