City

Arts briefs

Cierra Bettens (Arts and culture editor) – January 5, 2023

Tunes, sips, knickknacks// River trail opens// Artist talk @ MAWA// Retro Rhythm Review @ The Good Will// First Friday of the new year// Mariachi Ghost @ High and Lonesome
Post-pandemic party people

Patrick Harney (Comments editor) – January 5, 2023

To many in Winnipeg, DJs are alternatively associated with bass drop-laden EDM, ’80s, ’90s and ’00s throwback nights or classic disco and pop at a local wedding social.
It’s Bands all the way down

Matthew Teklemariam (Arts and culture reporter) – January 5, 2023

Frustrated with Winnipeg’s failure to attract blockbuster musical talent?
Growing a new Leaf

Keeley Braunstein-Black (Staff photographer) – January 5, 2023

The line to purchase tickets to enter The Leaf is long.
Chip and pepper on rye

Thomas Pashko (Managing editor) – January 5, 2023

Sometimes, good news comes from truly surprising places.
City briefs

Tessa Adamski – December 1, 2022

Winnipeg budget deficits// City encampments on fire// Toy drive for Ukrainian refugees// NDP holds healthcare rally// New bill on liquor sales and cannabis tax// Flaws in Transit Plus system
Colonizing skating in Winnipeg

Maeve Smith – December 1, 2022

Winter in Manitoba can last for six to eight months, which leaves little time for residents to enjoy outdoor summer activities.
Uniter 30 Outtakes

Thomas Pashko (Managing editor) – December 1, 2022

Give people a place to write – any place, be it the margins of a notebook page, the wall of a bathroom stall, an internet form entry – and people will write the most inane, puerile thing that pops into their head.
Favourite Winnipegger abroad

Valerie Chelangat (Volunteer) – December 1, 2022

1. Tim Gray

2. Ryan Steel

3. Neil Young
Favourite local visual artist

Tessa Adamski – December 1, 2022

1. J.D. Renaud

2. Hanna Reimer

3. Adelle Rawluk
Favourite local social media presence

Matthew Teklemariam (Arts and culture reporter) – December 1, 2022

1. @winnipegwildin (Instagram)

2. @faceplam (Twitter)

3. @mbpolidragrace (Instagram)
Favourite local restaurant

Paul Carruthers – December 1, 2022

1. Bonnie Day

2. Nola

3. The Tallest Poppy
Favourite local publication (that isn’t The Uniter)

Thomas Pashko (Managing editor) – December 1, 2022

1. The Winnipeg Free Press

2. Stylus

3. Border Crossings / The Manitoban (tie)
Favourite local writer

Sylvie Cote – December 1, 2022

1. Jessica Seburn
2. Bartley Kives
3. Madeline Rae
Favourite local music venue

Megan Lynne Ronald – December 1, 2022

1. The Good Will Social Club
2. The Park Theatre
3. The Handsome Daughter
Favourite Winnipeg neighbourhood

Danielle Doiron (Copy and style editor) – December 1, 2022

1. Wolseley
2. West Broadway
3. The West End
Favourite local public art piece

Cierra Bettens (Arts and culture editor) – December 1, 2022

1. Forever Bicycles by Ai Weiwei
2. Bloody Saturday by Bernie Miller and Noam
3. Chip’s Vintage mural by Hanna Reimer
Favourite political moment

Danielle Doiron (Copy and style editor) – December 1, 2022

1. Stefanson uses her son’s hockey game to distract from the healthcare crisis
2. CTV La La Land's the mayoral election for Glen Murray
3. Stefanson’s low approval ratings
Favourite local place that no longer exists

Matthew Teklemariam (Arts and culture reporter) – December 1, 2022

1. Forth Café and Bar
2. Cousins Deli & Lounge
3. Misericordia emergency room
Favourite local outdoor gathering place

Megan Lynne Ronald – December 1, 2022

1. The Forks
2. Munson Park
3. Assiniboine Park