City
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Blue spotlight on the drug-supply crisis
In Winnipeg’s inner city, and places like Tim Hortons, blue lights in public washrooms are becoming commonplace.
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Living in the stone age
This week’s cover feature, by comments editor Paul Carruthers, looks at Winnipeg’s overdose and drug-toxicity crisis.
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November geese
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Main Street Project’s Socktober wraps up
Inside Main Street Project (MSP) on Oct. 28, the room was divided by a set of washrooms and showers with bright yellow doors.
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Local to global advocacy
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact how outreach programs and student groups at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) recruit new members and connect with local organizations.
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City briefs
Manitoba in dire need of physicians// New shelter for Muslim families// Counter-protest at Drag Queen Story Hour// Lowest voter turnout// Boost in funding for Manitoba shelters// A Conversation with Ryan Beardy
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Arts briefs
Jazz jam seshes// The Standstills opener// Bring on the burlesque// Nature imitates art// Fortunate Ones @ WECC// Royal MTC presents New
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Critipeg: Rosie
Plays at Cinematheque from Nov. 11 to 13
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Cats cookin’ for a quarter century
For those who’ve been snapping their fingers the last quarter century, now’s not the time to stop.
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The competition heats up
Six Winnipeg chefs will face off in the regional qualifier for Canada’s Great Kitchen Party, a national cooking competition to crown the country’s top chef.
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Origin stories: Fred Penner, entertainer and musician
Children’s performing legend Fred Penner recently returned to Manitoba for gigs in Winkler and Portage la Prairie.
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More Uniter than you asked for
It’s November. Winnipeg has a new mayor, the leaves (or what few are left) have a new colour, and, on Sunday, the clocks will wind back an hour as daylight savings time ends.
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Schools aren’t safe
Earlier this school year, West Kildonan Collegiate announced its “commitment to eliminate vaping and large groups gathering in the washrooms” on campus.
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City briefs
CUPE Local 500 update// Library supports local creatives// RRC Polytech to get new healthcare training centre// AMC elects first female Grand Chief// PC government to pass hydro bill// Call for advisory council to support HSC staffing crisis
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Critipeg: Network
“We’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take it anymore!”
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Arts briefs
WJT opening show// Docs and deadlines// Youth maker market// Playwrights on parenting// Bringing African dance to the Prairies// November art talk
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From the Torah to the Seven Sacred Teachings
Since the early 1900s, Winnipeg’s Jewish community has left an indelible mark on the local arts scene.
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One last go around
On Oct. 19, two Winnipeg artists with half a decade of experience in the local scene bid farewell at the Handsome Daughter.
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Origin Stories: Sierra Noble, Canadian Singer/ Songwriter
Born in Ottawa, Sierra Noble moved to Winnipeg as a baby. They started their artistic career at 10 years old.
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The beat goes on
Musician and Into the Music employee Jason Churko has always felt at home in record stores. He fondly recalls early memories visiting music shops, which were among his most formative experiences as a child.