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Now that’s good brew
When it comes to their choices of beer, drinkers are as loyal to the brands they drink as to the sports teams they support.
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The great importance of a small business
A friend of mine is opening a coffee bar on Main Street in the Exchange District.
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Tragedy told untruthfully
With the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks only days away, people in America, Canada and most of the western world are being treated to a barrage of messages about this momentous occasion.
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Lack of think tanks mind-boggling
Manitoba is often criticized by analysts for its lack of innovative economic policy.
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Eight ways to improve your music career
I want to offer an addendum to my discussion with Kier-La Janisse about the state of Winnipeg’s arts scene from the March 31 issue of The Uniter (“State of the arts,” page 14).
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Follow the leader
In an article in the latest issue of the Toronto magazine Spacing, sports writer Adam Proteau suggested that the MTS Centre is “probably the most urban-friendly sports complex in Canada.”
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Government needs to put citizens first when it comes to road repair
There was confusion in late April when the Osborne Bridge closed its east sidewalk for repairs.
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Portable toilets for dummies
Well, it’s that time of year again: festival season in Winnipeg.
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A good plan is hard to find
The University of Winnipeg’s Institute of Urban Studies will soon publish a collection of speeches made by the Winnipeg-born city planner Earl Levin.
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Why I don’t want to go to heaven
For the past few months, American radio minister Harold Camping has been predicting that the Rapture would occur on May 21, 2011.
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More than just Harper’s hypocrisy
After a cynical campaign that invested more time in fear mongering over a “reckless coalition” than communicating bold policy, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservatives won a commanding majority of 166 seats in the House of Commons.
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Recent Canadian election shows opportunity to have a centrist voice
The May 2 federal election shook the political landscape. For the first time in a while, Canada is going to see a very polarized parliament.
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Lack of water crisis on First Nations reserves needs addressing
Imagine that you and your family are living in a northern First Nation community. In addition to the harsh living environment, you lack a necessity that most people take for granted — access to running water.
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Sex, Stories & Secrets
A golden age is upon us wherein the mistresses and masters, from the Mezzanine Dungeon offices of The Uniter, are granting your deepest, and darkest desire.
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Mobbing the vote
A month ago, CBC personality and comedian Rick Mercer put out a call to students and youth across Canada: on May 2, go and vote. What he did not expect was the mass response he would garner.
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Poverty in Winnipeg: Food bank usage shows scope of poverty in the city
One of the more concerning adages that rings true in our city today is “the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.”
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Transit in Winnipeg: A more liveable Winnipeg
I’ve lived in many cities. Of all those cities, Winnipeg currently has the worst transit system.
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Crime in Winnipeg: Perception of crime far from reality
Intentionally or not, the media sensationalizes violent and rare criminal offences committed against strangers.
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Poverty in Winnipeg: Recognizing women’s poverty
In Winnipeg, and elsewhere, women face poverty more often than men do.
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This week, J transforms into a grumpy old man
As some of you might know, new words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. This is done every year to make sure that the English language itself actually aligns with how the majority of people use the language.