Culture
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Before my obituary
As the family’s resident copy editor, I was tasked with proofreading my grandfather’s obituary before publication.
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Shutting down hate on campus
Earlier this month, professor Joanne Boucher gave a talk at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) provocatively titled “The Commodification of the Body: The Case of Transgender Identities.”
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Consent isn’t rocket science
For this month’s Mother of Goo, I felt like getting back down to basics: consent.
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Jewish crime
Sitting in his office in Centennial Hall, Alex Tepperman talks about his upcoming book on Jewish crime.
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City briefs
Death records for residential-school children// True North proposal for Portage Place// Renaming three Winnipeg streets// HSC to open minor-treatment clinic// ntroduction of Addiction Services Act// Release of 2022 fatal overdose data
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Arts briefs
Feelin’ lucky// Submit your ArchiShorts// A Millenium Centre soirée// Talking movement// From the Junos to the Limelight// It’s worth the trip: Here & There
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Shay Wolf’s Stay EP
Prairie born-and-raised artist Shay Wolf’s debut EP, Stay, is available now on all major streaming platforms.
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After the swan song
André Lewis is no stranger to Swan Lake. The artistic director’s career at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) has spanned three decades.
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Competition in bits and bytes
Over the past decade, professional video gaming, or esports, have rapidly ascended from basement LAN parties and dank arcades to sold-out stadiums across the globe.
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Taking pop seriously
Local up-and-coming pop artist Carlo Capobianco is set to release his debut album at the end of the month.
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Tuning (The) Forks
The city’s most famous meeting place is going to sound that much sweeter this month.
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Kern-Hill Furniture stands the test of time
While students may not remember the glory days of local commercials, many Winnipeggers can’t forget Kern-Hill Furniture’s high-energy TV advertisements.
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City of Winnipeg cuts Amoowigamig’s hours
Due to budget constraints, the City of Winnipeg is cutting the hours of operation for Amoowigamig, the only dedicated public washroom space run by the City.
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Shaving, waxing, tweezing
I keep checking under my chin for this one persistent hair that grows in fits and starts.
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Ouch, my computer
While working on this week’s issue of The Uniter, I ran into a problem that stopped me in my tracks.
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Embracing the curl
Growing up a curly girl in Manitoba was a struggle.
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The need to reconnect
Conversational Threads opened at Gallery 1C03 at the University of Winnipeg on March 2.
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Arts briefs
What le funk is up?// Indigenous artisans welcome spring// Hot soup, warm hearts// On the rock// Learn the Victorian way// ‘All the world is a very narrow bridge’
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Dreamland is a wish your stomach makes
The next time hunger strikes near west Portage Avenue, dream a little dream of meat.
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‘Everyone has their turnip’
Canadian comedian Ali Hassan, host of CBC’s Laugh Out Loud and Canada Reads, is coming to the West End Cultural Centre on March 15 as a part of his Does This Taste Funny? comedy tour.