Culture

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  City briefs

  Tessa Adamski – January 5, 2023

  Treaty knowledge centre opens at The Forks// Record numbers for pedestrian fatalities// De-escalating violent situations workshop// Initiative to increase campus safety and awareness// First Nation-led committee to study feasibility of landfill search// Freedom Convoy reunion confusion

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  City briefs

  Tessa Adamski – January 5, 2023

  Treaty knowledge centre opens at The Forks// Record numbers for pedestrian fatalities// De-escalating violent situations workshop// Initiative to increase campus safety and awareness// First Nation-led committee to study feasibility of landfill search// Freedom Convoy reunion confusion

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  It’s not just about doors

  Megan Lynne Ronald – January 5, 2023

  When Sarah Anderson arrived early to her evening class at the University of Winnipeg (U of W), the classroom door was closed.

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  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

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  Origin Stories: Tom Jackson

  Armande Martine – January 5, 2023

  Celebrated Canadian actor, singer and activist Tom Jackson was born to a Cree mother and an English father

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  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.

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  Critipeg: Cannes Lions

  Patrick Harney (Comments editor) – January 5, 2023

  The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity showcases the best ads of 2022

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  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?

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  Growing a new Leaf

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

  The line to purchase tickets to enter The Leaf is long.

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  Chip and pepper on rye

  Thomas Pashko (Managing editor) – January 5, 2023

  Sometimes, good news comes from truly surprising places.

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  Pop my cherry!

  Madeline Rae – December 1, 2022

  Virginity is a loaded word.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Favourite Winnipegger abroad

  Valerie Chelangat (Volunteer) – December 1, 2022

  1. Tim Gray

  2. Ryan Steel

  3. Neil Young

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  Favourite local visual artist

  Tessa Adamski – December 1, 2022

  1. J.D. Renaud

  2. Hanna Reimer

  3. Adelle Rawluk

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  Favourite local social media presence

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

  1. @winnipegwildin (Instagram)

  2. @faceplam (Twitter)

  3. @mbpolidragrace (Instagram)

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  Favourite local restaurant

  Paul Carruthers – December 1, 2022

  1. Bonnie Day

  2. Nola

  3. The Tallest Poppy

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  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)

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  Favourite local music venue

  Megan Lynne Ronald – December 1, 2022

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