Features
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The Uniter 30
The goal of this piece was to once again feature, in no particular order, a group of Manitobans who are 30 years old or younger who are making a difference and impacting their community in some way, or who are outstanding in their field – whatever that field may be.
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Brave in a new world
Being an international student can be stressful, financially difficult and potentially alienating. So why do so many students study here?
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Exploring the North End
From Main Street to McPhillips Street, from Dufferin Avenue to Mountain Avenue, Winnipeg’s North End is one of the most culturally, economically and architecturally diverse areas of the city.
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Downtown dialogue
It is common knowledge that downtown Winnipeg requires revitalization.
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The Uniter 30
The goal for this piece was to feature, in no particular order, 30 Manitobans who are 30 years old or younger who are making a difference and impacting their community in some way, or who are outstanding in their field – whatever that field may be.
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Building on the past to create the future
To many, the Union Bank Tower is just another part of the urban scenery as they drive down Main Street and past City Hall. But it’s been recognized as an essential part of our heritage, and after sitting vacant for nearly 20 years, is finally being given a second lease on life.
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Under the railway’s influence
In the 1800s and early 1900s, the railway was the most important method of moving goods and people across Canada. In honour of The Uniter’s annual urban issue, we decided to look at five ways the railway shaped Manitoba.
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The many faces of dumpster diving
Dumpster diving is for anyone. It’s not restricted to the homeless or the destitute. People do it for a wide variety of reasons. It could be a matter of desperation, or one of convenience. It can be a last resort, or a daily ritual.
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Winnipeg as we know it
In honour of The Uniter’s Urban Issue, we spoke with some of Winnipeg’s most knowledgeable, including Robert Galston, author of local blog The Rise and Sprawl, about the decisions that have affected Winnipeg as
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Who says health food is healthy?
As rates of illness and disease rise all over the country, the health of Canadians everywhere is an issue we must address. What we eat strongly influences our improving or deteriorating health, but with so many food products to choose from, it can be difficult to know which ones are healthy.
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Dictating artistic merit
Scanning the bookshelves of local head shop Kustom Kulture can be both a rewarding and shocking experience – amongst the droves of alternative comics, titles like Footlicker, House Wives at Play and Head jump out at you.
While many are sexually explicit and wildly erotic books, others feature socially relevant depictions of fetishism, sexual frustration and loneliness.