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Here comes a regular
The atmosphere at Supercaffeinated and Primo’s Deli, located in the Good Will Social Club, stands in stark contrast to the ubiquitous look of typical third-wave coffee shops, characterized by minimalism and pastels. Supercaffeinated is darker, louder and, frankly, more fun.
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Breaking down barriers to trans healthcare
“On a scale from zero to 10, where zero is being a woman and 10 is being a man, how much do you feel like a man?”
This may sound like a question ripped from the pages of a teen magazine or an online quiz, but, until recently, it was one of the first questions encountered by many patients of the Trans Health Klinic, the only dedicated provider of transition-related healthcare in Manitoba for patients over the age of 14.
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Salute to a local legend
On Oct. 30, CBC Manitoba meteorologist John Sauder announced that he will soon be retiring.
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Campus Briefs
TUTORING SERVICES // WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS // WANTED: PERFORMERS FOR INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL DAY // WORK-STUDY PROGRAM // CAREER CHATS ON INSTAGRAM // FEBRUARY GRADUATION (IN ABSENTIA) // ASK AN ADVISOR // NAVARATRI // FINAL WITHDRAWAL DATE // THRIVE WEEK // FALL EXAM SCHEDULE
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Jay Maillet, geography instructor
Jay Maillet’s earliest childhood memories involve spending time in nature. The University of Winnipeg geography instructor was born near Halifax and lived there until he was about five years old.
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Wesmen training for ‘tough’ home opener
The University of Winnipeg Wesmen women’s volleyball team will soon square off against some of the toughest opponents in the Canada West conference.
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U of W Foundation embraces Net Zero, but not divestment
The University of Winnipeg (U of W) Foundation, which oversees the U of W’s $82 million endowment fund, has committed to ensuring its investment portfolio is “aligned with net-zero emissions” by 2050 or sooner.
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City Briefs
Low attendance at Jets game // Trick or Treat and Meow // Free flow of menstrual products // Highest demand for the city’s bus services // Record number of nationwide foodbank visits // Homeless shelters need winter clothing
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More supports needed for addictions treatment
Christine Dobbs still misses seeing her son Adam Watson come home from work with his signature smile, nearly eight years after he died from a fentanyl overdose. She sits at her kitchen table, covered in articles documenting Manitoba’s opioid crisis since 2016 and photos of Adam and others who have died from drug use.
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Captain Jack’s enchanted lair
Ever spotted the uncanny presence of Captain Jack Sparrow right here in Winnipeg? If you have, you’ve likely crossed paths with Todd Douglas.
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Love is louder than the dog whistle
Six years ago, Bryce Byron fled the United States for Canada amid a wave of transphobia.
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A statement of solidarity
I am using my editorial note this week to offer a statement of solidarity with The Manitoban, the student newspaper of the University of Manitoba (U of M).
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City Briefs
Roll out the skateboards // Kinew sworn in as premier // Mask mandates for healthcare staff // Showing the planet some love // All Out for Palestine march // Man dies in police custody
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Maureen Kilgour, business and economics professor
Maureen Kilgour’s quest for equality isn’t just a passion – it’s a lifelong adventure.
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Campus Briefs
TUTORING SERVICES // MONEY TALKS // WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS // CAREER CHATS ON INSTAGRAM // FEBRUARY GRADUATION (IN ABSENTIA) // ASK AN ADVISOR ON INSTAGRAM // NAVARATRI // FINAL WITHDRAWAL DATE // NEED A SPOT TO STORE YOUR STUFF? RENT A LOCKER! // THE WELLNESS HUB
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Looking beyond the landfill search
After 10 months of protest, the search for two Long Plain First Nation women is moving forward.
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Ceasefire now!
On Oct. 7, while gathering with my family for Thanksgiving dinner, I saw the news from Israel. Like all decent people, I viewed the aftermath of Hamas’ massacre with horror.
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Cycling safety
As summer winds down, Winnipeg’s cycling safety remains in question. Despite some progress with various speed reductions in neighbourhood zones, poor city planning and toxic car culture still make Winnipeg’s biking community feel unsafe.
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City Briefs
Upcoming Wesmen women’s soccer games // Thousands commemorate Orange Shirt Day // A boost in Manitoba’s minimum wage // Advocates standing up for social housing // A new Manitoba premier // More research needed for landfill search
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A nightmare for elm trees
In front of Kilter Brewing Co. stands a beautiful elm tree. It’s taller than the building, and its branches spread out to shade nearly all of the patio. Right now, it’s covered in artwork from visitors during Nuit Blanche. Initials within hearts, smiley faces and abstract squiggles decorate the trunk and limbs, but, unfortunately, so does a stark, orange spray-painted dot in the middle of the trunk.