News
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Mind the design
The word ‘sustainability’ gets tossed around quite a bit these days, but defining what it really means in a practical sense is both difficult and debatable.
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A better approach to reducing homelessness
As many people his age are preparing to trade in their work boots for loafers, Eric Spencer doesn’t see any cruise ship tours on his horizon.
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More urban parks and public squares
It’s one of Winnipeg’s most prized public spaces - coming alive each summer with hundreds of thousands of people looking to dabble in some international jazz or fringe theatre, or to grab a slice of street meat and catch a free lunchtime concert.
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U of M unions cry out against privatization on campus
The increasing privatization of management services at the University of Manitoba is leading to increasing frustration among faculty and staff and causing irreparable damage with contractors and employees, union leaders say.
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Unwanted attention on Winnipeg women
Street harassment against women and the LGBT community in Winnipeg is a big problem, and a local organization aiming to end it says it has proof.
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Local News Briefs
War brewing between African Mafia and B-Side Gang, court hears; Winnipeg bidding to host Canada Summer Games; Feds moving to demolish ELA site buildings
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International News Briefs
Journalist freed after interviewing rape victim; U.S. teens convicted of rape that was documented online; Brazil town cracking down on ‘ghost employees’; Cyprus imposing new bank tax to avoid bankruptcy
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UWSA general election brings out low number of voters
Voter turnout remained flat in this year’s University of Winnipeg Students’ Association general election, as 1,396 students showed up to mark a ballot.
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Your UWSA executive
Fultz, a fourth year international development and human rights student at the University of Winnipeg, brings a breadth of experience to the presidency, having served as a volunteer for the UWSA as well as a director on its board of directors.
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U of W plans to restructure founding faculty
The University of Winnipeg has announced plans to phase out its Faculty of Theology in an effort to curb costs.
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Teens becoming more estranged from downtown?
With its scattered mix of familiar watering holes, charming dive bars and nightclubs, downtown Winnipeg is a favourite entertainment destination for adults across the city.
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Local group urges city to engage in further discussion of Arlington Bridge reno
A city report has reignited debate between social advocates, city councillors and federal politicians about the future of two overlapping examples of Winnipeg at its aesthetic worst - the Arlington Street Bridge and the Canadian Pacific Railway yards.
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Wesmen Briefs
Wesmen wrestle away gold, silver at CIS championship; Cunningham named all-star
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UWSA budget sets stage for future changes
When the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) vice president internal Andree Forest presents the organization’s budget at its Annual General Meeting later this month, she will do so with the knowledge that big changes are just over the horizon.
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UWSA executive on track for major turnover in snake eyes election
Call it snake eyes - this year’s University of Winnipeg Students’ Association election will see the organization’s presidency go uncontested, while the rest of the electoral slate only features a single incumbent.
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Negotiations have revealed a $3.5 million funding gap in the students unions’ U-Pass proposal.
Negotiations with transit have revealed a $3.5 million funding gap in the students unions’ U-Pass proposal. How would you like to see that gap addressed?
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Local News Briefs
Bay redevelopment plan top secret; Councillor calls for EPC changes; Esplanade Sophie
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International News Briefs
U.S. faces steep budget cuts; Australian police make massive meth bust; Injury interrupts woman’s shot at NFL
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WPS steadfast in photo radar expansion considerations despite provincial disapproval
Despite the Province of Manitoba’s statement last month that it was not considering an expansion of the city’s photo radar program, the Winnipeg Police Service insists it’s keeping the issue on the table.
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Downtown residents get into food fight
An issue that has long galvanized young downtown residents is being taken up by another source.