News
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Origin stories: Adam Brooks, Award-winning artist and filmmaker
Born in Winnipeg and originally from the Riverview area, Adam Brooks doesn’t feel there is anything unusual about his start in life.
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The Northern sun also rises
Forty years ago, Hinode Taiko planted roots in Winnipeg following an inspiring Folklorama performance.
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‘A divine collision’
The mere mention of Greek tragedy may conjure dormant memories of classics courses long past: the dramatic commentary of the chorus, the laundry list of cacophonic names, the scoring from a Mexican progressive rock band.
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Touring turbulence
It’s often regarded as a hallmark of “making it” in the music scene, but for some musicians, touring has become less about making a buck and more about breaking even – or in some cases, accepting financial loss.
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Shame of thrones
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Premier Heather Stefanson delivered the throne speech for Manitoba’s ruling PC government.
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Student services
Webinar Wednesdays// Exchange Opportunities// Career Chats on Instagram// Ask an Advisor// Winter 2023 In-Course Awards// Graduate or Professional Studies Bursary// Use the myVisit App
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Escaping holiday consumerism
ArtsJunktion is a creative space filled with shelves of paper scraps organized by colour, buttons ordered by size and piles of fabric scraps, reclaimed wood and old magazines.
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‘Asking for more’
EduCanada’s pre-departure guide for prospective international students describes Canada as “a progressive, warm and welcoming nation.”
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City briefs
Winnipeg breaks homicide record// Toy drive for Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre// The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Climate Action// Province increases police funding// Minister says no to safe-consumption sites// University presidents oppose performance-based funding
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The North and its people in watercolour
This month, Oceans North, a conservation organization focused on Northern Canada and its watersheds, is taking a different approach to foster an appreciation for Canada’s natural landscape.
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Naked and unafraid
For local artist Rey Fritsch, a persistent battle with insomnia has been a boon of sorts.
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Critipeg: Decision to Leave
Plays at Cinematheque Nov. 4 to 16
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The Uniter Speaker Series presents Ryan Beardy
On Thursday, Nov. 10, local activist and mentor Ryan Beardy will be our featured speaker, discussing issues of colonization and Indigenous men.
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Blue spotlight on the drug-supply crisis
In Winnipeg’s inner city, and places like Tim Hortons, blue lights in public washrooms are becoming commonplace.
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Living in the stone age
This week’s cover feature, by comments editor Paul Carruthers, looks at Winnipeg’s overdose and drug-toxicity crisis.
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November geese
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Honourable abuse
No Canadian senator has even been stripped of their “honourable” title in history.
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Student services
Manitoba Student Aid// Webinar Wednesdays// Career Chats on Instagram// Exchange Opportunities// Ask an Advisor// Winter 2023 In-Course Awards// Work-Study Program// Graduate or Professional Studies Bursary// Use the myVisit App
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PROFile: ‘A holy grail of diagnostics’
Born in India, Anuraag Shrivastav arrived in Winnipeg by way of Saskatoon in 2009.
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Main Street Project’s Socktober wraps up
Inside Main Street Project (MSP) on Oct. 28, the room was divided by a set of washrooms and showers with bright yellow doors.