News
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Schools aren’t safe
Earlier this school year, West Kildonan Collegiate announced its “commitment to eliminate vaping and large groups gathering in the washrooms” on campus.
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A burial ‘good enough for Jesus’
Death is an uncomfortable topic, especially since everyone’s inevitable demise could harm the planet. It seems people can’t even die without adding to their carbon footprints.
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PROFile: Colonization of ‘New Iceland’ displaced First Nations
Sitting in his home office, Ryan Eyford explains his Icelandic last name. “It’s an anglicization of an Icelandic place name,” he says.
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Writing on wokeness
The word “woke” rose to popularity amid growing public discourse around the Black liberation movement.
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City briefs
CUPE Local 500 update// Library supports local creatives// RRC Polytech to get new healthcare training centre// AMC elects first female Grand Chief// PC government to pass hydro bill// Call for advisory council to support HSC staffing crisis
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‘Radio is romantic’
Imagine: the year is 1998, and you’re at the University of Winnipeg campus, sitting in the student lounge and smoking a cigarette while listening to CKUW.
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Critipeg: Network
“We’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take it anymore!”
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Arts briefs
WJT opening show// Docs and deadlines// Youth maker market// Playwrights on parenting// Bringing African dance to the Prairies// November art talk
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From the Torah to the Seven Sacred Teachings
Since the early 1900s, Winnipeg’s Jewish community has left an indelible mark on the local arts scene.
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One last go around
On Oct. 19, two Winnipeg artists with half a decade of experience in the local scene bid farewell at the Handsome Daughter.
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Origin Stories: Sierra Noble, Canadian Singer/ Songwriter
Born in Ottawa, Sierra Noble moved to Winnipeg as a baby. They started their artistic career at 10 years old.
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The beat goes on
Musician and Into the Music employee Jason Churko has always felt at home in record stores. He fondly recalls early memories visiting music shops, which were among his most formative experiences as a child.
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The kids aren’t alright
As I write this, the Winnipeg mayoral election day is officially afoot. By the time this is published, we’ll (likely) know our next mayor, city councilors and school trustees.
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Student Services
Webinar Wednesdays// Exchange Opportunities// Career Chats on Instagram// Need a Spot to Store your Stuff? Rent a Locker!// Apply for February Graduation// International Cultural Day// Ask an Advisor// Manitoba Student Aid// Work-Study Program// Use the myVisit App//
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PROFile: Bestselling author arrives at U of W
Critically acclaimed novelist Lindsay Wong is a new faculty member at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) after holding a writer-in residence position at the University of Manitoba.
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A film foundation
The UWpg Film Festival is more than an exhibition of short films.
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‘A real crisis right now’
Many Canadians struggle to afford groceries and other necessities.
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City briefs
Manitoba government to review taxes// Police-free schools// Voting at a glance// One Basin One Governance// Métis National Heritage centre coming to downtown Winnipeg
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A new vision for Portage Place
In collaboration with several organizations and decades of community demands, the West Broadway Tenants Committee (WBTC) developed and recently released a plan to convert the site of the former Portage Place mall into a community centre.
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A Social
Akin to the Prairie that bore the titular tradition, A Social (2022) is an intriguing reflection on sociality, especially feelings of isolation, weirdness and awkwardness.