Seeking patios; rich, suburban need only apply
No wonder Bowman promised to stand up for downtown Winnipeg: there won't be anywhere for him to sit down. Read More
Out damn’d selfie spot
Nothing is more synonymous with the crippling narcissism of contemporary Western culture than the "selfie." And here we are encouraging people to take them! Yes, City of Winnipeg, let's encourage more of this destructive behaviour that actively discourages individuals from taking a critical eye to their surroundings; replace it with smug, self-indulgent filler for personal social media feeds. Read More
Greg Selinger is without shame
It is the era of shameless politics. Where no amount of ignominy, scandal or deceit prompts a thoughtful walk in the snow. Read More
Don’t dismiss dignity
Imagine what our society would look like if we made the preservation and promotion of human dignity the cornerstone of every public policy. Read More
Is Oswald prepared to run on record as Health Minister?
While even Oswald is unlikely to keep the NDP in government come the next election, having her at the helm of her beleaguered party would make for a much more spirited campaign. Read More
When the facts change, Harper ignores them
If Stephen Harper has a legacy it is his utter contempt for facts, and his government's thuggish efforts to ignore or eliminate those that clash with his dogmatic agenda. Read More
Pay employees living wages, not poverty wages
The minimum wage is simply too low... And it is morally reprehensible so many employers continue to cling to it simply because they are obliged to do so by law. Read More
Provincial election cannot come soon enough
Why should Manitobans expect anything more from a Premier and a political party so desperate to retain their grip on power they have abandoned any sense of principle, honour, or humility? Read More
The NDP’s leadership crisis
The noblest thing Greg Selinger could have done—and should have done—is call an election now. Even more democratic than allowing his parliamentary caucus to determine his fate would have been to allow all Manitobans to do so. Read More
The shameful end of Greg Selinger’s premiership
Manitobans now find themselves in the peculiar situation of seeing firsthand what an attempted coup d'etat looks like, Westminster style. Read More
Weekly Poll: should Premier Greg Selinger resign?
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Determined by those who showed up
With the 2014 municipal election quickly fading from memory, it is worth noting there were some significant winners and losers on election night. Read More
The Manitoba NDP’s cabinet restructuring
While the recent cabinet shuffle to “reset” the government was not full of many surprises, it does indicate where the government knows it needs help and may shine some light on where the government feels it needs to go to have a chance of holding onto power. Read More
Let’s join the USA!
Canada should allow itself to be absorbed by the United States to produce a saner world superpower. Read More
The Manitoba Liberal leadership debate
The Manitoba Liberal Party has a unique opportunity to stop the bleeding. Candidates shouldn’t view the leadership process as a race for glory, but rather a rescue mission. Read More
The race for leadership in the Manitoba Liberal party
There are three candidates running to lead a party that has been on a steady decline since 1990; a party with only one MLA in the Manitoba legislature. Read More