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It’s a physical thing (May 17/07)
Why digital music files will never replace CDs and vinyl
Rachel Stone
The system is still down (May 10/07)
Columnist says voting is useless without electoral reform
Mike Warkentin
Forward to where? (May 3/07)
NDP pamphlet gives few clues as to the future of our province
Jim Sanders
She asked nicely… (Apr 26/07)
The least you could do for Marlo is vote on May 22
Marlo Campbell
When intensity is stupidity (Apr 19/07)
Suzuki says plans to cut emissions shouldn’t be based on relative targets
David Suzuki
Peace in our time? (Apr 12/07)
Sanders says military profiteering trumps global harmony
Jim Sanders
Cannibal culture (Apr 5/07)
Sick people are eating our spirits, our society and our world
Jim Sanders
‘Biosolids’ are big news (Mar 29/07)
Our human waste is killing Lake Winnipeg, polluting YouTube
Jim Sanders
What CrimeStat won’t tell you (Mar 22/07)
City’s new crime website can tell you about car thefts, not domestic disturbances
Marlo Campbell
Saturday night dead (Mar 15/07)
CBC Radio 3 goes to air live for the last time on March 17
John Kendle
Where have all the flowers gone? (Mar 8/07)
Sanders says the Crocus scandal should be a wake-up call for Manitobans
Jim Sanders
Canada’s rotting foundations (Mar 1/07)
Sanders says aboriginal prostitution is just one symptom of a society based on lies
Jim Sanders
The view from Harper’s chair (Feb 22/07)
A host of Canadians are creating videos as part of Suzuki’s national tour
David Suzuki
Drugs and the dogs of war (Feb 15/07)
Research shows militants have long used the drug trade to finance their battles
Jim Sanders
If you had the power (Feb 8/07)
Suzuki wants to know what you’d do in Stephen Harper’s position
David Suzuki
‘And the Earth is flat, too’ (Feb 1/07)
Climate-change skeptic doesn’t convince Campbell that global warming is a myth
Marlo Campbell
Your daily serving of spam (Jan 25/07)
Penis enlargement, breast augmentation, fertility drugs — hey here’s a real e-mail!
Rachel Stone
Penance for their sins? (Jan 18/07)
Sanders asks if corporate philanthropy merely soothes aching consciences
Jim Sanders
‘Do they come with a shoehorn?’ (Jan 11/07)
Slim-fit pants — just what our obese, lazy and lethargic society needs
Rachel Stone
The revolution starts... now (Jan 4/07)
Spiritual elders, concerned citizens believe the truth will set us free in 2007
Jim Sanders
Do they know it’s Christmas? (Dec 21/06)
New reports say poverty and hunger are still huge problems in Manitoba
Marlo Campbell
‘Didn’t we do this in 2005?’ (Dec 14/06)
Once again, Parliament affirms its commitment to same-sex marriage
Gilles Marchildon
All I want for Xmas is the fall of civilization as we know it (Dec 7/06)
Better get while the gettin’ is good
Jim Sanders
Will or won’t he? (Nov 30/06)
The countdown is on for Harper’s same-sex marriage vote promise
Gilles Marchildon
Connect the Dots (Nov 23/06)
Jim Saunders
Sluts are in! Virgins are out! (Nov 16/06)
This and other findings from a new astLife/LavaLife survey
Marlo Campbell
And Another Thing... (Nov 9/06)
Campbell takes a page from Jean Kilbourne and evaluates the ads in these pages
Marlo Campbell
The might of the right (Nov 2/06)
Ten of Winnipeg’s 15 council seats are now held by the right wing
Nick Ternette
War — what is it good for? (Oct 26/06)
Are we in Afghanistan for oil or to help rebuild a shattered country?
Marlo Campbell
Your next mayor should be... (Oct 19/06)
Choosing the pick of this year’s mayoral litter
Marlo Campbell
Blight or blessing? (Oct 12/06)
Katz hopes to stop graffiti, but Campbell asks why
Marlo Campbell
Frankel’s revenge (Oct 5/06)
U of M prof serves up hilarious but poignant end to the Winnipeg Community Round Table
Marlo Campbell
If you build it, it will be cool (Sept 28/06)
Everybody’s life could do with just a little intelligent design, couldn’t it?
John Scoles
Building a better society (Sept 21/06)
Taking action is just as important as social criticism
Nick Ternette
Country-club campaign (Sept 14/06)
Ternette says Sam Katz will waltz right back into the mayor’s office
Nick Ternette
Do your civic duty (Sept 6/06)
Campbell reads the riot act to the lazy, disinterested electorate
Marlo Campbell
Warts and all (Aug 31/06)
We’re a sexual society, yet we still can’t talk about STIs
Marlo Campbell
Big Brother, here art thou (Aug 24/06)
Giant statue of police officer watches over citizens at Portage and Edmonton
Jim Sanders
Serving protest-lite — now with less impact! (Aug 17/06)
Sun column dumbs-down dissent for suburban consumption
Nick Ternette
Fortress England (Aug 10/06)
The U.K. ignores Canada’s progressive stance on same-sex marriage
Gilles Marchildon
Spirited mediocrity (Aug 3/06)
Housecoated citizens of Manitoba unite behind our new slogan
John Scoles
Behind closed doors (July 27/06)
Cabinet-style government hurts accountability at City Hall
Nick Ternette
Got a light? (July 20/06)
Camping helps The Housecoated One find his inner flame
John Scoles
Not our problem (July 13/06)
Which level of government should care for our urban poor?
Nick Ternette
Ride on! (July 6/06)
Hundreds join June 30 Critical Mass — which ends peacefully
Marlo Campbell
Energy of the Spirits (June 29/06)
Forget our new slogan, Look to the aboriginal community for inspiration
Jim Sanders
Discouraging dissent (June 22/06)
Bush’s War on Terror has grave consequences for protesters everywhere
Nick Ternette
The Good Fighter (June 15/06)
Harry Lehotsky and his life of activism and vision
Nick Ternette
Feds encourage cycling (June 8/06)
Just don’t do it in a group on a Friday afternoon
Marlo Campbell
Green Machine (June 1/06)
Winnipeg Green Party brings slate politics back to civic elections
Nick Ternette
Da Scoles Code (May 25/06)
Truth is evil, wrong is right and - Hey, John, just get us some beer
John Scoles
Sightless Eyes (May 18/06)
Recent events show the city’s leaders lack the vision to fix it
Jim Sanders
Police and the Working Media (May 11/06)
Shooting the Shooter Cameras roll as Uptown contributor is handcuffed by police
Mark Warkentin
Who Likes Short Shorts? (May 4/06)
Apparently the answer is Uptown readers
Marlo Campbell
The Truth is Out There? (Apr 27/06)
Mulder’s words ring hollow at a low point in the history of journalism
Marlo Campbell
Bag the Bylaw (Apr 20/06)
A law against littering isn’t going to make Winnipeg cleaner
Nick Ternette
Is Nothing Sacred? (Apr 13/06)
MTV’s use of shock ads trivializes the events of 9/11
Marlo Cambell
“Dr. Doom” turns 70 (Apr 6/06)
Suzuki looks back on lessons learned in a life dedicated to science
David Suzuki
That Loser’s a Winner (Mar 30/06)
Barstool Philosopher says losing with style is key to the good live
John Scoles
Interesting Problem (Mar 23/06)
Low income citizens need an alternative to payday-loan companies
Nick Ternette
‘You’re Ugly!’ (Mar 16/06)
Forget Downtown Problems - Let’s Celebrate Winnipeg’s Weirdness
John Scoles
Plan? What Plan? (Mar 9/06)
Ternette says the City’s new budget lacks vision and foresight
Nick Ternette
Drifting, Drifting Away (Mar 1/06)
In the end, life is just about collecting great stories
John Scoles
Species, Too (Feb 23/06)
Pristine environments contain delicate ecosystems - and undiscovered flora and fauna
David Suzuki
Can I get your number? (Feb 16/06)
Criminals are out to steal the digits from your credit card
Marlo Campbell
Can’t buy her love (Feb 9/06)
Self-proclaimed ‘softie’ says affection is more than a Valentine’s Day card
Marlo Campbell
Missed the Vote (Feb 2/06)
Recent election shows young Canadians are still staying away from the polls
Nick Ternette
The Liberals aren’t in power? (Jan 26/06)
Apathetic 20- and 30- something should prepare for a new era in Canadian politics
Marlo Campbell
HO HO HO! (Jan 19/06)
Will the Greens be Giant-Killers in Election 2006?
John Kendle
Survey Says… (Jan 12/06)
Who’s got the juice when it comes to our sexiest leader quiz?
Marlo Campbell
Guns, guns, guns… (Jan 5/06)
Holiday violence in Toronto highlights Winnipeg’s own firearms problem
Marlo Campbell
Deck the halls with rapid transit
(Dec 22/05)
Nick’s civic wish list for Christmas and the New Year
Nick Ternette
Hell Hath No Fury… Like (Dec 15/05)
Uptown’s News Reporter
Marlo Campbell
Suck it up — and vote (Dec 8/05)
A ballot not cast is like voting for the winner
Marlo Campbell
…And another thing! (Dec 1/05)
Remembering...
Marlo Campbell
…And another thing! (Nov 24/05)
Our newest columnist promises to tackle the issues important to Uptown readers
Marlo Campbell
Live and let die? (Nov 17/05)
Parliament again considers assisted suicide
Nick Ternette
Freedom Isn’t Free (Nov 10/05)
Debate on gays in the military reminds that human rights must be defended
Gilles Marchildon
Animals of very large brain (Nov 3/05)
Foresight has helped humanity flourish, but where has it gone?
David Suzuki
He’s Guilty… but (Oct 27/05)
Ternette loses case but still prompts City Hall to change parade bylaws.
John Kendle
Science Must Speak Out (Oct 20/05)
When should scientists be advocates?
David Suzuki
Dollars and Sense (Oct 13/05)
Putting a price tag on ecosystems may be the key to protecting them
David Suzuki
Modern Inquisition (Oct 6/05)
Some believe Catholic Seminary Review is a Witch Hunt
Gilles Marchildon
Private property? (Sept 29/05)
Condos another step in the commercialization of Assiniboine Park
Nick Ternette
Road to ruin (Sept 22/05)
Spending gas-tax windfall on road repair is a visionless plan
Nick Ternette
Ah-nuld a ‘girlie man? (Sept 15/05)
The Governator vetoes same-sex legislation in California
Gilles Marchildon
Helping Nick in his time of need (Sept 8/05)
Local man asks community to give back to Nick Ternette
Peter-Andre Globensky
Damage control (Sept 1/05)
New Orleans disaster has implications for Canadian rock
John Kendle
Moving on up… (Aug 25/05)
We may be changing addresses, but the song remains the same
John Kendle
‘A’ for action (Aug 18/05)
Petition aims to make schools safe, caring environments
Gilles Marchildon
Better anti-fogging fight needed
(Aug 11/05)
Activist fails to understand the finer points of civil disobedience
Nick Ternette
Toddlers: Tomorrow’s consumers (Aug 4/05)
Today’s children faced with more and more advertising
David Suzuki
Equality at last (July
28/05)
Canada finally legalizes same-sex marriage
Gilles Marchildon
A leap of faith (July
21/05)
Canada’s Lutheran church may embrace same-sex unions
Gilles Marchildon
The times, they are a-changin’
(July 14/05)
Folk Fest sadly lacking a social conscience in 2005
Nick Ternette
City regulates panhandling (July 7/05)
Don’t you feel so much safer already?
Nick Ternette
Waverley isn’t Wolseley (June 30/05)
Don’t be fooled by the idea of ‘smart growth’
Nick Ternette
Fowl play (June 23/05)
Governments abandon spotted owls in B.C.
David Suzuki
Parental guidance (June 16/05)
Government should teach prospective parents how to care for kids
Nick Ternette
Pride… and prejudice (June 9/05)
Prairie LGBT community celebrates — and demands equality
Gilles Marchildon
All mod cons (June 2/05)
The Mod Club concept lands at the Pyramid
John Kendle
Bus-ted (May 26/05)
City committee taken to task over poor plans for rapid transit
Nick Ternette
Shaw shanks it (May 19/05)
LGBT channel launches CRTC complaint against cable provider
Gilles Marchildon
Sonic youth (May 12/05)
Perhaps vocal young activists are the hope for the future
Nick Ternette
News you can’t use (May
5/05)
Media ignore important issues by speculating on a possible election
Nick Ternette
Human rights (April 28/05)
Equal rights apply to transsexuals, too
Gilles Marchildon
Blinded by smog (April 21/05)
Canada’s automotive industry ignores fuel-efficiency research
David Suzuki
Rescue 2005 (April 14/05)
UN-sponsored environmental study reveals the time for change is now
David Suzuki
Sketchy seeds (April 7/05)
Transgenic crops may have terrible environmental consequences
David Suzuki
Simply marvellous (Mar 31/05)
The Junos are great for Winnipeg — no matter how you look at it
John Kendle
A tale of two cities (Mar
24/05)
Tories gather in Montreal while Egale meets in Saskatoon
Gilles Marchildon
A gay old time? (Mar
17/05)
Queer Conservatives poiseD to speak out at CPC convention
Gilles Marchildon
Sin taxes of the flesh
(Mar 10/05)
Ternette, Lehotsky debate the legalization of prostitution
Nick Ternette
Wondering where the gonzo
is (Mar 3/05)
I was a Hunter S. Thompson
fan...
Gilles Marchildon
Wondering where the gonzo
is (Feb 23/05)
I was a Hunter S. Thompson fan...
John Kendle
Murder most foul
(Feb 17/05)
LGBT community reacts to verdicts
in the Aaron Webster case
Gilles Marchildon
Valentine’s Day comes early
(Feb 10/05)
The state of New York legalizes same-sex
unions
Gilles Marchildon
Rapid transit (Feb 3/05)
It just might work
Nick Ternette
Desperate times, Desperate measures
(Jan 27/05)
Opponents of same-sex marriage are pulling
out all the stops
Gilles Marchildon
King for the ages (Jan 20/05)
Remembering one man’s fight for equality and justice
Gilles Marchildon
Hey buddy, can you spare a social
program? (Jan 13/05)
What has Katz done since he was elected?
Nick Ternette
Shaken and stirred
(Jan 6/05)
South Asian disaster has kickstarted a
massive musical relief effort
John Kendle
Back to the future (Dec
23/04)
Humans must reconsider the paths we have chosen
David Suzuki
When more is less (Dec 16/04)
Christmas commercialism is a symptom of a sick society
David Suzuki
That old chestnut (Dec 9/04)
East and West once again do battle in satellite states
Nick Ternette
I don’t hate America (Dec
2/04)
I’m just worried about the future of the American people. Honest.
David Suzuki
The road to ruin (Nov 25/04)
Winnipeg Transit ridership and service
continues to decline
Nick Ternette
So we Built it… (Nov
18/04)
And now that it’s open, will they come to MTS Centre?
John Kendle
Do not lead us astray
(Nov 11/04)
Our elected officials need a better understanding of science
David Suzuki
Deja vu all over again
(Nov 4/04)
After a long night, dubya prevails in u.s. election
Melissa Martin
Gender bender (Oct 27/04)
Society can afford to support equality for transsexuals
Gilles Marchildon
A certain slant of right...
or left (Oct 21/04)
Journalists reveal their biases every day
Nick Ternette
The changing nature of things
(Oct 14/04)
After 25 years as host, Suzuki fears
his voice may be lost in all the noise
David
Suzuki
Rather astounding (Oct 7/04)
Media circus covers up real issuesrevealed by fake military papers
Nick Ternette
There is no ‘Magic Bus’
(Sept 30/04)
Light railway transit the real solution to urban sprawl, pollution
Nick Ternette
Here come the brides (Sept
23/04)
Manitoba finally recognizes same-sex marriages
Gilles Marchildon
Mother, should I build a wall?
(Sept 16/04)
Problems in the developing can’t be ignored
Melissa Martin
The lesser of two evils
(Sept 9/04)
Regulated prostitution would recognize reality and benefit society
Nick Ternette
It’s a gas, gas, gas
(Sept 2/04)
Hydrogen may be the answer to pollution and climate change
David Suzuki
Nero Fiddled as Rome Burned (Aug 26/04)
It’s being torn down, but why does Cold Storage building still smoulder?
Nick Ternette
Pumped dry? (Aug 19/04)
Public money used to buy pumphouse at inflated price
Nick Ternette
Get political (Aug 12/04)
Young women need to tune in, turn on to politics
Melissa Martin
Pulling the thread (Aug
5/04)
The Great Fogging Debate goes beyond bugs and West Nile
Melissa Martin
The fog of war (July 29/04)
The battle over fogging rages in Winnipeg
Nick Ternette
An ounce of prevention
(July 22/04)
Prevention programs are key to stopping the AIDS epidemic
David Suzuki
Sorry, not interested (July 15/04)
Voter turnout in federal election the lowest ever recorded
Nick Ternette
Dissecting the vote (July 8/04)
Result would drastically change with proportional representation
Nick Ternette
Will Mr. Personality woo Council? (July 1/04)
Mayor Katz needs to build a conservative coalition — and fast — in order to get results
Nick Ternette
Would the real Mr. Harper please stand up? (June 24/04)
The Tory leader has changed his tone to suit the masses. Do you believe him?
Melissa Martin
In touch with youth of today?
(June 17/04)
Mayoral candidates try to capture the twentysomething vote
Melissa Martin
Freedom fights continue
(June 10/04)
Stephen Harper must clarify his opposition to same-sex marriage
Gilles Marchildon
How ’bout them Flames, eh? (June 3/04)
Mayoralty race? What mayoralty race? Is Iginla in that?
Nick Ternette
Stuck in the middle, again
(May 27/04)
Centrist thinking marginalizes many people
Nick Ternette
Living history (May 20/04)
Winnipeg General Strike re-enactment stirs the heart
Nick Ternette
What about my backyard?
(May 13/04)
Poll reveals Canadians aren’t interested in national election issues, leaders
Nick Ternette
Queer eye from a straight guy
(May 6/04)
Joe Clark supports justice and equality for all Canadians
Gilles Marchildon
Workers unite (Apr 29/04)
‘An injury to one is an injury to all’
Nick Ternette
He’s still a jewel (Apr
22/04)
Robinson is one politician who is responsible for his actions
Gilles Marchildon
Love conquers all (Apr 8/04)
Happy endings for Christians and queers
Gilles Marchildon
Big boxes, small minds (Apr
1/04)
Amalgamation of services will destroy community identity
Nick Ternette
Time for Manitoba to act
(Mar 25/04)
Quebec the third province to allow same-sex marriage
Gilles Marchildon
Stick to core values (Mar
18/04)
Times Square makeover not the answer to downtown decay
Nick Ternette
Creeping death (Mar 11/04)
Urban sprawl is hurting our cities and our citizens
Nick Ternette
‘Evil-doers,’ part two (Mar
4/04)
Bush’s opposition of same sex marriage a dangerous gamble
Gilles Marchildon
Trimming the fat (Feb 26/04)
Government help needed to save obese citizens
David Suzuki
Left turn in pop culture
(Feb 19/04)
Films and books sending a message to society
Nick Ternette
Every vote counts (Feb 12/04)
Electoral reform could increase voter turnout, limit cynicism
Nick Ternette
Kicked to the curb (Feb
5/04)
Pedestrians an afterthought in ‘motor city’ snowclearing
Nick Ternette
Leading us astray (Jan
29/04)
Feds appeal ruling on same-sex CPP benefits
Gilles Marchildon
Will the buck - or bus -
ever stop? (Jan 22/04)
Province blames the city for Winnipeg Transit problems
Nick Ternette
Can you spare $100,000?
(Jan 15/04)
Chicago panhandlers win large settlement
Nick Ternette
What’s the deal? (Jan
8/04)
Will Glen Murray try to sell city reform to Ottawa?
Nick Ternette
Faith, hope and charity
(Dec 23/03)
These are the issues to consider over the holiday season
Nick Ternette
Air supply (Dec 18/03)
Atmospheric pollution is a global concern
David Suzuki
Life should imitate art
(Dec 11/03)
Work-in-progress Strike demonstrates inter-cultural understanding
Nick Ternette
Cooler heads should prevail
(Dec 3/03)
Tolerance, understanding needed in the new year
Gilles Marchildon
Progressive laws (Nov
27/03)
U.S. court rules in favour of same-sex marriages
Gilles Marchildon
Dirty fuel, dirty pool
(Nov 20/03)
Dubious projects cheapen Kyoto Protocol
David Suzuki
Who’s on the bus? (Nov
13/03)
Addressing Winnipeg’s transit problems
Nick Ternette
Mother Nature must be nurtured
(Nov 6/03)
David Suzuki
It’s in our nature (Oct
30/03)
Human Genome Project links humans and animals
David Suzuki
Gay issues divide church
(Oct 23/03)
Acceptance of homosexuality causing strife among Anglican leaders
Gilles Marchildon
Creative community: Part
2 (Oct 16/03)
Successful cities thrive on diversity and talent, says author
Nick Ternette
Creative community (Oct
8/03)
Successful cities thrive on diversity and talent, says author
Nick Ternette
A positive way to tax?
(Oct 1 /03)
Mayor’s ‘new deal’ includes progressive user fees
Nick Ternette
Let the fun and games begin…
(Sept 25 /03)
Parliamentary debate on same-sex marriage will be fascinating
Gilles Marchildon
Driven to tears (Sept
18/03)
Suburban sprawl linked to increase in obesity
David Suzuki
News outlets downplay crisis
(Sept 11/03)
Mixed media messages obscure importance of environmental action
David Suzuki
The Heat Is On (Sept
4/03)
Global warming is destroying valuable coral
reefs
David Suzuki |
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