Category: Opinion
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Silence Kills: The Community’s Role in Solving Baby Xavia’s Murder
In a quiet corner of the sprawling Canadian Prairie lies Ashern, Manitoba—a town now thrust into the unsettling spotlight due to the tragic demise of infant Xavia Skye Lynn Butler. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are pounding the pavement, literally knocking on doors to unravel the grim mystery lurking behind this unspeakable loss. A…
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Winnipeg’s Gamble: The Dangerous Game of Releasing Repeat Offenders
Brace yourselves, Winnipeg, because Edwards has made his, shall we say, less-than-triumphant return to our fair city. For those blissfully unaware, Edwards is a self-styled criminal aficionado, with a rap sheet that reads like a horror movie franchise many wish had ended long ago. Yet here we are, graced with his high-risk presence once again.…
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Winnipeg’s Retail Rumble: Are We Turning Shopkeepers Into Sword-Wielding Vigilantes?
Ah, Winnipeg—the place where our winter survival skills are rivalled only by our daily dose of drama! Our scene unfolds on a Saturday night, the illustrious 600 block of William Avenue near Furby Street. A place where the streets have more stories than an overzealous tabloid. Let’s break it down: a shop employee decides to…
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Winnipeg’s Nightmare: Why Are We Releasing This Serial Predator Onto Our Streets?
Lock your doors, Winnipeg—your city is about to get a new resident, and he’s far from your friendly neighbour. Meet Brett Russell Jeffrey Pilch, a convicted sex offender with a resume that reads like a horror story. At 59, Pilch is about to be released from Stony Mountain Institution, and there’s nothing warm and fuzzy…
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Ghost Cops of Winnipeg: How Our Police Force Mastered the Art of Vanishing While Our Streets Burn
Let’s talk about the latest escapade shaking the streets of Winnipeg and rattling the spine of our democracy like a flimsy snow globe. Yes, I’m talking about the stunt pulled by our beloved Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) – or should I say, the art of doing absolutely nothing visible. Here’s the quick and dirty: The…
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Federal Mandate Madness: Why Forcing Civil Servants Back to the Office is a Massive Mistake
Oh, the sweet irony of the federal government hauling its army of civil servants back to the office. Starting September 9, the folks who keep our red tape rolling will need to shun their comfy home offices in favour of the city’s often-gloomy cubicles. The bureaucratic overlords, with their glorious vision of rekindling office camaraderie…
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Manitoba’s Phone Ban Frenzy: Vital Revolution or Misguided Madness?
Alright folks, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of Manitoba’s brand-new, shiny cellphone ban in schools. Buckle up, ’cause this ain’t your grandma’s school policy. So, what’s the scoop? Manitoba is swinging the hammer hard and fast. Starting next month, cell phones in elementary schools are goners. Yep, even at lunch and recess. High schoolers? You…
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Winnipeg’s Descent into Chaos: Machetes, Broken Bones, and a Failed Justice System
Oh, Winnipeg, what have we become? It’s one thing to shiver through minus 40-degree winters, but now we’re dodging machetes? The incident involving that 15-year-old on Selkirk Avenue is like a gory scene ripped out of a horror movie. I mean, it’s so brutal it makes The Revenant look like a Disney flick. A bit…
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Opinion: The Methamphetamine Crisis in Winnipeg: A City at the Crossroads
Winnipeg, our city, is grappling with a crisis that has reached epidemic proportions: the methamphetamine epidemic. This highly addictive and destructive drug has infiltrated the city, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The meth crisis is not just a public health issue; it is a complex web of social, economic, and criminal justice…
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Winnipeg’s Infrastructure Nightmares: Why Your Tax Dollars Are Circling the Drain
Folks, buckle up! We’re about to tackle Winnipeg’s infrastructure and transit situation – a topic that’s as hot as a sidewalk in July and as cold as a February sidewalk. Let’s not sugarcoat it – Winnipeg’s roadways and transit system are the city’s Achilles’ heel, and it’s time we call it out for what it…
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Wake Up, Winnipeg: Your Streets Are Bathed in Blood and It’s Time to Raise Hell
Let’s talk about the unmentionable but unavoidable subject creeping into Winnipeg’s day-to-day life: stabbings. Yes, we’re jumping headfirst into the gritty, grimy truth splattered across front pages and whispered in back alleys. Is anyone else tired of pretending it’s just an occasional blip on the city’s radar? Spoiler alert: it’s not. For those keeping score…