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Managing Editor Breaking the ice Aaron Epp » [email protected] Business Manager City subcommittee Geoffrey Brown » [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER reviewing plastic product Ayame Ulrich » [email protected] for potential use in small copy and style editor Britt Embry » [email protected] Winnipeg arenas Photo editor Cindy Titus » [email protected] news assignment editor Lauren Parsons Andrew McMonagle » [email protected] Beat Reporter news production editor Kristy Rydz » [email protected] Small, stand-alone arenas in Winnipeg could arts and culture editor soon change their rinks’ surfaces from real ice Matt Preprost » [email protected] to polymer, a synthetic ice substitute similar to comments editor a thick plastic. Andrew Tod » [email protected] “The prospect is 50/50 and it all depends on listings co-ordinator the quality of the product,” said Gord Steeves, J.P. Perron [email protected] city councillor for the St. Vital ward. » The product is currently under review by a Campus beat reporter protection and community services subcommit- Karlene Ooto-Stubbs » [email protected] tee for the city which estimates it will have the beat reporter results within 90 days. Ethan Cabel » [email protected] “Cost is the primary benefit,” said Steeves, who is the chair of the committee. “No one is JORDAN JANISSE Beat reporter talking about a mass replacement of ice, but one Hockey players in some parts of Winnipeg could soon be skating on synthetic ice, depending on the decision of a Sonya Howard » [email protected] or two surfaces to start is worth looking at.” protection and community services subcommittee currently looking into the matter. beat reporter Steeves said that a new ice plan for the city’s Lauren Parsons » [email protected] stand-alone arenas that are in need of a make- affect the way a team prepares physically for especially in knees and ankles, if the surface is culture reporter over could cost over $500,000 per rink, which in games,” said Michael Gordichuk, assistant coach restrictive to players while trying to accelerate, Catherine van Reenen [email protected] some cases may not be worth the fix. to the Winnipeg Saints Junior “A” Hockey Club stop and pivot during games. » According to Ed Meichsner, director of in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Another disadvantage, according to building operations for the MTS Centre, if “Especially if the surface is slower, requir- Meichsner, comes from the other uses of the CONTRIBUTORS: the polymer were approved by professional ing more physical exertion by the player to surface. leagues like the American Hockey League and compensate.” “It is used constantly for other types of events National Hockey League there would probably where the surface can become damaged and very Justin Charette, Graeme be a few venues looking towards installing the “No one is talking about a dirty, even when covered,” he said. “Natural ice Coleman, Garrett Elias, Will technology. mass replacement of ice, but allows us to resurface by shaving off old ice and Gibson, Jordan Janisse, Adam “There would be definite cost savings. It takes one or two surfaces to start is replacing with new. I’m not sure this surface Johnston, Wesley Johnston, large electrical demands to run the ice compres- would give us that option.” worth looking at.” Arlen Kasdorf, Alex Krosney, sors. There is also a large water requirement so The first use of synthetic ice for the purpose of Alex Kyle, Esma Mneina, Sarah right off there is a positive environmental im- skating was developed in the 1960s by Dupont, a – Gord Steeves, city councillor, St. Vital Reilly, David Seburn, Sara pact,” he said. global scientific company working towards sus- However, there is speculation about whether Reports show that the polymer ice rinks have tainable solutions to everyday life. Shyiak, Aaron Snider, Jon the polymer will have the same quality and ef- a 90 per cent glide factor compared to real ice, Since then, synthetic rinks have evolved and Sorokowski, Brittany Thiessen, fect as real ice. which can sometimes slow skaters and make are used across North America, with the first Lisa Varga, Elke Werchonowicz “Speed and agility are two key components to turning difficult. NHL-sized synthetic ice rink opening Dec. 31, a players skill set, (and) if the new surface nega- Gordichuk said that because of this, he is con- 2010 in Fort Chipewyan, Alta. tively impacts either of these, (it) will ultimately cerned about the potential increase in injuries, The Uniter is the official student newspaper of the University of Winnipeg and is published by Mouseland Press Inc. Mouseland Press Inc. is a membership based organization in which students and community members are invited to participate. For more information on how to become a member go to www. 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Privacy is paramount committee’s reviews. “The purpose is not to go back and point while province looks for fingers but to identify possible gaps that may exist (in our services),” said Judt. “This will trends and risk factors help us look at what happened to this per- among tragedies son, if they were in the system and where they were in the system (when the homicide happened).” Manitoba is the second province in Canada Sonya Howard to instate such a committee. Beat Reporter A similar committee has been operational in Ontario since 2003. The Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review operates under the Manitoba recently became the second prov- Coroner’s Act and, as such, cannot conduct ince in the country to introduce a domestic interviews. violence death review committee in the hopes It has, however, made successful recom- of preventing future deaths. mendations, notes Anna-Lee Straatman, The group is tasked with sifting through the manager of the Centre for Research and the history, circumstances and conduct of Education on Violence Against Women and perpetrators, victims and their families in Children (CREVAWC) based out of the homicide cases involving domestic violence University of Western Ontario. from the past 10 years, according to Janelle “The Neighbours Friends and Families Braun, the assistant director of Manitoba program, focusing on broad-based educa- Justice Victim Services. tion and prevention, was created as a result of By doing so, she adds, the committee will the Ontario committee’s recommendations,” find trends, risk factors and patterns across Cindy Titus said Straatman. these cases in order to learn about how these Barbara Judt, executive director of women's shelter Osborne House, is hopeful the recently introduced CREVAWC is working to create a na- types of deaths can be prevented in the provincial domestic violence death review committees will help identify shortcomings in Manitoba's justice tional network to support the creation of future. system. similar committees across Canada, noted Straatman. Both New Brunswick and British “The purpose is not to go Columbia are reported to be considering cre- back and point fingers but to Braun notes that while victim services staff The committee’s findings will be shared ating committees. identify possible gaps that do ask family members of homicide victims with the Minister of Justice on an ongoing Operational since this summer, Manitoba’s if they have any further information to share, basis, Braun noted. committee is currently reviewing its first case may exist (in our services).” they only do so with their full consent. Selected findings will be shared with the with support from local organizations that – Barbara Judt, executive director, Osborne “Before the committee could begin its public, shelters and other violence preven- deal with the repercussions of domestic abuse House work, a thorough review of the privacy im- tion organizations so long as doing so does on a daily basis. plications was undertaken,” said Braun. “This not impact the legal needs to protect victims The review committee is one part of “A determination that someone died as a was in order to ensure that every effort is and families of crime, she added. Manitoba’s six-point violence prevention result of domestic violence is established by taken to minimize any further re-victimiza- Barbara Judt is the executive director of strategy that includes a new website, a broad the police in their investigation of a death tion of the family members or friends of the Osborne House, a shelter for abused women public education campaign and increased and through a medical examiner’s report,” homicide victims who may be interviewed or and children. She looks forward to the rec- family support. said Braun. involved in a domestic violence review.” ommendations that will come out of the Grassroots activists slam Youth for Christ once more Pastor says the organization will bring hope to a bleak community

Ethan Cabel Beat Reporter

“God raped Mary.” That was the message many Winnipeggers received over the holidays as posters by an anonymous, anti-Christian group cropped up in downtown Winnipeg, sparking contro- versy throughout the community. The posters, which were signed “Youth Against Christ,” were conveying a pro-choice message. They were also meant to criticize Youth for Christ (YFC), an organization that was recently awarded $3.2 million by the city to fund a massive, $13.2 million recreation centre for inner-city youth. The posters depict Mary being led by Joseph to a women’s health centre with the ac- companying statement, "We wish you a pro- choice because God raped Mary Christmas.” Jordan Janisse The posters have sparked the ire of some The downtown future site of the Youth for Christ building was covered in pro-choice posters from a protest group called Youth Against Christ over the holiday season. Christians, including YFC executive director John Courtney, who publicly decried the ac- tion as a possible hate crime. Additionally, funding for the Aboriginal not be reached for comment.) responsibilities in youth ministry at the Others, however, see merit in the “larger Healing Foundation, which provides coun- Lukas Thiessen, founding member of Sargent Avenue Mennonite Church in down- message” of the posters. selling and other services to survivors of the Atheist Students Association at the town Winnipeg. Lissie Rappaport is an urban and inner residential schools and their families, ended University of Winnipeg, doesn’t concur with “I certainly don’t think it (the centre) is cities studies student at the University of completely last year. Rappaport’s overall position, but does agree a step back to colonialism,” he said. “Their Winnipeg. She is a feminist activist and has “Community-based organizations need that aboriginals should be able to retain their message is one of peace and hope and joy, worked for several community centres in the more funding,” Rappaport stated. culture while still accessing essential commu- and if Youth for Christ wants to step into inner city. a place that lacks those things, it should be “The centre is a clear example of the “Telling people that their identity (or culture) is a problem, supported.” Christian right” and its influence on poli- that there is something wrong with them and they need to He added that the message of Christ is an tics in Canada, Rappaport said of Youth for change it, is not how a community organization should ... uplifting one and that Youth for Christ prac- Christ. tices the social gospel. The centre should never have been given operate.” They do not believe in superiority over the public money to proselytize to aboriginal – Lukas Thiessen, founding member, Atheist Students Association youth they work with, as the officials of op- youth, she added. pressive residential schools once did, accord- Rappaport noted that the federal govern- She believes that the Youth for Christ nity programming. ing to Lenshyn. ment contributed $3.2 million to the Youth Centre is reminiscent of the Indian residen- “Telling people that their identity (or cul- Members of the organization walk with for Christ centre, while Sisters in Spirit, an tial school system that plagued aboriginals ture) is a problem, that there is something the underprivileged and understand their organization dedicated to bringing attention from the late 1800s until the 1960s. wrong with them and they need to change it, daily struggles, he said. to the violence against aboriginal women, The organization ultimately wants aborigi- is not how a community organization should “There’s hope in a place like Youth for had its funding for a missing and murdered nal youth to discard their culture in favour of ... operate,” he said. Christ.” women database cut. Christianity, she said. (YFC’s Courtney could Chris Lenshyn is an associate pastor with 04 News The Uniter January 20, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Manitoba Public Insurance comes under fire from conservative think tank Local Provincial representatives News Briefs claim article is ‘short on Compiled by Jon Sorokowski fact and long on fiction’

D’arcy’s A.R.C. rescued Local businesses have rescued Ethan Cabel D’arcy’s A.R.C. after both the Beat Reporter Winnipeg Free Press and HOT 103 brought light to the animal rescue centre’s financial plight. Manitobans could be facing higher insurance The Free Press reported that premiums and increased unemployment owner D’arcy Johnston said rates due to a new and “misguided” environ- his shelter would not take new mental policy by Manitoba Public Insurance animals in 2011 because of little (MPI), says the Frontier Centre for Public incoming cash due to a decrease Policy (FCPP). in adoptions and donations. After “(This policy) is going to eliminate a large HOT 103 organized a fundraising pool of cheap cars and that is bad news for drive, local businesses donated low income people,” said Peter Shawn Taylor, roughly $5,500 to the no-kill a member of the FCPP and editor-at-large animal shelter. “I can’t even find for Maclean’s magazine. the words to thank those people,” Johnston told the Free Press. “(This policy) is going to Food shuttle promotes eliminate a large pool of Elke Werchonowicz deals, healthy eating cheap cars and that is bad Thanks to MPI's new environmental policy, cars manufactured before 1995 may be headed to the scrap pile instead of hitting the road. The North End Food Security news for low income people.” Network doesn’t just promote healthy eating, it also shuttles – Peter Shawn Taylor, Frontier Centre for rely on the bus?” Taylor asked. Taylor of the FCPP also claims that the people with limited mobility to Public Policy He added that the MPI policy is going to 1995 cut-off date was “picked from thin air.” find deals at participating grocers. markedly reduce auction revenue. So much However, those who made the decision say One man who uses the network The policy, announced by Conservation so, he claims, that Manitobans are likely to that it was carefully thought out. told CBC News that the prices minister Bill Blakie on Oct. 2 of last year, has see an increase in premiums. Randall McQuaker is the executive direc- at his local convenience store put MPI front and centre in a plan to gradu- However, auction sales of pre-1995 ve- tor of Manitoba’s Green Action Centre. He are too high and there is limited ally eliminate cars built prior to 1995 on the hicles amount to a very small fraction of sat on the Vehicle Standards Advisory Board selection, so access to such a basis of poor fuel efficiency. MPI’s total revenue, said Brian Smiley, MPI when it advised the government to reduce the program is “a big difference.” Although Manitobans can still purchase spokesperson. number of pre-1995 vehicles driving on pro- The network also identifies and insure a pre-1995 car, starting this year MPI has either held the line or reduced vincial roads. healthy foods on sale with signs MPI will no longer sell those vehicles in their premiums for 12 of the last 13 years, he added, “After 1995 there were some technical im- at the participating grocery salvage auctions. and unemployment will not be affected by provements to the way engines operate,” that stores. Funding for the provincial Salvage auctions take place after a vehicle the auction restrictions. make them more fuel efficient, he said. program continues until March, has been written off by the Crown corpo- “Anyone can pick up an Auto Trader and McQuaker added that the board received when it will be decided whether ration as damaged goods. Instead of being see for themselves that there are hundreds of technical advice from a number of repu- the program will continue. put up for auction, all pre-1995 cars written available, inexpensive vehicles on the mar- table sources, including the University of off by MPI will be sold for scrap metal and ket,” Smiley said. Manitoba Transport Institute and Natural River trail ready recycled. Additionally, any cars sold at MPI salvage Resources Canada. for skaters Taylor argues in a recent FCPP article, auctions are generally purchased by people MPI’s Smiley claims that the FCPP’s only Stretch your legs, get the hot which cites a number of American academic who have the money and the resources to motive in criticizing the policy is out of a bias chocolate ready and lace up your studies, that access to an inexpensive vehicle make expensive vehicle repairs. in favour of private auto insurance. skates, as the Assiniboine Credit can be just as significant as a high school di- “The (FCPP) column was short on fact When asked about his position, Taylor re- Union River Trail has opened. ploma when it comes to finding a job. and long on fiction,” Smiley said, adding that sponded that he favours private insurance and This year’s trail runs on the Red “How are you going to show up for the the people at salvage auctions are not gener- believes that MPI’s “monopoly” has thrust River for 3.5 kilometres towards breakfast shift at 5:30 a.m. when you have to ally impoverished. bad policy onto unsuspecting Manitobans. Churchill Drive. High water levels on the Assiniboine River kept the trail from attaining the record- breaking length of 8.5 kilometres PIs and security guards find freedom in licensing set in 2008. Last year, about caught in a bind in the past where he would Reg Trowell, co-owner and co-founder of 350,000 people visited the River New amendment gives lose contracts because he could not hire peo- local investigative company Dauk-Trowell Trail, the Winnipeg Free Press individuals more control ple in time. and Associates, looks at the new amendment reported. For Manitoba Justice, the changes were as a positive revision for the registrar. Police want public on over how they work enacted with the goal of creating a consistent With over 30 years of experience as an lookout for meth labs system across the country. RCMP officer doing all kinds of investigative The Winnipeg Police Service has "We wanted to be standardized across work, he believes the changes in the act have launched the Meth Watch Program Canada," stated Charlene Giese, the registrar cut off an oversight that enabled some busi- to train the public to spot meth Arlen Kasdorf of private investigators and security guards. nesses to avoid compliance while at the same labs, the Winnipeg Free Press Volunteer staff Giese, who is responsible for the adminis- time having security companies wait a mini- reported. The program details tration and enforcement of the act, and for mum of two weeks to hire an individual. common household products all individuals who fall under it, added that used to produce meth, such as Licensing changes in the Private Investigators many other provinces are also changing to “There were some lone wolf rubbing alcohol, drain cleaner, and Security Guards Act of Manitoba, effec- streamline the licensing process. operations out there that in starter fluid, cold medicines tive immediately, have caused mixed feelings She also noted that two full-time inspec- and matchbooks. In a news in the security and investigation community. tors have been added for education and com- the past might have been on conference, the police said meth “As a small business, it is going to help pliance purposes. the edge of the envelope.” labs are dangerous and a threat me a lot,” said Jack Lima, owner of Feel Free Janie Duncan, president of Duncan to public safety, which is why the Personalized Security. “Now, if they have the Investigations, is not as optimistic about the – Reg Trowell, co-owner, Dauk-Trowell and public should be on the lookout proper licensing I can hire (someone) right changes in policy. Associates for home labs. Retailers should on the spot.” “I don't really agree with it. If the govern- also report suspicious purchases. Before the amendments, businesses them- ment feels that the public is at risk in terms “(The amendment has) strengthened Last year, the police shut down selves would have to process the licensing pa- of an investigator’s duties, they can suspend their role and ability to audit the investiga- one lab and prevented several perwork before the individual could do any without notice, without telling the investiga- tive companies and audit the security guard more from starting. work, which would typically take a couple of tor,” said Duncan. companies and take disciplinary steps if Song taken off air weeks. She believes this could be as easy as a per- they are found to be in breach of the regula- A Canadian Broadcast With the changes, all licensing must be son making a false statement in order to get tions or the act,” Trowell stated. “There were Standards Council (CBSC) ruling done directly through the province by the in- the investigator in trouble. some lone wolf operations out there that in has influenced 92 CITI FM to stop dividual themselves. Duncan believes the new system will be the past might have been on the edge of the playing the Dire Straits song Lima, whose company handles security more costly and cause more liability in the envelope.” Money for Nothing. The 1985 song for home builders, said his business has been long term, especially for the investigators. includes the word “faggot” and was examined by the CBSC after a complaint from a Newfoundland How to become a licensed PI To get a license and become a private investigator Application for Private Investigators License listener. The program director at all a person has to do is acquire two background Two weeks for the application to be processed checks and fill out an application form. 92 CITI FM told the Winnipeg Sun The term “private investigator” brings to mind the Cost $25 that they pulled the song instead idea of a lone agent staked out in an unmarked Criminal Record Search Certificate of choosing “to edit it because van, trying to solve a mystery and bring down a In about two months and for a cost of $67.50 nearly we don’t feel it’s our place to criminal. Turnaround time is 10 business days anyone can get a PI license and help catch some do so.” Power 97 will play the In reality, PIs provide a variety of investiga- Cost $32.50 bad guys. edited version, and BOB FM has tory law services including, but not limited to, Source: Manitoba Justice played the edited version for surveillance, worker’s compensation, insurance Child Abuse Registry Check years without complaint, the Sun fraud, background checks and forensic computer Waiting time for the results is up to six weeks reported. examinations. Cost $10 News 05 www.uniter.ca January 20, 2011 The Uniter Nobel Peace Prize nominee continues struggle for human rights International Findings support Falun News Briefs Gong efforts in protesting Compiled by Aaron Snider Bodies... The Exhibition Kashmir troop withdrawal planned by India SONYA HOWARD INDIA: India will withdraw one quarter Beat Reporter of its armed forces in the Kashmir region over the next year, the BBC reported. India’s home secretary announced David Matas’s downtown Winnipeg office last week in Delhi that the withdrawal is lined with shelves of bursting file folders, is meant to build confidence between bookcases displaying legal texts and numer- the government and separatist groups. ous holiday greeting cards – and two small Last summer Kashmir saw more than suitcases ready at a moment’s notice for the 100 deaths due to violent protests as immigration and refugee lawyer’s next inter- separatists demanded troop withdrawals national meeting. and the elimination of emergency Nominated for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize measures in the Muslim majority region. with David Kilgour for their findings on the India may have between 300,000 and harvesting of organs from Falun Gong mem- 500,000 soldiers and police in Kashmir, bers by the Chinese government, Matas’s which borders Pakistan. Many critics reach is not only local and national, but in- remain suspicious as India has failed to ternational as well. follow through on previous promises. In coordination with the Vancouver-based Mine explosion victims Coalition to Investigate the Persecution of cannot be recovered the Falun Gong, Matas has dropped the court NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand’s police case seeking to seize and bury the bodies that commissioner Howard Broad has ended were on display in Winnipeg at Bodies...The a search for the bodies of coal miners Exhibition. killed in November when their mine While he cites Premier Exhibition’s deci- suffered a series of explosions, the CBC sion to stop touring Bodies...The Exhibition reported. The lives of search teams were due to financial reasons a success, he notes jeopardized by the same dangerous that this does not address all of his concerns. gases that caused the initial disaster, “My concern is to stop the killing of Falun leading Broad to call off search efforts. Gong for organs, so even if the Bodies exhi- Heat and flames also prevented rescue bition had been seized here, it wouldn’t stop efforts in the days and weeks following the killing of Falun Gong,” he said. the national catastrophe. Broad said any Judith and Maria Cheung, local Falun future recovery efforts were unrealistic. Gong members not affiliated with the coali- New Zealand has a good safety record tion, have been vocal protestors of Bodies... for its mines with only 181 people killed The Exhibition and plan to continue seeking in over a hundred years. changes to legislation. “I was speaking with Coun. John Orlikow Chernobyl wildlife debate to see if there are any possibilities of chang- UKRAINE: Almost 25 years after the ing city bylaws so that if this type of exhibi- Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern tion comes again, the city can stop it,” said Ukraine, scientists studying wildlife in Maria Cheung. the irradiated zone have found many species flourishing despite toxicity, according to CNN. Many plant species “When I was young, I wanted that showed radioactivity in the leaves a way to act upon the yielded seeds with much lower levels. This leads some to believe that the lessons learned from the Cindy Titus region, which has been abandoned Holocaust, and human rights Human rights crusader, lawyer David Matas, was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work exposing by humans since the disaster, might law was a way for me to do organ harvesting crimes against Falun Gong members in China. one day be used for food crops. While that.” some see the increase in biodiversity in work supports Liu Xiaobo’s efforts in secur- "I was shot at when I the region with optimism, others point – David Matas, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and ing human rights in China. to less positive occurrences, such as immigration and refugee lawyer “Together, Matas and I have visited at least was speaking in Brisbane, mutations and abnormalities that affect 50 countries speaking about our findings and Australia on the harvesting one in 10 birds in the area. Orlikow, councillor for the River Heights- research about the harvesting of organs from of organs from the Falun Palestine finds South Fort Garry ward, notes that there are cur- Falun Gong for medical tourists,” he said. American support rently no bylaws in place to prevent similar Not only have Matas and Kilgour pub- Gong. " GUYANA: Guyana last week added its exhibitions from happening if there is any lished their extensive findings in the book – David Matas voice to a growing number of countries doubt about the origins of the bodies on Bloody Harvest and travelled widely to speak, that have acknowledged Palestinian display. but they’ve done so as volunteers, adds upon the lessons learned from the Holocaust, independence, Al Jazeera reported. The “While there is no timeline right now, we Kilgour, and even faced intimidation for and human rights law was a way for me to do move from Guyana came one week after are committed to looking at what other cities their work. that,” he said. Chile did the same, bringing the total like Seattle and New York have done in this “I was shot at when I was speaking in number of South American countries area,” said Orlikow. “We’ll bring a bylaw to Brisbane, Australia on the harvesting of or- David Matas and David Kilgour’s report can that officially support Palestine’s the standing policy committee and council to gans from the Falun Gong,” confirmed be viewed online at: www.organharvestinves- sovereignty to seven. Other nations stop similar exhibitions from taking place in Matas. tigation.net. on the list include Brazil, Argentina, Winnipeg.” This intimidation is just one part of the Uruguay, Bolivia and Ecuador. All except broader attempts by the Chinese government Chile recognize the nation of Palestine THE MAKINGS OF A NOBEL PEACE PRIZE to shut down conversation about human to include all territory within the West NOMINEE rights abuses, noted Borys Wrzesnewskyj, the Bank, which Israel captured in the 1967 While Liu Xiaobo, a jailed Chinese politi- Liberal Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Middle East war. Palestine has increased cal activist, was ultimately awarded the 2010 who nominated Matas and Kilgour. international efforts to gain recognition Nobel Peace Prize, David Matas is far from “It is unthinkable that a government as direct negotiations continue to yield disappointed. would try to bully and intimidate a Nobel few results. “This sends a better message to the world, committee, but that reinforced the impor- New charges for Italian PM that Norway is willing to confront China by tance of the Nobel committee's decision to ITALY: Italian Prime Minister Silvio giving the prize to someone still in jail,” said award the Prize to a jailed Chinese national,” Berlusconi is under investigation Matas. he said. for allegedly soliciting sex from an He notes that while it was an honour to David Matas continues to work on the underage prostitute, Reuters reported. have been nominated, it was also a tactic. issue of human rights not only by taking on Prosecutors filed charges last week “There was a need to have a Nobel Peace challenging immigration cases through his following months of investigation. They Prize that related to human rights in China, private legal practice, but also with Beyond allege that Berlusconi paid a 17-year- and various other activists over the years have Borders, an organization dedicated to stop- old Moroccan nightclub dancer for sex been nominated,” he said. ping child trafficking. at parties he hosted at his villa. The If anything, Matas and Kilgour’s nomina- He also sat on the Canadian Museum of prime minister and his lawyers denied tion draws further attention to the research Human Rights content advisory commit- the charges, calling them groundless they’ve done, he adds. tee, helping to determine how the history of and noting that all potential witnesses “Our nomination has added to the mo- human rights in Canada would be told. denied that any crime took place. mentum around human rights in China,” Matas notes that this, combined with his Berlusconi also currently faces charges said Matas. work as president of the Canadian Council of tax fraud and corruption after an Fellow nominee David Kilgour was the for Refugees and senior honorary council for Italian court overruled legislation that Minister of State for Asia-Pacific from 2002 the B’nai B’rith, an organization that tackles had been providing the PM immunity to 2003. anti-Semitism, allows him to act on values from prosecution. He notes that the prize not only went to he’s maintained since his youth. the most deserving recipient, but that their “When I was young, I wanted a way to act 06 Campus News The Uniter January 20, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Campus News Campus News Briefs New Buhler Centre gets an F, students say Compiled by Justin Charette and Andrew McMonagle Complaints about noise Wesmen add baseball to levels, design from their slate of sports Beginning in September 2011, the those with classes in the University of Winnipeg will be on deck as their newly announced baseball team will building begin practicing before they take to the field in spring 2012. TheW esmen team will play teams in the National Association of Karlene Ooto-Stubbs Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Campus Beat Reporter Collegiate Athletic Association and Junior Colleges Athletic Association while they work up to become a full member of the When the Buhler Centre opened in October, NAIA in a few years, according to a U of W students in the University of Winnipeg’s media release. The team, coached by Guy Division of Continuing Education were ex- Yerama and Mike Krykewich, will give back cited to move into the brand new building. to the community through workshops and But instead of entering a finished and con- clinics. Games will be held at Shaw Park, temporary learning environment, many home of the Winnipeg Goldeyes. found the building unfit for housing their needs. Free yoga in Bulman Centre “There is a design flaw. Whoever designed The UWSA, with the Campus the building didn’t consult properly on how Sustainability Office and Winnipeg Yoga to design a classroom,” said Kelvin Huska, a Shala, will be offering free yoga sessions student in the U of W’s project management in the Bulman Centre every Friday from program. “It’s too noisy and the classrooms 12:30-1:30 p.m. from Jan. 14 until April have obstructions.” 15. The free sessions are being offered to Huska even brought a decibel meter into promote good physical and mental health. his classroom to measure the noise levels. People of any level of skill or athleticism “(Noise from the outside) is getting up to Garrett Elias can participate in yoga, making it a the point where it’s approaching 90 decibels,” The Buhler Centre's modern design is getting a failing grade from students who attend classes inside. particularly accessible form of exercise. he noted. “Prolonged exposure at 90 decibels Mats are available for purchase at the damages your hearing ... around 80 decibels is lated and presented to faculty members com- the architects did not anticipate how noisy it Petrified Sole in the Bulman Centre. the same as a ringing telephone.” plaining about the building. would be. SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE He cites the building’s concrete construc- Without lockers, students say they have “In the case of the Richardson College for LAUNCHES CONSULTATION tion and unfinished ceilings as the source of nowhere to securely store their belongings. the Environment and Science Complex, we The University of Winnipeg Campus the problem. Huska also adds that there aren’t adequate are working to ensure similar problems do Sustainability Office is launching a In addition to the noise interference, numbers of outlets for people to plug in their not occur when the building opens this fall,” consultation to help the University move some students say there aren’t enough ame- laptops. said Hurley. into the next phase of its sustainability nities and that the building was not finished In light of the complaints, U of W officials Stewart remains confident that improve- initiative. enough when they moved in. Some have had point to the short construction period. ments will be made. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to wait half an hour to use the one microwave “It is important to point out that this “The university is still moving in soto to make this conversation a success by shared between the four programs housed in building was constructed in just 11 months speak,” said Stewart. “We’re doing some encouraging students and colleagues to the centre. on a very tight time frame,” said Dan Hurley, things to brighten up the front entrance way, participate, getting informed, sharing “Although we have had some problems associate vice-president of external affairs for a restaurant is going in on the main floor, ad- thoughts, and asking us tough questions. with noise in the beginning, they have been the U of W. ditional furniture and artwork (is) being in- There will be a town hall meeting on solved with a retrofit double sound bar- “It was handed over to the joint partner- stalled which will make it an attractive place Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. rier,” said Erin Stewart, dean of the U of W’s ship that includes the university and the Plug to be for students.” in Eckhart-Grammate Hall. Division of Continuing Education. In Institute of Contemporary Art on Aug. 23 Until then, students will have to deal with During the Grass Routes Sustainability The sound barrier was installed during and we had to move very quickly to get the the noisy building. Festival (Jan. 31 to Feb. 5), the Inquiring the winter break, but Huska has heard no building operational by Oct. 1 for the arrival “Eventually these problems may be cor- Minds squad will use public art, video, difference. of DCE.” rected... it was definitely designed for appear- social media and face-to-face conversation An anonymous petition has been circu- Hurley said that the noise problems are ance, not for function,” said Huska. to gather students’ thoughts and visions common with Leadership in Energy and The architecture team that designed the for a sustainable campus. The award-winning documentary about cancer THE IDIOT Environmental Design (LEED) certified Buhler Centre could not be reached for com- CYCLE will be screened on Wednesday, Jan 26 on the University buildings like the Buhler Centre, but that ment before press time. Finally, a series of focus group meetings of Winnipeg campus. will be held the week of Feb. 14. More details to follow. Volunteer Positions at the University of Winnipeg: For more info, contact Alana Lajoie- – PEER SUPPORT – email [email protected], or grab O’Malley in the campus sustainability an application from their office (ORM13), or from the UWSA. office at 789-1479. – UWSA FOODBANK – email [email protected], or grab an application from the UWSA. – THE U of W GLOBAL WELCOME CENTRE FOR IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES – call 258-2946, or email globalwelcomecentre@ uwinnipeg.ca. listings – CRIMINAL JUSTICE TUTOR – email [email protected]. COMMUNITY EVENTS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES NEW BRAND WRESTLING is holding its New Year's Retribution Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is introducing a new and event on Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Ellice Theatre. improved SOUNDCHECK program, an easy and affordable way Learn how to make cards at the MANITOBA CRAFTS MUSEUM on to take in WSO concerts throughout the season for students Sunday, Jan. 30. and those aged 15-30. visitwww.wso.ca for more information. Have a great idea that would encourage your community REACHING ACROSS BORDERS raises funds for women's literacy, to become a better place? Submit it to Tiber River Naturals' small business development and for student scholarships TIBER REVOLUTION CHALLENGE and you could win – and make in a small community in Africa. We have been working with a difference in your community. Prizes include a Tiber Pamper this community for the past 8 years. If you would like more Package, fitness boot camps and scrumptious product.E mail information, please contact Marilyn Joyal at [email protected] [email protected] or call 474-2333 for more details. or 255-4556. The WINNIPEG LABOUR CHOIR is looking for new members to THE WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC is looking for women interested join a small core of like-minded, enthusiastic singers. Through in providing feminist, body positive presentations to youth and music and drama, their goal is to educate others about work- adults on body image and weight preoccupation. Please email ing conditions, labour history and social justice. There are no [email protected]. auditions or tryouts. Meet every Wednesday at Sargent Park The HUMANITARIAN ISSUES PROGRAM of the Canadian Red School from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the music room. For further Cross seeks youth volunteers ages 15 to 25 to work on cam- details contact Lynn McLean at 772-2072. paigns and events around themes such as children in conflict, A FREE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CLASS will be held on refugee and migrant issues and international development. Sundays from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Elim Chapel, 546 Portage For more information, email [email protected] or call Ave. It will be an opportunity to meet with other students 982-6731. and make Canadian friends while improving your English by THE UNITER, the weekly rag you are holding right now, is look- learning the Bible. For more information contact Val and Veda ing for contributors. See your words in print or your photos Chacko at 257-1670 or [email protected]. and drawings on the page. Email Aaron at [email protected]. ON CAMPUS Volunteers are needed for the after-school HOMEWORK CLUBS held at the MILLENIUM LIBRARY. The clubs are drop-in pro- SNOBALLS OF FURY II is a 3-on-3 student group basketball tour- grams where children and youth receive help with homework nament that will take place in conjunction with the Wesmen and play literacy-based activities and games. To get involved, game on Feb. 4. Teams will consist of three to four players and please call Frontier College at 253-7993 and ask for Megan. must register by Jan. 13 in order to play. CKUW 95.9 FM is seeking volunteers for the music and news The Virtuosi Concert Series in the Eckhardt-Grammatté Hall departments, and hosts for programs. Email ckuw@uwinnipeg. at the U of W is holding a performance by the JORGE MIGUEL ca. FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. THE WEST BROADWAY YOUTH OUTREACH CENTRE is always THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG DOWNTOWN VOCAL JAZZ looking for more volunteers to help with a variety of programs CHOIR meets every Sunday from 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. in including sports, tutoring and other programs to benefit Eckhardt-Grammatté Hall and have concerts at the end of each inner-city youth. Call 774-0451 or stop by 222 Furby St. to offer semester. your skills. Campus News 07 www.uniter.ca January 20, 2011 The Uniter Education as a human right WUSC program lacking ability to sponsor two students next year due to decreased awareness

Lauren Parsons Beat Reporter

Mohamed Mahamud has never known the freedoms of being a national citizen. The 21-year-old was born with refugee status in a Somalia refugee camp and grew up in the Dadaab camps in Kenya. Last year Mahamud was one of two student refugees spon- sored through the World University Service of Canada’s (WUSC) Student Refugee Program (SRP) to attend the University of Winnipeg for one year with the cost of tuition and living expenses waived. “At home, I could not support myself to have a univer- sity education – I could not see my future,” he explained. “But when I was brought here I could see that I have a bright future.” Courtesy WUSC “I think that if you ask a majority Mayom Jok (from left), Yussuf Takal and Mohamed Mahamud are three students who have been sponsored through the World University Service of of students that go to University of Canada's Student Refugee Program. Winnipeg, they don’t even know that (WUSC) exists or that part of their back home – some of them may drop out, some of them may idating environment to gain experiences and receive a good tuition pays for this program.” get married and some of them will lose hope,” he said. reference for the future. Backer anticipates that in the future, WUSC will once For the sponsored students, the services are greatly – Melissa Rands, admissions specialist, University of Winnipeg again sponsor two students, but that will not be possible until appreciated. more people are involved with the program. “Honestly, I have trouble keeping up, but the stuff I learn, WUSC is a network of individuals and post-secondary in- I enjoy it,” said Mas Mbuyamba, one of the two students On-campus options for support stitutions within Canada whose mission it is to foster human sponsored for 2010/2011. development and global understanding through education For sponsored students, the transition from living in a “The more I stay here, the more I realize I really do have and training. camp to living in Canada is often overwhelming. However, to work hard.” However, due to dwindling awareness of the program and they can receive the direction and resources on campus. a lack of funds, the program will only be able to sponsor one Aside from using WUSC as a starting point, students also student for 2011/2012. have access to the U of W’s Global Welcome Centre (GWC), World University Service of Canada’s The SRP began in 1978 across Canada and has sponsored a non-profit organization sponsored by the Manitoba Student Refugee Program facts 38 students at the U of W since 1981. Immigrant Integration Program and funded by Citizenship The program is funded mostly by a student levy provided and Immigration Canada and Labour and Immigration The process to be chosen for complete their post-secondary through each student’s tuition and allocated by the University Manitoba. WUSC can take 12 to 15 months. program with 85 per cent find- of Winnipeg Students’ Association. It is usually about $2.50 The GWC assists immigrants and refugees mainly by pro- To even be considered a ing work in their chosen fields per student. viding academic and language services, but it also acts as a spot in WUSC, students must after graduation including law, “I think that if you ask a majority of students that go to U hub for other resources. obtain a B grade average in medicine, education and social of W, they don’t even know that (WUSC) exists or that part The centre offers a free university preparation evening high school, complete a na- services. of their tuition pays for this program,” said Melissa Rands, an course that focuses on reading, writing and learning which tional exam, take six months of WUSC is the only non- admissions specialist in the admissions office at the U of W upon completion grants three credit hours towards a student’s English courses and perform religion affiliated sponsor- who works closely with the SRP students. degree. an interview with a WUSC ship program within Canada Cutting back is the only way SRP can comfortably con- “It’s geared more towards English as a Second Language representative. to incorporate education with tinue the program. students versus going to academic writing, which can be re- resettlement. “We don’t want to sponsor two students and then not have ally heavy and full of terminology,” said Miranda Santolini, After the process, about 50 the resources for them,” said Justine Backer, chair of WUSC program co-ordinator for the GWC. “This teaches them the students from Africa and Asia Almost 72 per cent of at the U of W. “We try to make them as comfortable as pos- terminology and the skills to use what they’ve learned.” are chosen to study across sponsored students actively sible with what we’re given.” Santolini said that often it is hard for a refugee to find good Canada. support development in their Reducing the number of people who are accepted into the work references when they do need to find a job. Ninety-seven per cent of home regions. program is something that has Mahamud concerned. However, they can work at the GWC, if only for one hour WUSC sponsored students Source: www.wusc.ca “Reducing the number will reduce the hope of students a week, and use their language and work skills in a non-intim- Wesmen women take the sweep, men suffer defeat, injuries

U of W basketball teams take on battle, and the game was tied at the end of it, 40-40. Winnipeg’s first-year forward, Ashleigh Chichlowski hit visiting Vikes with home court two three-point shots in a row six minutes into the fourth quarter, giving Winnipeg the momentum to finish off the advantage Vikes. Second-year forward Alyssa Grant knew her Wesmen had mentally prepared for a close-scoring, action-packed game Sarah Reilly Kristy Rydz from start to finish, which gave them an advantage. Volunteer staff news production editor “We knew they were going to come out on Saturday fight- ing harder than ever,” she said. “It was important for us to come out strong and stay composed for all 40 minutes.” The Wesmen women’s basketball team swept the Victoria Men’s basketball squad loses key players, games despite Vikes last weekend (Jan. 14-15), improving their record to 12-2, while the men lost both matches to their B.C. equiva- big effort lent, as well as a few key players to injury. Despite falling to the Victoria Vikes on Friday and Saturday On Friday night, the women were led by fifth-year co-cap- nights last weekend, the U of W men’s basketball team was tain Catie Gooch and Amy Ogidan, who dropped 20 and 19 competitive with the Vikes on both nights. points respectively in their 86-65 win. Their fifth-year captain, Nick Lother, went down with an Following close behind was rookie Stephanie Kleysen injury on Friday night, and Nolin Gooding suffered an injury who had an impressive double-double with 17 points and 15 during Saturday night’s game. Kenny Perry, another Wesmen boards. guard, is still out with an injury from the first half of season. Winnipeg was only up by five points at the end of the third Head coach Mike Raimbault was pleased with the team’s quarter, but they pulled away in the fourth. effort last weekend, and hopes the experience will benefit the On Saturday night, the Wesmen captains led their team team down the road. in scoring once again. Gooch had 16, while Ogidan had 12 “We had some guys really step up when we had some key points and pulled down 10 boards. injuries. Unfortunately we were not able to hold on down the Kleysen, who had 15 boards on the night, knew she and her stretch,” he said. “We missed a few opportunities at key times team had to keep their excitement over the first win in check and Victoria capitalized.” David Seburn Wesmen Alex MacIver, #3, throws it up during her team's sweep of the for Saturday’s match. On Friday night, the score was tight for the first three quar- “Coming off Friday night’s win we were motivated to win ters but the Vikes took over in the final quarter, outscoring Victoria Vikes last weekend. the next game, but we also knew it was important to stay fo- Winnipeg 23-9. cused and stick to the game plan we had set out,” she said. The following night Winnipeg was on fire in the first half, Unfortunately, they were unable to hold onto the lead in “Winning Friday means nothing for Saturday. It’s an entirely shooting an impressive 56 per cent from the field. They had the last ten minutes, and once again the Vikes dominated the different game.” the lead for the majority of the game and at the end of the fourth quarter. At the half, Wesmen were up 31-28. The third quarter was a third quarter Winnipeg was up by six points. They outscored Winnipeg 29-16, to take the win, 71-64. 8 Comments The Uniter January 20, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Comments Gays for Gaga, Gaga for gays The symbiotic ship with the gay community. "The turning point for me was the gay relationship between community. I've got so many gay fans and they're so loyal to me and they really lifted the pop sensation and me up. They'll always stand by me and I'll al- ways stand by them. It's not an easy thing to the popular gay rights create a fan base,” she stated. movement Although Lady Gaga has publicly de- manded equal rights for gays and lesbians, her biggest contribution to the cause oc- curred recently, when she demanded that the Graeme Coleman U.S. military's Don’t ask, don’t tell (DADT) Volunteer policy be repealed. DADT is a policy created in 1993 by for- mer president Bill Clinton that prevents all There seems to be no larger fan base for pop gays, bisexuals and lesbians from serving sensation Lady Gaga than the gay commu- openly in the U.S. military. nity; they love Gaga, no question about it. About 14,000 soldiers have been fired It is unclear whether they love her for her under this policy, 400 of them since Barack unique, cutting-edge style, which she de- Obama became president. It was time the scribes as “eccentric,” or for her David Bowie policy ended, and luckily Gaga had the and Madonna-inspired music. power to help. Whatever makes the gay community go The icon’s first stand took place at the 2010 gaga, it’s rightfully deserved by the star, who MTV Music Awards. Gaga turned heads and does a glorious job showing her love and giv- dropped jaws at she strutted the red carpet ing back to the gay community – especially with gay and lesbian soldiers who had been when it comes to equality. discharged or opted out from the U.S. army Ayame Ulrich Before Lady Gaga, a.k.a. Stefani Joanne due to DADT. Lady Gaga helped bring overdue justice to came that army. This true alliance was suc- Angelina Germanotta, gained commercial This bold move was very controversial, but the gays. The star is a key factor in why the cessful in breaking down another wall of success and sky-rocketed to fame in 2008 it never fazed the star. Senate repealed the policy in December 2010 inequality. with her first album, The Fame, she couldn’t In September 2010, shortly after the music and President Obama signed the papers. High profile celebrities have an amaz- get radio airplay. awards, Gaga put out an online video that Her commitment, loyalty and perseverance ing opportunity to use their voices for great That changed when an LGBT* market- urged fans to contact their senators and de- helped evoke change and bring equality. causes and should be praised when they do ing company in Manhattan began to work mand for a repeal of the policy. The bond between Gaga and the gay com- so. with her label and give her the spark that she Gaga personally called out her senators munity only grows stronger, one overcome needed. After that, she started to gain a fan and then phoned them. Her devotion to the obstacle at a time. Graeme Coleman is a student at the base. issue showed that she truly does support and Lady Gaga needed an army at first to help University of Winnipeg. The star is humble about her companion- stand for the gay community. her get going, and the gay community be- Our inheritance: Environmental degradation and crippling debt public pension funds — and none have fol- that we will not even live to be as old as our ments to lower emissions, like the Kyoto Eric Macfarlane lowed through. And so the private sector is parents, Canada and its provinces are barely Protocol, and showed absolutely no leader- The Sheaf (University of Saskatchewan) left to provide these generous pension pack- able to scrape together enough cash to fund ship in actually meeting the environmental ages itself. our current, inadequate system. targets set out in the agreements. In spite of this ill-conceived practice, our We will need new programs and fund- Now with little funding, public attention SASKATOON (CUP) — Given that most parents seemed happy as long as their own ing initiatives aimed at preventive medicine, or political will, our generation is going to of you reading this are in the process of at- funds remained unscathed. The attitude to- promoting fitness and healthy eating, as well have to pay the price, in both economic and taining a post-secondary degree, I am sure wards spending seemed to be “why be fiscally as subsidies for emerging pharmaceutical social terms. you will succeed as individuals. But as much prudent when our kids can pay it off?” treatments. In order to mitigate the effects of climate as I would love to wax eloquent about the And so, we will have to. Unfortunately, there is no extra cash on change, our generation will need to continue bright future our generation has ahead of it- One solution to debt is long-term auster- hand for many of these necessary ventures. the cultural shift toward individual ecologi- self, I’m not inclined to lie. ity. Unfortunately, the fat cats of Bay Street Instead, baby boomers seem content with cal responsibility and make some serious sac- Our parents have burdened us with some and bleeding-heart unions seem united in maintaining a system their own failing health rifices. Had we started in decades prior, the tremendous challenges. preventing this from happening, claiming could ultimately sink — unless considerable steps toward such changes would be easier. The most obvious burden bestowed upon the economy is at stake. action is taken. Now, the looming reality of an environ- us is our national debt. While the Liberals They may be right. But that still leaves our The final burden imposed upon us con- mental crisis leaves us few choices. managed to cease deficit spending in the ’90s, generation with a hefty debt to pay and no cerns the state of the environment. For a gen- I am, in fact, very excited about the future they were unable to eliminate the debt. real room for dealing with other public poli- eration of hippies, it’s remarkable how fast and all the opportunities that it presents to Even more disconcerting is the fact that, cies we may need. our parents “sold out” and tossed their es- us. since the recession, the Harper government Rest assured, if exorbitant mortgages and poused ideals aside. Nevertheless, I do not think I am being has been operating in deficit territory and car payments fail to empty our wallets over Baby boomers have become the quint- unrealistic in suggesting that our generation will likely do so until at least 2015. the next couple decades, our governments essential consumers and judging by all the will have some serious public policy choices As it stands, the government of Canada’s will. SUVs on the road, they don’t seem to care to make in order to maintain the qualities total debt is over $522 billion, or over $16,000 A less conspicuous burden is health care. much at all about the size of their ecological that make Canada such a great nation. per person. Unfortunately, this does not even Previous generations established the princi- footprint. Addressing Canada’s fiscal woes, health include individual debts accrued by each ples that ensure universal coverage and com- Although they should be lauded for their care issues and environmental impact will be province. parable service across Canada. contribution to Canada’s once robust econ- our generation’s main challenges. Adding to our future debt problems is the But during the last several decades, health omy, our parents also built damaging indus- How we address these issues will define need to pay off our parents’ pensions. care costs have spiraled to unsustainable lev- tries that the atmosphere may not recover our generation, just as our parents’ successes Baby boomers have listened to countless els. In the midst of growing obesity rates and from for millennia, if ever. and failures defines theirs. government promises to allocate money to diabetes, not to mention statistics suggesting They then signed onto international agree- Comments 9 www.uniter.ca January 20, 2011 The Uniter Policing the police

Recent incident in rest in any way and his civil rights seem to immediately given such damning evidence. have been clearly violated by this officer’s Police are not immune to the law and Kelowna sparks outrage actions. when suspected of criminal wrongdoing or Under sections seven and 12 of the abuse of power, they must be held account- regarding accountability Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, able for their actions. everybody has the right to life, liberty and se- Mantler should be charged with assault, curity of the person and the right not to be like any civilian would be. Brittany Thiessen subjected to cruel and unusual punishment. Canada needs an independent civilian VOLUNTEER STAFF Moments later in the video, Tavares is oversight board tasked to investigate alle- handcuffed and observed lying in a pool of gations of police misconduct and excessive blood, his face also covered in blood. force in order to ensure accountability in po- The recent incident of alleged police brutality Tavares was recovering from a recent brain lice actions of wrongdoing. by a Kelowna RCMP officer is raising con- injury suffered during a motorcycle accident An external oversight body, free of political cerns about police procedure relating to ac- and has claimed that he doesn’t even remem- interference, may help to restore some of the countability in cases of excessive force. ber the officer kicking him. Tavares has been trust, confidence and respect of the RCMP, A shocking and disturbing video of this al- charged with careless use of a firearm. which has been undermined by recent in- leged police officer assault, which occurred Mantler has since been suspended from cidents of police brutality and misconduct, on Jan. 7, was recorded by a freelance reporter the force with pay and is being subject to such as the high profile taser death of Robert and posted online. It quickly went viral and a criminal investigation by the Abbotsford Dziekanski by RCMP officers at a Vancouver garnered outrage from the public. Police and an RCMP internal code of con- airport in 2007. The video shows the suspect of an alleged duct investigation will be examining his use RCMP officers should not be conduct- domestic dispute, Buddy Tavares, stepping of force. ing internal investigations on members of out of his truck at gunpoint and comply- The behaviour of this officer, whois their own force, as questions regarding lack ing with police orders by kneeling on the trained to enforce and uphold the law, was of objectivity and impartiality raise serious ground. completely unacceptable. concerns. That’s when it gets ugly. Due to the amount of power and author- Incidents of police brutality are being re- ity given to police officers, which includes vealed more often as a result of more advanced The behaviour of this officer, using force, they need to be held to a higher technology, especially the video recording ca- who is trained to enforce standard than the general citizen and must be pabilities of cell phones. held accountable for wrongdoing. That being said, it is concerning and dis- and uphold the law, was It is clear from the video that Mantler turbing to think of the instances of police completely unacceptable. abused the limits of the reasonable use of brutality that are not exposed to the public. force, which raises questions as to why he We must question why this type of activity A plainclothes RCMP officer, identified as has yet to be criminally charged and why he appears to be happening more often. Matthew Welch Constable Geoff Mantler, then winds up and has been suspended with pay as opposed to Is it due to a lack of proper training? dures must change. forcefully kicks Tavares in the face, in what without. Inexperience? Rage? A lack of accountability appears to be a deliberate and intentional It is almost guaranteed that if this exact from an independent board? Brittany Thiessen is the communications of- assault. video surfaced showing a civilian assaulting Whatever the answer, this essential ques- ficer for the University of Winnipeg Criminal Tavares does not appear to be resisting ar- another individual, they would be charged tion needs to be researched and police proce- Justice Students’ Association. A step towards greening the economy Manitoba lacks green jobs I am especially in favour of protecting our take some lessons from visionaries south of tions, along with vocational institutions like polar bear population, which has become a the border. Red River College and Winnipeg Technical training programs rallying cry for environmentalists. For example, in his 2008 book, The Green College to introduce similar programs, However, as a student of economics, I am Collar Economy, Van Jones discusses the Manitoba can become ripe for these indus- baffled as to why Premier Greg Selinger and RichmondBUILD vocational program in tries and give the province more bang for its Adam Johnston company did not mention anything related Richmond California, which works with environmental and economic buck. Volunteer Staff to training programs for green-collar jobs. local non-profits to train citizens for solar One way to grow an economy is through panel installation. Adam Johnston is an economics and rheto- innovation. This particular program has aided many ric and communications at the University of In November, Manitoba’s NDP government Innovation investment in green industries poor people gain the essential skills for an Winnipeg. He focuses on environmental, eco- announced its 2010 Throne Speech. In terms like wind, solar and smart grids will create emerging industry. nomic and technology policy at http://moder- of the environment and economy, more was more efficiency, creating more demand, new There is also the example of Indiana's neconomicstechnologyenvironment.wordpress. promised to fixing Lake Winnipeg, more jobs and, thus, a need for green jobs training Electrical Training Institute, which offers a com. was promised to reducing carbon emission programs. 128-hour practical program in wind turbine and more was promised to strengthening the Manitoba's lack of green job programs is and solar panel installation. Polar Bear Protection Act. quite astounding considering that these in- Both the RichmondBUILD and Electrical WANTED Yet, there was one glaring omission: noth- dustries will become hot very soon. Training Institute provide very efficient and ing was mentioned about creating anything According to the 2008 book The Clean Tech cost effective ways of rapidly building the close to the green jobs training programs Revolution by Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder, human capital required for high quality jobs Writers required to foster a green economy in this global growth in clean energy is projected to Photographers province. be worth US$254 billion by 2017. Manitoba's lack of green Illustrators Don't get me wrong. As an environmen- The only job training in Manitoba that job programs is quite Proofreaders talist, I am all for cleaning up Lake Winnipeg comes close to being a green-job-spe- astounding considering that and making it one of the most beautiful lakes cific training program is the Sustainable Want to see your article, photo or in the world. Energy Technician Program at Assiniboine these industries will become illustration in The Uniter? We're always looking I am all for reducing carbon emissions and Community College. hot very soon for more contributors. reaching our Kyoto target of six per cent below This is not good considering the potential No experience? That's all right. 1990 levels by 2012 (which the Manitoba gov- to create better links with environmental and We'll provide training. ernment likely won't reach because they lack bread-and-butter issues, such as job creation for the working class, with an overarching Email [email protected] for more information. a concrete overall strategy) and doing our in sustainable industries. goal of improving our environment. part for reducing climate change. Perhaps our friends on Broadway could By working with non-profit organiza- 10 Comments The Uniter January 20, 2011 www.Uniter.ca Arts & Culture 11 www.uniter.ca January 20, 2011 The Uniter Arts & Culture Ten years gone

KARLA REIMER JORDAN JANISSE Left: Local singer-songwriter Del Barber considers himself lucky to be able to play at the Times Change(d). Right: Located on the corner of Main Street and St. Mary Avenue, the Times Change(d) is celebrating 10 years as a key part in Winnipeg's music community.

 Sunday Jan. 23: The Whisky Awards, featuring Big Dave McLean, Times Change(d) celebrates 10th McLean playing over four days, it’s a homecoming for some Andrew Neville and the Poor Choices of the bands born on its well-worn stage.  Visit www.highandlonesomeclub.ca anniversary But the Times Change(d) is more than just a cathedral for the city’s bluesy best. “It's an institution for music lovers and all the best mu- Alex Krosney sicians in this great city,” said Rich Bolton of The Empty Volunteer Staff Standards, who play the celebration on Friday, Jan. 21. The building itself, an old one on the corner of Main Street and St. Mary Avenue, feels like home to musicians and In a city with so many places for live music, the lifespan of a fans alike. venue can be a precarious thing. When Scoles bought the business (then a small sit down A “tenuous” situation in a difficult building and a decade restaurant) a decade ago, he saw potential behind the drop of successfully owning and managing the Times Change(d) ceiling and quiet attitude. High & Lonesome Night Club is something John Scoles be- “I decided to strip all of that away and to change it, but lieves is worth celebrating. still to keep the tradition that had been there,” said Scoles. So the Times Change took on new life as the Times “We started (the Times Change(d)) Change(d), and has been sharing its living room atmosphere to accommodate bands like The with Winnipeg’s music aficionados ever since. But the 10-year process has been anything but easy. Perpetrators and the D.Rangers, who From an early partnership gone awry to the constant bal- really didn’t have anywhere else to ancing act of running a business in a building that could be play at the time. That’s the music that sold off to a developer at any time, Scoles is always trying to put on shows that can accommodate everyone while still I love, that’s the music that I want to making the club feel more like a house than a bar. particularly celebrate and make sure it “(Scoles and his staff) create a family-like atmosphere in has a really, really good home.” the club,” Bolton said, citing the reason his band and so many others love playing the Times Change(d), even if it can’t hold – John Scoles, owner, Times Change(d) as many people as other venues in the city. So, is there any chance of abandoning the beloved “Initially we started (the Times Change(d)) to accommo- building in favour of a bigger home for Winnipeg’s roots date bands like The Perpetrators and the D.Rangers, who re- community? ally didn’t have anywhere else to play at the time,” said Scoles “No, I think I’m with that building as long as that build- of the club’s roots-and-blues heart. “That’s the music that I ing is there,” said Scoles. “And hopefully that’ll be a while.” love, that’s the music that I want to particularly celebrate and make sure it has a really, really good home.”  Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Times Change(d) Thursday, Jan. 20 That’s the kind of music Scoles is showcasing in his 10th to Sunday, Jan. 23 Anniversary Celebration, which kicks off Thursday, Jan. 20.  Thursday, Jan 20: The Perpetrators, Sarah Dugas and Andrina Turenne With favourites like The Perpetrators and Big Dave  Friday, Jan. 21: Righteous Ike and The Empty Standards  Saturday, Jan. 22: Chris Carmichael, Damon Mitchell and Del Barber Michael A small room with soul “The place is the cornerstone of music in what I know of Winnipeg ... "Minimal." The first place whereI felt like I was playing my songs for real-deal, The Times Change(d) has developed an international reputation salt-of-the-earth kind of people. I consider myself lucky to step up thanks to the people who play there. Here’s what some of the bands onto that stage. It's a small room, nothing fancy, but it's got soul – playing this weekend had to say about it. something that is just too damn rare these days.” – Del Barber “Times Change(d) was where The Perpetrators played our first show and it was where we built up our courage to write, sing and play “One of our favorite memories of the Times was when we stayed late original songs. The friendships and musical collaborations (on stage for a good ol' fashioned chicken toss. We all thought we had some and in the studio) that sprung from this little hangout are many.” skills, but I swear, nobody in this city can beat Mr. John Scoles at that The Uniter Fashion Streeter is an ongoing documentation of creative fashion in Winnipeg – Jason Nowicki, The Perpetrators game! You could say he runs his bar like he plays chicken toss – no inspired by the Helsinki fashion blog www.hel-looks.com. Each issue will feature a new bullshit, always on the mark and always lots and lots of laughs.” look from our city’s streets and bars in an attempt to encourage individual expression and – Rich Bolton, The Empty Standards celebrate that you are really, really good looking.

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MUSIC LISTINGS VILAR, JAMALL KNIGHT, BEAUCHAMP, DIAL.UP, Times Change(d) 10th anniversary party contin- MELISSA PLETT. JASON ROSS & THE WICKED SINNERS and WILD DAN L & FOOTWERK and DJ SWAT throwing down ues with DEL BARBER, CHRIS CARMICHAEL and THE MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. TURKEYS play at the Times Change(d). THURSDAY, JAN. 20 tracks at Ozzy's. DAMON MITCHELL. CHRIS FROOME performs at Shannon's Irish TUESDAY, JAN. 25 The Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club's The Times Change(d) 10th anniversary PSYCHOTIC GARDENING, BLASPHEMY REBORN, Pub. 10th anniversary celebration kicks off with continues with THE EMPTY STANDARDS and LAIA and DEMIGOD are playing in the Osborne ULTRA MEGA is playing a free show at the SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George performances by the PERPETRATORS, ANDRINA RIGHTEOUS IKE. Village Zoo. Yellow Dog Tavern. Hotel. TURENNE and SARAH DUGAS. LAZY RICH and THE SHAKE DEEJAYs are at the BLUE NOISE plays at Le Garage Café. It's soul night at the Cavern with DR. The Fast Flying Virginian Jam Night at the HOTTBOTTOM & THE SOUL PRESCRIPTIONS. THE MAGNIFICENT 7s and DJ CO-OP perform at Pyramid Cabaret. THE CROOKED BROTHERS play in the Folk Standard. the Pyramid Cabaret. HAILEY PRIMROSE and CHRIS PALMER play at Exchange at 8 p.m. GARY GACH AND THE BANNED play the Royal Blues Jam with MIDNIGHT TRAIN at the Windsor George. CHRIS FROOME performs at Shannon's Irish the Ellice Café at 7 p.m. The Winnipeg Folk Festival presents a Sound Hotel. Pub. POP ART! has DJs MAMA CUTSWORTH, CO-OP, 101 Workshop with CHRIS FREEMAN at the Folk Check out DR. SKETCHY'S SHOW at Shannon's There is a jam night at the Belgian Club. HUNNICUTT and FRANZ VERMETTE spinning at Exchange at 1 p.m. Irish Pub. SLOW MOTION WALTER is at the Royal George ZRADA performs at the King's Head Pub. Hotel. the Royal Albert Arms. Local funksters MOSES MAYES and the LYTICS DANKO JONES rocks Silverado's. The WINNIPEG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA is per- are playing at the Pyramid Cabaret. Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the The Fast Flying Virginian Jam Night at the Mardi Jazz goes down at Le Foyer in the Cavern. Standard. forming the Saint Saens Organ Symphonies at VIVKI & THE BAD WEATHER BLUES BAND play at Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre. 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Shannon's Irish Pub. Big Dancing with RIC HARD & THE HOSERS every Blues Jam with MIDNIGHT TRAIN at the Windsor Blues Jam with the DEBRA LYN BAND at Le Thursday night at Ozzy's. Hotel. There is a bit of a dance party happening at Bar SARAH HARMER and GENTLEMAN REG perform Garage Café. Italia with DJ LOTEK, JOE SILVA, MANALOGUE, at the Garrick Centre. UPCOMING EVENTS There is a jam night at the Belgian Club. ALPHAGROOVE, BRENT PHILLIPS, SHADEL and KATIE MURPHY plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. ILLUSIVE MIND GYPSY CREW are performing at DELTA MOON shines over the jam session at the OXIDE. SUNDAY, JAN. 23 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 26 King's Head Pub. the Lo Pub on Jan. 29. BANSHEES WAIL plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. The 10th anniversary weekend at the Times ULTRA MEGA, CANNON BROS and DEPARTURES Change(d) ends in a gala awards ceremony LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III will be doing a guitar Thursday is Jam Night with ROUTE 59 at the ANDRINA TURENNE will host the open mic at are playing at the Lo Pub as part of the UWSA's Cavern. entitled THE WHISKYS. workshop at the West End Cultural Centre on the Folk exchange. SnoWeek celebrations. Jan. 28. Big Dancing with RIC HARD & THE HOSERS every PRAIRIE DEBUT is performing in the Winnipeg SATURDAY, JAN. 22 Canadian folk icon CONNIE CALDOR performs at THE LOST FINGERS play at the Park Theatre on Thursday night at Ozzy's. Art Gallery at 2 p.m. the West End Cultural Centre. Punk rock and metal finally return to the Jan. 29. FRIDAY, JAN. 21 ALL THE KING'S MEN play weekly at The King's TIM BUTLER plays weekly at the Bella Vista. West End Cultural Centre with BESIEGED, Head. ALPHACOUPLE release their album at Freud's JICAH and ATTICAH ROOTS are playing at the PUTRESCENCE, ANIMALISTICS and FLASHOUT. FLO performs at Shannon's Irish Pub. Bathhouse & Diner on Jan. 29. Zoo. Blues Jam with BIG DAVE MCLEAN at the Times TWIN releases an E.P. at the Exchange Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. CHRIS CARMICHAEL plays at the Yellow Dog CHEECH and CHONG are at the Pantages BIG DAVE MCLEAN and BERNIE THIESSEN play Community Church with DUST=ATOM=DUST and Tavern. Playhouse on Feb. 4. BAD COUNTRY entertains at the Standard. at the Cyrk. EVA KLASSEN opening. Jazz is on the menu at the Hang at the Orbit TWILIGHT HOTEL release a new album at the SMOKY TIGER are joined by VOLDIS & THE The Virtuosi Concert Series takes place in MONDAY, JAN. 24 Room. West End Cultural Centre on Feb. 4. MELODICAS at the Cavern. Eckhardt-Grammatté Hall at the U of W with a NATHAN ROGERS performs at Shannon's Irish ANDREW NEVILLE & THE POOR CHOICES play HEART is playing at the MTS Centre on Feb. 17. The launch party for Katalog will be at the RAW performance by the JORGE MIGUEL FLAMENCO Pub. weekly at the Standard. ENSEMBLE. ELECTRIC SIX play at the Pyramid on March 16. Gallery with performances by KNAR, LIZZY LA The MACLEAN BROTHERS do their weekly gig at BIG DANCING at the Zoo and Ozzy's. BRUCE COCKBURN performs at the Burton LA, JAYMEZ, TUSSIONEX and more. DRUGS and the ANIMALISTICS are gonna tear the Royal George Hotel. the Lo Pub a new one. SEAN BROWN plays at Shannon's Irish Pub. Cummings Theatre on April 5. SWEET ALIBI and THE CRAIG ASH BAND are per- The Blues Jam with TIM BUTLER is at the DAN FRECHETTE and JEREMY RUSU are playing BRIAN WILSON performs Gershwin songs and forming at the Standard. SEVENTH SIN and PROPHET are playing down in Academy. at the Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. some of his own at the Pantages Playhouse SHOTGUN JIMMIE, THE CANNON BROTHERS, the Cavern. Sift through record crates filled with K-Tel gold THE MAGICIAN plays at the King's Head. on June 22. NOVA and JAY BAIRD play at the Lo Pub. SIT DOWN TRACY are performing at the at the Vinyl Drip at the Cavern. Standard. THURSDAY, JAN. 27 The Cowboys and Aliens dance party has ROB Join the open mic at Le Garage Café hosted by

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CONNIE KALDOR PROPHET CANCER BATS Connie Kaldor is nothing if not accomplished. From a house party to an arena concert in little under a This folk singer-songwriter is decorated with Junos, the Queen’s Liam Cormier has dreams about the Beastie Boys. year. Golden Jubilee award and The Order of Canada. Not to men- Cormier, vocalist of Ontario hardcore punk band Cancer That describes the meteoric rise local rock band Prophet tion her 14 albums produced by her very own record label, Coyote Bats, says it was a dream about the seminal ‘90s rap group has seen in its short existence, playing its first show at a party Entertainment. song’s Sabotage that swayed the band’s decision to cover the in November 2009, to opening up the Rockstar Uproar This humble prairie girl has played far and wide in North song live. Energy Festival at the MTS Centre, alongside bands like America, India, China and Europe. "I had this dream that I came on stage and I was like, Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold. On top of her music geared towards a more cultured audience, 'Oh, this song's on Guitar Hero,' and then we just started “People are really stoked on the music, and we didn’t ex- Kaldor has a whole slew of music for kids to learn and play to. doing (the Beastie Boys' 'Sabotage')," Cormier said in an in- pect it to take us this far this quickly,” says bassist Marty As one of the “first indies,” Kaldor broke new ground for women terview with CHARTattack.com earlier this year. Lafreniere. “It’s happening really organically, it doesn’t feel in the Canadian music industry. She wanted to stay independent of "In my dream, Keith Buckley, the singer from Every weird.” a big record label. Time I Die, was at the side of the stage and he was like, Much of the success can probably be chalked up to the “You can choose the kind of image you wanted and be as stub- freaking out. He was like, 'I can't believe they're doing it! band’s no-nonsense, bar-brawling approach to their music. born as you like,” says Kaldor. They're actually doing it!' Kids were going off and I was Why litter ProTools with multiple tracks when you can She cherishes the connection between audience and performer. like, 'Yes!' record live off the floor? “When people come to my show it’s the greatest gift they can "So I woke up and went to band practice, and was like, “The songs we feel are strong themselves, the simplicity give me,” Kaldor says. “It’s a conversation between you and your 'We have to cover this song 'cause in my dream Keith is what we’re going for,” Lafreniere says, adding chemistry music and the people you’re connecting with.” Buckley thought it was awesome.' Everyone was like, 'OK, plays an important role. “Everyone in the band plays a really With no desire for the lifestyle of the rich and the famous, fuck yeah.' So it was pretty easy to get everyone on point." important role and shows through in the songs.” Kaldor has sacrificed a bursting bank account to do what she feels The band released their third album, Bears, Mayors, The band — rounded out by guitarists Ryan McElhoes she was meant to. Scraps & Bones, in April 2010. It includes the band’s cover and Nick Weselowski, drummer Steve Jowsey and vocalist “Art is important in this world. I may not be Celine Dion, but of Sabotage. Christian Bohonos — is currently wrapping up recording a then I’m not Celine Dion. You make enough money to survive Since releasing the album, Cancer Bats – which includes seven-song EP with John Paul Peters. and the rest is gravy.” former Winnipegger Mike Peters on drums – has toured “This is the most fun I’ve had recording,” Lafreniere says. See Kaldor perform Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the West End across Canada, the U.S., Europe, Japan and Australia, in- “JP has a good attitude and is a creative guy, so it’s really easy. Cultural Centre. cluding stops at the popular Leeds and Reading festivals. You just play and he makes it sound good.” Tickets are $22 Advance at the WECC, Ticketmaster and the Cancer Bats play Sunday, Jan. 30 at the Garrick. The band plans to release the album before summer. Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store, or $25 at the door. California’s DevilDriver will also perform. Watch Prophet perform Saturday, Jan. 22 at the Cavern. Visit www.conniekaldor.com. Visit www.myspace.com/cancerbats. Visit www.myspace.com/prophetrock. – Sara Shyiak – STAFF —Matt Preprost

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COMEBACK KID Symptoms + Cures Distort It’s hard to read reviews of this 2010 disc online in which the reviewer is still bemoaning the loss of former lead vocalist Scott Wade. Anyone in that camp needs to get over it, because in spite of the loss, Comeback Kid is making some of the best hardcore in recent memory. It’s all here on Symptoms + Cures, CBK’s fourth studio release and the follow up to 2007’s Broadcasting: urgent riffs with the right amount of melody, gang vocals, half-time bridges and mighty breakdowns. Andrew Neufeld does a good job expressing what it can be like trying to figure your shit out in your late 20s: “Well I’ve been spending a lot of time looking in / Feel the pulse and it’s aggravating / Push and pull while the concept stays / And I can’t get a peace of mind, and my head keeps racing / And I can’t get a peace of mind, and my head keeps racing.” Their second best record yet. Catch them live at the Albert on Saturday, Feb. 5. – Aaron Epp

BRAKADA … 2pcs of ID Independent Pronounced Bra-ka-da, the name of this local hip-hop duo sounds almost as choppy as the music on their album … 2 pcs of ID. You may find yourself compulsively bobbing your head to their strong beats as a modest amount of flow still nudges through to the listener. Brakada claims Winnipeg as their stomping grounds and inspiration for most of their tracks. Default Girl is a clever yet offensive rap about the 2 a.m. booty call to the girl you didn’t want to end up with. Meanwhile, Pops turns the album 180 degrees with tight rhymes and an acoustic guitar. These boys triumph in some places but fall short in others, so if you venture into the music of Brakada you

may have to hit the skip button a few times. Greg Kraj — Sara Shyiak Patrick Skene, a.k.a Pip Skid, says he sees the positive impact of hip hop every day through his work at the Graffiti Gallery. “I can't imagine being a teenager growing up with my heroes being in the city, never mind the THE JON COHEN EXPERIMENTAL neighbourhood so close by,” he says. Behold Other local hip-hop artists like Fabian, Independent Winnipeg’s hip-hop scene Abstract Artform and Catskill, also credit Aptly named, this sophomore effort from Montreal’s is gaining recognition Winnipeg as an influence in their music. Jon Cohen Experimental is truly a disc to behold. The Winnipeg is a fairly small city, but it's also 10-track album clocks in at just over 43 minutes and throughout the province an extremely diverse city. is a lush endeavour by Jon Cohen, a former guitarist John Vogan, better known as Jim Critical of of Montreal’s The Dears. The album is diverse with and beyond Rebel Yell, also credits Winnipeg's location as a numerous genres and textures, ranging from Montreal’s geographical goldmine for good music. signature blend of indie pop on opener Hold The Fire, “It’s a small enough city that you can get to ’80s new wave on No More Videos Just Teasers, to subtle Hindu influences with a exposed to different genres not on purpose, sitar on Lucky Number Seven. Throw in a three-part horn section here and a ton more Catherine van Reenen whereas in bigger cities, all the shows are the brass there, Behold is truly a science experiment in music. I’m just not sure if it was Culture Reporter same genre,” says Vogan, who grew up in Fort deliberately planned or if Cohen made it up and had fun as he went along. Garry. — Matt Preprost Patrick Skene goes by the MC moniker Pip Skid and is known for injecting a healthy dose When you think of Winnipeg, phrases like of nihilism into his rhymes. THE CANVAS WAITING “murder capital,” “gang violence” and “social Skene's songs are often influenced in some Chasing Color inequality” are likely to follow. way by Winnipeg, occasionally by stories in Independent According to mainstream musical stereo- the Winnipeg Sun or by Sam Katz's political An alternative rock band from Texas, The Canvas Wait- types, these factors are the perfect recipe for shenanigans. ing’s new album Chasing Color is a pretty accurate producing phenomenal hip-hop artists, so it “Winnipeg is a place that you either hate or seems to make sense that Winnipeg’s hip-hop love,” says Skene. “I was just on tour in Europe, title because they’re definitely still chasing some- community has been getting so much atten- and trying to explain to people where I live, thing. Inspiration, perhaps. The album is a seven- tion lately. there's a sense of pride. song-long, melodramatic bore that sounds like the “It's awesome... although, it's not really awe- nondescript kind of soundtrack music you would find “I think it's our turn for the some,” he laughs, proving his point perfectly. in a made-for-TV movie during the “break-up scene.” Winnipeg's thriving hip-hop scene owes Ghosts is the only upbeat song on the album, but it’s lacklustre blur of anticlimactic national spotlight and we have a lot to Streetz FM, the city's first and only (albeit competent) guitar playing doesn’t compensate for the rest of the album’s empty the talent to back it up.” all hip hop and rap radio station, created by theatrics. Singer Nathan Medina belts out “I just do what I’m told” on the track Streets Melissa Spence. – Odario Williams, Grand Analog of Gold and it seems like he should stop taking advice from bands like Creed. Although Spence, the music director for Streetz, is a The Canvas Waiting appears to possess all the technical skills necessary, the lack of proud Ojibway woman who wanted to cre- passion and fluctuation makeC hasing Color an album that will remain on the shelf. But the reasons for these artists’ success have ate an outlet for hip-hop artists to get their — Catherine van Reenen a lot more to do with geography, musical diver- music heard. She says she’s overwhelmed by sity and a brand new radio station than homi- the positive feedback she has received about cides, thugs and bustin’ caps. the station. “I think it's our turn for the national spot- Spence believes that Streetz has had a great REBEL YELL light and we have the talent to back it up,” says effect on youth in Winnipeg, especially inner- The Yell at the Lo 03.06.10 Odario Williams, front man of Grand Analog. city and aboriginal youth. Independent Grand Analog won the 2010 Western “People are hearing similar stories to their I’ve listened to Rebel Yell here and there – the local Canadian Music Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop story and that's comforting,” she says. hip-hop duo is catchy and fun to listen to. Can’t say I’ve Recording, beating out fellow Winnipeg artists Spence also hopes that Streetz, by increasing caught a live show yet, though. So, if you’re like me, The Lytics and Magnum K.I. the success of aboriginal hip-hop artists, will Other groups, like Winnipeg's Most, have draw attention to some of the issues that have consider this free download of the band’s EP release also been nabbing national attention. often been overlooked in Winnipeg, especially party last spring an initiation of sorts. Everything to Geographically, Winnipeg seems destined in the North End. know and love about Rebel Yell is there – from the to be an artistic cesspool of success because for Skene has seen what hip hop can do for peo- tongue-twisting, fast-talking raps of Critical Jim and half the year there isn’t much else to do but stay ple who are typically overlooked. El Te Gringo, to the so-slick Spanish-guitar riff anchoring Dayoh!. The only thing this inside and find a hobby. “I see a massively positive impact on the impromptu “live album” lacks is quality. It’s hard to tell if we’re getting a recording Williams, who was born in Guyana but community in terms of (aboriginal artists) and through the soundboard, or if the band simply set up a recorder at the back of the Lo then moved to Winnipeg's West End, grew their music,” says Skene, who works with in- Pub. But for all that, I must say that it’s intimate, and even though I’m lying in bed with up spending his winters inside listening to hip ner-city youth at the Graffiti Gallery. the lights off writing this, it feels like I’m on the floor of the Lo, tapping my feet and hop. The success of Winnipeg’s hip-hop artists is rapping along. Download the album at www.rebelyell.bandcamp.com. “Winnipeg artists don't have a sister city inspiring to young people, he adds. — Matt Preprost to run off to for inspiration like Toronto does “I can't imagine being a teenager growing up New York,” Williams notes. “Because of that, with my heroes being in the city, never mind we look to a wide range of influences and use the neighbourhood so close by.” our imaginations differently.” 14 Arts & Culture The Uniter January 20, 2011 www.Uniter.ca FILM Fragmenting the psyche

The award-winning POLYTECHNIQUE is being screened with a panel discussion at Cinematheque on Thursday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 23. Cinematheque’s Cinema Lounge Series will screen A WINTER TAN with free admission on Friday, Jan. 21. Cinema Politica, Gallery 1C03 and the UWSA present ART & APATHY, an award-winning documentary on artists from Israel and Palestine on Tuesday, Jan. 25 in Eckhardt- Grammatté Hall at 7 p.m. THE IDIOT CYCLE, the award-winning docu- mentary about cancer, will be screened on Wednesday, Jan. 26 on the University of Winnipeg campus. OF MICE & MEN will be on screen at Cinematheque on Wednesday, Jan. 26 and Thursday, Jan. 27. LITERATURE Gregg M. Olsen launches his book on social inequality, POWER & INEQUALITY: A COMPARATIVE INTRODUCTION, Thursday, Jan. 20 at McNally Robinson Booksellers. Aqua Books presents the EMERGING WRITER WORKSHOP SERIES: WRITING FOR NEWSPAPERS with David Jón Fuller on Saturday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. LISA MOORE will be leading a fiction work- shop on Sunday, Jan. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Burns Creative Classroom, second floor Artspace. The Writers’ Union of Canada is pleased to announce that submissions are being accepted until Feb. 14, 2011 for the 2011 POSTCARD STORY COMPETITION. The win- ning entry will be the best Canadian work of 250 words or less in the English language, fiction or nonfiction.A re you up for the challenge? Can you create a dy- namic, lean and efficient piece in only 250 words? Mail entries to: PCS Competition, The Writers’ Union of Canada, 90 Richmond Street East, Suite 200, Toronto, ON M5C 1P1. GALLERIES & MUSEUMS RAW Gallery is hosting a new drawing show by local artist Galen Johnson. Johnson's new body of work, entitled EXTINCTION, is on now and runs until February. The Winnipeg Art Gallery presents the SCULPTURAL VOCABULARIES SYMPOSIUM Courtesy Scott Benesiinaabandan from Thursday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Jan. "unSacred" by Scott Benesiinaabandan, digital print on canvas under resin. 22. Sculptural Vocabularies is a symposium for everyone exploring the work of con- temporary Canadian women sculptors. The figure of the Wendigokaan, a "contrary" the Urban Shaman gallery, while collaborating Gallery 1C03 proudly presents UNSACRED Contradiction and duality by Winnipeg-based Anishinabe artist or "sacred clown" in Anishinaabe cosmology, with other artists on the side. Scott Benesiinaabandan (Stephens) from explored in unSacred is central to these ideas of contradiction and UnSacred is his first solo show. It includes re- Thursday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Feb. 19. exhibition duality. cent digital images and a single channel video THE ROYAL ALBERT HOTEL, a solo exhibition The contrary in aboriginal mythology is a installation. by RHAYNE VERMETTE, is on display on the figure that expresses the contradictions within fourth floor of theR oyal Albert on Friday, a society, often by doing the opposite of what "I've always been fascinated Alex Kyle Jan. 21. others say, almost like a western jester. by contrariness" KATALOG is the official web-based publica- Volunteer In defying cultural norms, the Wendigokaan tion of the Central Canadian Centre for at the same time manages to affirm these – Scott Benesiinaabandan, artist Performance. KATALOG is a multimedia norms. publication that can be viewed online or Contradiction, irony and duality are often no- This is central to Scott Benesiinaabandan's Benesiinaabandan found himself un- downloaded, and contains videos as well table themes in today's postmodern world. newest exhibition, unSacred, on display in able to refuse such a fascinating figure as the as articles. The first issue will be released Friday, Jan. 21 at the RAW Gallery. We sometimes find ourselves questioning Gallery C103 at the University of Winnipeg. Wendigokaan. the way the world around us works, trying to Benesiinaabandan is an alumnus of the "I've always been fascinated by contrariness," Artbeat Studio presents INFINITE rethink our understanding of concepts and University of Winnipeg, where he studied psy- he said. CONNECTIONS from Friday, Jan. 21 until presumptions. chology of religion. For four years, he worked at This is the central theme, and logic would Saturday, Jan. 29. dictate it would influence the way in which the art was presented. Benesiinaabandan agrees. "It deals with the fragmentation of the psyche," he said. This is clear, looking at a sample of the GORGE AND GROW, Heather Komus's work. exhibition at the Semai Gallery, lists hand- The sample consists of several panels super- made paper, embroidery, pig intestine, imposed onto an image of the full ceremonial horse and human hair among the materi- Wenkigokaan garb, put together to form a full als used. The works will be on display until Saturday, Jan. 22. image. This is easy to tie to the idea of fragmen- tation previously mentioned. The Manitoba Crafts Museum will have on The exhibition explores the idea of thesa- display CASTING ON: KNITTING IN MANITOBA until early June. The opening reception will cred, and what constitutes the sacred. be on Wednesday, Jan 26. In exploring the "unsacred," Scott effec- tively addresses the same issues as the classic Freud's Bathhouse & Diner’s latest exhibi- Wendigokaan, in a manner that contemporary tion will feature artwork by Calla Donofrio. The opening night, Saturday, Jan. 29, audiences can understand. will also have ALPHACOUPLE's album release and performances by SLATTERN, unSacred is on display in Gallery 1C03 at the GREENHOUSE and MICRODREAMER. University of Winnipeg until Saturday, Feb. 19. Arts & Culture 15 www.uniter.ca January 20, 2011 The Uniter

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS A dramatic display of Colombia and its culture Keesic Douglas presents an exhibition of works entitled TRADE ME at the Urban Fernando Botero’s work Shaman Gallery starting on Friday, Jan. 28 and running until March 19. runs deeper than his larger- There were 13 Manitobans on the RMS Titanic. Nine of these passengers – all men than-life subjects – died. Four of them – all women – survived. The Manitoba Museum is proud to host TITANIC: THE MANITOBA CONNECTION exhibit, which will run from Feb. 12 until Sept. 5. Esma Mneina THEATRE, DANCE & COMEDY Volunteer staff STRINDBERG FEST 2011 runs from Jan. 20 to Feb. 6 and includes plays, readings and free events at various venues across the city. Described as abstract, humorous, satirical, sad- The MTC's entry into Strindberg Fest will be dening and undeniably beautiful all at once, a re-imagining of MISS JULIE from Thursday, Jan. 20 until Saturday, Feb. 5. Colombian-born artist Fernando Botero is a liv- ing legend. The MTC is performing BRIEF ENCOUNTER Known for constantly altering the propor- from Thursday, Jan. 26 until Saturday, Jan. tions of his subject matter, Botero’s collection, 29. The Baroque World of Fernando Botero, is cur- Sunday night open mic comedy at the rently exhibited at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Cavern, featuring JOHN B. DUFF. The exhibition, which includes over 100 Every Tuesday, night head down to the King's paintings, drawings and sculptures, is a dramatic Head Pub for a free comedy performance. display of Colombia and its culture through The open mic comedy night at the Standard the epic proportions that make up Botero’s is hosted by JON DORE every Thursday at trademark. 8 p.m. Comedy night with SCOOTS MCTAVISH every From his sardonic paintings, Thursday at Shannon's Irish Pub. to his substantial sculptures, to his politically critical commentary, Botero’s art has Concert? Art a wide appeal. His signature show? Community trademark, however, can’t event? Volunteer be missed. Let’s just say the opportunity? WAG just got a whole lot heftier. Want to see your event in The paintings are a magnificent display of The Uniter? colours, and the bronze sensual sculptures stand- WAG are the intricate portraits of bulging, From his sardonic paintings, to his substantial ing eight feet tall and weighing 4,000 pounds round women in scenes depicting colloquial sculptures, to his politically critical commentary, depict a beauty that is all very, well... Botero. Colombian life. Botero’s art has a wide appeal. E-mail your listing to listings@ His work features political undertones, par- The Widow illustrates a large woman standing His signature trademark of drawing large fig- uniter.ca. The deadline for all ticularly the Abu Ghraib series of 2005 – which amidst her chaotic household, staring out at the ures, however, can’t be missed. listings is Tuesday. exposes the Abu Ghraib camp during the war on onlooker. She has a chubby cat in hand and her Let’s put it this way: the WAG just got a whole The Uniter is published every Iraq – and the violent series of work depicting three chubby children play at her feet. lot heftier. Thursday, so send your listings 9 days prior to the issue you want Colombian drug cartels in 2004. The First Lady shows a plump first lady wear- your listing to appear in. This art, a critical expression of politically mo- ing a bright gold and orange sash, green eye The Baroque World of Fernando Botero is on dis- It’s free. It’s easy. tivated killings, adds depth and emotion to the shadow and a pink-toned dress, sitting on a play at the Winnipeg Art Gallery until Sunday, otherwise round, cartoonish figures. stocky horse against a backdrop of what seem to Feb. 27. For more information, visit www.wag. But among the paintings displayed at the be inflated trees. ca.

Courtesy Winnipeg Art Gallery Top: "After Velázquez" by Fernando Botero, oil on canvas, 2006. Left: "Dancer at the Barre," by Fernando Botero, oil on canvas, 2010. Right: "Melancholy," by Fernando Botero, oil on canvas, 1989. 16 Arts & Culture The Uniter January 20, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

Book Review

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MLA for giMLi MLA for the MApLes MLA for rieL 642-4977 632-7933 253-5162 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Visit www.uniter.ca Arts & Culture 17 www.uniter.ca January 20, 2011 The Uniter Breaking the reader’s heart Author Carol Brisebois talks parenting, a mother’s love and her first novel Q. Her sparrow is your first Q. You’re a mother of three. book and deals with subjects like What’s the biggest lesson you’ve drugs, ADHD, manipulation and learned during parenting, and Matt Preprost betrayal, that all wrap up together what’s the one thing you still strug- Arts & Culture Editor to form the plot. What made you gle with? choose to work with these themes? Did you find it ambitious? A. When you’re a mother, you It’s safe to say that Carol Brisebois knows children. have this door opened, which sheds A mother of three, Brisebois has built her career as an early childhood educator and currently works at the University of Winnipeg A. I think that was the first story light on every idea you ever before Students’ Association’s daycare. It’s a career that has allowed her see the best and worst of children, and the best and worst chal- that I had to tell. I drew the charac- believed to be true, and you have lenges life has to offer them. ter Nate from somebody who’s close to see it in a new way. I still struggle In November, Brisebois published her first book, her sparrow, a heartbreaking tale of a mother’s persistent search for her son. to my heart and who has taught me with letting go and saying goodbye. some life lessons that no one else If you’ve been with someone for that The story follows Elizabeth and her 12-year-old son Nate, who, after being kicked out of school, is manipulated into a life of drugs could have and in some of the cra- amount of time, it’s really hard to say and crime, first by his friend’s mother and then by a drug-dealing pedophile named Blue. ziest ways. I think in this particular goodbye. It’s what you want, it’s your story, all the themes were connected goal, but it’s been your life for so long to each other, so I didn’t find it ambi- it’s hard to make that adjustment. tious, more of a case of reality.

Q. You’ve said in a previous in- Children are often terview that you wanted to break exaggerated versions the reader’s heart at the end of your book. Why is that? of adults. They cry a lot, they whine a lot, A. Finality sends the strongest they’re dramatic message and I really wanted people to remember the message of the story. All children belong and every child Q. What do you think is the big- needs to be valued. We can’t overlook gest challenge parents face these the worthiness of children that we days compared to when you were might perceive to be different. a child or when you were raising your first child? Q. What did you learn while writing the book? A. I think life is a lot more com- plicated. When I was growing up, A. I think my story was inside of things were fairly black and white, me all along, so I already knew that, and there was a neighbourhood and but I learned how to put it together a community. People in the neigh- in a way that people might be inter- bourhood were your aunts and uncles ested in reading about. It was about and they made sure you did what you a six-month process, but I let it were supposed to do. Now families sit for a long time before I decided are more alienated, they’re so busy in to go ahead to publish it. I let it sit their own little worlds. for about two years. I began think- ing I would do this as practice and Q. Coming back to the plot of I showed the manuscript to some your novel, what is different about people and they were excited about a mother’s love as compared to a fa- it, so with time I decided that maybe ther’s love for their son? I should put it in print. A. That’s a question that can’t be Q. You work in early childhood answered generally, especially not education. How did you incorpo- nowadays. I think the gap between rate what you see in your work ev- a mother’s love and a father’s love in eryday in your job? many circumstances is narrowing. It’s becoming similar. But I think A. There’s always one or two or the mother carries the child before more children in our care who need they’re born, she knows the child be- extra special attention and who cause fore they’re born. But it doesn’t mean a big commotion and take up a lot of that someone who doesn’t give birth energy. But I think those children are to a child can’t be a mother and be worth the effort. They have personal- just as attached. ity that becomes a very useful quality later on. Children are often exagger- To learn more about Brisebois and

Courtesy Carol Brisebois ated versions of adults. They cry a lot, her sparrow, visit www.tinyurl.com/ Carol Brisebois is the author of the new book, her sparrow. they whine a lot, they’re dramatic. Uniter-Brisebois. Pumping iron at 2 a.m. City’s 24-hour gyms offer flexibility, relaxed atmosphere

Sara Shyiak or feeling a little sheepish next to the fit babe in the world, day or night, she said. work out after regular hours. VOLUNTEER STAFF in Spanx, the midnight workout spares you Salyer and her husband have the rights to Also, while gym equipment, tanning beds from prying eyes. open another five Anytime gyms in the city. and showers are available after midnight, 24- And it’s why more and more gyms are And so far, their tiny outpost in St. James is hour gyms have minimal staff, if any at all. Can’t sleep? Go work out. opening up and expanding their hours. one of the few franchises actually open 24 Salyer stresses that while personal train- After midnight there is no waiting for ma- Lisa Salyer, co-owner of Anytime Fitness hours, seven days a week. ers are not nearby at night, at Anytime you chines and no judgmental eyes. Many fitness in St. James, decided to open an Anytime Shapes on Pembina, Goodlife and many can book an appointment to see them after centres are opening their doors around-the- Franchise because of the integrity of the other gyms that advertise 24-hour workouts hours. clock so when 2 a.m. strikes and you’re ready brand. In two years, the branch is 700 mem- often change their hours once the weekend “If a client wanted to make an appoint- to pump some iron, you can. bers strong, and is open 24/7 – including rolls around. ment with a personal trainer after regular Nathan Bertram, 21, hits Goodlife Fitness’s holidays. Bertram finds the weekend hours at hours, we would just have to make sure it was 24-hour location on Kenaston at 1 a.m. at Goodlife frustrating. OK with the trainer,” she said. least twice a week and loves it. “The advantage of having “My biggest beef with Goodlife is that it’s If your New Year’s resolution was to get “I work a lot. It’s when I have time to go,” access to a 24-hour gym is only open 24 hours, four days a week,” he a fitter bod, but your schedule is tight, 24- he said. said. hour fitness centres provide absolute conve- Not only are they convenient for many huge – after 10 p.m. it will SNAP 24-7 is another gym that is open all nience – you can get in shape without being shift workers, students and others experienc- slow down a bit, but you will the time, even holidays. With five Winnipeg restricted by normal waking hours. ing irregular circadian rhythms, midnight still see people coming in.” locations, business is thriving, says Trishia runs at the gym offer the client a peaceful Petz, owner of the St. Anne’s Road and environment. – Lisa Salyer, co-owner, Anytime Fitness Pembina Highway locations. “It’s pretty quiet when I go,” Bertram Convenience, however, appears to have its Check The Uniter out said. “The advantage of having access to a 24- limits, as 24-hour gyms have yet to reach into On top of granting the user a large portion hour gym is huge,” Salyer said. “After 10 p.m. downtown. on Facebook: www. of the gym to themselves, a dead gym can be it will slow down a bit, but you will still see While 24-hour gyms have been thrown less intimidating for those new to working people coming in.” up all over residential areas and Winnipeg’s out. Clients have their own key to the gym, southern suburbia, if you’re situated down- tinyurl.com/TheUniter If you are unfamiliar with the equipment which admits them to every Anytime Fitness town you’ll have a trek in front of you to 18 Arts & Culture The Uniter January 20, 2011 www.Uniter.ca

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The program includes a *New to the Student Aid program this year are a reduce the amount of fees deducted from the Two scholarships of $2,000 each are available to Awards & Financial Aid office. series of grants and bursaries: students who have completed at least 2 years 10-month internship from September through student aid document. of post-secondary education and are currently Deadline: Feb. 1, 2011 June with a bi-weekly salary of $1,133.90 (before * Canada Student Grant for Students from Low-income Families Fee Deferral enrolled in a program that has application to the RBC Scholarships deductions); an expenses paid study tour dairy industry. 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For more information, visit the phone (506) 855-8804, fax (506) 855-8500, * Rural/Northern Bursary · Fee deferral means that your registration will email: [email protected]. term, undergraduate students enrolled full-time Awards & Financial Aid office (0GM05). Applica- in a publicly funded Canadian university or tion forms are available on the Legislative These grants are the first money students will not be cancelled because of your failure to pay Deadline: Jan. 31, 2011 college in the 2010/2011 academic year and Assembly website: www.manitoba.ca/legislature/ receive in their financial aid packages, before by the deadline. any loans are awarded. Many students may, Soroptomist Foundation of Canada students with a disability who attend or are info/internship. · However, you will be charged the late payment planning to attend post-secondary school on a in fact, receive the majority of their financial Women Awards Deadline: Feb. 11, 2011 fee unless you have submitted your Student part-time basis are also eligible. You must have assistance in the form of grants. Be sure Aid application in sufficient time for it to be The Soroptimist Foundation is offering Grants a minimum cumulative GPA equivalent to a 70 Manitoba Citizens’ Bursary Fund to apply early and to submit all requested processed by the payment deadline. for Women Awards for women enrolled in per cent average and be a Canadian citizen or for Aboriginal Peoples a graduate program of studies at Canadian permanent resident. There are six awards of If your name is on the Awards & Financial universities. The aim is to assist women in $10,000 each to available to undergraduates Open to students currently enrolled at Office fee deferral list but you withdraw from financial need to complete their studies for that fit the criteria above. the University of Winnipeg, Manitoba, or University courses, you will be responsible careers in a field that will improve the quality of for the fees you owe until your actual date of withdrawal. DID YOU KNOW... That Manitoba Student Aid staff can be on campus on Fridays from 1 – 4 p.m. To meet with them, you need to set up an appointment time. Come to student services 95.9 FM CKUW Campus/Community Radio and book an appointment, or phone 786-9458 Top 10 CD – Albums or 789-1420. DID YOU KNOW... You can check the status January 3-9th 2011 of your student aid application, find out what documentation is still outstanding, update your ! = Local content * = Canadian Content address information and much more online? 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Matt Preprost elettes – red pepper, zucchini, Arts & Culture Editor and spicy eggplant the main ingredients on my recent visit. There are tofu options avail- able for vegans and vegetarians The Black Sheep Diner as well. 540 Ellice Ave. But it’s the hashbrowns that deserve the most praise. OK, so the Black Sheep Diner These homemade beauties didn’t win the best break- are clearly sliced fresh, lightly fast award this year from local pan-fried and seasoned with breakfast bloggers the Breakfast just enough kick to help wake Connoisseurs (though they did up your tastebuds. in 2008), but the Black Sheep is The diner still maintains its a great alternative if you’re feel- quaint and charming décor – ing burnt out from your other pastel purple on the outside, options. pastel yellow on the inside. Less than a minute walk from Much of the furniture is a the University of Winnipeg on ragtag ensemble of mismatched Ellice Avenue, the Black Sheep chairs and tables, seemingly has become a staple of West scrounged up at random, which End breakfast cuisine and a adds to the DIY ambience of meeting place of sorts for the the community diner. community. The only apparent downside Proof: the diner won the is that the restaurant doesn’t 2010 Rising Star award from seem to have any free wire- the West End BIZ. less, and none seems to be in The proof is also in the qual- the area, which makes eating, ity of the food. studying and reading online a This is not a diner for the ad- no-go. Oh, and they take cash venturous like some across the only. city. The bacon, eggs, pancakes Still, those aren’t big enough and French toast that anchor detractions to avoid the Black the menu are just fine and done Sheep. with precision. No, the vibrancy of this little

On a recent Saturday, when Jordan Janisse nook on Ellice is plenty enough the diner was full, my Breakfast to keep coming back for a quick Adventure ($7.50) came out hot The quaint decor and homestyle breakfast make the Blacksheep Diner a bite to eat before classes, and Check The Uniter out on Twitter: in little more than five minutes restaurant worth visiting regularly. hell, even on the weekends too. from when I ordered. www.twitter.com/theuniter Admittedly, it’s pretty hard the two eggs were hearty and For the more adventurous, to screw up scrambled eggs, but moist. the diner serves up daily om- 0 1

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