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Are New Year’s resolutions on the way out? article on pg.07 TO RESOLVE, OR NOT TO RESOLVE pg.2 NEWS 09/01/2012

CO EDITORS-IN-CHIEF INTERN NEWS | PG.5 ARTS | PG.8 SPORTS | PG.14 Dani Finch EDITORS-IN-CHEIF Hayley Brigg Katherine Dow [email protected] Alana Odegard + HELLO, GRACIE + GARDEN OF EDEN + REBELS NEWS EDITOR INTERN NEWS EDITORS David Driedger Liana Hughes [email protected] Jenna Friesen ARTS EDITOR INTERN ARTS EDITORS Sara Harrison Matt Williams NEW EXCHANGE CRE8ERY EXHIBIT WINNING STREAK OVER [email protected] Mitch Kruse LOCATION FOR EATERY OPENS JAN. 13 FOR RRC MEN SPORTS EDITOR INTERN SPORTS EDITORS Terryn Shiells Emily Doer [email protected] Kyle Jahns LAYOUT EDITORS INTERN LAYOUT EDITORS Judy Braun Jaclyn Leskiw Michelle Choy Brendyn Bialek [email protected]

PHOTO EDITOR INTERN PHOTO EDITOR NEWS Garrick Kozier Terry Proveda [email protected] BEAT REPORTERS Alyssa McDonald Daniella Ponticelli Emily Wessel Dave Baxter

COLUMNISTS John Gaudes Lindsey Peterson

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WHO WE ARE BRANDON LOGAN, CONTRIBUTOR The Projector is the official newspaper of Red River College and is published by the Red River College Students’ Association (RRCSA) every second CentreVenture hopes to revitalize core with new SHED Monday. Opinions expressed in The Projector do not necessarily reflect those of the students’ association or Red With the Winnipeg Jets taking over throughout Quebec, with plans to The SHED plan will continue to River College. All material is herein copyrighted to The Projector, downtown, CentreVenture Devel- expand in Toronto, Halifax, and Win- evolve, as CentreVenture will be its contributors, and the RRCSA. opment Corporation plans to get nipeg within the next couple of years. introducing “funnelators” – street WRITE FOR US in on the action by introducing a The first floor of the building will features that will serve as infor- Anyone can write for The Projector, 200,000 sq. ft. complex downtown. include retail stores and restaurants mation centres as well as outdoor and Red River College students are The sports, hospitality and open for the public to enjoy. Other heating stations in the winter. encouraged to contribute. Simply pitch entertainment district (SHED) floors are reserved for office space These additions are meant to or submit an article to the appropriate section editor or join our contributors’ will be built right across the for Stantec, a Canadian-based boost tourism, but also provide more list. Though we will consider all submis- street from the MTS Centre. professional consulting company. stability in the area and maybe even sions, due to space restrictions, The “Getting control of the former CentreVenture is being called a diminish crime. The funnelators could Projector cannot guarantee that all articles received will be published. If you A & B Sound building was critical catalyst for downtown development be seen as early as next summer wish to respond to something you’ve read to our ability to advance the Por- for the city of Winnipeg. The organi- along Portage and Graham Avenue. in this issue, letters to the editor can be tage Avenue Strategy,” said Ross zation advocates for business and Demolition will begin this winter, emailed to [email protected]. To ensure McGowan, president and CEO of economic growth in the city’s core. but there are some problems that may your chances of being published, letters should strive to be around 150 to 200 CentreVenture, in a statement. “We are great believers in the reju- cause some headaches for down- words in length. The Projector reserves The complex is scheduled to venation of Winnipeg’s downtown, and town visitors. With Portage Place, the right to edit all submissions for open in early 2013 and bring the vision CentreVenture is creating for the MTS Centre, and SHED occupy- length, as well as stylistic, grammatical, in over 250 employees. the SHED district in particular,” said ing a small area on Portage Avenue, and legal guidelines. The Projector also reserves the right to reprint submis- The new 20-storey building will Joeff Chipman, president and CEO of parking will be at a premium. sions at any time, in both written and include a 154-room hotel on the upper The Stevenson Group, which includes electronic formats. The Projector will 12 floors, run by Groupe Germain. Longboat Development Corporation not publish content that it deems to be The Quebec-based hospitality com- (LDC). Along with Groupe Germain, racist, sexist, or otherwise prejudiced. pany has established similar hotels LDC is developing the complex. THEPROJECTOR.CA NEWS pg.3 CLOUDS OVER RAINBOW STAGE Photo supplied

KATHERINE DOW, INTERN CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Winnipeg theatre community loses beloved icon

The Winnipeg theatre community is Through his work with the success- explained. “Ken made it an awe- At Peter’s funeral, Fletcher staged a suffering the loss of a beloved local ful musical theatre venue, Peter some learning experience for me.” performance of Amazing Grace, one theatre pioneer. Ken Peter, commu- helped to foster the untapped tal- Prior to Peter’s death, Rainbow Stage of Peter’s personal favorites. Hill was nity dance idol and long-time board ents of many young, local perform- had announced its 2012 season, with on-hand to perform, along with count- member of Rainbow Stage, passed ers, such as Samantha Hill, 24. musicals Footloose and Annie. Donna less other local theatre performers, away on Dec. 20, 2011. He was 65. “He was always in good spirits, Fletcher, a Rainbow Stage veteran, was all of whom were mentored by Peter. Peter owned and operated a dance always encouraging. He always hand-picked by Peter to direct Annie. Though the loss is a profound one, studio in East Kildonan, Ken Peter had such a great sense of hu- Fletcher will be the first woman ever Hill is still hopeful for Rainbow Stage’s Dance Express. Through his success- mor,” said Hill, who first worked to direct a Rainbow Stage production. future. “It’s a personal loss for many ful business, Peter helped to foster a with Peter in 2007’s Grease. “That’s what I am mourning the people. Professionally he did a lot of passion for dance within his commu- During the production, Hill was in most right now, the promise of what great things for Rainbow Stage. He nity and the city as a whole, mentoring the midst of a Bachelor of Arts degree would have been,” said Fletcher in steered it in the right direction,” said thousands of young dancers, including in Theatre at The University of Winni- an interview. “I’m so grateful for Hill. “It will be hard to replace him, his two children Scott and Jayne. peg. Peter accommodated Hill’s sched- the opportunity he’s given me. There but he did such a good job of mentor- Peter was also a long-time board ule so that she was able to do both. were other people he was hoping to ing so many people over the years who member and executive producer of “He made it easy for me to still do this for and won’t be able to.” will be able to carry on his legacy.” Rainbow Stage, Canada’s longest- attend my classes, and to still have Fletcher helped to honour Peter the running outdoor theatre company. the professional experience,” Hill best way she knew how: through song. LIFESAVING LIBRARIES

LAINA HUGHES, INTERN NEWS CO-EDITOR

Automated external defibrillators donated to libraries, other city services

The Winnipeg Fire and Paramedic Heart and Stroke Foundation, along work,” said Reimer. “I hope there “AEDs are safe and effective when Service (WFPS) along with the Heart with their supporters, have made the will be some sort of training or used within minutes of collapse at and Stroke Foundation (HSF) have safety and well-being of Winnipeg- more information about them.” restarting the heart and restoring life.” announced the donation of life- gers paramount with their contri- The AEDs send voice prompts and The chance of survival for saving automated external defibril- butions to our facilities today.” text messages to the person applying someone experiencing cardiac ar- lators (AED) to more than 50 public There are 84 AEDs already in place first aid, making it as straightforward rest increases 75 per cent with city services on Nov. 17, 2011. in several city facilities. The donated as possible for non-medical person- CPR and the use of an AED. AEDs work by delivering an elec- AEDs were previously used on fire nel to use them. According to the HSF, tric shock that can help restore the trucks, which received upgraded  heart’s natural rhythm to some- defibrillators earlier in 2011. The one suffering cardiac arrest. previously used AEDs are still in good The WFPS donated AEDs to the 20 working condition and will be a wel- Winnipeg Public Library branches, come addition to many public services. while an additional 10 were given “I go to the Millennium Library    to Winnipeg Police Service facili- all the time,” said 25 year-old per- SCHOOL OF MEDICAL ties and city administrative offices. sonal care worker Robert Reimer. REHABILITATION In total, 50 AEDs have been placed “It’s a busy place with all sorts in community centres, schools, of people coming in. I could see OPEN HOUSE and other public places, such the defibrillators coming in handy Date: Sunday, January 15, 2012 as the Assiniboine Park Zoo. pretty often in a place like that.” Time: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm “As Mayor, I am proud that more The HSF, with the support of Place: University of Manitoba than 100 public locations across national sponsors Boston Pizza Bannatyne Campus Winnipeg will now have accessible Foundation and The Cowan Foun- Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue AEDs that make such a remark- dation, donated 24 new AEDs val- Drop in and learn about Respiratory Therapy, able difference in saving lives ued at more than $3,000 each. Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy!!! anywhere, before EMS arrive,” said “The only negative thing I can 3DUNLQJDYDLODEOHRQVRPHUHVLGHQWLDOVWUHHWV Mayor Sam Katz in a news release. think of is that a lot of people aren’t 7KHFORVHVWSDUNDGHLVWKH(PLO\6W3DUNDGH “I am especially pleased that the really familiar with how [AEDs] message from the executives

Happy New Year and welcome back RRC Students! The Winter holidays RRCSA CLASS REPRESENTATIVES could not have gone by any faster! The RRCSA wishes you the best of luck in 2012! The next Class Rep meetings are on January 9, 2012 at the Notre Dame Campus in the Black Lecture Theatre @ 12 pm and January 10, 2012 at The Here are the important notices that the Students’ Association has for you Roblin Centre in P-107 @ 11:30 am. this issue: SA FOOD BANK STUDENT BENEFITS HEALTH AND DENTAL PLAN The Students’ Association would like to send out a special thank you to all the Important deadlines: Opt-out/waive (must have comparable coverage to students and faculty members of the college that donated food to the Food opt out), family add-on, and opt-in is within 30 days after the start date of Bank for Christmas hampers!! your program. Want to help your fellow students? Canned goods can be dropped off at *For proper forms, coverage info, please visit/contact ND Campus: FM66 WKH6$RIŹFHV3OHDVHVKRZVRPHVXSSRUWDQGGRQDWHDQ\VSDUHQRQSHULVK- (204)632- 2503, Exchange District Campus P-110 (204)949-8475. Visit able food items you may have kicking around at home. Find out more informa- our website: www.mystudentplan.ca or email: [email protected] WLRQRQKRZWRJHWLQYROYHGDW\RXUFORVHVW6$RIŹFH RRCSA ELECTIONS The next Food Bank pick up is on January 20, 2012. Please sign-up one week prior. Think you have what it takes to be an Executive for the Students’ Associa- tion? Well you’re in luck! The Students’ Association is looking for new execu- tives for the 2012-2013 academic year!

Nomination period starts on January 9, 2012 and ends January 20, 2012. &RPHE\WKH6$RIŹFHWRSLFNXS\RXUQRPLQDWLRQSDFNDJH

Positions to run for are:

x President (NDC) - 30 hrs/week, $16.87/hr

x VP Internal (NDC) - 20 hrs/week, $16.58/hr

x VP Academic (NDC) - 20 hrs/week, $16.58/hr

x VP External (EDC) - 20 hrs/week, $16.58/hr

***Important Election Deadlines***

x January 9 – Nominations Open

x January 30 – Campaigning Begins

x February 13 – Online Voting Begins

x February 15 – Last Day of Voting

PRESIDENT VP, EXTERNAL VP, ACADEMIC VP, INTERNAL

Alex Haas Nikki Harris Dana Goulet Tania Czemerynski

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LAINA HUGHES AND JENNA FRIESEN, NEWS CO-EDITORS

CANADA WITHDRAWS FROM KYOTO

Canada formally pulled out of the Kyoto Protocol on Dec. 12, 2011. According to Environment Min- ister Peter Kent, the decision will save the federal GRACE CAFÉ government around $14 billion in penalties. “Kyoto for Canada is in the past. As such, we are invok- ing our legal right to formally withdraw,” Kent said. CITY HALL: Kent blamed an “incompetent Liberal govern- Photo by Terry Proveda ment” for agreeing to Kyoto but failing to make the necessary cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Cli- NEW YEAR, mate Change (UNFCCC) created the Kyoto Pro- tocol in 1997 in an effort to fight global warm- ing. The protocol came into force in 2005. NEW LOCATION PEPPER SPRAY AT POLO PARK There was more than holiday cheer in the air at Polo Park on Boxing Day. SCOTT BEST, CONTRIBUTOR Shoppers experienced a temporary disturbance on Dec. 26 when one man allegedly sprayed another man with pepper Downtown location a short walk spray near Sears. The effects of the spray resulted in several stores closing until the spray had cleared. from RRC’s Exchange District Campus Dozens of shoppers and employees experienced coughing, sneezing and red or irritated eyes. Information about the Starving students often look to said this kind of nutritious to save money where I can.” incident traveled first through social networking, as many fast food outlets for nourish- food can be very beneficial for Brunette and his wife affected people learned the cause of their ailments from ment at reasonable prices, the body, as well as the pallet. also operate the original Twitter. but a lesser-known restau- “When you start putting Grace Café on Henderson rant in the Exchange offers really healthy food in your Highway, which special- People were treated by emergency workers, and three women healthier cuisine with a side body, you will notice a differ- izes in homemade des- were brought to the hospital as a precautionary measure. of ambiance - for little more ence in how you feel. You will serts such as the hard-to- Boxing Day shopping resumed soon after the incident, than drive-through prices. think more clearly and feel a resist Oreo cheesecake. although emergency responders remained on the scene for Located in the City Hall whole lot better,” he said. “I love our first location over an hour. building on Main Street, University of Winnipeg on Henderson, and believe Grace Café serves break- student Marney Blunt, who is that it makes a positive SKY WHALE COULD LEAD THE WAY fast and lunch daily. The attending Red River College impact on the community student-friendly environ- next year, says the café would there,” said Brunette. “I really FOR AIR TRANSPORT TO NORTHERN ment has natural lighting, be a great hangout spot. wanted to share that experi- MANITOBA lots of open space, and “I would eat here because ence with other areas of the eight leather couches. it seems like it would be a city, and what better place “Students are often un- very nice environment for a to start than the centre?” A 24-metre Manitoba-built airship unveiled in late der stress and need a place student to study in, although Grace Café was designed December could be the future of transporting supplies to they can come to unwind I would be easily lured in by to be an uplifting place, and northern Manitoba. The first airship to be built in western and recharge,” said Chris the Oreo cheesecake, too!” Brunette wants the cus- Canada, MB80 has been nicknamed the “Sky Whale” Brunette, who runs the café The most expensive item tomer’s dining experience to (translated from Oji-Cree) and is a prototype for future with his wife Sheilina. on the menu is a large salad be the highlight of their day. ships. The bread at Grace Café for just $8.95, which is a “I like to share a positive is made fresh every day, big selling point for Blunt. attitude and encourage- There is hope that airships can be used to carry supplies to and patrons can “build their “As a student, one of the ment to everybody who remote areas sometimes unreachable due to winter weather. own sandwiches” from fresh main things I look for in a comes in. I want people Until now, airships have not been built to function in such ingredients prepared each restaurant is reasonable to leave us feeling better low temperatures, but MB80 could be the first step. The morning. The chili and soups prices. University does tend than when they came in.” ship, which is helium-inflated, will be air-tested early in the are homemade, and meats are to put a bit of a dent in my New Year. sliced on location. Brunette wallet, so I’m always looking pg.6 ARTS 09/01/2012 STRANDED ON DIAPER ISLAND

Photo by Jeff Thorburn

KATY SLIMMON, CONTRIBUTOR

Chad VanGaalen is a busy guy. In and more focused than past albums animated film, which he will write, VanGaalen plays the West End 2005, Sub Pop Records picked up his Skelliconnection or Soft Airplane. animate and score. He has also Cultural Centre on Jan.13. Tickets are album Infiniheart. His two following Beside the rock-heavy tracks, Diaper published two children’s books and $20 in advance and $25 at the door. records, Skelliconnection and Soft Island still has room for VanGaalen’s does album art for his own re- They’re available at Ticketmaster and Airplane, garnered glowing reviews signature folk songs. One highlight is cords, as well as for other artists. the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store. in both North America and Europe, “Sara,” a catchy literally taking him from his base- but delicate ment to touring around the world. sparse acoustic In spite of it all, he laughs at the number with the idea that he has become a rock star. refrain, “Sara, “Are there any real rock stars any- wake me up when Flexible Degree Studies more?” VanGaalen said jokingly. you’re home.” VanGaalen’s studio and work- Despite tour- Make it space are in Calgary, the city he ing, writing, calls home. His latest album, Diaper recording and Island, was his first recorded out- animating, Van- SUMMER side of his basement. He’s known for Gaalen started being humble and even shy about a band with his his music, preferring animation to four-year-old recording. It’s no surprise he’s grate- daughter. “We’re SESSION ful for the help and support he’s pretty hardcore. had while touring and recording. She plays drums “I feel pretty lucky. I have a lot and I sing or play 2012 of people working with me to make guitar. She calls it all happen: the good people at the shots. The Get the Summer Session Class Schedule: Sub Pop, my family and friends,” album is already umanitoba.ca/summer the modest musician explains. done and we VanGaalen had several different hope to release concepts for Diaper Island. The first it in January was an electronic record. “That was sometime.” a pretty big disaster. It didn’t sound All jokes aside, anything like what I was hoping for,” VanGaalen’s VanGaalen said. “My second attempt visual art is as was a stripped down folk album, which anticipated as honestly sounded pretty boring.” his music. He’s For VanGaalen fans, Diaper Island is giving himself a rock album. With songs like “Burn- a year and a ing Photographs” and the guitar-heavy half to complete “Replace Me,” the record feels less raw a full-length THEPROJECTOR.CA ARTS pg.7 FIRST FIVE FAILURES OF 2012

STERLING SHANSKI, CONTRIBUTOR

Just between you, me, and the This experiment came to an abrupt the suggestion though, guy (eye-roll). top five resolutions that dominate other millions of people reading end when I slipped on some ice and (5) Finish assignments in a timely most lists are to get fit, quit drink- this paper, I’ve never cared much almost put my leg on backwards. manner. After successfully grind- ing, enjoy life more, manage stress, for New Year’s resolutions. I enjoy (2) Go without Twitter. Forget it! It’s ing my way through first semester, and quit smoking. I would be a making the list. It’s the seeing it like a bodily function at this point. I I vowed to finish my assignments triple-decker stress sandwich trying through part I have issues with. need to be plugged in all the time. with plenty of time to spare. First to take down all five of those resolu- That’s why I had a few reserva- I’ve checked Twitter nine times and … tions at the same time. No thanks. tions about this article. Is this even a tweeted six hilarious cat photos since But hey, maybe you’re one of story? Will it turn into another crash you started reading this sentence. I WOULD BE A “those people.” You know, the and burn festival of shame and guilt? (3) Fly to the moon and find the TRIPLE-DECKER ones who have drive and deter- Why is the intern arts editor yell- greener grass. Ambitious, I know. These STRESS SANDWICH mination and achieve long-term ing at me? Challenge accepted. were the first two suggestions from an TRYING TO TAKE goals. Kudos to you, (eye-roll). So here we go, it’s my ill- online “Random Resolution Genera- DOWN ALL FIVE OF Barring the apocalypse, (which fated New Year’s resolutions: tor.” Listen, if I’m going to the moon, I’m secretly hoping for), I think 2013 (1) Take up jogging. Most of our I am definitely going to be tweeting THOSE RESOLUTIONS will be my lucky year. Until then, time is spent indoors, so I thought about it. And what happens when I find AT THE SAME TIME I’ll be on Twitter if you need me. it would be wise to try a vigorous this elusive greener grass? Do I tell … outdoor activity. Jogging is brutal, its parents? Double fail on this one. though. My knees are shot. It’s mind- (4) Be less sarcastic. If you’ve had assignment of 2012 and I’m on my numbingly boring. And where is this the pleasure of meeting me, you’re well third extension. Thumbs down. “runner’s high” I hear so much about? aware this is impossible. Thanks for I case you were wondering, the FAVOURITE ALBUMS OF 2011

MATT WILLIAMS, INTERN ARTS CO-EDITOR

1. THE ROOTS – UNDUN

At their best, concept albums are tight, musical narratives – stories built not only through words, but sound as well. The problem is, just like books, they can spiral out of control, focusing on pointless minutiae and sprawling into nothingness. Undun falls victim to none of those problems. It begins with the EKG flat line of 25-year-old Redford Stephens, who proceeds to narrate, postmortem, his life as an inner-city youth in New York City. The album flows seamlessly through Stephens’ life, lacing it with everything from blistering 70s funk (“Kool On”), breezy piano and drums (“Lighthouse”), and foreboding strings (“Tip The Scale”). It all sets up the “Redford Suite,” four movements based on arrangements from Sufjan Stevens’ 2003 album about Michigan. While a certain duo of hip-hop heavyweights rested on their laurels with the plastic swagger of Watch The Throne, The Roots continued challenging their genre. This is The Great Gastby of 2011 hip-hop – not one irrelevant moment.

2. CANNON BROS. – FIRECRACKER/CLOUDGLOW

The home-made recordings from drums and guitar duo Cannon Bros. left listeners wanting more. Finally, in 2011, the wait for a full-length album was over. To sum it up simply, Firecracker/Cloudglow is young, hungry music – at once dreamy, loud, nervous, urgent, and heartbreaking. Though they’re each only two decades old, Cole Woods and Alannah Walker play and write at a veteran level of musicianship. “String Lights” jangles quietly through a couple minutes until it explodes into distortion and cymbals as Woods yells, “I know I could be that way, I know I could hit that chord.” The album ender, “Glow,” lazes along dreamily until ascending into a shoe-gazey “apopalypse.” This is the soundtrack to sneaking out of the house as a teenager and drifting through back alleys with your friends. It’s probably my favourite album to come out of our great city, ever.

3. THE WEATHER STATION – ALL OF IT WAS MINE

Arguably, the biggest album by an indie songstress this year was Feist’s Metals. While the album was great in its own right, this one by The Weather Station, side project of Tamara Lindeman, was truly a hidden gem. It’s a beautiful, soft album, relying on not much more than finger-picked acoustic guitars and Lindeman’s quiet vocals. The extra instrumentation – banjo, pedal steel, and more – work only to punctuate and serve the song. The album’s standout track is “Nobody,” the least sparse song on the album. It starts with single acoustic notes, and dives straight into heavy, low electric guitar, all while Lindeman’s delicate, wavering melody hover overhead. If you liked Metals, Photos supplied give this one a shot. It’s light on singles, but heavy on emotion. pg.8 ARTS 09/01/2012

GROWING INSPIRATION Photo by Dave Swiecicki

JUSTIN LUSCHINSKI, CONTRIBUTOR

Local artist glorifies Mother Nature and mother figures

When Bhavni Bhakoo agreed to host ter to tell us this than Mother Nature?” that there isn’t one in Winnipeg,” Gardens of Mothers opens Jan. a gallery at cre8ery after visiting Bhakoo’s mother influenced her she said. “I’m working with [Miller] 13 from 7-11 p.m. and com- family in Nairobi, all she had to work daughter’s life greatly, but never to find a similar option. I’d rather prises Bhakoo’s paintings, col- with were pictures from her aunt’s directly supported her creative side. give the proceeds directly than lages, and photographs. Check out inspiring garden. As her paintings Bhakoo was expected to be married, through a government organiza- cre8ery.com for more information. took shape, Mother Nature revealed have kids, and become a home- tion so I can see where it’s going.” more than Bhakoo bargained for. maker. Bhakoo “When [Bhakoo] showed me her had other plans. first sketches, I started pointing out She divorced how this flower looks like a certain her husband female body part, and this one looks and explored her like a particular male body part,” creativity through explained Jordan Miller, director of short films, poetry, cre8ery gallery and mentor to Bhakoo. and whatever she “She was freaking out, saying that she wanted. Her wants to draw good and pure things.” mother was In her new exhibit, Gardens of amazed when they Mothers, Bhakoo combines Mother finally reunited. Nature’s beauty with her appreciation “I’ll never for women who have influenced her. forget what she Miller told Bhakoo not to avoid said to me,” said the sexual nature of her paintings, Bhakoo. “When I because it’s what people will be asking started to show about. Bhakoo couldn’t understand it her the art I was at first, and even had trouble look- doing, she was ing at her sketches for a long time. amazed and said Eventually, Bhakoo came to accept ‘I always knew the sexual nature of Mother Nature. you’d be good … at this stuff.’” Bhakoo wants WE ARE ALL to donate all VERY SEXUAL the proceeds CREATURES, from Gardens of AND WHO BETTER Mothers to help children without TO TELL US THIS mother figures. THAN MOTHER She believes a NATURE? mother is the most … important thing for a child, so she was “I’ve embraced it. I’m just going looking to donate to show people what Mother Nature to an orphanage showed me, and I will not come in Winnipeg, but between her and her message,” said there are none. Bhakoo. “If someone sees something “There were in my work that I didn’t anticipate, I’m so many in not going to say they’re wrong. We are Nairobi, and I all very sexual creatures, and who bet- couldn’t believe  THEPROJECTOR.CA ARTS pg.9

THE HUNT FOR VINTAGE WEARS Photo by Maria Cristina Laureano

MARIA CRISTINA LAUREANO, CONTRIBUTOR

Within a few months, Erin costs relatively low, with their mobile vintage shop tion. He said they added to Thiessen and Hiebert said Thiessen and Stefanie Hiebert dresses priced at around and toured different festi- the store’s existing services. they already have exciting went from running their busi- $20 and coats around $60. vals. During their stop at “They brought trendier plans for Rhymes With Orange ness Oh So Lovely Vintage in “We live for the the Winnipeg Fringe Festi- clothes for young girls their in the New Year, such as a renovated 1950s camper hunt,” said Thiessen. val, they set up shop in the age to buy,” Shand explained. including vintage children’s trailer, to having their own Thiessen and Hiebert’s Exchange District and parked With Shand’s lease ending, clothing at their store and store in the Exchange District. love of vintage came at an in front of Vintage Glory. the young women decided to creating an online shop. Their new shop, Rhymes With early age. After becoming Doug Shand, who owned move and expand into their In addition to their store Orange, opened on Dec. 5. friends as teenagers, they and operated Vintage Glory current location. “It fell into in the Exchange, they also The store, located at 233 would go shopping together with his wife, sold men’s our laps,” said Thiessen. plan to go back on the road McDermot Avenue, sells at thrift stores. Their passion and women’s vintage cloth- “We chose to stay in the Ex- this summer and tour with vintage clothes, accessories, has continued into their 20s, ing and accessories. change District because there their beloved mobile shop. and house wares. Thies- and they started planning After his wife passed away, are vintage shops already here sen and Hiebert find these for their own business while Shand found it too difficult and an established clientele,” For more information about vintage goodies locally and working together at a retail to run the women’s sec- said Hiebert. “It’s a great des- Oh So Lovely Vintage and during their travels to places store in Osborne Village. tion by himself. After seeing tination with historic build- Rhymes With Orange, visit the like Arizona and Bangkok. “We dreamed and Thiessen and Hiebert’s shop, ings and goes well together. Oh So Lovely Vintage blog: oh- They buy their finds at low schemed,” said Thiessen. Shand approached them to Business is great because the solovelyvintage.blogspot.com. prices and try to keep their Last summer, they opened take over the women’s sec- foot traffic is closer to Main.”

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MITCH KRUSE, ARTS BRIEFS INTERN ARTS CO-EDITOR

CALL*RESPONSE SEQUEL IN THE WORKS Call*Response is a 10-year plan with two goals: to cherish Winnipeg’s music scene through a hardcover book series, and to raise money and awareness for Kids Help Phone. Ten dollars from every book sold is donated to the charity and after just nine months, the project is half-way to reaching its goal of $10,000. The idea was conceived by local philanthropic group Be:Cause Industries, co-founded by Nathan Terin (who also owns and operates Sidelined Productions). Be:Cause is currently taking submissions for its second volume. Contributions from any era or genre will be considered, and the theme of the finished project is based on the material received. Music fans can submit their contributions to [email protected]. The project will also continue Call*Response’s support for Kids Help Phone. Photo by Terry Proveda QUEBEC BAND KARKWA STRIKES GOLD AND GIVES BACK Montreal-based band Karkwa recently received a gold disc for its latest album Les Chemins de Verre, which has sold over 40,000 albums in Canada. The band has also released a video for the song “28 jours,” directed by Dominique Laurence. The video follows the real-life stories of children in treatment for cancer. The project is a collaboration with Leucan, a Quebec-based association that helps children with cancer believe in a brighter future. The video is available on the band’s website. Now on hiatus after touring, Karkwa will be releasing a live double-album this spring, which will feature some new unrecorded songs. REAL-LIFE DRAMA HITS WINNIPEG STAGE Lost: A Memoir is a Theatre Calgary production based on the book by Cathy Ostlere. The novel and subsequent production tell the true story of Ostlere’s search for her youngest brother, David, who is lost at sea on a sailing journey. With roots in Winnipeg, the play is described as a “visually stunning drama,” and conveys the intimate feelings associated with coming to terms with the unacceptable. The book has been adapted to stage by Ostlere and Dennis Garnhum. Performed at the Prairie Theatre Exchange, Lost: A Memoir will be running from Jan. 19 – Feb. 5. Visit www.pte.mb.ca for a trailer, behind-the-scenes video, and more information on the production. WINNIPEG WELLNESS EXPO The New Year brings many resolutions for healthier living, and the Winnipeg Wellness Expo is an excellent place to start fulfilling them. Billed as Canada’s premiere wellness event, the Winnipeg Wellness Expo is returning to the Winnipeg Convention Centre for the 18th consecutive year. The expo runs Jan. 13-15, and showcases around 100 health, beauty, fitness, and general wellness companies for education, entertainment and sampling. Included in admission is a range of seminars on topics including self-healing, financial wellness, and dental implants. The variety of exhibits includes health supplements, chiropractors, and wickless candles. Admission is $10, $8 for students and seniors, and free for 14 and under if accompanied by an adult. Check out www.wellnessexpo.com for more information. METICULOUS MUSICAL

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MITCH KRUSE, INTERN ARTS CO-EDITOR

“It’s pretty much a new band,” fun group of people to make lenge,” said Driedger. “He’s “I have to feel an emotional have a lot of extreme con- explained Bucky Driedger music with,” said Driedger. also a guy that’s always quality coming from the sing- trasts,” explained John of Royal Canoe. “I would “It’s really open and great.” really open to trying new er, no matter how they sing,” Paul. “There will be very say from CO-OP Mode to The reincarnated Royal Ca- ideas and trying something said John Paul. “If you’re wet, roomy elements and now it’s been a re-invention noe comprises an exciting mix weird to see if we could get perfectly in tune without emo- very dry elements working of the band. We’re almost of members from The Lipto- a cool sound out of it.” tion, nobody’s going to care.” together to form very unique starting over again.” nians and Tele, but still sticks ... Though the new music still tones and sonic textures.” Royal Canoe originally to collaborative methods. The THIS ALBUM IS GOING TO embraces the synth hooks “We’re all pretty calcula- formed in 2006 as a col- group is currently piecing HAVE A LOT OF EXTREME and vocal effects of CO-OP tive,” said Driedger. “Not laborative side project for together a new album and CONTRASTS Mode, Royal Canoe now has in a way that’s sterile, just Matt Peters from The Wak- EP at Private Ear Recording. ... a digital/analog double drum that we spend a lot of time ing Eyes. The band soon Teaming up with the attack, played by Mike Jor- while we’re writing, mak- became serious when Peters revamped Royal Canoe is pro- John Paul also pushes for dan and Derek Allard. The ing every part perfect.” put together a live band and ducer/engineer John Paul Pe- ideal vocal performance. effect gives their rhythmic Royal Canoe debuted released CO-OP Mode in 2009. ters, whose patience has paid He said he’ll do anything to grooves a human quality, as their new songs live at The “Now for the last year, off for the ambitious band and facilitate a perfect vocal take, opposed to a programmed Pyramid Cabaret at the end we’ve had the same guys and their potpourri of keyboards, such as having water and effect. Though not an elec- of December. The EP will all six of us are part of the digital triggers, and effects. tea on hand, or blocking out tronic album, it will definitely come out early this year, writing and arranging pro- “He’s an engineer/producer windows if a singer prefers embrace sonic exploration. while the album’s release cess and it’s a really creative, that’s really up for a chal- not to be seen singing. “This album is going to date is yet to be determined. THEPROJECTOR.CA SPORTS pg.11

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, REBELS? Photo by Ted Grant / ChrisD.ca

EMILY DOER, INTERN SPORTS CO-EDITOR

Calling all movers and shakers! and hip hop at Ken Peter’s Dance It’s time to bust out on the dance Express, all while juggling her studies floor and cheer on the home team. as a student in the Joint Communica- The Red River Rebels Dance Team tions program at Red River College starts up again in January and and The University of Winnipeg. they’re recruiting new members. After two seasons dancing for the “The dance team started two years Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Corley is no ago,” explained manager of Red stranger to dancing in front of large River College Athletics and Recre- crowds. She counts performing at ation Services, Ryan Ratushniak. the 99th Grey Cup in Vancouver as “The reason why it started is we had her most cherished dance memory. a Creative Communication student who “We were dancing in front of a wanted to start the dance program as huge crowd of people, but when you’re her Independent Professional Project dancing you don’t even realise just (IPP), and her name was Veronica how many people are in the stands. Hall. So we basically started working Just the experience of cheering for together to get it off the ground.” a team that so many people in Win- The team dances at Rebels vol- nipeg are behind will be something I leyball and basketball home always remember,” Corley shared. games, and in the past the team As a Creative Communica- has practised twice a week. tions student, Corley is used to “It definitely brings more spirit expressing herself through differ- and more of an atmosphere to our ent outlets. She is thrilled to com- athletic events, and it’s another form bine her creativity through dance of entertainment for the fans. It also with her academic studies. provides more opportunities for our “I’m looking forward to working students to be involved in athletics, with other Red River students that and be involved in something that are excited about dance, and I want they like to do and that they’re pas- to bring a different type of art to sionate about,” said Ratushniak. the sporting events,” said Corley. Sarah Corley, 21, is the new Auditions for the dance team begin co-ordinator and choreographer Saturday Jan. 14 at 12:00 p.m. in 1-800-597-1348 for the dance team. In the sum- the North Gym at Red River College’s mer, she is one of the sweethearts Notre Dame Campus. All styles and goodlifefitness.com of “Swaggerville,” dancing on the skill levels are welcome to come out. Winnipeg Blue Bomber’s dance Please contact Ryan Ratushniak for team, The Labatt Blue Lightning. any questions (204) 632-3030. *Based on the purchase of a 4 month student membership. Bi-weekly payments of $25.16 will commence based on your start date. Applicable provincial tax applies. Must be 18 years of age By winter she teaches various styles or older with a valid student ID. Limited time offer. One club price only. Offer valid at participating of dance including jazz, ballet, tap, clubs only. Other conditions may apply, see club for details. pg.12 SPORTS 09/01/2012

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EMILY DOER, INTERN SPORTS CO-EDITOR

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tive sport succumbed to back Maurice Jones-Drew so the head once in a while. The an injury so ruthlessly bluntly put it, not being able to How this will be dealt with (increasingly zany) unique to that player. walk and losing memory later now is anybody’s guess. Mak- But to say that Crosby is in life is just part of pursuing ing the rules more stringent Concussions the entire story is a gross football as a career choice. has made the players push understatement. That would So now we have athletes back. And for what? Another Epidemic underplay the increasingly on both sides. There are those two weeks of playing a game? JOHN GAUDES, zany marriage between profes- who suffer the injuries and One only needs to look at COLUMNIST sional sports and concussions. hope to avoid them, and those the increasingly frustrated During this past holi- who are aware of the risk but Sidney Crosby to know the day break, former Miami would rather compete and dangers of this injury. For the bored vacationing Some will say the story Dolphins football players sacrifice their future. Blame As we start a new year, sports fan, a retrospec- begins and ends with Sidney pursued suing the league it on those in their reckless this isn’t just the story of tive look at “the year that Crosby. Need I even remind you for concussion-like injuries twenties, but if the Crosby 2011, it’s starting to look like was” is as easy as turn- of the hundreds of locker room suffered during their playing case has shown anything, the story of the sports world ing on the television. interviews? All from the same days. They have a hard time nobody is safe from these for many years to come. With visions of the year angle, always the same ques- remembering them, but they’re dangerous head injuries. 2011 dancing in their heads, tion, always the same answer. pretty sure they know why. Try and tell me watching most sports pundits agree It’s day to day, he’ll play it by At the same time, current sports isn’t different now. We John Gaudes is a Red River College that concussions, and their ear. Crosby will play the start NFL players admit that they grimace a little more when a student in the Creative Communications increasing role in the daily program. He hosts VarCity Sports, a of the season. Crosby will would rather hide a concus- hockey player gets boarded Winnipeg college and professional lives of athletes, is not only miss five games in December. sion than be subject to the head first, or when football sports radio show, on 92.9 KICK-FM on the story of the year—it’s Ten games. Twenty games. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at strict guidelines placed by the players collide helmet-to- 4:30 p.m. increasingly becoming the Never before has the league to ensure safety. As helmet. Hell, even basketball story of the young decade. best athlete at his respec- Jacksonville Jaguars running players take an elbow to RANGERS E“RUPP”T AT NHL OUTDOOR WINTER CLASSIC

TYLER ESQUIVEL, CONTRIBUTOR

The Philadelphia Flyers ers: Road to the NHL Winter Before Flyers head coach goal of the game with a weak and the New York Rang- Classic. The series follows Peter Laviolette could blink, wrister that slipped past ers crossed paths Jan. 2 to the two teams around for his squad’s two-goal lead Bobrovsky. The second time take part in the fifth outdoor the month leading up to the was cut to one when tough around, Rupp’s celebra- NHL Winter Classic. The outdoor game. Avid hockey guy Mike Rupp fired a wrist tion was more subdued. weather was near perfect at fan Cameron Holm became shot past Flyers net minder Prince Edward Island Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank even more interested in Sergei Bobrovsky. The goal native, Brad Richards January Park, as 46,967 announced the classic because, “you was exciting, but it was the scored the game winner fans took in the game. learn the backgrounds of celebration that had people for the Rangers when he Awareness For those cheering for the players and you know their talking. Rupp mocked the capitalized on a Bobrovsky Month Flyers, it wasn’t the after- stories. I feel connected to “Jagr salute” celebration of rebound. The Flyers made Door to Door Campaign noon they had hoped for, as the game even more.” Flyer favourite, Jaromir Jagr. a last minute push which One person in every three the Rangers pulled out a After a slow and dreary first Rupp’s celebration was not included a penalty shot, is personally affected by come-from-behind victory, period, the two teams started well received by the crowd but the Rangers fended Alzheimer’s disease or edging out the Flyers 3-2. to heat up in the second. Fly- of faithful Flyers fans. In the them off for a third time another dementia. The game may be just ers young gun Brayden Schenn second intermission, Rupp this season. The exciting Please remember them another regular season tilt opened up the scoring by was asked about the celebra- win secured the Rangers’ when a canvasser knocks on your door. but it was a highly antici- potting his first NHL goal past tion. “Oh, that’s his? I’ve been first place standing in pated one, heightened by the Rangers goalie Henrik Lun- doing that since I was kid,” the Eastern conference. Canvassers are needed. Please call now. buzz of the New Year and the dqvist. Minutes later, Claude he replied sarcastically, with picturesque outdoor setting. Giroux extended the Flyers’ a slight smirk on his face. Please call: 943-6622 or Adding to the hype is HBO lead to two when he roofed Rupp silenced his critics 1-800-378-6699 To make an online donation series 24/7 Flyers/Rang- his 18th goal of the season. when he scored his second visit: www.alzheimer.mb.ca pg.14 SPORTS 09/01/2012 THE WINNING STREAK IS OVER

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After three perfect seasons, some scrappy guys that have season with a 7-1 record. Royal College in Calgary. The Jan. 13, when they take on The the Red River College Rebels played a lot of volleyball. After Brown credits Red team expects a higher level University of Winnipeg College men’s volleyball team will beating a team for so long, River’s offense as one of of competition out west, as Wesmen at home. According finally record a season with they are eventually going to the biggest factors for his the tournament is mostly to Brown, the Wesmen (6-2), a game in the loss column. get you once when it’s close.” team’s success so far. comprised of teams from along with the Voyageurs On Nov. 18, the Université de The loss will remain a land- “I think we attack better the Alberta Colleges Athletic (5-3), are expected to be the Saint-Boniface Voyageurs beat mark in the Rebels’ season, than anyone as a team with Conference: one of the stron- Rebels’ stiffest competition the Rebels in 5 sets (20-25, as it terminated a three-year our full lineup and we pass gest college conferences for this season. But as for perfect 18-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-13). winning streak. However, Red really well. Block and defense men’s volleyball in the country. records, coach Brown and his Red River assistant coach, River players redeemed them- are always improving and “This is a big tourna- team’s focus has moved on. Jared Brown, gave Saint-Boni- selves against the Voyageurs we don’t serve super aggres- ment, so it will be a great “Winning the league is face full credit for the victory. the next night, beating the sive, but it’s getting there.” experience for the guys,” more important than be- “We were up 2-0 and had Saint-Boniface rivals in four The second half of the Brown explained. ing undefeated.” match point, but couldn’t sets, allowing the Rebels to Rebels’ season begins in a The Rebels return to confer- close the deal. They have finish the first half of their tournament hosted by Mount ence play in Manitoba starting

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DAVE BAXTER, SPORTS BEAT REPORTER

Winnipeg Rec League registration opened on Nov. 10 and tries to accommodate soccer through WRL in the around your other obligations (WRL) general manager Jeff and runs until early January. them. “Right now, we don’t winter months, and says fairly easily,” said Walker. Turenne sets high standards It offers co-ed winter leagues have any new sports lined that recreational sports are “I like aspects of both the for the adult recreational in volleyball, indoor soccer, up. However, if we see the a great way for adults to competitive and social sides sports league that began floor hockey, 3-on-3 bas- demand for something, we keep active. “I think that of recreational sports, and I operating back in 2006. ketball and badminton. The will always consider adding in early adulthood, people think WRL does a good job of “The goal is to provide the league also offers dodgeball, it to our list of leagues.” like me can be so busy that balancing both. They manage best rec leagues in the city,” a sport that Turenne says has WRL posts scores and we neglect our health and to keep healthy competition said Turenne, “to provide a huge following. “There was standings on its website, but fitness,” said Walker. “Get- a part of it by having a large an outlet for adults to play a demand for dodgeball, so as Turenne explained, “the ting out once a week can go a pool of teams,” he said. sports at a social and recre- we offered it on a trial basis focus is recreational and long way in staying healthy.” All WRL winter sports ational level, similar to how and it has taken off greatly.” social. We also want to provide Walker enjoys the flex- begin the third week of students play intramurals. We Turenne says that WRL the opportunity for all skill ibility and the fun, yet com- January. For more informa- want to provide that oppor- makes every attempt to listen levels to get out and have petitive feel of the WRL. “You tion or to register for WRL tunity to working adults.” to what recreational sports fun playing in the WRL.” play on one specific day of leagues visit its website at Winnipeg Rec League winter participants are looking for Greg Walker plays indoor the week, so you can plan winnipegrecleague.com. THEPROJECTOR.CA SPORTS pg.15

WINTER, BITE ME Photo by Terry Proveda

DAVE BAXTER, SPORTS BEAT REPORTER

The unseasonably warm January tem- number of people coming down in fessionally designed snowboard facility both the Red and Assiniboine Rivers. puratures mean Winnipeggers aren’t the winter. Families and people of featuring rails, table tops, and jumps. North Kildonan resident Kathy hibernating in their homes. The Forks all ages are embracing this.” For six consecutive Sundays starting in Ikonen says the skating trail at the offers a number of outdoor activities to MacKay said the main winter at- January, The Forks will offer free snow- Forks is a great way to keep her two get people outside and active during traction at The Forks is Arctic Glacier board lessons to beginners of all ages. daughters active during the winter. “I the frosty winter days and nights. Winter Park. The park features 1.2 The snowboard park also features don’t want them spending the whole “Winnipeggers have embraced the kilometres of skating trails that con- a drop-in ramp that allows more winter on the computer or play- idea of winter and playing in winter,” nect an artificially cooled skating advanced snowboarders to slide ing video games,” said Ikonen. “It’s said Clare MacKay, the vice president rink under the canopy, along with an into the facility with extra speed. For nice that the kids have something of marketing and communications for Olympic-size rink by Scotiabank Stage. those who like to toboggan, The Forks fun to do outside when it’s cold.” The Forks North Portage Partnership. “The skating trail is lit and speak- Toboggan Run lets riders glide down All winter activities at The Forks are And the citizens of Winnipeg ers play music while you skate. It a small hill right into Festival Park. free of charge and skate rentals are are coming out in droves to enjoy is just beautiful,” said MacKay. The Assiniboine Credit Union River available at a cost of $4.50 for adults these activities, said Mackay. The Olympic-size rink has ice that Trail, which currently holds the Guin- and $2.50 for children and seniors. “Last year February was look- is maintained daily and features ness World Record as the world’s lon- For more information on out- ing more like July in terms of traf- hockey nets and warm-up shacks. gest naturally frozen river trail, plans door activities at The Forks visit its fic, and in the last three years Arctic Glacier Winter Park also in- to open in January, weather permitting. website at www.theforks.com. we’ve seen a definite spike in the cludes The Snowboard Fun Park, a pro- The trail allows skaters to glide along

KELLY MCGUINNESS, SPORTS BRIEFS CONTRIBUTOR

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