Today is the 17th anniversary of the Montréal Massacre. There's not much I can offer here to make any impact on the reality of continued violence against women — violence that is entrenched in our social, political and economic order, and that is passed on to new generations ...

One of the perks of being a registered company in this great province of ours is that you get on the mailing lists of approximately one million (give or take) different flyer servicing companies and 'business-targeted' publications. The amount of paper wasted on this crap is unreal. But the highlight of our month is always the day that Manitoba Business Magazine arrives. It's consistently filled with insight into Manitoba's innovative and fast-growing business sector, and editorializing on how the business climate in Manitoba could be improved. Riveting stuff! This month's cover story features Manitoba's Conservative party leader Hugh McFadyen. The interview - titled "Manitoba's next premier?" and conducted by none other than MBM's editor in chief Ritchie Gage - had the G7 office in incredulous stitches.

In honour of World Vegan Day, why not make today the day you go vegan? The first step to stopping injustice and suffering is to do everything you can to not take part in it. Considering we make multiple food choices every day, your diet is a great place ...

I just came across this article on ChartAttack-dot-com - generally a steaming pile of a website - regarding Propagandhi's winning of the ECHO songwriting award. I was blown away by the genius embodied in Todd "The Rod" Kowalski's comments to the press. I live for stuff like ...

The Canadian Peace Alliance is organizing a national day of action calling for the end of Canada's role in the occupation of Afghanistan. Chances are there's an action in your city - find it here. To read more about why one might want the occupation of Afghanistan to ...