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Opinion
'Weird, wonderful space' underground largely forgotten in Portage and Main debate
What has been largely forgotten in the debate over reopening Portage and Main is that below the street and away from traffic is a weird and wonderful space that needs to be positioned within the discussion, says Jino Distasio.
Opinion
In spite of fumble on funding for Winnipeg's stadium, public money for arenas can be a good investment
Should taxpayers be on the hook for funding large-scale sports infrastructure projects that are often viewed as primarily private initiatives? And what happens if such ventures lose money?
Opinion
Jets' playoff success opens Winnipeg's downtown to the world
Has the return of the Jets helped turn around the downtown? Jino Distasio says there is no doubt that the return of the playoffs and the rebirth of the downtown are linked in many ways.
Opinion
Canadians spending big money on homelessness without addressing its root causes
People without a home, and lacking supports for mental illness and addiction, can draw significantly on social services for survival. They also tend to interact more frequently with police, fire and paramedic services. This all costs money.
Opinion
Food mirages leave Canadians knocking on food bank doors
Food insecurity — the inability to access enough nutritious, affordable food — is an even bigger problem than we think, Jino Distasio writes.