COMMENTARY

On July 3, 2023, sometime after 10:00 p.m., a fight broke out in Niverville between a group of teenagers. This is in and of itself is not news, as teenagers have been breaking out into fights as...

In this series, The Citizen profiles locals who strive to make our little corner of Manitoba a better place. Each month, we feature a person, family, or organization that helps brighten the world in...

On these quiet summer days, The Citizen is publishing some short first-person narratives from local people with stories to share. No, it's not news, but sharing stories is what we're all about. We...

On these quiet summer days, The Citizen is publishing some short first-person narratives from local people with stories to share. No, it's not news, but sharing stories is what we're all about. We...

“I’m an ENFJ. What are you? You seem like more of an I to me… you know, an introvert. Have they tested you yet?” If you’ve worked in professional settings since the 90s or early...

This summer, on the weekends, we will begin posting personal reflections written by local writers. This article will be the first in an ongoing series. Cell phone? Check. Boat keys? Check. Good...

“You should be ashamed of yourself.” For some people, just reading that brings on painful memories. Parents, teachers, and other authority figures may have trotted this out at various...

On April 22, Australian actor and comedian Barry Humphries passed away at the age of 89. Few Canadians would recognize this prolific actor, but perhaps a few more of them would recognize his most...