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Op/Ed

Out of touch: Rural MLA candidates not adapting to youth communication needs

By Ligia Braidotti It’s election time, and it seems some candidates aren’t prepared to communicate with their young voters as quickly as possible. The Winnipeg Voice tried to contact 11 MLA candidates from three southern Manitoba ridings this morning. Some didn’t answer their phones and didn’t return the calls by press deadline. Others didn’t even have contact information accompanying their profiles on the Elections Manitoba website. … Continue reading Out of touch: Rural MLA candidates not adapting to youth communication needs

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39 going on 60? Manitoba Liberals’ social media approach out of touch

By Danielle Doiron, @dmdoiron Like its opponents, the Manitoba Liberal Party says it’s focused on gaining the youth vote. Initially, it looked like they had the best shot. At 39, Rana Bokhari is the youngest person to ever lead the party. Last month, the Grits held a student-centered “pep rally” at 411 Main, complete with DJs and drinking, but the party’s social media presence falls … Continue reading 39 going on 60? Manitoba Liberals’ social media approach out of touch

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NHL Heritage Classic Places High Value On Nostalgia

by Erin DeBooy, @erindebooy The National Hockey League’s Heritage Classic is coming to Winnipeg this fall, but if the price tag is too high, who will be able to go? With ticket prices rumoured to be around $600 for a seat at both the alumni game and the Heritage Classic itself, the hottest ticket in town is also pricing most fans out of the chance … Continue reading NHL Heritage Classic Places High Value On Nostalgia

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