Prairie Outpost

A website for the Prairie Outpost podcast as well as Dylon's writings

Writings

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The Metro

In 2017-2018 and 2020 onwards, I have written as a West Broadway community correspondent in the Canstar local paper The Metro.

Frequent, consistent bus routes necessary| The Metro, September 2020

Understanding the changes in West Broadway| The Metro, August 2020

Renters in West Broadway need help| The Metro, July 2020

Cornish Library is a neighbourhood gem| The Metro, February 2018

Giving central Winnipeg new life| The Metro, January 2018

Community groups spark local action on housing| The Metro, December 2017

Clear sidewalks essential for pedestrians|The Metro, November 2017

Will rooming houses survive rising values?|The Metro, October 2017

On moving to West Broadway|The Metro, September 2017

The Uniter

Between  September 2010 and March 2011 I wrote some stories, as a volunteer, for The Uniter. Six years later, in early 2017 I wrote some more articles for The Uniter as a volunteer. For fall 2017 I was the City Reporter for the paper.

Restrictive land use a set back to climate justice| The Uniter, June 2020

Gearing up for Eastern Rapid Transit Corridor| The Uniter, January 2018

Support group for LGBTQ Muslims| The Uniter, January 2018

Favourite local politician| The Uniter, November 2017

Favourite political moment| The Uniter, November 2017

Favourite local social media presence| The Uniter, November 2017

Daniel McIntyre and St. Matthews changing| The Uniter, November 2017

The purpose of walkways| The Uniter, November 2017

Past, present and future of Winnipeg curling clubs| The Uniter, November 2017

Opinions on Portage and Main differ| The Uniter, November 2017

The role of policing in Winnipeg| The Uniter, November 2017

Disease and low diversity puts trees at risk| The Uniter, November 2017

Ownership and handling of cultural materials in collections contested| The Uniter, October 2017

St. Vital School gets new field| The Uniter, October 2017

A Hub for Francophone Resources| The Uniter, October 2017

Candidates run in UWSA Byelection| The Uniter, October 2017

Sustainable commuting with new app|The Uniter, October 2017

Hydro rate hikes a risk management strategy|The Uniter, October 2017

Why do fringe banks fill the inner city?|The Uniter, October 2017

New playing field for cabs|The Uniter, October 2017

Provincial survey may not be representative|The Uniter, September 2017

Condo uptick in Winnipeg|The Uniter, September 2017

City brownfield strategy taking time|The Uniter, September 2017

Indian and Metis Friendship Centre plans to go on|The Uniter, September 2017

City seeks cyclist feedback for new greenway|The Uniter, September 2017

Does sprawl take away from the downtown?|The Uniter, September 2017

Wesmen soccer team striving to make playoffs|The Uniter, September 2017

Have approaches to the homeless changed?| The Uniter, September 2017

Uber not a silver bullet for Winnipeg’s taxicab issues| The Uniter, March 2017 

Public spaces can build community, advocates say| The Uniter, March 2017

City needs to rise to the challenge of climate change| The Uniter, February 2017

The pitfalls of poor rental history| The Uniter, March 2011

Streeter: Minimum wage increase| The Uniter, October 2010

Local news briefs| The Uniter, October 2010

High school dropouts and university graduates with dual degrees mingle at City Hall| The Uniter, September 2010

The Herald

From May 2016 to August 2017 I was a community correspondent for Elmwood in the Canstar local paper The Herald.

Getting to know Elmwood|The Herald, August 2017

Station 8 Cafe aims to become community hub|The Herald, July 2017

Couple studied the paranormal
| The Herald, June 2017

Potent lessons on food access| The Herald, May 2017

Concordia ER closure stirs debate| The Herald, April (website)/May (print) 2017

Blaikie hosts Elmwood housing forum| The Herald, March 2017

Renters find housing scarce in Elmwood| The Herald, March 2017

Glenelm residents gather together| The Herald, February 2017

Eastern transit corridor study to start| The Herald, January 2017

Riverwood Food Bank fills need| The Herald, December 2016

Planning for Elmwood’s future| The Herald, November 2016

Glenelm man says area needs a plan| The Herald, October 2016

Discussing variations of electoral reform| The Herald, September 2016

Recent household trends in Elmwood| The Herald, August 2016

Examining Elmwood’s population decline| The Herald, July 2016

Reno plans revealed for East End Centre| The Herald, June 2016

Elmwood needs a grocery store| The Herald, May 2016.