Calgary mining company faces scrutiny
Group wants to hold companies more accountable for activities overseas
By Amy Steele

Klein government moves ahead on third way and other stories
By Amy Steele

LETTERS

Fast Forward’s God-Mart cover was just as offensive as cartoon
By Douglas Williamson

How can people know what the fuss is about if cartoons are censored?
By Linda Davis

Hugo Chavez boosts access to health care, while Klein takes it away
By Nate Speers

Our democracy is being fuelled by corporatism, not by capitalism
By Paula Duborg

WEB WATCH

Erotic Art Festival in Seattle heats up in March
By Courtney Thompson

VIEWPOINT

Oscar and the grouch
Why Hollywood’s big night is guaranteed to disappoint… as usual
By David Bright

CITY

Sue Johanson not your average grandma
Sex expert promises to tell students everything their teachers wouldn’t
By Amy Steele

FOOD

Rising to the challenge
The Mercury’s new restaurant is delicious
By Danyael Halprin

BOOKS

When disaster strikes
Simon Winchester re-examines the San Francisco quake of 1906
By Bryn Evans

Lobsters, language and footnotes
David Foster Wallace’s new collection a great mix of American minutae
By Bryn Evans

COVER STORY

The school of extreme rock
Program helps young people discover their inner Skynyrd
By Jason Lewis

MUSIC

The always jovial Bob Mould
An electric and an acoustic guitar, and his entier body of work up for grabs
By Tara Lee Wittchen

Migratory Chaps
Musicians make the most of the touring lifestyle and discover the perks of the road
By Jane McCullough

Life Like Cobra wants its audience to go wild
By Kenna Burima

In defense of the common accordion
David P. Smith makes an impassioned plea on behalf of his instrument
By M.D. Stewart

CD REVIEWS

Young and Sexy charm the pants off the critics
CD Reviews:
Young & Sexy’s Panic When You Find it
reviewed by Peter Hemminger, Joanne Huffa & Jane McCullough
The Sword’s Age of Winter
reviewed by Jason Lewis
The Cardigans’ Super Extra Gravity
reviewed by Mark Hamilton
The Subways’ Young for Eternity
reviewed by Peter Hemminger

VISUAL ARTS

I’ve got a fever…
And the only cure is more art shows
By Wes LaFortune

THEATRE

Mercy, mercy me
Morwyn Brebner’s noir musical revived
By Jeff Kubik

Fame is a harsh and cruel mistress
The Wind-Up Dames return with hilarious and satirical new play
By Bryn Evans

Searching for Martha Stewart
Lindsay Burns finds pathos and humour in the dmestic diva
By Melanie Little

FILM

An alternative to the Oscars
Fast Forward film critics give their picks for the best films of 2005
By FFWD writers

Movie buffs put their fake money where their mouth is
By Peter Hemminger

You are all cordially invited
Dave Chappelle has a blast in his Block Party documentary
By Brandon Tenold

VIDEO VULTURE

A pair o’ paranoia
Big stars and silly conspiracy thrillers
By John Tebbutt

MY MESSY BEDROOM

Muscle control
Contraptions not necessary to shape up your Kegel
By Josey Vogels