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The Pebble 2.1 (January 2026)

Contents: The Blue Plaque Unveiling at 507 Gertrude; Marshall McLuhan information evening Kelvin High School, "Remembering and Extending Marshall McLuhan: Class of 1928"; The Presentation of The Medium and the Light Award for 2025; The Media and the Write Competition launch; Evolution of the design to transform 507 Gertrude Avenue into The Marshall McLuhan Centre

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The Media & the Write Competition

In this spirit, the Marshall McLuhan Initiative Inc. ("The Initiative") is launching its inaugural “The Media and the Write” contest. The competition is open to all undergraduates at post-secondary institutions and Grade 12 students in Manitoba who wish to explore aspects of Marshall McLuhan’s thought

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The Pebble 1.2 (July 2025)

Contents: Tribute to Richard J. Osicki; Polish Scholar visits Winnipeg; “Polished” Author and The Initiative Board Member Receives MEA Awards; The Initiative achieves charitable status; The Initiative chooses the contractor to transform 507 Gertrude Avenue; The Initiative chooses its Webmaster; A Blue Plaque for 507 Gertrude Avenue; Marking the 100th Anniversary of Marshall McLuhan beginning his studies at Kelvin Technical High School

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