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Canada losing fewer needed university grads to U.S. than thought: study

EDMONTON (CUP) — A new study shows that Canada is losing fewer graduates to the United States than anticipated, but it’s the smartest students who are taking off in search of greener pastures.

McGill to go (mostly) car-free

MONTREAL (CUP) — McGill University’s downtown Montreal campus is gearing up to become a car-free zone within the next few years.

Manitoba children's health closely linked to socioeconomic status

In Manitoba, children with lower socioeconomic status seem to have more health problems than average, according to t the Manitoba Child Health Atlas Update: “How are our kids doing?”

Dragging brake caused bus to catch fire on U of M campus

At approximately 6:23 a.m. on Nov.17 a Winnipeg Transit bus caught fire outside the University of Manitoba bus terminal on Dafoe Road.

HIV infection rates are on the rise in Canada

Recent reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) have indicated that HIV/AIDS infection rates are rising steadily across Canada with both Canadian youth and the Aboriginal population infection rates as major concerns for experts.

Western announces HIV vaccine breakthrough

TORONTO (CUP) — A University of Western Ontario researcher has produced an experimental HIV vaccine that is approaching human trials.

International post-secondary Briefs

Students’ union democracy in action in Guangzhou

According to Reuters Magazine, a number of students in southern China are taking part in a democratic election, which is unusual because the state itself is a one-party government.

Local news Briefs

Internet purchased goods increase by 61%

According to the Globe and Mail, Canadians’ online spending has increased over the last two years.

U of M jazz program gets $1 million

The Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music will see the establishment of a new jazz professorship following the announcement of a gift of $1 million given to the program by the Asper Family Foundation.

U of M looking to fill two vice-president positions

The University of Manitoba is in the preliminary stages of a search for two administrative positions, vice-president academic and vice-president research. U of M president David Barnard said that he is excited to be involved in the appointment of these administrative positions.

War resister speaks at the U of M

With the release of a new book entitled The Deserter’s Tale: the Story of an Ordinary Soldier Who Walked Away from the War in Iraq, war resister Joshua Key spoke to a small audience Nov. 1 at the U of M about his experiences during his six-month tour of duty in Iraq and his decision to flee to Canada upon his return to the United States.

Lab safety at U of M ensures students and staff are safe when dealing with chemicals

Manchester University, location of Ernst Rutherford’s groundbreaking nuclear experiments, is looking into whether or not radiation poison from the century-old experiments is responsible for the death of two professors.