Cash flowing into think tanks undermines impartiality of the political process
Large donations and dark money undermine the information presented in think tank studies.
2018
UMSU boosts Indigenous support
UMSU has committed to fund up to 25 new scholarships for Indigenous students. The UMSU Award for Indigenous Community Leaders, which will be spread out…
CMHR sheds light on Canadian black history
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) organized several mini-talks covering a range of topics every Saturday through February to mark Black History Month. The…
U of M student finds high level of plastic in Lake Winnipeg
A recent study by a University of Manitoba undergraduate student suggests that Lake Winnipeg, and the fish that inhabit it, contain high levels of microplastics….
Protesters camp at legislature following Cormier verdict
Darla Contois and a small group of protesters began camping on the Manitoba legislature grounds Feb. 22 after Raymond Cormier was acquitted of second degree…
Bisons take out defending national champs Pandas in three games
The University of Manitoba women’s hockey team came back to beat the reigning national champions, the University of Alberta Pandas, in three games in the Canada West semifinals.
Hundreds rally to honour Tina Fontaine
Hundreds of Manitobans took part in a march Friday honouring the life of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine. The march and following rally came a day after…
Federal government expands financial initiatives for students
The federal government announced new financial initiatives for part-time and mature students Wednesday. Winnipeg South Liberal MP Terry Duguid unveiled Skills Boost, a plan initially…
Fort Garry campus power outage
A number of buildings on the Fort Garry campus of the U of M are experiencing a power outage after a main feeder line was…
Bison volleyball teams punch playoff tickets
The University of Manitoba Bison volleyball programs secured playoff berths Saturday against the University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat.