Group calls for halt to 5th generation wireless antennas
“Stop 5G,” read the sign of a concerned citizen. On June 6, members of the 5G Winnipeg Awareness group gathered at city hall to hold…
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Nobel laureate gives virtual lecture to faculty of science
The U of M’s faculty of science hosted a virtual lecture by Nobel laureate and alumnus James Peebles on June 12. The lecture — part…
International PhD tuition fees to be reduced to match domestic rates
The University of Manitoba faculty of graduate studies has reduced the tuition fees for international PhD students beginning in the 2020-21 academic year. Deputy provost…
COVID-19 pandemic a non-issue for U of M Bisons Adamopoulos and Tsai
An athlete must maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle to be able to compete at a high level of sport. Since the outbreak of COVID-19,…
Q-and-A with Justice 4 Black Lives Winnipeg organizer
Mahlet Cuff is working toward a women’s and gender studies degree at the University of Winnipeg. She is also one of the organizers involved in…
Come home to the WAG again
To the joy of many local art lovers, the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) officially reopened May 5 in the wake of COVID-19. Apart from its…
Stranger things have happened, and we want more
Bold, bright and colourful — these are the words that best describe the energy emanating from the work of Winnipeg Oji-Cree artist Jordan Stranger. Originally…
The best seats in the house are in your own home
During these unprecedented times, society has turned to the arts to fill the hours spent quarantining. Besides the overwhelming presence of streaming services specifically for…
We’ll always have Cinematheque at Home
With sit-in movie theatres still closed around the province, and if you don’t own a vehicle to attend a drive-in theatre, Winnipeg’s local darling, the…
Legislature grounds crowded in support of Black lives
On June 5, the Justice 4 Black Lives Winnipeg rally took place at the legislature to protest the deaths of Black people at the hands of police, drawing thousands.