News

New Democrat leadership hopefuls discuss youth representation, tuition

By
Levi Garber
U of M students Niki Ashton and Michelle McHale are vying for the federal and provincial NDP leaderships, respectively.
Photo of federal NDP leadership candidate Niki Ashton at an NDP convention in Winnipeg.
News

Pallister government introduces legislation to raise post-secondary tuition cap

By
Levi Garber
The Progressive Conservative government introduced legislation Monday that will lift a cap on post-secondary tuition in Manitoba. Bill 31 – the Advanced Education Administration Amendment Act – will amend legislation put in place by the...
News

One UMSU sweeps executive positions

By
Levi Garber
In an election with the largest voter turnout in recent memory, One UMSU has won all five executive positions with the student union.
Photo of UMSU president Tanjit Nagra in front of the University of Manitoba's administration building.
News

UMSU VP candidate apologizes for comments on transgender rights bill

By
Levi Garber
A University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) vice-presidential candidate has apologized for comments made in November regarding a federal government bill that would provide further protections for transgender people in Canada. In a social media...
News

Large counter-protest dwarfs anti-Motion 103 rally at Winnipeg City Hall

By
Levi Garber
A small Winnipeg protest against the Liberal's anti-Islamophobia motion, Motion 103, was met with a counter-protest at City Hall.
Photo of counter-protesters challenging anti-Motion 103 protesters in Winnipeg.
News

UMSU United claims campaign shenanigans

By
Levi Garber
A web address with the same name as an executive slate running in the 2017 University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) General Elections directed visitors to the opposing slate’s Facebook page Tuesday. The webpage UMSUUnited.com...
News

Winnipeg Transit recommends $39,000 to UMSU for U-Pass commission, implementation costs

By
Levi Garber
UMSU and UWSA reach tentative agreement with Winnipeg Transit over U-Pass costs.
Photo of Winnipeg City Hall.
Articles By:

Levi Garber