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China in Africa
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When Chinese supervisors recently shot at protesting Zambian miners, injuring 11, the story quickly became international news. A labour incident in a remote corner of a far-off African country is not often a story...
Fighting the tar sands
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There is growing opposition to the production and use of oil sands — also known as the tar sands — both within Alberta and nationally. The Alberta tar sands are the biggest oil production...
U of M faculty of law looks to improve access to...
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The University of Manitoba faculty of law and the Law Society of Manitoba are looking to improve remote access to legal services in our province.
With the law society’s “Forgivable Loans Program,” certain law students...
UMSU Notes
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held their latest council meeting on Nov. 4.
The meeting opened with a presentation of the short segments UMSU Vision created, showcasing the services UMSU offers.
The...
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Unemployment numbers down in MB
Provincial unemployment is down to 5.2 per cent after 1,600 Manitobans found jobs this month, down from 5.4 per cent in September, reported the Winnipeg Free Press. ...
UMFA files grievance over Lukacs case
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The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has filed a grievance with the University of Manitoba over the suspension of math professor Gabor Lukacs.
A copy of the grievance form obtained by the Manitoban states...
