Vice-president external affairs candidates
Sahir Harike Fourth-year sociology major Sahir Harike stated that he is passionate about serving the community and making a difference. Prior to launching his campaign,…
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Vice-president finance and operations candidates
Kai Jassal Kai Jassal is a 20-year-old economics student who said he is motivated by friends and other students he meets who work hard, but…
Vice-president student life candidates
Six candidates are competing for UMSU vice-president student life in the upcoming general election — the most contested position of all executive positions. The incumbent,…
Vice-president university affairs candidates
Ishraqul Alam Ishraqul Alam is a physics and astronomy student who described himself as a “problem solver by nature” with an interest in history, politics…
President candidates
Three candidates are vying to lead the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) as president, which represents over 26,000 students, according to the UMSU website….
Provincial byelection announced for Transcona riding
The Manitoba government has announced a byelection for the Transcona riding on Tuesday, March 18. The new member elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba…
Average UMSU meeting lasts over two hours and has 15 observers, data shows
The average University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) board of directors meeting lasts two hours and 11 minutes with 15 observers, according to data compiled…
Five former PMs call on Canadians to embrace the flag
Canada’s five living former prime ministers are calling for Canadians to embrace the flag amid “threats and insults” from U.S. President Donald Trump. In recent…
Student barred from running in UMSU election over breach of ‘good standing’ clause
Student-at-large Victoria Romero has been barred from seeking candidacy in the 2025 University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) general election following a ruling that stands…
Tax season begins on Feb. 24
Income tax and benefit returns for the 2024 calendar year can be filed online starting on Feb. 24, according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)….