Conservatives seek fresh start with Speech from the Throne
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Conservatives kicked off a new session of parliament with the Speech from the Throne. The speech came after an extra-long…
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Left out in the cold
What does the thought of the changing seasons bring to mind? When hearing of winter, do you in your mind’s eye see visions of snowmen…
UMFA president’s open letter to students at the University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has been negotiating with the administration since mid-June. The issues that remain on the table are the ones…
Missing and murdered Aboriginal women remembered
Relatives and supporters gathered outside the Manitoba Legislative Building last Friday to remember missing and murdered Aboriginal women, and to call on the federal government…
Premiers may boycott Conservative national job training plan
This past week, premiers issued a strong rebuke to the Harper Conservatives’ plan to overhaul the country’s job and skills training framework. The Conservatives want to…
Speaking up for mental illness
Join your fellow students throughout the week in a challenge to Stomp Out Stigma. The University of Manitoba is taking part in Mental Illness Awareness…
Health news briefs
Study relates meat consumption to weight, health effects Recent research by Loma Linda University in California found that individuals following a vegetarian diet had a…
Q & A with Manitoba Liberal leadership candidates
The Manitoba Liberal leadership convention will occur on Oct. 26. The Manitoban interviewed the candidates regarding their motivations and political aspirations for our province. The…
Campus news briefs
Anuradha Koirala at the U of M The Arthur V. Mauro centre for peace and justice studies welcomed anti-sex-trafficking activist Anuradha Koirala to the University…
Academic Integrity Week at U of M
The University of Manitoba’s office of student advocacy is hosting Academic Integrity Week from Monday, Sept. 30 to Friday, Oct. 4. Student advocacy has a…