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Suicide of teen girl brings issue of bullying to public attention
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Port Coquitlam, BC -15-year-old Amanda Todd’s suicide on Oct. 10, resulted in many thinking about the devastating psychological effects of bullying. Her story shows the complexities of modern bullying due to a combination of...
Wide scepticism over Bill S-8
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Bill S-8, a new bill aimed to instate the first ever regulations to water and wastewater in First Nations communities, is expected to pass by the end of the year.
Policy analyst for the Assembly...
Environmentally conscious students rewarded with closer parking
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In a move to ease traffic congestion on campus and promote sustainable transportation, the University of Manitoba’s parking services has introduced parking spaces designated specifically for students who carpool to school.
The program to encourage...
Some fear human rights at risk with terrorism bills
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The House of Commons began debates on two anti-terrorism bills on Oct. 15, which had first been introduced after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and subsequently expired in 2007.
The first of the...
New wave of Trudeaumania strikes Winnipeg
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Manitoban Liberals came out en masse on Oct. 20 to attend a rally where Justin Trudeau discussed his newly announced bid for the leadership of the federal Liberal party.
Kevin Lamoureux, Liberal MP for Winnipeg...
Personal care bed shortage at risk if no action taken
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A study released this month by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP), a U of M faculty of medicine research department, predicts that the province is set to undergo a rise in demand...
XL Foods recalls beef after 11 cases of E. coli appear...
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Canada has experienced one of the largest beef recalls of its history. XL Foods, a beef-processing factory that exports to over 20 countries, has been under scrutiny since Sept. 4.
Public alerts were issued...


