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Montreal student protests amplified as classes commence
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Classes were suspended in Montreal due to increased student protests on Aug. 27. There were 47 cancelled classes at the Université de Montréal after tension amplified between students, police, and university administration.
On Aug....
Lo Pub shuts down amidst local venue downfall
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Winnipeg lost another local spot when Lo Pub and Bistro closed its doors on Aug. 25. The closure comes during a time of transition for many venues that are not part of large chains....
Research grant gives U of M students opportunity of a lifetime
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The Canadian government has issued a research grant of $2.7 million to help fund an archeological dig in Israel. During the month of August eight University of Manitoba students are participating in the dig,...
Professor devotes his life to helping those close to death
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Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov has recently received the 2012 CMA Frederic Newton Gisborned (FNG) Starr Award. Chochinov is a University of Manitoba psychiatrist, director of the Manitoban Palliative Care Research Unit at CancerCare Manitoba,...
U of M faculty reduction may become reality
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The University of Manitoba faculties of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy may eventually combine into one in an effort to reduce the overall number of faculties. Over the next five years, the University of Manitoba...
Provincial progressive conservative party finds new leader
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The provincial conservatives have found a new leader in Brian Pallister, the sole contender of the leadership race.
Pallister has replaced former conservative leader Hugh McFadyen , who stepped down after the 2011 provincial election....
Attempted gender balance in engineering
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The U of M engineering faculty still sees disappointing numbers in female enrolment, despite numerous efforts to even the gender balance. Only one in every six engineering student is a woman. At a school...
