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City councillor ramps up fight against illegal housing
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South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes is setting up a residents’ association to address a growing problem around the University of Manitoba – the proliferation of illegal rooming houses and other unsafe accommodation for...
U of M to apply for provincial child care grant
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The University of Manitoba announced last week that it will be applying to the province for a grant of up to $600,000 to fund the construction of a new 74-space day care centre on...
UMSU council authorizes $1.4 million in capital spending
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The University of Manitoba Students Union (UMSU) council authorized its executive to spend $1.4 million to renovate a spate of union-operated restaurants last week with an ambitious goal for the completion of the projects.
“Complete...
Students with disabilities secure new service group
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) has approved the creation of a new student service group for students living with disabilities.
The motion that established the service group was passed unanimously at UMSU’s Sept....
New Taché Hall facility opens its doors
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Transformation of the century-old Taché Hall at the University of Manitoba has finally made significant progress toward the university’s goal of bringing together the institution’s theatre program, school of art, and the Desautels faculty...
U of M professor launches transit research project
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With the City of Winnipeg slated to complete phase two of the Southwest rapid transit corridor by 2020 after years of delays, one University of Manitoba professor is preparing to examine how municipalities across...
David Barnard opens up
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David Barnard, the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, has faced his share of controversy.
This year alone, Barnard has had to deal with the fallout from $14.4 million worth of cuts in...
