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U of M and faculty narrowly avoid strike
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A potential faculty strike loomed over the University of Manitoba last week, and both sides were hesitant to share negotiation details.
After the University of Manitoba Faculty Association voted 68 per cent in favour of taking...
U of M re-envisioning food systems on campus
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The Campus Food Systems Project wants to change the approach to food consumption and food services on campus. The U of M was selected in 2012 along with eight other pilot universities for the...
John Greyson and Tarek Loubani: home at last
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After seven weeks in an Egyptian prison, Tarek Loubani and John Greyson have returned home to Canada to find themselves once again under fire. Reporters have accused the men of having political motivations for...
UN special rapporteur highlights First Nations issues in eight-day Canadian tour
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A UN special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples's recent visit to Canada has thrust First Nations issues back into the national spotlight.
Special rapporteur James Anaya visited Canada to bring attention to the...
Conservatives seek fresh start with Speech from the Throne
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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 summer break, when the Conservatives delayed the return to...
Left out in the cold
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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 and scarves, hot chocolate, or trees beautifully adorned with...
UMFA president’s open letter to students at the University of Manitoba
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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 that will determine the culture and the mission of...
