Legislature grounds crowded in support of Black lives
On June 5, the Justice 4 Black Lives Winnipeg rally took place at the legislature to protest the deaths of Black people at the hands of police, drawing thousands.
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Encampment residents evicted from land near MMF building
On June 10, after responding to two fires at the site, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) ordered that all occupants were to vacate the…
Subject of informal complaint running for UMSU office leaves woman feeling “failed”
A former University of Manitoba student said she feels “failed” by the University of Manitoba’s sexual assault policies after a student she filed an informal…
International students stripped of universal healthcare
The provincial government announced March 27 it plans to cut universal healthcare coverage for international students enrolled in post-secondary institutions across Manitoba beginning in the…
UMSU Council to be named Board of Directors
UMSU council approved a motion at its regular meeting March 29 to formally change its title to “UMSU board of directors.” This follows a series…
UMGSA elections committee unanimously upholds candidate’s penalty
A candidate who ran for the University of Manitoba Graduate Students’ Association’s (UMGSA) VP external claims a penalty issued by the chief returning officer (CRO)…
ReconciliACTION campaign kicks off
The ReconciliACTION Campaign launched at the U of M March 27 as one of a number of events lined up to mark Indigenous Awareness Month….
UMFA challenges administration in open letter
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) is urging university administration to increase full time academic staff, increase funding for students enrolled in graduate studies,…
A conversation with the minister for employment, workforce development and labour
Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Labour Patricia Hajdu visited Winnipeg to participate in a discussion with Manitobans about the 2018 budget hosted by…
Students sleep outdoors to support homeless
Six U of M students slept in front of UMSU University Centre for five days last week to raise funds for homeless youth in Winnipeg….