New Democrat leadership hopefuls discuss youth representation, tuition
U of M students Niki Ashton and Michelle McHale are vying for the federal and provincial NDP leaderships, respectively.
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Increased UMSU election turnout attributed to online voting, engagement
With the recent completion of both the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) and University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) general elections – and the…
Pallister government introduces legislation to raise post-secondary tuition cap
The Progressive Conservative government introduced legislation Monday that will lift a cap on post-secondary tuition in Manitoba. Bill 31 – the Advanced Education Administration Amendment…
U of M law students organizing behind pipeline resistance
A group of first-year University of Manitoba law students are throwing their hat into the debate over North American pipeline construction. The Student Pipeline Action…
Active Living Centre to offer women, trans, and non-binary gym hours
The University of Manitoba Active Living Centre (ALC) is organizing special hours for women and non-binary gym users. Advanced by Aly Raposo, women’s representative for…
One UMSU sweeps executive positions
In an election with the largest voter turnout in recent memory, One UMSU has won all five executive positions with the student union.
Stephen Lewis slams Trump on human rights during U of M lecture
A strong voice calling for the revival of human rights spoke at St. John’s College Feb. 28 for the annual Marjorie Ward Lecture. Stephen Lewis,…
UMSU VP candidate apologizes for comments on transgender rights bill
A University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) vice-presidential candidate has apologized for comments made in November regarding a federal government bill that would provide further…
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Large counter-protest dwarfs anti-Motion 103 rally at Winnipeg City Hall
A small Winnipeg protest against the Liberal’s anti-Islamophobia motion, Motion 103, was met with a counter-protest at City Hall.