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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...
Missing and murdered Aboriginal women remembered
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Relatives and supporters gathered outside the Manitoba Legislative Building last Friday to remember missing and murdered Aboriginal women, and to call on the federal government to formulate a national action plan to address the...
Premiers may boycott Conservative national job training plan
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This past week, premiers issued a strong rebuke to the Harper Conservatives’ plan to overhaul the country’s job and skills training framework. The Conservatives want to replace the existing federal-provincial framework with their newly proposed...
Speaking up for mental illness
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Join your fellow students throughout the week in a challenge to Stomp Out Stigma. The University of Manitoba is taking part in Mental Illness Awareness Week, a national project coordinated by the Canadian Alliance...
Health news briefs
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Study relates meat consumption to weight, health effects
Recent research by Loma Linda University in California found that individuals following a vegetarian diet had a lower body mass index (BMI) than those following a diet...
Q & A with Manitoba Liberal leadership candidates
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The Manitoba Liberal leadership convention will occur on Oct. 26. The Manitoban interviewed the candidates regarding their motivations and political aspirations for our province.
The Manitoban: What motivated you to run for leadership?
Bob Axworthy: I...
