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Ashley Gaboury
Kitchen fire costs U of M 30K According to CBC News, a fire that broke out the morning of Jan. 22 at the University of Manitoba has caused $30, 000 in damages. The fire broke out...
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Brandon University latest to go bottled water free

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Ashley Gaboury
In an effort to confront the environmental and ethical implications of bottled water, Brandon University has become the latest Canadian university to eliminate the sale and distribution of bottled water on campus. “Brandon University is...
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UMSU execs get yearly parking pass or bus pass as job...

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Samantha Lockhart
According to University of Manitoba Parking Services, “There are no students receiving free parking passes due to special circumstances.” However, there are a few exceptions to the rule. According to Sid Rashid, University of Manitoba...
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Ignatieff at U of M

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Ashley Gaboury
On Jan. 14, Michael Ignatieff made the University of Manitoba the seventh stop on his tour of Canadian campuses titled, “A Conversation with Michael Ignatieff.” Just moments into his presentation, students greeted the Liberal...
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U of M makes headlines worldwide with allegations of student fight...

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Ashley Gaboury
The University of Manitoba recently made headlines around the world including a brief mention on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon with stories that a bare-knuckle fight club had been discovered on campus. Media outlets...
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U of M: paper towel dispensers are step forward

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Miguel Yetman
The University of Manitoba is continuously looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly while cutting costs and saving energy around campus. In the 2008-09 year alone the U of M was able to...
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Asper says stadium will be ready for 2012 kick off

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Sarah Petz
Football fans need not worry. David Asper has said he expects to meet his 2012 deadline for completion of the new Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium. "Planning for the stadium is progressing very well, both in...