Manitoba Hydro could save money while helping the environment
Researchers at the University of Manitoba have published two articles outlining potential benefit to native butterflies and birds to be reaped from modification of existing…
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September 6, 2017
Federal NDP leadership hopeful Jagmeet Singh discusses his platform
Federal New Democratic Party leadership candidate and member of the Ontario legislature Jagmeet Singh is not a stranger to Canadians who have been following the…
Faculty, university administration reach provisional long-term agreement
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) and the University of Manitoba have reached a tentative four-year agreement following expedited bargaining sessions over the summer….
Critics cry foul over UMSU organizational shakeup
Changes to the organization of the University of Manitoba Student’s Union (UMSU) community groups are being criticized by the Womyn’s Centre Collective, which says the…
Study compares access to mental health and addictions care services across provinces
A Canadian study published in July is reporting that adolescents and young adults have the poorer access to mental health and addiction care compared to…
Winnipeg group hosts public forum on race and white supremacy
Approximately 200 people gathered at the University of Winnipeg’s Bulman Centre Wednesday to participate in Silence is Violence, a public forum aimed at establishing a…
Summer theatre program challenges negative stereotypes surrounding Syrian refugees
Sawa Theatre is a summer theatre program that aims to “foster creativity, promote personal growth, and encourage solidarity” between new and local Canadians in Winnipeg….
Kinew pledges to stand-up for newcomers
Provincial NDP leadership candidate Wab Kinew announced plans Monday to “increase and improve immigration” by removing the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program’s (MPNP) $500 immigrant application…
University Centre to reopen Wednesday
UMSU University Centre will reopen Wednesday morning after a severe power outage forced its closure for two days. The university announced Tuesday afternoon that electricity…