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New research grant from feds for Arctic research
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Prime Minister Steven Harper recently announced plans for a $142.4 million grant for research to be conducted in Canada’s Arctic region.
The multi-million dollar grant will go towards funding the construction and development of a...
Question of replacing welfare a hot topic for many
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Manitoba has for a long time operated with a very intricate welfare system which was designed to assist those who have been disadvantaged and require monetary assistance in order to survive and make a...
Conservatives condone use of info through torture
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Newly surfaced government documents, which were classified as top secret, have exposed the Conservative government of allowing various security agencies in Canada, including the RCMP, Canadian Security Intelligence Services (CSIS), and Canada Border Services...
Memorials across Canada held to remember Jack Layton
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The one-year anniversary of Jack Layton’s death was marked with memorials across the county, including Winnipeg. Winnipeggers celebrated the late leader of the Official Opposition at the Lo Pub, the same place where people...
Montreal student protests amplified as classes commence
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Classes were suspended in Montreal due to increased student protests on Aug. 27. There were 47 cancelled classes at the Université de Montréal after tension amplified between students, police, and university administration.
On Aug....
Lo Pub shuts down amidst local venue downfall
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Winnipeg lost another local spot when Lo Pub and Bistro closed its doors on Aug. 25. The closure comes during a time of transition for many venues that are not part of large chains....
Research grant gives U of M students opportunity of a lifetime
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The Canadian government has issued a research grant of $2.7 million to help fund an archeological dig in Israel. During the month of August eight University of Manitoba students are participating in the dig,...
