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Record 7.3M Canadians voted in advance polls
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An estimated 7.3 million Canadians have cast their ballot in the federal election during the four-day advance voting period — setting a record turnout, according to Elections Canada.
The preliminary figure indicates a 25 per...
Motion for UMSU community representative honoraria referred to finance committee
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A motion calling for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) community representatives to receive a $500 honorarium upon completion of their terms has been referred to finance committee for review — moments after...
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, dies at 88
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Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church for the past 12 years, has died at the age of 88 according to a statement from the Vatican.
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis,...
UMSU judicial board forgoes year-end oversight report
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) board of directors has waived the requirement for the judicial board to present the year-end Executive Oversight Report.
The judicial board is mandated to present the report semi-annually...
UMSU executives mandated to take accessibility training
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University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) executives are now mandated to complete to certified accessibility training, following the passing of Motion 0656 at the April 10 UMSU board of directors meeting.
The motion states that...
Motion to declare judicial board ruling ‘flawed’ fails
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A motion to declare a ruling by the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) judicial board as “procedurally flawed” at the April 10 UMSU board of directors meeting has failed in a 13-6 vote.
Failed...
Break-in at UMSU offices leaves employee in distress
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A break-in at the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) Service Centre space occurred on Friday, April 4 around 6:30 a.m., according to UMSU president Divya Sharma.
One of the employee desks was looked through...
