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Riot leads to debate on overcrowded Manitoba prisons
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The riot that broke out at Brandon Correctional Centre earlier this month has been the subject of debate, with NDP critic Kelvin Goertzen accusing the provincial government of turning a blind eye to Manitoba...
Higher mortality rates for lower income brackets
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People in lower income ranges have a higher chance of developing cardiac diseases over their lifetime than those with higher incomes in Manitoba, reported the new Indicators Atlas, released by Manitoba Centre for Health...
First Annual ICM report subject of scrutiny
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Lack of detail and transparency was the biggest concern voiced by faculty members and student representatives regarding the First Annual Report on the Operations of the International College of Manitoba during the Oct. 7...
Universities look to inform, educate to prevent H1N1 outbreak
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As the flu season approaches, universities are working fast to complete pandemic plans and educate their staff, students and faculty alike on H1N1.
“We think we are in the best shape we can be in...
Facebook seen as help at U of M, trouble at other...
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Combine 300 million active members, 40 million daily status updates, 2 billion photos and 3 million events created each month, and you get the world’s largest social network: Facebook.com.
Social networking websites such as...
CFS-Quebec members preparing reform package
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MONTREAL (CUP) — In response to petitions from students at 13 schools across Canada to leave the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), the national lobby group’s Quebec branch (CFS-Q) has released a reform package...
Why you should be concerned about species extinction
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Most of you were probably taught that “extinction is forever.” Heck, you may have even bought a T-shirt with that logo on it, hoping that your fashion sense or financial support might stem the...
