Youth unemployment in Manitoba hits highest levels since mid-90s
Youth unemployment in Manitoba is at its highest rate in more than two decades, according to data from Statistics Canada. In December 2016, Manitoba’s youth…
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CFS executives respond to UMSU demand for apology
University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) executives are not satisfied with the Canadian Federation of Students’ (CFS) response to the local’s demands for an apology…
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences sets strategic priorities
Administrators of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) outlined their strategic priorities at a town hall meeting Jan. 19, charting the faculty’s course for…
Feds and province combine to invest $36 million into U of M infrastructure projects
The University of Manitoba received a shot in the arm Tuesday, with the announcement of a joint federal-provincial investment of $36 million. niversity of Manitoba…
New research says the moon may be comprised of smaller “moonlets” that crashed together millions of years ago
Where did the moon come from? According to new research, the moon may have been created by many “mini-moons” crashing together. The previous belief was…
Possible new treatment for tooth decay could encourage teeth to repair themselves
New research has shown promising evidence that a drug originally used to treat Alzheimer’s disease could simulate tooth regrowth to the point of repairing cavities….
Study suggests a new possible purpose for the appendix
The purpose of the appendix has remained an enduring mystery to scientists. New research, however, presents a new theory: the appendix provides a secondary immune…
University under fire over off-campus housing issues
The University of Manitoba is facing continued criticism from neighbouring communities for its lack of action in dealing with a number of allegedly illegal rental…
2017 UMSU general election set to go online
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) voted at its regularly-scheduled meeting Jan. 5 to approve purchasing software from online ballot specialists Simply Voting for…
Education and textbook tax credits discontinued in favour of bolstered student grant program
A federal government move eliminating some post-secondary tax credits in lieu of more direct financial support is being both welcomed and criticized by Manitoba students….