News

News

Federal NDP leadership hopeful Jagmeet Singh discusses his platform

By
Imreet Kaur
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 leadership race closely. He represents the riding of Bramalea-Gore-Malton...
Gurkirat Batth
News

Faculty, university administration reach provisional long-term agreement

By
Imreet Kaur
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. The tentative agreement was reached after UMFA sent an expedited...
Megan Colwell
News

Critics cry foul over UMSU organizational shakeup

By
Shaden Abusaleh
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 reorganization will “directly threaten our safe space.” A post published...
Asha Nelson
News

Study compares access to mental health and addictions care services across...

By
Shaden Abusaleh
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 older age groups. The study, “Toward Quality Mental Health Services...
Asha Nelson
News

Winnipeg group hosts public forum on race and white supremacy

By
Shaden Abusaleh
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 community conversation on race and white supremacy and providing...
Asha Nelson
News

Summer theatre program challenges negative stereotypes surrounding Syrian refugees

By
Imreet Kaur
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. Sawa – which means “together” in Arabic – was co-founded...
Asha Nelson
News

Kinew pledges to stand-up for newcomers

By
Shaden Abusaleh
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 fee and pushing to increase opportunities for family reunification. “We...
Asha Nelson

Popular

spot_img