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Exoplanets, wobbles and spectrum analysis, OH my!
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Are we alone in the universe? This question has probably been pondered since humans first realized that each of the bright twinkling dots in the nighttime sky was a distant sun, and has driven...
Anti-spam bill could protect Canadians by end of year
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OTTAWA (CUP) — Canadians could very soon enjoy better protection when it comes to unwanted spam filling their email inboxes.
Bill C-27, the Electronic Commerce Protection Act, passed through the House of Commons’ standing committee...
World W.I.S.E. provides students with international opportunities
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This past week, the World W.I.S.E. Resource Centre held its ninth annual World Opportunities Week (W.O.W.) to promote working, interning, volunteering and studying abroad.
The event included over 35 different organizations, thirty different information sessions...
Flanagan speaks
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Dr. Tom Flanagan, a political scientist, best-known as one of Stephen Harper’s top campaign advisors, gave two lectures at the U of M that were met with protest from the Aboriginal community.
Flanagan’s visit was...
Fines help libraries rake in extra cash
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University librarians across Canada agree that enforcing late fees for overdue library loans is necessary in order to get their materials back and maximize the availability of resources. Students, staff and faculty members who...
Neutral Internet vital to innovation
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HALIFAX (CUP) — It is absolutely critical that Canadians get behind open and neutral networks that don’t place restrictions on content, access or speed, according to Terry Dalton, chair of the Atlantic Canada Organization...
Seventh annual Sol Kannee lecturer advocates peace, co-existence
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The Seventh Annual Sol Kanee lecture on Peace and Justice, held at the University of Manitoba on Nov. 2, was presented by Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Gazan physician, peace advocate and nominee for the...
