Controversy looms over Morris newspaper
A University of Manitoba native studies lecturer, Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, recently attempted to discuss Indigenous issues with Morris Mirror editor-in-chief Reed Turcotte. On Jan. 22,…
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Without a paddle: Paddlewheel restaurant closes doors shy of 60 years of service
Earlier this month administration released the statement, “After careful consideration, The Bay and Compass Group Canada have announced the closure of the Paddlewheel restaurant operated…
Winnipeg weather affects all walks of life
Winnipeg recently lived up to its reputation when, for the first time in years, wind chill warnings decreased the temperatures to below minus 40 and…
The case for electric vehicles: Crunching numbers – Part 1 of 3
The biggest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from consumers come from transportation. According to Natural Resources Canada, the sector producing the most greenhouse gases (GHG) is…
Heavy metal blunder: First international mercury treaty too weak, scientists say
Over 140 United Nations member states agreed to a treaty to reduce mercury emissions on Geneva. The treaty has been under negotiation for four years….
Hacking JSTOR: A closer look at Aaron Swartz’s case
The death of Aaron Swartz earlier this month marks an important moment in the history of open data activism. In the last 15 years, in…
A day in the life of an undergraduate researcher: To experiment is to err
Graphic: Caroline Norman
Get on the cloud! A crash course in cloud-based software
If you aren’t using cloud-based software yet, this article will bring you up to speed on exactly what you’ve been missing. What is “cloud-based software,”…
Brandon University a key player in immigration study
Brandon University (BU) recently announced its role in a $2.5 million dollar immigration research study. The study collaborates with other universities and institutions over a…
City releases proposed budget
The City of Winnipeg released its 2013 capital and operating budget plans during the week of Jan. 7 and, in doing so, unveiled an abrupt…