Top U of M campus news stories of 2012
6. Stephen Lewis speaks at the U of M amid Kony 2012 phenomenon Last March saw renowned human rights activist Stephen Lewis hold a series…
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Timeline of Winnipeg Idle No More events
When: Jan. 2, 2013 Where: Portage Avenue near perimeter Attendance: 40 people What happened: Protesters constructed a roadblock on the street, altering traffic for three…
Hunger strike proves effective
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office released a statement on Friday, Jan. 4, declaring that he would attend a meeting with Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence as…
Too loud to ignore
Idle No More, a grassroots movement that demands respect for First Nations rights and adherence to treaties, has dominated national headlines for a month. Originating…
Giving your evergreens a home: Wildlife Haven to use donated Christmas trees in animal enclosures
The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre (WHRC) wants your Christmas greenery. “We’ve got at least five or six coming,” remarked Reesa Atnikov in an interview with…
Cabinet considers Izok Lake proposal: Good for the economy, not so good for the environment
Plans for a major mining project in Nunavut are under consideration by the Prime Minister’s cabinet. The project has been proposed by MMG Minerals, a…
Science briefs: North Korean rocketry, Chinese porpoises, and quantum computing
North Korea in space On Dec. 12, North Korea finally managed to launch a satellite into orbit after 14 years and four failed attempts. The…
Researcher profile: Tashniba Kaiser
Tashniba Kaiser is a master’s student and graduate research assistant at the University of Manitoba’s department of electrical and computer engineering.
Nature’s kidneys: Wetlands vital to health of prairies
Why should we care about wetlands? Wetlands are not cute. There are no Coke commercials about protecting slews; Pamela Anderson and Alicia Silverstone have not…
Lessons from Mother Nature: The potential of green infrastructure in cleaning up our rivers
(Image: North End Water Pollution Control Centre) The City of Winnipeg has been updating its wastewater treatment plants. These upgrades, slated to wrap up in…