Notes from the Northern Boreal: A wandering bird biologist’s field journals
Lichenous white-spruce; black bears abound; boreal plant and animal artifacts collected
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Where’s our giant leap?
Astronaut deaths prompt thinking about space exploration
New research grant from feds for Arctic research
Prime Minister Steven Harper recently announced plans for a $142.4 million grant for research to be conducted in Canada’s Arctic region. The multi-million dollar grant…
Question of replacing welfare a hot topic for many
Manitoba has for a long time operated with a very intricate welfare system which was designed to assist those who have been disadvantaged and require…
Conservatives condone use of info through torture
Newly surfaced government documents, which were classified as top secret, have exposed the Conservative government of allowing various security agencies in Canada, including the RCMP,…
Memorials across Canada held to remember Jack Layton
The one-year anniversary of Jack Layton’s death was marked with memorials across the county, including Winnipeg. Winnipeggers celebrated the late leader of the Official Opposition…
Montreal student protests amplified as classes commence
Classes were suspended in Montreal due to increased student protests on Aug. 27. There were 47 cancelled classes at the Université de Montréal after tension…
Lo Pub shuts down amidst local venue downfall
Winnipeg lost another local spot when Lo Pub and Bistro closed its doors on Aug. 25. The closure comes during a time of transition for…
Research grant gives U of M students opportunity of a lifetime
The Canadian government has issued a research grant of $2.7 million to help fund an archeological dig in Israel. During the month of August eight…
Professor devotes his life to helping those close to death
Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov has recently received the 2012 CMA Frederic Newton Gisborned (FNG) Starr Award. Chochinov is a University of Manitoba psychiatrist, director of…