Provincial byelection announced for Transcona riding
The Manitoba government has announced a byelection for the Transcona riding on Tuesday, March 18. The new member elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba…
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Average UMSU meeting lasts over two hours and has 15 observers, data shows
The average University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) board of directors meeting lasts two hours and 11 minutes with 15 observers, according to data compiled…
U of M appoints its first agronomist in residence
The U of M has appointed Dr. Loveleen Kaur Dhillon as its first agronomist in residence for special crops under a five-year contract funded by…
Five former PMs call on Canadians to embrace the flag
Canada’s five living former prime ministers are calling for Canadians to embrace the flag amid “threats and insults” from U.S. President Donald Trump. In recent…
Student barred from running in UMSU election over breach of ‘good standing’ clause
Student-at-large Victoria Romero has been barred from seeking candidacy in the 2025 University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) general election following a ruling that stands…
Tax season begins on Feb. 24
Income tax and benefit returns for the 2024 calendar year can be filed online starting on Feb. 24, according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)….
Working group proposes changes to U of M’s senate
A working group within the university’s senate is proposing three new senate standing committees to deal with undergraduate academic matters, with consultations already underway. The new…
UMFA strike will ‘likely happen’ in March, says UMSU president
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president, Divya Sharma, told students that she is expecting the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) to strike…
Personal information of 24K students leaked
Personal information of thousands of students at the U of M has been leaked, according to a spreadsheet obtained and reviewed by the Manitoban. University…
Wasda Punjab Arts dance academy to perform on Feb. 22
Wasda Punjab Arts, an all-girls dance academy in Manitoba that focuses on Punjabi folk dances, will perform in the Exchange District on Feb. 22. The…