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…
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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…
U of M faculty reduction may become reality
The University of Manitoba faculties of medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy may eventually combine into one in an effort to reduce the overall number of faculties….
Provincial progressive conservative party finds new leader
The provincial conservatives have found a new leader in Brian Pallister, the sole contender of the leadership race. Pallister has replaced former conservative leader Hugh…
Attempted gender balance in engineering
The U of M engineering faculty still sees disappointing numbers in female enrolment, despite numerous efforts to even the gender balance. Only one in every…
Native Tall Grass on the Prairie
University of Manitoba hosts North American Prairie Conference
Notes from the Northern Boreal: A wandering bird biologist’s field journals
“Threatened” Canada Warblers and mimicry in male Redstarts.