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Team led by U of M researcher given $300k to study...

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Eric Seniuk
Researchers at the U of M have received $300,000 in research funding from the federal government to study the H1N1 flu virus for the next two years. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) one...
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Financial crisis at the U of M topic of discussion at...

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Sarah Petz
The University of Manitoba’s critical financial situation was the theme of the Oct. 15 town hall meeting. University president David Barnard told the packed house that the university is facing significant challenges with its budget...
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Riot leads to debate on overcrowded Manitoba prisons

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Miguel Yetman
The riot that broke out at Brandon Correctional Centre earlier this month has been the subject of debate, with NDP critic Kelvin Goertzen accusing the provincial government of turning a blind eye to Manitoba...
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Higher mortality rates for lower income brackets

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Morgan Modjeski
People in lower income ranges have a higher chance of developing cardiac diseases over their lifetime than those with higher incomes in Manitoba, reported the new Indicators Atlas, released by Manitoba Centre for Health...
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First Annual ICM report subject of scrutiny

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Sarah Petz
Lack of detail and transparency was the biggest concern voiced by faculty members and student representatives regarding the First Annual Report on the Operations of the International College of Manitoba during the Oct. 7...
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Universities look to inform, educate to prevent H1N1 outbreak

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Ashley Gaboury
As the flu season approaches, universities are working fast to complete pandemic plans and educate their staff, students and faculty alike on H1N1. “We think we are in the best shape we can be in...
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Facebook seen as help at U of M, trouble at other...

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Talia Joundi
Combine 300 million active members, 40 million daily status updates, 2 billion photos and 3 million events created each month, and you get the world’s largest social network: Facebook.com. Social networking websites such as...

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