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Students protesting Bill 31 escorted out of the legislative building
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Students and others partaking in a peaceful sit-in protest to oppose Bill 31 outside Premier Brian Pallister’s office were escorted out of the Legislative Building Nov. 8.
The protesters were opposing Bill 31 - the...
Manitoba passes Bill 31 despite strong student opposition
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Following an all-night legislative session, Bill 31 – introduced by minister of education and training Ian Wishart in March – passed its third reading with a majority early Friday morning.
The advanced education administration act...
Extended fall break coming to U of M
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The University of Manitoba senate approved changes to the academic schedule that includes a four-day fall break and shortened fall and winter terms at its regular meeting Nov. 1.
The goal of alleviating high levels...
Chester elected ASBC UMSU rep, referendum fails
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The Arts Student Body Council (ASBC) held a byelection Oct. 26 and 27 to fill a vacant position for ASBC University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) representative.
Students also voted in a referendum on implementing...
Amnesty event illuminates Rohingya persecution
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Amnesty International and the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) hosted apanel discussion examining the persecution currently faced by the Rohingya peopel in the northern part of the state of Rakhine on...
“Who has jurisdiction over water?”
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The University of Manitoba hosted the Student Pipeline Action Committee’s (SPAC) inaugural speaker panel event on Nov. 2.
The event, titled “Beyond Borders: Pipeline Resistance from Standing Rock to Manitowapow,” was held in Robson Hall...
