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The University of Manitoba received a shot in the arm Tuesday, with the announcement of a joint federal-provincial investment of $36 million. niversity of Manitoba president David Barnard was joined by Winnipeg South Liberal MP...

Where did the moon come from? According to new research, the moon may have been created by many “mini-moons” crashing together. The previous belief was that the moon was formed as the result of a...

New research has shown promising evidence that a drug originally used to treat Alzheimer’s disease could simulate tooth regrowth to the point of repairing cavities. The drug is called “tideglusib,” and it has already been...

The purpose of the appendix has remained an enduring mystery to scientists. New research, however, presents a new theory: the appendix provides a secondary immune function. What this means is that appendices would theoretically catalyze...

The University of Manitoba is facing continued criticism from neighbouring communities for its lack of action in dealing with a number of allegedly illegal rental units housing students. On Jan. 11, a dozen city planning...

The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) voted at its regularly-scheduled meeting Jan. 5 to approve purchasing software from online ballot specialists Simply Voting for the 2017 UMSU elections. The deal is yet to be...

A federal government move eliminating some post-secondary tax credits in lieu of more direct financial support is being both welcomed and criticized by Manitoba students. Beginning Jan. 1, the education and textbook tax credits, which...