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Controversy looms over Morris newspaper
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A University of Manitoba native studies lecturer, Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, recently attempted to discuss Indigenous issues with Morris Mirror editor-in-chief Reed Turcotte. On Jan. 22, Sinclair waited outside of the newspaper office, but did...
Without a paddle: Paddlewheel restaurant closes doors shy of 60 years...
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Earlier this month administration released the statement, “After careful consideration, The Bay and Compass Group Canada have announced the closure of the Paddlewheel restaurant operated within the Downtown Bay store.”
After decades of faithfully serving...
Winnipeg weather affects all walks of life
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Winnipeg recently lived up to its reputation when, for the first time in years, wind chill warnings decreased the temperatures to below minus 40 and created many issues for residents. Warnings on the weather...
The case for electric vehicles: Crunching numbers – Part 1 of...
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The biggest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from consumers come from transportation.
According to Natural Resources Canada, the sector producing the most greenhouse gases (GHG) is transportation, accounting for 37 per cent of all emissions. This...
Heavy metal blunder: First international mercury treaty too weak, scientists say
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Over 140 United Nations member states agreed to a treaty to reduce mercury emissions on Geneva. The treaty has been under negotiation for four years. Named the Minamata Convention on Mercury after a Japanese...
Hacking JSTOR: A closer look at Aaron Swartz’s case
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The death of Aaron Swartz earlier this month marks an important moment in the history of open data activism.
In the last 15 years, in response to theorizing and activism by people like Lawrence Lessig...
