HIV breakthrough
A South African husband and wife team have won the first-ever Olusegun Obasanjo Prize for their work on a microbicide gel that significantly reduces the…
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international news briefs
Over 1000 Afghans protest possible pact to keep US troops in Afghanistan More than 1,000 university students blocked a main highway in eastern Afghanistan on…
UMSU notes
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) met on Nov. 17. The meeting began with a presentation by Maire McDermott and John Sinclair from University…
BoG notes
The U of M Board of Governors met Nov. 15. At the beginning of the meeting, the board watched a short video called “Open Doors…
local news briefs
Bill C-10 opponents occupy minister’s office Several protesters “occupied” Manitoba justice minister Andrew Swan’s constituency office last weekend in protest of Swan’s support the federal…
UPass back on the table
University of Manitoba students who rely on transit pay a total of $480.80 over the summer and winter semesters for bus passes, but that cost…
Rally in support of the CWB
My Canada includes the Wheat Board,” “62% of farmers support the wheat board,” and “Canadians stand with the Wheat Board” were among the signs raised…
U of M wants feedback on sustainability strategy
The University of Manitoba is set to hold a workshop about its sustainability strategy draft on Nov. 24 at the Fort Garry campus. The university…
The Hub may have cover charge
As opening of The Hub is getting closer, some students are concerned there may be a cover charge to enjoy the new campus pub. During…
U of M set to redeploy Bannatyne security officers to Fort Garry
The University of Manitoba is reorganizing its Security Services department, a move that has some students studying at the Bannatyne campus concerned. Effective Dec. 12,…