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Provincial byelection announced for Transcona riding
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The Manitoba government has announced a byelection for the Transcona riding on Tuesday, March 18.
The new member elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba will replace the riding’s former MLA, Nello Altomare, who passed...
Average UMSU meeting lasts over two hours and has 15 observers,...
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The average University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) board of directors meeting lasts two hours and 11 minutes with 15 observers, according to data compiled from the meeting minutes.
The data, which is reflective of...
U of M appoints its first agronomist in residence
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The U of M has appointed Dr. Loveleen Kaur Dhillon as its first agronomist in residence for special crops under a five-year contract funded by the Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA). The MCA is a...
Five former PMs call on Canadians to embrace the flag
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Canada’s five living former prime ministers are calling for Canadians to embrace the flag amid “threats and insults” from U.S. President Donald Trump.
In recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly called for Canada to become the...
Student barred from running in UMSU election over breach of ‘good...
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Student-at-large Victoria Romero has been barred from seeking candidacy in the 2025 University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) general election following a ruling that stands from the UMSU chief returning officer (CRO).
In an emergency...
Tax season begins on Feb. 24
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Income tax and benefit returns for the 2024 calendar year can be filed online starting on Feb. 24, according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Both the T2202 and T4A — tax slips involved with...
Working group proposes changes to U of M’s senate
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A working group within the university’s senate is proposing three new senate standing committees to deal with undergraduate academic matters, with consultations already underway.
The new committees would replace four committees and introduce a senate committee-level...







