Manitoba Greens petition to get in debates
The Green Party of Manitoba is taking action to ensure that its leader, James Beddome, is included in the upcoming televised debates. “In the interests…
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Funds announced for U of M ag research Over $700,000 in funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CsomethingFI) will be allocated to three researchers…
PhD legal battle comes to a close
A case that saw the University of Manitoba embroiled in a highly publicized legal battle with one of its professors for close to a year…
Lukacs vs. the U of M
Sept. 2010: Gabor Lukacs, a University of Manitoba math professor, files an application for judicial review of John (Jay) Doering’s, dean of graduate studies, decision…
TEDx makes its Winnipeg debut
Ideas worth spreading” make their way to Winnipeg as the first TEDx Winnipeg event is set to take place at the Winnipeg Art Gallery on…
UMSU fest takes ‘Global Roots’
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is adding some global flare to its orientation festivities this year. UMSU’s annual roster of events, dubbed “UMSU…
NDP candidate touts record of improvement
When asked about the challenges facing post-secondary students in Manitoba, Kerri Irvin-Ross, the MLA for Fort Richmond, smiles then says she would rather talk about…
Zoological investigations
Ah, time to go back to school. If you’re anything like me you’ve probably bought a bunch of new pens and stationary you don’t really…
Smart, observant, fighty
For things we can’t see, we go to PAMELA (or Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics), a module attached to a Russian satellite…
Five-door sports car
The five-door hatchback market in Canada has exploded post fuel crisis. More and more consumers are trading in their thirsty SUVs for wallet-conscious transportation. Perhaps…