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Bird’s eye view
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As new research demonstrates how an artificially mutated a strain of avian influenza can spread in at unprecedented rates in ferrets — and possibly humans — scientists and public officials are debating whether the...
U of M celebrates 96th Rhodes Scholar
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The University of Manitoba celebrated its 96th student receiving the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship last week.
Mark Hearson, who is in his fifth year of civil engineering, is the recipient of a 2012 Rhode Scholarship. The...
international news briefs
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Arab League puts sanctions on Syria
On Nov. 27 the Arab League approved economic sanctions on Syria to try and end its violent response to anti-government protesters. The sanctions were approved after Syria refused to...
Winnipeg’s first-ever We Day celebrates youth activism
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On Nov. 23, 16,000 youth gathered at the MTS Centre to witness Winnipeg’s first We Day, an initiative of the charity Free the Children to celebrate youth activism.
The crowd was filled with very energetic...
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Brandon University strike over
A tentative agreement was reached around 9 p.m. on Nov. 25, effectively ending the 45-day Brandon University strike, reported the Winnipeg Free Press.
The strike began on Oct. 12, and the opposing...
A hamper for a better holiday
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union is boosting the holiday spirit on campus through the annual Holiday Hamper program.
The program, coordinated by UMSU since 2004, is aimed at supporting U of M students in...
10th annual elders gathering promotes aboriginal teachings
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Aboriginal community leaders and elders were brought together at the 10th annual Elders and Traditional Teachers Gathering to share their knowledge.
Elders in First Nations communities play an important role in passing on traditional...
