Jelynn Dela Cruz youngest woman MLA in MB history
Jelynn Dela Cruz, born and raised in Winnipeg’s Radisson riding, is 23 years old. When Ed Schreyer was elected as the youngest MLA in Manitoba’s…
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NDP wins majority government
The Manitoba New Democratic Party (NDP) defeated the incumbent Manitoba Progressive Conservative (PC) party in last Tuesday’s provincial election, securing 34 seats against the PCs’…
Métis journal co-founded by UM prof launches first issue
A new academic journal co-founded by a U of M professor and dedicated to showcasing Métis thought launched its first issue at the end of…
City council shows support for Ukrainian sister city
Winnipeggers met Mayor Scott Gillingham’s affirmation of support for Lviv, Ukraine, with chants of “Slava Ukraini! Heroiam slava!” outside city hall last month. On Sept….
MuKa some music
Musical Kaleidoscope is a place on campus where culture and music collide. The club, called MuKa for short, is focused on this idea of bringing…
Provincial party candidates speak on racial issues
Racial issues are widely important for student voters this election season. To inform the student body, one group invited provincial candidates to talk about their…
Candidates make final pitch at student-hosted debate
Candidates from Manitoba’s four main political parties squared off on Sept. 27 in a town hall debate hosted by UMSU and the university’s political studies…
Black Students Community to unveil mural
Cole Cancilla considers himself the “visual translator” for the Black Students Community, which chose him to paint a mural in its community space. Cancilla, a…
Say cheese!
Ice cream, cheese and yogurts—a lactose lover’s paradise exists right here on the U of M campus. When Jaspal Singh learned that one of his…
New OCD support group to begin operating in Winnipeg
A new obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) peer support group for adults, called Winnipeg OCD, will begin operation in early October. Lisa Walter, creator of Winnipeg…