Green Party leader speaks to U of M law students
Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, came to the University of Manitoba last Friday to speak as part of the faculty of…
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International students contribute billions to Canadian economy
OTTAWA (CUP) — A new study released on last week by International Trade Minister Stockwell Day has announced that international students generated a whopping $6.5…
Burka should be an option, not banned, says student group
VICTORIA (CUP) — “Extreme” views are behind calls to ban the burka in Canada, according to members of the University of Victoria’s Muslim Student Association…
Rapid Transit in Winnipeg becoming a reality
Students can expect the much anticipated rapid transit system to become a reality in the near future, but will have to wait for a connection…
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Canadians opinions on Americans studied According to The Winnipeg Free Press, a new study published by the Historica-Dominion Institute, indicates feelings Canadians have towards Americans….
H1N1 clinic a plus for U of M campus says University public affairs
The University of Manitoba is one of the 12 locations set up in Winnipeg to distribute the H1N1 Vaccine. Located temporarily at Helen Glass and…
University set to undergo renovations
It has been projected that the University of Manitoba will undergo major renovations from now until 2013 in the hopes of benefiting efficiency, research and…
Funding for northern childcare facilities opens up new job, education opportunities
Aboriginal communities in northern Manitoba have been given $743,000 for the construction of daycare facilities, said a government press release. According to information provided to…
Ask a scientists gets complicated: Higgs boson edition
It was supposed to be easy, a few googles, maybe a peer reviewed paper or two, and I would be able to answer the “Ask…
Think your Mac is safe from hackers?
Walking in from the brisk autumn weather that blankets our campus and into your first lecture of the day, you are greeted with a glowing…