New changes made to Canadian student loans
Changes to Canada’s Student and Apprentice Loan programs were recently announced by the Government of Canada, including more flexible student loan repayment plans. Minister of…
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Students still facing delays from MB Student Aid
Within the fall semester more than half over, some post-secondary students are still facing difficulties getting into contact with Manitoba Student Aid (MSA) or securing…
U of M sues multiple companies over building project
The University of Manitoba filed a lawsuit on Sept. 29 against several developers who consulted and worked on construction of the Smartpark Innovation Hub. The…
U of M offers career mentorship for Indigenous students
The University of Manitoba’s Career Services recently launched its Indigenous Career Mentorship Program (ICMP). The program provides the opportunity for Indigenous students to be paired…
U of M hosts student Career Month
Throughout November, University of Manitoba’s Career Services is hosting Career Month. There will be a combination of both in-person and virtual events exploring career-related issues,…
Student body votes to leave Canadian Federation of Students
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held an online referendum on Oct. 27 and 28, which asked students to vote on whether UMSU should…
Scott Gillingham elected mayor in tight race
Scott Gillingham won a narrow victory over front-runner Glen Murray in last Wednesday’s election to decide Winnipeg’s next mayor. Gillingham won with 27.5 per cent…
U of M holds first in-person open house in 2 years
The University of Manitoba held its first open house on campus since the start of the pandemic on Oct. 25. Booths from all faculties and…
Court rejects legal injunction to stop UMSU referendum
A motion for a legal injunction filed by the Canadian Federation of Students, aimed at stopping UMSU’s planned referendum on the student union’s continued membership…
Performance-based funding still on the table for Manitoba universities
Despite concerns from university faculty and the official Opposition, the provincial government is still considering a performance-based funding model for universities in Manitoba. The decision…