Canadian students one of the groups hit hardest by Recession
A report released this month found a sizeable increase in the unemployment rates among Canada’s youth. The report, entitled Canada’s Vital Signs 2009, from the…
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U of M Prof drawing connection between math and disease control
University of Manitoba professor Abba Gumel and his team of researchers believe they may be able to save millions of lives using math to predict…
Winnipeg pro-choice and pro-life supporters demonstrate side by side
An unlikely peacefulness reigned over a demonstration attended by both pro-life and pro-choice supporters, each rallying for their cause outside the Women’s Hospital on Notre…
Students feel safe on campus say UMSU reps
The safety of students attending the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus has been put into questioning since the stabbing of a 23-year old student…
Transportation still remains challenge on campus, carpooling valid alternative cable cars scrapped
One of the biggest challenges facing the University of Manitoba is transportation. A large portion of U of M students continue to drive to the…
Senate committee launches study on post-secondary education
OTTAWA (CUP) — Post-secondary education is at the forefront of a new study launched earlier this month by the standing Senate committee on social affairs,…
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U of M archives get spooky addition Peter Aykroyd, father of actor Dan Aykroyd from the 1980s film Ghostbusters, announced Oct. 15 that he will…
U of M takes part in waste reduction week
Every year in mid October, Canada and the rest of the world will participate in a weeklong event called Waste Reduction Week, promoting waste reduction…
U of W gets a new green fleet thanks to energy conservation device
The Center for Sustainable Transportation (CST) at the University of Winnipeg is upgrading the U of W’s transportation services with the addition of OttoView devices….
Team led by U of M researcher given $300k to study H1N1
Researchers at the U of M have received $300,000 in research funding from the federal government to study the H1N1 flu virus for the next…