Manitoba’s youngest now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
On July 20, Manitoba Health announced that vaccine eligibility would expand to include children aged six months to four years old
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Winnipeg deliberates regulating short-term rentals
The City of Winnipeg is considering regulations for short-term rental apartments such as Airbnbs to address issues with fairness
in the hospitality sector, noise and criminal activity.
Fourth vaccine dose available to elderly Manitobans
Fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines are now available for anyone aged 70 or older and Indigenous people older than 50 in
Manitoba.
U of M bursary available to those affected by Ukraine war
The University of Manitoba has earmarked $1 million for an emergency bursary fund to provide financial assistance to students struggling due to the war in Ukraine.
Arbitrator rules U of M must increase salaries for UMFA
The University of Manitoba must increase the salaries of University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) members, an arbitrator ruled last week.
Rykiss handily takes UMSU presidency
The 2022 UMSU executive board will consist of Jaron Rykiss as president, Tracy Karuhogo as vice-president student life, Victoria Romero as vice-president advocacy, Brook Rivard as vice-president finance and operations and Elishia Ratel as vice-president community engagement.
Meet the 2022 UMSU community representative candidates
Voting will take place online March 31 to April 1 at umsu.simplyvoting.com
NDP will support Liberals until 2025 for dental care
The New Democratic Party (NDP) has struck a deal with the Liberals to support the government in confidence
votes to keep them in power until 2025 in exchange for dental care for lower-income families and action on
other NDP priorities such as pharmacare, affordable housing, child care and Indigenous and environmental
issues.
Manitoba lifts most remaining COVID restrictions
Manitoba has eliminated most COVID-19-related restrictions and health orders, however, the University of Manitoba is continuing its mask and vaccine mandate until at least the end of the 2022 winter term.
Five Days for the Homeless campaign returns to U of M
Resource Assistance for Youth (RaY)’s 5 Days for the Homeless campaign will take place from March 21 to 25.