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New changes made to Canadian student loans
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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 Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced that...
Students still facing delays from MB Student Aid
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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 funds, as the government is integrating the province’s student...
U of M sues multiple companies over building project
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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 claims that the $45 million, 75,000-square-foot facility...
U of M offers career mentorship for Indigenous students
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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 with a mentor from within the Indigenous community, while...
U of M hosts student Career Month
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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, a full list of which can be found on the...
Student body votes to leave Canadian Federation of Students
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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 remain a member of the Canadian Federation of Students....
Scott Gillingham elected mayor in tight race
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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 of the vote, just 2.5 percentage points over Murray’s 25...
