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Voter turnout increases . . .
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Despite Elections Manitoba’s efforts, the drive to increase voter turnout in this year’s provincial election was not enough to raise voter turnout much more that a percentage point.
The voter turnout in 2007’s general election...
Senate Notes
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The University of Manitoba Senate met on Oct. 5.
In university president David Barnard’s absence, Joanne Keselman, vice-president (academic and provost), chaired the meeting.
The meeting began with presentation from United Way volunteer Douglas Finkbeiner, who...
Crime Beat
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The first month of school appeared to keep Security Services on their feet.
Seven reports of theft came to the attention of Security Services over the month. One involved a locker break-in, while five...
local news briefs
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Four grow-ops busted by Winnipeg police
Four search warrants were executed on Oct. 5 by Winnipeg police at separate addresses, leading to the seizure of more than half a million dollars worth of marijuana, reported...
VoteAnyWay contest winners revealed
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Along with the results of the Manitoba provincial election, the winners of the VoteAnyWay project’s public service announcement contest were announced last week.
The “VoteAnyWay” initiative, organized by professors and students at the University of...
UMSU irons out security issues with The Hub
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As opening day of The Hub is getting closer, UMSU is working to address potential security issues that may arise.
Linda Lavallee, director of the Security Services at U of M, said Security Services will...
Libyan students feel effects of revolution from miles away
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Though physically thousands of kilometres away, Libyan students and expats of the country have felt the emotional — and sometimes financial — effects of the unrest that has permeated their country over the past...
