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Universities moving research innovations into marketplace
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Generating $6 million within the past year from the commercialization of research, the University of Saskatchewan, like other universities all across the country, is looking to move technology out of the university and into...
Green Party leader speaks to U of M law students
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Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, came to the University of Manitoba last Friday to speak as part of the faculty of Law’s Distinguished Visitor Lecture Series.
While addressing students, faculty...
International students contribute billions to Canadian economy
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OTTAWA (CUP) — A new study released on last week by International Trade Minister Stockwell Day has announced that international students generated a whopping $6.5 billion for the economy while completing studies in Canada...
Burka should be an option, not banned, says student group
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VICTORIA (CUP) — “Extreme” views are behind calls to ban the burka in Canada, according to members of the University of Victoria’s Muslim Student Association (MSA).
Earlier this month, the Muslim Canadian Congress called for...
Rapid Transit in Winnipeg becoming a reality
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Students can expect the much anticipated rapid transit system to become a reality in the near future, but will have to wait for a connection directly to the Fort Garry campus.
Construction is currently underway...
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Canadians opinions on Americans studied
According to The Winnipeg Free Press, a new study published by the Historica-Dominion Institute, indicates feelings Canadians have towards Americans.
The Winnipeg Free Press reported:
“The president (Favourable/unfavourable):
Barack Obama: 86 per...
H1N1 clinic a plus for U of M campus says University...
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The University of Manitoba is one of the 12 locations set up in Winnipeg to distribute the H1N1 Vaccine. Located temporarily at Helen Glass and in University Centre, the U of M is the...
