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Progressive Conservatives stock U of M board of governors
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The University of Manitoba’s board of governors will undergo its largest one-time turnover in years after the provincial government revoked the seats of seven sitting members and announced 11 new appointments last week.
In a...
“It’s a balancing act”: Paul Wells on Trudeau’s relationship with Trump
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Political commentator Paul Wells discusses need to balance Canadian values, trading relationship.
Majority of students support multi-tiered health plan, UMSU survey
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University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) vice president internal Adam Pawlak presented a proposal for a multi-tiered health and dental plan at council’s regular meeting Jan. 19.
The proposal would offer students a choice between...
Five reasons Winnipeg is still better than Mars, even if it’s...
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Winnipeg is colder than Mars. It’s a statement Winnipeggers love to repeat, some in a tone of disdain, some in a tone of pride. And in a way, it is true – Winnipeg often...
Major oil leak occurs on First Nation territory in Saskatchewan
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Just over 200,000 litres of oil has been leaked on First Nations territory in Saskatchewan.
The oil leak affects farmland on the Ocean Man First Nation, treaty land southeast of Regina. While it is not...
Youth unemployment in Manitoba hits highest levels since mid-90s
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Youth unemployment in Manitoba is at its highest rate in more than two decades, according to data from Statistics Canada.
In December 2016, Manitoba’s youth unemployment rate dropped slightly to 13.1 per cent from its...
CFS executives respond to UMSU demand for apology
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University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) executives are not satisfied with the Canadian Federation of Students’ (CFS) response to the local’s demands for an apology regarding treatment of UMSU executives at the CFS national...
