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Katz, Wasylycia-Leis at odds on rapid transit

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Sarah Petz
While Mayor Sam Katz continues to pledge light rail transit to the city of Winnipeg if re-elected, entrant Judy Wasylycia-Leis promises to complete Phase Two of the rapid transit corridor within her first term...
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Degrees renovations fall behind

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Sarah Petz
Students will have to wait a bit longer to get their green curry and yam fries as renovations to Degrees face unexpected complications. University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) president Heather Laube explained that UMSU...
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International Briefs

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Sarah Petz
Qu’ran burning threat ignites protests around the globe Despite the cancellation of his plans to burn copies of the Qu’ran on Sept. 11, 2010, Rev. Terry Jones has sparked protests around the globe. Almost 600...
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Local Briefs

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Sarah Petz
Cellphone increases workload for 911 call centre The increasing use of cellphones to dial 911 is putting stress on dispatchers. Part of the problem is the increase of incidents such as accidental pocket...
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Rapid transit activists demonstrate frustration with lack of progress

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Sarah Petz
The Winnipeg Rapid Transit Coalition used musical theatre to demonstrate their frustration with the lack of progress on rapid transit in Winnipeg on Sept. 8. A group of citizen actors playing the roles of...
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Wiseguys closes its doors for good

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Sarah Petz
The campus watering hole, Wiseguys, is no more, leaving many students without their favorite hangout. Wiseguys was closed after the holders of the lounge’s liquor licence, the Bison Football Alumni and Friends Association, decided to...
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Shinerama hopes to raise record-breaking funds

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Sarah Petz
Organizers of this year’s Shinerama campaign are hoping to raise record-breaking funds for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at this year’s Shine Day on Sept. 16. This year’s coordinators of the fundraiser, Jonty Chandrasena and...
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