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Universities look to inform, educate to prevent H1N1 outbreak

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Ashley Gaboury
As the flu season approaches, universities are working fast to complete pandemic plans and educate their staff, students and faculty alike on H1N1. “We think we are in the best shape we can be in...
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U of M scores low on ‘green’ report card, accuracy of...

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Ashley Gaboury
The University of Saskatchewan and the University of Manitoba have scored a C- and C+ respectively on the College Sustainability Report Card. Out of all Canadian universities scored, the U of M received the...
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University of Regina guarantees employment for graduates

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Ashley Gaboury
Students who enroll at the University of Regina can now rest assured that they will find a career-orientated job after graduation. The university has unveiled a program guaranteeing that students get employment within six...
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Local Briefs

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Ashley Gaboury
Winnipeg looks to expand, first since 1972 The Winnipeg Free Press has reported that for the first time since 1972, there are plans to expand the city, a plan that has been met resistance from...
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Manitoba and Saskatchewan look to ban texting while driving

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Ashley Gaboury
Increasing evidence regarding the dangers of distracted driving has a number of provinces considering legislation to ban texting and talking on held-held devices while driving. Manitoba passed legislation this summer and Saskatchewan recently announced it...
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Saskatchewan, Manitoba enjoy lowest unemployment rates in Canada

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Ashley Gaboury
Workers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba have fared better during the current recession than the rest of Canada, according to a labour force survey released by Statistics Canada earlier this month. The two provinces are...
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Local Briefs

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Ashley Gaboury
U of M in partnership with world’s largest hydroelectric dam project The U of M has signed a $2.5 million deal to partner with Itaipú Binacional, the world’s largest producer of hydroelectric energy according to...
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