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University of Manitoba research: A very quick glance

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Jill Patterson
There have been many interesting and important research studies that have involved the University of Manitoba, as well as people from the university. Some have had far reaching implications and have been important in...
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Orientation week features something for everyone

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Jill Patterson
This year’s University of Manitoba Student Union (UMSU) orientation featured some classic events that returning students will have recognized from last year, as well as some new events introduced this year. The aptly named “UMSU’s...
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RCMP grounds plane with anti-Harper message

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Jill Patterson
The RCMP has come under criticism for allegedly grounding a plane flying in Ottawa airspace that was displaying an anti-Harper message. It is the belief of those involved, namely the organization responsible for commissioning the...
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More alleged robocalls surface in provincial elections

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Jill Patterson
During last weeks’ provincial elections in Quebec the Liberal Party made claims that they were the victims of a robocall scandal. The calls were reported to have been made in English and were made...
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New research grant from feds for Arctic research

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Jill Patterson
Prime Minister Steven Harper recently announced plans for a $142.4 million grant for research to be conducted in Canada’s Arctic region. The multi-million dollar grant will go towards funding the construction and development of a...
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Question of replacing welfare a hot topic for many

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Jill Patterson
Manitoba has for a long time operated with a very intricate welfare system which was designed to assist those who have been disadvantaged and require monetary assistance in order to survive and make a...
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Conservatives condone use of info through torture

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Jill Patterson
Newly surfaced government documents, which were classified as top secret, have exposed the Conservative government of allowing various security agencies in Canada, including the RCMP, Canadian Security Intelligence Services (CSIS), and Canada Border Services...
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