Federal parties competent contenders for power – but also deeply flawed
The narrative perpetuated by political observers throughout this long election campaign has been that Canadian voters are looking for a change – that the winner…
Ethan Cabel
City councillor ramps up fight against illegal housing
South Winnipeg-St. Norbert Coun. Janice Lukes is setting up a residents’ association to address a growing problem around the University of Manitoba – the proliferation…
UMSU council authorizes $1.4 million in capital spending
The University of Manitoba Students Union (UMSU) council authorized its executive to spend $1.4 million to renovate a spate of union-operated restaurants last week with…
U of M professor launches transit research project
With the City of Winnipeg slated to complete phase two of the Southwest rapid transit corridor by 2020 after years of delays, one University of…
David Barnard opens up
David Barnard, the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, has faced his share of controversy. This year alone, Barnard has had to deal…
Economics department preparing to split over academic disputes
Over six months after a scathing report from the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) detailed deep divisions within the University of Manitoba department of…
Health and dental premium hike approved by student union
Students at the University of Manitoba will be paying more for their health and dental insurance this year after the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) finished negotiations with insurance broker StudentCare and provider Manitoba Blue Cross for a new annual rate.
Professors launch Truth and Reconciliation petition
Just in time for the federal election campaign, four University of Manitoba professors have launched a petition urging all levels of government in Canada to take concrete steps toward truth and reconciliation with indigenous people.
Funding slashed for Manitoba Institute for Policy Research
The Manitoba Institute for Policy Research, a provincial public policy think tank out of the University of Manitoba’s political studies department, has halted most of…
International students hit the streets
University of Manitoba international students are planning a massive demonstration outside the Fort Garry administration building July 30 to protest what they view as unfair…