New changes made to Canadian student loans
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Changes to Canada’s Student and Apprentice Loan programs were recently announced by the Government of Canada, including more flexible student loan repayment plans.
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced that...
U of M sues multiple companies over building project
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The University of Manitoba filed a lawsuit on Sept. 29 against several developers who consulted and worked on construction of the Smartpark Innovation Hub.
The U of M claims that the $45 million, 75,000-square-foot facility...
Student body votes to leave Canadian Federation of Students
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The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) held an online referendum on Oct. 27 and 28, which asked students to vote on whether UMSU should remain a member of the Canadian Federation of Students....
Spook-tacular things to do this Halloween
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This Halloween there are numerous celebrations students can take part in. Now that there are no COVID-19 restrictions in place, events and gatherings will be in full force this spooky season. The University of...
Student councils call for UMSU funding transparency
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Student councils are coming forward, sharing their experiences and concerns over a lack of transparency in their relations with UMSU.
These concerns began over an alleged lack of transparency from the union. Funds have been...
Meet Winnipeg’s 2022 mayoral front-runners
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Glen Murray
Glen Murray, who served as mayor of Winnipeg from 1998 to 2004, is running again because he thinks “the city is facing a number of challenges that need some real leadership and imagination...
New working freedoms for international students granted
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The federal government announced on Oct. 7 that eligible international students will be granted the authorization to work more than 20 hours per week off campus. The temporary change will run from Nov. 15...
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