RCMP grounds plane with anti-Harper message
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…
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More alleged robocalls surface in provincial elections
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…
New research grant from feds for Arctic research
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…
Question of replacing welfare a hot topic for many
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…
Conservatives condone use of info through torture
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,…
Research grant gives U of M students opportunity of a lifetime
The Canadian government has issued a research grant of $2.7 million to help fund an archeological dig in Israel. During the month of August eight…
A funeral for Canada on Canada Day
Traditionally July 1 in Canada is a day for all Canadians to celebrate the birth of their country and all it has given its citizens….
National study opens centre in Winnipeg’s Deer Lodge
A nationwide study on the effects of aging has recently begun in Canada. The study, dubbed the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), will be…
Prestigious scholarship awarded to two U of M students
Two University of Manitoba graduate students have recently been honoured with the award of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Amy Scott and Harlyn Silverstein will…
Temperatures still rising in Montreal
A new piece of provincial legislation, which was recently ratified in Quebec, has caused uproar among students and protestors in Montreal. As a response to…