New education category introduced for Express Entry
The Honourable Marc Miller, former minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship announced a new category under its Express Entry immigration system on Feb. 27, focusing on…
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Brian Dobie leaves lasting legacy in sports community
The former Bisons football head coach Brian Dobie has bid farewell to the sports community, marking the end of his coaching career. Dobie reflected on…
UMFA and administration reach tentative agreement
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has reached a tentative agreement with the university’s administration over a new collective agreement, avoiding a labour disruption…
School of art exhibit features locally sourced clay
The U of M school of art is showcasing Low Fired Forms, an exhibition running from March 5 to 12 in the School of Art…
U.S.-Canada trade war deepens with tariff imposition
The Government of Manitoba responded to the U.S. administration’s implementation of 25 per cent tariffs on March 4 by applying retaliatory tariffs on March 6…
UMFA bargaining deadline extended by 24 hours
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has extended the bargaining deadline with the university’s administration by 24 hours, according to UMFA president Erik Thomson…
UMFA sets Monday, March 10 as potential strike date
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) has set a potential strike date for Monday, March 10, according to a press release. The union representing…
The Bisons qualify for Canada West semifinals
The Bisons men’s basketball team secured a spot in the Canada West Championship semifinals after defeating the Thompson Rivers WolfPack 70-67 on Saturday, Feb. 22…
U of M appoints its first agronomist in residence
The U of M has appointed Dr. Loveleen Kaur Dhillon as its first agronomist in residence for special crops under a five-year contract funded by…
Five former PMs call on Canadians to embrace the flag
Canada’s five living former prime ministers are calling for Canadians to embrace the flag amid “threats and insults” from U.S. President Donald Trump. In recent…