Garett Williams

Gord Downie helps clear path to reconciliation

In August, Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie used the band’s final show to try and light a fire. With the eyes of nearly a third...

Visionary Conversations looks at reconciliation

The new season of the University of Manitoba’s Visionary Conversations series launches Wednesday with its sights set on reconciliation. Titled “Reconciliation: What Needs to Happen...

UMSU scales back health plan

A nearly 60 per cent increase in the number claims submitted through the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) health and dental plan has...

U of M forwards 8,000 emails regarding illegal downloads

Copyright office likens threatening notices to extortion.

UMFA, administration remain at bargaining table

“The U of M has made attempts to achieve this timeline, but it could not be reached.”

U of M library jobs cut in staff restructuring

University of Manitoba libraries have lost more than 30 full-time positions since 2007, representing a loss of more than 25 per cent.

U-Pass to roll out this fall

“For many students, the U-Pass will entail significant cost savings,” said Tanjit Nagra, UMSU president.

UMSU settles three-year dispute with student federation

The University of Manitoba Students' Union (UMSU) has settled a more than three-year-old dispute with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), paying the lobbying...

U of M trims nearly $11 million from operating budget

The University of Manitoba approved a third consecutive year of cuts to its operating budget in May, trimming nearly $11 million from expenses and...

Negotiations between university, UMFA underway

Full-scale negotiations between the University of Manitoba and its faculty union toward a multi-year agreement commenced late May, with nearly 30 days set aside...