U of M studies COVID-19’s impact on kids’ conditions
A University of Manitoba research project seeking to provide data on how COVID-19 and related conditions have affected children has received over $433,000 in funding…
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Pope’s residential school apology sparks criticism
The visit and apologies prompted mixed reactions from Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors.
UMSU highlights plans for new semester
University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) board members discussed preparations for a new semester at the University of Manitoba during their most recent board meeting last Thursday.
No federal plan, funding for anniversaries of treaties
Ottawa has no plans or funding allocated to commemorate the upcoming anniversaries of numerous treaties.
Winnipeg deliberates regulating short-term rentals
The City of Winnipeg is considering regulations for short-term rental apartments such as Airbnbs to address issues with fairness
in the hospitality sector, noise and criminal activity.
Fourth vaccine dose available to elderly Manitobans
Fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines are now available for anyone aged 70 or older and Indigenous people older than 50 in
Manitoba.
U of M bursary available to those affected by Ukraine war
The University of Manitoba has earmarked $1 million for an emergency bursary fund to provide financial assistance to students struggling due to the war in Ukraine.
Arbitrator rules U of M must increase salaries for UMFA
The University of Manitoba must increase the salaries of University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) members, an arbitrator ruled last week.
Rykiss handily takes UMSU presidency
The 2022 UMSU executive board will consist of Jaron Rykiss as president, Tracy Karuhogo as vice-president student life, Victoria Romero as vice-president advocacy, Brook Rivard as vice-president finance and operations and Elishia Ratel as vice-president community engagement.
Meet the 2022 UMSU community representative candidates
Voting will take place online March 31 to April 1 at umsu.simplyvoting.com