COVID-19 is exposing fundamental flaws in the Canadian housing market
Provincial eviction bans across Canada have begun to end. The bans were initially adopted as a response to the economic shut-down induced by COVID-19. These…
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Inclusivity suffers when laptops banned in classrooms
Fall classes have kicked off the University of Manitoba’s academic year once again, but this semester looks a bit different — professors are going over…
Classes adapt to U of M COVID-19 rules
This semester in STEM faculties, remote classes are posing challenges for educators and students when it comes to what is typically hands-on learning. The deans…
Life in poverty report calls for higher minimum wage
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released a report Aug. 27 co-authored by Jesse Hajer, an assistant professor in economics and the labour studies…
Sociology professor champions childcare
The University of Manitoba faculty of arts named Susan Prentice, a professor in the department of sociology and criminology, the new Duff Roblin professor of…
Seth Jarvis a potential Jets pick in 2020 NHL draft
It was a tough last couple weeks for the Winnipeg Jets. With a span of injuries, the Jets ultimately lost the best-of-five series in fourgames…
Remote learning puts education out of reach
Ever since COVID-19 reached Manitoba this past March, students of all ages have had to adjust to online learning. With the school closures forbidding in-person…
New systems to support students most affected by COVID-19
Fall semester is rolling in amid uncertain times, but the U of M is aiming to put supports in place for students that are most…
U of M libraries offer access beyond online catalogue
The U of M research community — particularly graduate students and faculty — have one less obstacle in their academic work amid the ongoing pandemic….
New U of M president set to lead through pandemic
Following the completion of former U of M president David Barnard’s tenure, Michael Benarroch began his term as the University of Manitoba’s 12th president and…