New model seeks to grant funds based on performance
As the provincial government seeks to improve the operation of post-secondary education in Manitoba, the government now plans to adopt a performance-based finance model. The…
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Too little, too late on COVID-19 response in Manitoba
With another week of increasing COVID-19 cases in the province, particularly in Winnipeg, Manitoba now has the highest active cases per 100,000 people in the…
Province embraces finest in environmental negligence
Premier Brian Pallister and the Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba have issued a request for proposals (RFP) on how to start privatizing Manitoba’s provincial parks….
Audit reveals ‘weak’ monitoring of institution expenses
A provincial post-secondary audit released this month revealed financial and governance concerns at seven Manitoba institutions. Post-secondary provincial audits are not routine, but rather are…
Honk-a-thon held after refusal to negotiate
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) held a honk-a-thon rally Oct. 20 to protest the U of M’s refusal to participate in binding arbitration,…
UMSU board meeting update
At its Oct. 22 meeting, UMSU’s board of directors received a presentation on the ongoing discord between UMFA and the university administration. Also discussed…
Former UMSU mental health week lengthened due to COVID-19
This week, UMSU continues its mental health month with a workshop entitled Spiritual Wellness for Future Educators, hosted by Elder-in-Residence Wanda Joy Murdock. They are…
Provincial throne speech recalls mandate letter
The Manitoba government laid out its agenda for the third session of the 42nd legislative assembly in the speech from the throne delivered at the…
Report links fetal exposure to diabetes with heart disease
A new report from the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba has found that fetal exposure to diabetes may be linked to heart disease in…
UMFA discontent with lack of work-from-home support
The University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) is expressing discontent with the conditions of working remotely from home. The group has taken to posting…