International students stripped of universal healthcare
The provincial government announced March 27 it plans to cut universal healthcare coverage for international students enrolled in post-secondary institutions across Manitoba beginning in the…
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UMSU moves forward in governance updates
UMSU is lobbying to introduce several amendments to the UMSU Act, which will be carried forward in a private member’s bill by Fort Richmond MLA…
Hundreds gather in solidarity with Boushie family
Hundreds gathered at the Odeena Celebration Circle at the Forks Saturday afternoon to rally in support of the family of Colten Boushie. Boushie, a 22-year-old…
Public education funding announcement draws fire from teachers’ union
Manitoba public school teachers are expressing outrage at the provincial government’s recent announcement regarding upcoming public school funding. Manitoba minister of education and training Ian…
Winnipeg remembers victims of Quebec City Mosque shooting
Members of the Muslim community and the general public gathered Jan. 29 at the Manitoba legislature to commemorate the Quebec City Mosque shootings which took…
Suspension of Churchill field study course draws criticism
The cancellation of a U of M Churchill-based field study course is drawing criticism from former students of the program. A Facebook post published by…
Provincial climate change plan broken down at town hall meeting
Manitoba Eco-Network, alongside organizations such as Climate Change Connection, Manitoba Energy Justice Coalition, and Wilderness Committee, gathered for a town hall to discuss the province’s…
Provincial government moves to transform delivery of public services
The government’s speech from the throne opening the third session of the 41st legislative session on Nov. 21 outlined the priorities of the government and…
Province, Ottawa trade barbs over climate plan
Premier Brian Pallister plans to introduce a $25 per tonne carbon tax starting in 2018 over the next four years, defying Ottawa’s directive. The federal…
Progressive Conservatives lagging in MSBI funding targets
During the campaign leading up to the 2016 Manitoba provincial election, the only Progressive Conservative platform plank that reached into post-secondary education was a promise…