The case for electric vehicles: Crunching numbers – Part 1 of 3
The biggest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from consumers come from transportation. According to Natural Resources Canada, the sector producing the most greenhouse gases (GHG) is…
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Brandon University a key player in immigration study
Brandon University (BU) recently announced its role in a $2.5 million dollar immigration research study. The study collaborates with other universities and institutions over a…
Scotties to take over Stonewall
The 2013 Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the women’s provincial curling championship, will start Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial Sports Complex in Stonewall. The winner…
Clean Energy in Manitoba: Are we really leading the way?
On Nov. 20, 2012 the province released the Manitoba Clean Energy Strategy (MCES). The strategy outlines how the province plans to develop renewable energy and…
Private college on U of M campus criticized by former students, faculty
A privately-run college located on the University of Manitoba campus, the International College of Manitoba (ICM), has recently drawn anger from former students and the…
Nature’s kidneys: Wetlands vital to health of prairies
Why should we care about wetlands? Wetlands are not cute. There are no Coke commercials about protecting slews; Pamela Anderson and Alicia Silverstone have not…
Enemy at the gates: Taking a look at invasive aquatic species in Manitoba
Rivers and lakes have long been important for Manitoba. They are a source of food, they generate our electricity, and at one time they were…
Save the ELA: Fight to keep Experimental Lakes Area continues
On Nov. 27, world-renowned limnologist David Schindler delivered a compelling speech at the University of Manitoba entitled “Contributions of the Experimental Lakes Area [ELA] to…
Plane crash devastates northern Manitoba
On Nov. 18, amidst heavy fog, extreme humidity, and low cloud ceiling, pilot Mark Gogal and seven passengers left the runway at 10 a.m., destined…
Phoenix Sinclair trial halt coming to a close
The Manitoba Court of Appeal recently ruled that the commission overseeing the inquiry into the death of Phoenix Sinclair is not obligated to release witness…