Government inaction in landfill search is negligence in action
In 2017, I attended Tanya Talaga’s talk at the Millennium Library where she was promoting her book, Seven Fallen Feathers. Part of Talaga’s book is…
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Court upholds ruling, Manitoba must pay UMFA $19.4M
Manitoba’s Court of Appeal has rejected the provincial government’s appeal of the ruling that the province must pay the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA)…
Manitoba government to increase student financial aid
To combat the cost-of-living crisis, the Manitoba government has announced an over 40 per cent increase to the maximum benefit of the Manitoba student loan…
You should care about the Hollywood strikes
In Hollywood, Calif., union actors and writers have pressed pause on television and film productions to hit play on the picket lines. While these strikes…
U of M prof builds model to manage Manitoba’s water
Flooding in Manitoba can cause hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of damage. In some cases, whole roads need to be rebuilt or repaired as…
Provincial budget increases post- secondary funding
The 2023 provincial budget will see the first increase in real dollars for post-secondary funding in seven years. Advanced Education and Training funding is expected…
Fostering patient-centred care
On Feb. 22, the University of Manitoba’s Café Scientifique hosted a session on innovative health-care technologies and their use in understanding and improving patient experiences. …
New advanced education minister announced following provincial cabinet shuffle
Following a provincial cabinet shuffle, a new minister is set to take charge of Manitoba’s post-secondary portfolio. Previously the minister of mental health and community…
Global applications of critical minerals
Rare earth elements and other metals are often termed “critical minerals,” as they are in high demand and economically essential. From aerospace and electronics to…
Student aid delays continue for yet another semester
Some post-secondary students in Manitoba have said that they are still facing funding delays and difficulties contacting Manitoba Student Aid (MSA), including one student who…