University of Manitoba


100 years on

Entering our 100th publication year in the campus news business, I’d like to take an opportunity to share a few anecdotes with the reader. I…


The new era of Bison football

It’s been a long time coming, but the new era of Bison Football has finally arrived. Investors Group Stadium (IGF) has opened its doors, and…


University email change misguided

Tom Ingram, staff The University of Manitoba is adopting a new email policy. Starting Sept. 1, all communications between students and faculty or staff must…


Open access “tipping point”

A recent study funded by the European Commission and undertaken by analysts at Science-Metrix, a Montreal-based company that assesses science and technology organizations, has concluded…



Fill the house

Once you add up tuition, books, and parking, it is nice to hear something is free. Bison Sports recently announced  that all University of Manitoba…


No more passing the Buck

Only six weeks into the 2013 CFL season, and unfortunately for the Bombers and their fans, the biggest news stories surrounding the team have occurred…


Blue blunders

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ head coach Tim Burke was apologizing last week for emotional comments made about backup safety Dan West following an incident at practice…