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Policy talk: pains, gains and automobiles
Winnipeg is the centre of many debates about transportation, from Portage and Main’s pedestrian predicament to bike accessibility to the unanswered question of what will replace Greyhound in rural communities. Luckily, Winnipeggers have plenty of opportunity to get involved and make their voices heard.
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News Briefs
Sounding the Drum // Star Blanket Project // Transit and Transportation Town Hall // Drag Brunch // #MeToo after Avital Ronell // Langside Learning Garden
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Dr. Annette Trimbee’s State of the University Address
On Monday, Sept. 10, Dr. Annette Trimbee offered the annual State of the University Address.
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Councillors comment on community centre crises
Winnipeg’s aging recreational infrastructure has been a hot topic over the summer.
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The Hunt is on!
Those looking to spend some time outdoors this fall have a brand-new option.
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PROfile: Professor Charles Wong
Professor Charles Wong has been at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) for 10 years and finished his Canada Research Chair in Ecotoxicology earlier this summer.
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News briefs
Sustainability research and education event // Second-annual Winnipeg Vegfest // Start-of-Term Party // $1 cinnamon rolls // We are all treaty people—celebration // Free concerts at Forth Bar
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Excuse my trust issues
Despite continued efforts for the University of Winnipeg to diversify, the representation of faculty with disabilities remains incredibly low at the University of Winnipeg
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Underneath the Star Blanket
The Helen Betty Osborne Building houses the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre, a hub of resources that puts Indigenous and inner-city communities in connection with the University of Winnipeg.
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Addiction recovery centre to get major renovation
The Tamarack Recovery Centre (TRC) is on track for a renovation. Despite some opposition toward recovery centres in urban areas, addiction recovery centres are still an important part of Winnipeg’s urban landscape.
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Beyond books at the library
The University of Winnipeg Library is a quaint, quiet place to study. Students can rent books and films for the sake of learning or pleasure. However, the University of Winnipeg Library features some even more obscure resources that could prove extremely useful to students
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Know your rental rights
September is a busy month for renters and landlords in Winnipeg, with an influx of out-of-province students, folks returning from summer jobs outside of the city and first-time renters moving out of their childhood homes.
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News briefs
Annual Great Rock Climb // Our Place Safe Space fundraiser // Fifth Annual Poutine Cup // Beet Happening to close its doors // Absolutely Fabulous Friday // Refurbished bike sale
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Cool off with sweet treats this summer
With the arrival of Winnipeg's famous muggy, warm weather, many ice cream enthusiasts are twitching to begin their summertime treks to their favourite ice cream shops.
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Trade and leisure at The Forks
The Forks has a history stretching back thousands of years, according to the book The Forks, A Meeting Place Transformed by Sheila Grover and Greg Thomas.
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Land, water and the health of the environment
A thesis written by Natasha J. Szach argues that preserving water will give the Indigenous community a chance to move from being a stakeholder into a partner when governing the Canadian people.
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Bear Clan Patrol covering more ground
The Bear Clan Patrol is expanding to include different areas in Winnipeg.
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Colloqui-what?
This year is the 20th anniversary of the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) colloquium at the University of Winnipeg (U of W).
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PROFile: Melanie Martin
Melanie Martin, a professor of physics at the University of Winnipeg (U of W), has been teaching since 2004.
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Building community in the commons
The WestEnd Commons, a part of the St. Matthews Non-Profit Housing Incorporation, is now located in the newly remodeled St. Matthew’s Anglican Church.