News
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Local News Briefs
City passes $900M budget; Sinclair lawsuit can’t proceed: judge; Richardson empire grows; Toews calls for study of James sentence; Bomber great Brown retires
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Business school calls for tuition increase
Business and administration students will decide this week whether or not to approve a referendum to raise tuition fees.
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Expected program cuts continue to divide university
The recent discovery that the University of Winnipeg will be unable to fill promised faculty positions continues to cause controversy.
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U of W announces new tuition waiver program for youth in care
A new program recently announced by the University of Winnipeg will provide 10 youths from the province’s foster care system with an unprecedented educational opportunity this coming fall.
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A new investigation
On March 31, Richard Gage, founder of controversial organization Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth, will be paying a visit to the University of Winnipeg, where he’ll deliver a presentation that’s more than likely to stir the pot.
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International News Briefs
Brother of French gunman “proud” of multiple murder; Leaders of Mali coup struggle to retain control; Afghan mission “on track” despite killings, controversy, says U.S. general; Turkish forces kill 15 Kurdish women; Guatemalan president advocates for drug decriminalization
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Campus News Briefs
U of W introduces Youth in Care tuition waiver; Dr. James Currie named new Dean of Science; Canada awards and renews research chairs; Alumni association calls for nominations
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Tight competition sees Bosc re-elected president with new executive team
Cheers went up as the winning candidates of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association general election were announced last week.
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Ad campaigns for toys accused of gender-stereotype reinforcement
Even in the enlightened age of 2012, it appears that, for the most part, G.I. Joe still gets to do all of the fun out-of-house work and bad-guy-killing while Polly Pocket stays inside and bakes cakes.
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Manitoba receives low grade on women’s equality
Manitoba has made little improvement in the areas of women’s equality, according to a new report.
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International News Briefs
Foreign access to Iranian military complex denied; Surprise elections in the midst of bloodshed; Tibetan self-sacrifice in protest; No early exit from Afghanistan after violence; Tribal violence in South Sudan worsens
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The future of Ellice avenue
What do you think about the future of Ellice Avenue?
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Local sushi institution closes, building to be re-developed
Edohei Restaurant - Winnipeg’s original sushi joint - has closed the doors of its humble Ellice Avenue location for good after nearly 25 years of serving up what’s come to be regarded as some of the city’s best Japanese cuisine.
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Bylaws breached in UWSA election
Intense competition in this year’s University of Winnipeg Students’ Association general election brought an increase in complaints filed against candidates and an expressed need for academic amnesty during campaign season.
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What would you do if you were the mayor of Winnipeg?
What would you do if you were the mayor of Winnipeg?
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Local News Briefs
Kelvin melee leaves five injured; School trustees make provincial pitch; Record-breaking weather; Red River College trains new generation of rail workers; Aboriginal leaders brace for impact of OxyContin withdrawal
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Winners announced in highly-contested UWSA election
Cheers went up as the winning candidates of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association general election were announced Thursday.
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Winners announced in highly-contested UWSA election
Cheers went up as the winning candidates of the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association general election were announced Thursday.
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International News Briefs
Jalil stops Libyan bid for autonomy ; Viral Kony video sparks debate; UN envoy warns against military action in Syria; Syrian people over three months; Norway massacre suspect charged, awaits trial
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Local News Briefs
QuickCare clinics launched; Transit hike scrapped; Elm tree protection strategy in the works; Restaurant owner files legal challenge against mayor; Women’s Day prompts pride and reflection for local women