News
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A tale of two sports cities
On Jan. 31, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans were greeted by a cryptic Instagram post showing a fur coat and cowboy hat hanging on an armoire. The only word in the post was “soon.” Bomber fans knew this could only mean one thing.
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The changing nature of education
Every year, the University of Winnipeg (U of W) welcomes more than a thousand new students. For students, starting university can signify a new chapter filled with glee. For institutions, these are fresh minds to educate.
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Farm, table, landfill
As the total at the grocery register seemingly climbs every week, many Canadians are looking to save money however they can. Buying discounted food close to its expiration date could help shoppers avoid sticker shock while even unintentionally reducing carbon emissions.
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Dr. Tabitha Wood, associate dean of science and associate professor of chemistry
Dr. Tabitha Wood, the associate dean of science and an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Winnipeg, didn’t discover her interest in the subject right away.
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Nine Indigenous faculty members to join the U of W this summer
The University of Winnipeg (U of W) is in search of nine Indigenous academics to add to their faculty as of July 1.
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City briefs
Celebrating Black history // Wesmen basketball team rankings // Illegal border crossing leads to arrest // Métis crafting session // Gillingham to give state of the city address // Debates about library space
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GET ME OUT OF HERE!
Most Manitobans know the frustration of being stuck after a snowstorm or being stranded with a dead battery. One local group hopes to ease that stress and give people a boost.
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Bogus budget
On Feb. 7, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham released the city’s preliminary budget for 2024 to 2027. Frustratingly, it’s the work of a city hall still dedicated to protecting the interests of wealthy property owners at the expense of the poor and working-class people who actually need help.
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Campus briefs
MONEY TALKS // WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS // CAREER CHATS ON INSTAGRAM // STUDY ABROAD – FALL/WINTER 2024-25 // FINAL WITHDRAWAL DATE (FALL/WINTER TERM) // READING WEEK
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City briefs
Free provincial park entry // March for Afolabi Opaso // Feasibility of landfill search // River trail closes again // Largest seizure of meth reported in Prairies // U of W hiring more Indigenous faculty
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Dr. Bev Fredborg, psychology assistant professor
As a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma and emotion regulation, Dr. Bev Fredborg, an assistant psychology professor at the University of Winnipeg (U of W), is well aware of current social-media trends involving mental-health advice – and misinformation – about trauma.
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Manitoba gets its first Indigenous Protected Area
Manitoba is establishing its first Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) in the northern part of the province, a big step forward in conservation and reconciliation efforts with Indigenous Peoples.
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Culturally appropriate care for Manitoba survivors
The expansion of a forensic nursing program at two community clinics will help survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence access trauma-informed and culturally appropriate care.
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‘Avoidable harm’
Masked faces are few and far between as I walk through the University of Winnipeg (U of W)’s main campus in early January, watching as students brush past one another in hallways between classes or congregate around tables in the library’s mezzanines.
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A call against brutality
January 2024 is coming to an end, and, already, the Winnipeg Police Service has killed another person.
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Campus briefs
STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS // INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES (ISS) WINTER GALA // MONEY TALKS // SPRING GRADUATION // WINTER 2024 IN-COURSE AWARDS // CAREER CHATS ON INSTAGRAM // STUDY ABROAD – FALL/WINTER 2024-25
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City briefs
Lace up your skates // Get me out of here // Cap on student study permit // Marlborough Hotel investigation // Community-centre upgrades // More Ukrainian newcomers headed to Manitoba
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U of W researchers participate in historic NASA mission
Researchers at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) are playing a prominent role in a historic NASA-led mission to collect and study samples from a near-Earth asteroid.
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Feral-cat bylaw changes could impact wildlife populations
People may soon be allowed to feed and care for feral cats in Winnipeg – but doing so could come at the cost of birds and small mammals.
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Winnipeg Transit safety officers will ride buses next month
The long-promised Winnipeg Transit safety officers will start patrolling buses and bus routes in mid-February, but not everyone in the city will be happy to see them.