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Media coverage: Port of Churchill research and development potential

August 27, 2025 — 

People are talking about UM, its research and impact in Churchill and for Manitoba’s economic future.

UM research mention- Free Press/The Canadian Press

Fei Wang, Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1), Department of Environment and Geography
Centre for Earth Observation Science and lead for Churchill Marine observatory spoke about the one-year anniversary of the opening of the observatory

CBC Manitoba- Radio noon

CTV Winnipeg

While Mario Pinto, V.P. Research (International) and Barry Prentice, Professor in Supply Chain Management and Director of UM’s Transport Institute spoke to various media outlets about the federal government’s recent indication that the Port of Churchill is a key priority for developing better trade route with Europe, Africa and the Americas.

CJOB radio

Global Winnipeg

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