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Chris Pascoe, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba who specializes in chronic respiratory diseases, says exposure to wildfire smoke at an early age can lead to frequent lung infections and an increased risk of developing respiratory diseases like asthma. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Saskatchewan: Frustration lingers for football fans after Friday’s Riders game was postponed : UM in the News

July 14, 2025 —  Some fans say there was a lack of communication and the decision to postpone the game took too long to make

Smoke from the out-of-control wildfire near Ingolf, Ont., is seen from Caddy Lake in southeastern Manitoba on May 14. A Winnipeg store that sells fire, safety and first aid products says it's seen more demand for respirators and other fire safety gear since the wildfire season began in earnest earlier this month. (Caroline Barghout/CBC)

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba: Revamp of Manitoba’s air quality monitoring infrastructure needed for ‘smokier future,’ says expert : UM in the News

July 14, 2025 —  Environment Canada, province mull plans for more sensors in remote, northern communities

Graphic showing human lungs inside a person's body

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

Video: How does wildfire smoke affect our lungs? : Network News

July 14, 2025 —  The spread of uncontrolled wildfires across has caused significant destruction and evacuations of communities across Manitoba this summer. With 100 active wildfires in the province as of July 14,  it doesn’t show any sign of slowing. One of the other negative effects of the wildfires is the constant lingering smoke that can pose health risks, especially to those with health conditions that make them more vulnerable.

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Researcher Eric Collins stands on the deck of the Churchill Marine Observatory

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources News

CBC Manitoba: Research project at Churchill facility raises alarm about potential impact of oil spill in Arctic waters : UM in the News

July 13, 2025 —  Experts say chance of Arctic oil spill increasing as melting ice extends Hudson Bay shipping season

Anthropology professor Warren Clarke.

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Barbershop Talk series addresses the “absent Black father” stereotype : UM in the News

July 13, 2025 —  Barbershop Talk series addresses the "absent Black father" stereotype

UM campus in the fall.

Students News

Prepare to register for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 classes : Network News

July 11, 2025 —  Find all the important information for registering for Fall and Winter courses.

Research and International News

Last Call to Apply: Your Breakthrough Idea Could Take You to Berlin : Network News

July 11, 2025 —  Last Call! Applications for Falling Walls Lab Manitoba 2025 close July 15. Got a breakthrough idea that can change the world? This is your chance to pitch it in 3 minutes and win $1,000 and a trip to Berlin for the global finale. Open to students, researchers, and early-career professionals from any discipline. Apply now.

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Professor Niigaan Sinclair standing outside in front of a field of tall grasses.

Faculty of Arts News

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa asks First Nations leaders to submit questions ahead of meeting on Bill C-5 : UM in the News

July 11, 2025 —  Ottawa asks First Nations leaders to submit questions ahead of meeting on Bill C-5

Tick that could transmit Lyme disease

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Global News: Lyme disease risks : UM in the News

July 11, 2025 —  Lyme disease risks

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2025 Support Staff Award nominees

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Support staff recognized for contributions to Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences : Network News

July 11, 2025 —  Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in support of the teaching, research, service and outreach goals of the Faculty.

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