UM in the News News Archive
Op-ed: Federal carbon policy trying to sell politics, not decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
June 21, 2017 —
The nationwide price-on-carbon proposed by the federal Liberal government to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a topical subject, with lots of debate and discussion. What this action will really mean to the public at large, however, remains unclear.
CBC/CTV: Critics decry St. Boniface Hospital for banning medical-assisted deaths
June 20, 2017 —
Arthur Schafer weighs in
Free Press: Shopping for a new day at downtown Bay
June 19, 2017 —
Two architects made presentations on the Bay building: U of M architecture student Aaron Pollock and Dudley Thompson
Op-ed: Public servants deserve our support
June 16, 2017 —
Public servants are an integral aspect of governing and delivering many public goods.
Wpg Sun: U of M’s bargaining breached, labour board told
June 15, 2017 —
The University of Manitoba told the Manitoba Labour Board on Wednesday that they had no choice but to rescind a contract offer to its employees during last year’s labour negotiations.
New Scientist: Life aloft: The unexplored ecosystem above your head
June 14, 2017 —
Kevin Fraser and others suggest we think about protecting air environments like we do water
Nature, Science, CTV: Vaginal microbes thwart HIV prevention
June 13, 2017 —
Vaginal application of anti-retroviral drugs, such as tenofovir, before sex has had mixed results in preventing HIV infection in women.
Breitbart, and others: Global Warming Study Cancelled Because of ‘Unprecedented’ Ice
June 13, 2017 —
"Naturally, the scientist in charge has blamed it on ‘climate change.’"
Wpg Free Press: Students’ prototype may light up eyes of the blind
June 12, 2017 —
Zahra Moussavi give them an offer they can't refuse
CBC: Tomson Highway, acclaimed Cree author and playwright, receives honorary degree
June 9, 2017 —
The honorary degree recognizes Highway's "powerful truth telling, his generous artistic spirit, and his indelible leadership in the Indigenous creative arts."