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CBC The 180: The cold truth about wind chill

December 19, 2016 — 
U of M grad student sets the record straight

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Op-ed: Canada’s children deserve better

December 16, 2016 — 
What if, this holiday season, we granted children their rights, the ones we agreed to implement and to which they are legally entitled?

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CBC: ‘Quite a few’ risks posed by recreational cannabis, researcher warns

December 14, 2016 — 
Dr. Paul Daeninck, an oncologist with Cancer Care Manitoba and assistant professor at the University of Manitoba who has studied marijuana use, said people up to age 25 may experience added risks if they use the drug.

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Sun: Manitoba researcher leads Alzheimer’s clinical trial

December 13, 2016 — 
Dr. Zahra Moussavi, from the University of Manitoba’s engineering faculty, received $1.738 million Tuesday from the Weston Brain Institute

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Sun: Girls HockeyFest a big hit

December 12, 2016 — 
The current hockey broadcaster was assisted by the University of Manitoba Bisons women’s hockey team, who put on a skills and drills competition.

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Op-ed: It’s time to decolonize academia

December 9, 2016 — 
An op-ed published in the Winnipeg Free Press from Deborah G. Young, former executive lead of Indigenous Achievement at the University of Manitoba:

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Free Press: Why a flu shot is important, op-ed

December 8, 2016 — 
Vaccination decisions are a touchy subject for many people, so here’s a snapshot of recent research to consider and why I choose to continue to vaccinate myself and my family every year.

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Yahoo!: Meet the Arctic’s New Top Predator—Killer Whales

December 7, 2016 — 
Sea ice experts explains why food chain is changing in Arctic

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Globe and Mail: One year after arrival, Syrian refugees continue to face employment barriers

December 6, 2016 — 
Recognition of foreign credentials is a key challenge, says Lori Wilkinson

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CBC: Scientists gathering in Winnipeg to focus on ‘complex’ changing Arctic climate

December 5, 2016 — 
ArcticNet 2016 will see 800 scientists from across the country gather in Winnipeg this week

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