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CTV Morning Live: UM Engineering students talk about their pothole solution

May 9, 2025 — 
UM Engineering students Chandra Hofer and Abigail Harris showcased their innovative tech solutions—using drones and recycled rubber—to fight Winnipeg’s pothole problem on CTV Morning Live.

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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican shortly after his election as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Thursday. (Domenico Stinellis/The Associated Press)

Faculty of Arts

CBC Manitoba: What a New Pope Could Mean for the Catholic Church

May 8, 2025 — 
What a New Pope Could Mean for the Catholic Church

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Movie theatre image from Flickr.

Faculty of Arts

CBC Manitoba: What Makes a TV Show Binge-Worthy?

May 8, 2025 — 
What Makes a TV Show Binge-Worthy?

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Dr. Ruth Grimes says fostering the doctor-patient relationship is important when caring for patients and parents who may be hesitant about the measles vaccine. She says it's important to answer questions openly and without judgement, while ensuring patients understand the risks of not vaccinating. (Tyson Koschik/CBC)

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CBC Manitoba: Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases

May 8, 2025 — 
‘You can help protect yourself, your family, and your community,’ says co-lead of immunization program

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MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS “Even if Manitoba doesn’t get a big measles epidemic this year, you know, as these trends continue, we can eventually expect one,” said Dr. Peter Hotez.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba

May 8, 2025 — 
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

CBC Manitoba: Talking Bugs: What’s Emerging This Season and How to Protect Them

May 8, 2025 — 
Talking Bugs: What's Emerging This Season and How to Protect Them

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Nathan Derejko, an assistant law professor at the University of Manitoba and the Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice.

Faculty of Arts

CBC Manitoba: Israeli officials say they plan to seize Gaza. An international law expert weighs in on what could happen next

May 8, 2025 — 
Israeli officials say they plan to seize Gaza. An international law expert weighs in on what could happen next

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

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CTV News: Talks of Alberta separatism raising treaty concerns

May 7, 2025 — 
Talks of Alberta separatism raising treaty concerns

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potatoes are growing in a row, the leafy green tops are bursting out of the ground.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Grainews: Can well-fed plants fend off diseases and insects?

May 7, 2025 — 
We examine an Idaho farmer’s program for crop self-defence

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Brenda Austin-Smith.

Faculty of Arts

CityNews Winnipeg: Manitoba reacts to Trump’s film tariff threat

May 7, 2025 — 
Manitoba reacts to Trump’s film tariff threat

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