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Illustration of mpox virus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

CBC Manitoba: University of Manitoba researcher concerned about Mpox mutation

July 16, 2025 — 
University of Manitoba researcher concerned about Mpox mutation

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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

CBC Manitoba: Air quality index warnings and how to protect yourself

July 16, 2025 — 
Air quality index warnings and how to protect yourself

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Portrait of Dr. Andrew Halayko

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

The Canadian Press: Contingency plans unclear for 2026 World Cup wildfire smoke risks

July 16, 2025 — 
While some organizations have published clear air quality thresholds or contingency protocols for wildfire smoke, FIFA's plans remain unclear less than a year out from the 2026 World Cup.

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Dr Mario Pinto

Research and International

APTN News: ‘National interest’ projects and the impact on First Nations in Manitoba

July 15, 2025 — 
‘National interest’ projects and the impact on First Nations in Manitoba

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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Anthropology professor Warren Clarke.

Faculty of Arts

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

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

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

Faculty of Arts

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

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

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Tick that could transmit Lyme disease

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Global News: Lyme disease risks

July 11, 2025 — 
Lyme disease risks

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