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Paul Thomas, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Manitoba, announced his retirement earlier this month. He's spent decades observing and researching politics, offering his insights in countless media interviews. (Jaison Empson/CBC)

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Manitoba political commentator Paul Thomas to retire after more than 50 years of punditry

July 29, 2025 — 
Thomas recounts the good, the bad and the ugly in an exit interview with CBC News

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Garden heroes, small and mighty

July 29, 2025 — 
When it comes to gardening, biodiversity and pest control, sometimes it’s best to do less! These intrepid insects benefit your soil and keep your garden healthy.

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At the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), researchers find ways to respond to a changing environment. // Image from CMO

Asper School of Business News

CTV News: Churchill port agreement to improve global market access

July 28, 2025 — 
Churchill port agreement to improve global market access

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X-ray of the human body highlighting the liver and the Hepatits C virus.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CTV Winnipeg: ‘A silent disease’: Manitoba hepatitis C numbers on the rise again

July 28, 2025 — 
‘A silent disease’: Manitoba hepatitis C numbers on the rise again

Voting in Canada

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Should Canada Lower the Voting Age to 16?

July 28, 2025 — 
Should Canada Lower the Voting Age to 16?

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Brandon Trask is an associate professor in the University of Manitoba’s faculty of law. (Warren Kay/CBC)

Faculty of Law News

CBC News: Hockey Canada trial ruling could send chilling message to victims, say advocates

July 25, 2025 — 
Hockey Canada trial ruling could send chilling message to victims, say advocates

Natalie Riediger poses on the UM campus.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Global Winnipeg: University of Manitoba studies Ozempic marketing

July 24, 2025 — 
University of Manitoba studies Ozempic marketing

Group of campers in lab coats during a medical workshop.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CBC Manitoba: Summer camp gives Winnipeg kids, youth hands-on science experience

July 24, 2025 — 
Summer camp gives Winnipeg kids, youth hands-on science experience

July 24, 2025 wildfire map produced by the Government of Manitoba.

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

CBC Manitoba: More research needed on wildfire smoke toxicity, scientists say as they warn of pollution ‘time bomb’

July 24, 2025 — 
Flames may re-release toxic chemicals in historical mining areas, though risks are unknown: researcher

Healthy foods, including carrots, strawberries, red pepper, kiwi, blue berries, tomatoes, melon, salmon, avocado, olives and corn.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Manitoba Co-operator: AI made me eat it

July 23, 2025 — 
AI made me eat it

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