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Research and International News

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

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 News

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

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 News

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

Researcher Eric Collins stands on the deck of the Churchill Marine Observatory

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

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

Anthropology professor Warren Clarke.

Faculty of Arts News

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

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

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

Faculty of Arts News

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

Tick that could transmit Lyme disease

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Global News: Lyme disease risks

July 11, 2025 — 
Lyme disease risks

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Man wearing a blue shirt and grey ball cap standing near the railing on a boat in Lake Winnipeg.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

CTV Winnipeg: U of M research finds wildfire ash contributing to phosphate levels in Lake Winnipeg

July 10, 2025 — 
U of M research finds wildfire ash contributing to phosphate levels in Lake Winnipeg

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A modeled reconstruction of Elmosteus, a new fossil fish from Manitoba.

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

CTV Winnipeg: Prehistoric fish discovered in Manitoba

July 9, 2025 — 
A prehistoric fish dating back 390 million years was recently discovered in Manitoba’s Interlake region.

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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 News

CBC Manitoba: 300 vulnerable residents in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation still waiting to be evacuated: deputy chief

July 9, 2025 — 
U of M expert says wildfire smoke exposure can worsen respiratory symptoms, spike risk of developing diseases

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