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

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

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies

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.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Faculty of Graduate Studies

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

AirSAFE Research Centre, Max Rady College of Medicine

A basketball court is over grown with weeds and being taken over with flood water (credit Harrison Haines)

Price Faculty of Engineering News

CBC Manitoba: Could flash floods happen in Manitoba?

July 8, 2025 —
Could flash floods happen in Manitoba?

Price Faculty of Engineering

Fletcher Baragar, an economics professor at the University of Manitoba, says Canada should join forces with other nations facing Trump tariff threats — like Mexico, China and potentially the European Union — in order to strengthen economic ties over the next four years. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

Faculty of Arts News

The Free Press: Western alienation deeply rooted

July 4, 2025 —
In spite of polls showing a general surge in Canadian patriotism, many on the Prairies’ political right would vote to leave Confederation

department of economics, Faculty of Arts

A physiotherapist doing physical exercises with a patient's leg.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News

CTV Winnipeg: U of M recruiting for cancer rehabilitation study

July 3, 2025 —
U of M recruiting for cancer rehabilitation study

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Arts News

CBC Manitoba: Plastic surgeon’s 6-week suspension for professional misconduct ‘slap on the wrist’: former patient

July 2, 2025 —
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba gave Manfred Ziesmann suspension after multiple complaints

Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, Faculty of Arts

Photo of Dr. Christopher Adams who has been re-appointed as the rector of St. Paul's College.

Faculty of Arts News

The Free Press: 99 days and counting: NDP criticized as byelection wait continues

July 2, 2025 —
Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan is accusing Premier Wab Kinew of playing political games by being slow to call a byelection in a traditional Tory stronghold.

department of political studies, Faculty of Arts