UM Today News Archive
Faculty of Arts News
The Globe and Mail: Ottawa plans to spend big on defence. But is there a long-term vision for Canada’s military?
November 8, 2025 —
Dr. Andrea Charron, director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said Ottawa should be planning a Canadian quick reaction fighter facility in co-operation with the U.S., Denmark and Greenland at the U.S.’s northerly Pituffik Space Base in Greenland to speed up response times for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Arctic.
November 8, 2025 —
Dr. Andrea Charron, director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, said Ottawa should be planning a Canadian quick reaction fighter facility in co-operation with the U.S., Denmark and Greenland at the U.S.’s northerly Pituffik Space Base in Greenland to speed up response times for the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Arctic.
Faculty of Arts News
CBC: Resolutions on child care, food costs up for debate at Manitoba NDP convention
November 8, 2025 —
Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of political science at the University of Manitoba, says the NDP is in a fairly good position running high in opinion polls and raising a lot of money
November 8, 2025 —
Dr. Christopher Adams, adjunct professor of political science at the University of Manitoba, says the NDP is in a fairly good position running high in opinion polls and raising a lot of money
Faculty of Law News
CTV News: Unexplained wealth order granted against Sikh priest
November 7, 2025 —
Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of law in the University of Manitoba said the word ‘wealth’ can mean anything, and the onus is on the respondent to provide proof.
November 7, 2025 —
Dr. Michelle Gallant, Professor of law in the University of Manitoba said the word ‘wealth’ can mean anything, and the onus is on the respondent to provide proof.
Faculty of Arts News
Winnipeg Free Press: Understanding the letter of the law
November 7, 2025 —
Frank Cormier, criminologist and Instructor at Department of Sociology and Criminology, said there is no doubt the level of literacy can influence how successful an individual will be in meeting their release conditions.
November 7, 2025 —
Frank Cormier, criminologist and Instructor at Department of Sociology and Criminology, said there is no doubt the level of literacy can influence how successful an individual will be in meeting their release conditions.
Faculty of Law News
CBC: Should lawyers in Saskatchewan be allowed to wear poppies in court?
November 7, 2025 —
A lawyer in Saskatchewan is speaking out after she was told she couldn't wear a poppy in court. CBC's Faith Fundal heard reaction to the news from Yvan Guy Larocque, Clinical Counsel at Robson Hall, who oversees the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts.
November 7, 2025 —
A lawyer in Saskatchewan is speaking out after she was told she couldn't wear a poppy in court. CBC's Faith Fundal heard reaction to the news from Yvan Guy Larocque, Clinical Counsel at Robson Hall, who oversees the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences News
CBC: Expert calling for Canada to have co-ordinated response to treat endometriosis
November 6, 2025 —
CBC's Faith Fundal spoke with Dr. Devon Evans, assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at UM, who is calling on the government to treat endometriosis as a national problem.
November 6, 2025 —
CBC's Faith Fundal spoke with Dr. Devon Evans, assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at UM, who is calling on the government to treat endometriosis as a national problem.
UM Today News
Flag lowered for Remembrance Day
November 6, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 11, in observance of Remembrance Day.
November 6, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 11, in observance of Remembrance Day.
UM Today News
Flag lowered for Indigenous Veterans Day
November 6, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 8, in observance of Indigenous Veterans Day.
November 6, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba will be lowering the flag on the Administration Building on November 8, in observance of Indigenous Veterans Day.
Indigenous News
UM recognizes Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
November 6, 2025 —
As we observe National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and Indigenous Peoples who served, often in the face of immense adversity.
November 6, 2025 —
As we observe National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by Canadian veterans and Indigenous Peoples who served, often in the face of immense adversity.
Asper School of Business News
CBC’s Now or Never: Do I need another job? The art and the grind of the side hustle
November 6, 2025 —
By day, Winnipeg’s Sam Davidson works for the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, but by night, he transforms into the spandex wearing, hip swiveling, Red Hot Sammy Peppers, bringing the heat inside the wrestling ring. How long can he hold on to his alter ego?
November 6, 2025 —
By day, Winnipeg’s Sam Davidson works for the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, but by night, he transforms into the spandex wearing, hip swiveling, Red Hot Sammy Peppers, bringing the heat inside the wrestling ring. How long can he hold on to his alter ego?