Faculty of Arts News Archive
Faculty of Arts
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
Faculty of Arts
CBC Manitoba: Should Canada Lower the Voting Age to 16?
July 28, 2025 —
Should Canada Lower the Voting Age to 16?
Research and International
The Conversation: More people are considering AI lovers, and we shouldn’t judge
July 21, 2025 —
People are falling in love with their chatbots. There are now dozens of apps that offer intimate companionship with an AI-powered bot, and they have millions of users.
Faculty of Arts
CBC Manitoba: Will increased penalties lower the number of violent attacks on first responders?
July 17, 2025 —
Will increased penalties lower the number of violent attacks on first responders?
Faculty of Law
Convocation 2025: Master of Human Rights student Priscila Werton Alves
July 17, 2025 —
Brazilian medical doctor Priscila Werton Alves was one of six Master of Human Rights students to graduate in June, 2025. She completed the Practicum stream with a placement at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and was the first physician in the program. Her intention in taking the degree was to learn how to become a Human Rights advocate after witnessing the loss of democratic rights in Brazil during the pandemic.
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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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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
Faculty of Arts
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
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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
Faculty of Arts
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.