Encampment residents evicted from land near MMF building
On June 10, after responding to two fires at the site, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) ordered that all occupants were to vacate the…
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Pass/fail option announced for winter courses
The U of M has announced that students will be given the option to have winter 2020 courses take on a pass/fail grading scheme on…
U of M to allow selective exclusion of grades
Following a petition urging the U of M to adopt more flexible course assessment methods because of academic changes made to limit the spread of…
Campus reacts to COVID-19’s arrival in Winnipeg
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba climbs, the U of M continues to expand precautionary measures. Health Canada has issued a number of…
Extensive damage following Friday blaze
A fire outside of UMSU University Centre (UC) Friday caused extensive property damage and destroyed student group merchandise. No injuries were reported in a fire…
Visionary series nears its 10th year
The “Visionary Conversations” speaker series, established and moderated by U of M president and vice-chancellor David T. Barnard, is nearing its 10th year as Barnard’s…
U of W student association overturns leadership
Following a re-count March 5, Jibril Hussein has been confirmed as University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) president-elect. The incumbent Devote slate of Mahlet Cuff,…
UWSA executive campaign roiled by controversy
Just days before voting for the 2020 election opened, the University of Winnipeg Students’ Association (UWSA) was on the defensive against an anonymous attack accusing…
Forum educates on sexual violence
It can be difficult for survivors of sexual violence to find institutional support on campus and for both students and faculty to educate themselves on…
Community group challenges transit safety study
A City of Winnipeg request for proposals to examine transit safety issued this month is drawing criticism from a community group that argues the study’s premise is flawed and the funding should be redirected toward reducing fares.