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Narwhal: ‘Crisis’: Manitoba Environment staff cut 70% since Progressive Conservatives took power

September 18, 2023 — 
Environmental testing and monitoring has dropped off and burnt-out conservation officers — who investigate wildfires and handle problem wildlife — are leaving the province

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Graphic of Homecoming celebrations Sept 19-23.

Homecoming in the News

September 18, 2023 — 
Executive Director, Alumni Relations Tracy Bowman joined CBC and Global Winnipeg Morning Show to highlight some of the events happening on campus.

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Christopher Adams is an adjunct professor in political studies at the University of Manitoba. (CBC)

CBC Manitoba: Here’s why some Manitobans are changing their vote in this election

September 18, 2023 — 
CBC Manitoba and Probe Research collaborated to learn more about voters outside Winnipeg

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Maclean’s: Education without borders: Muraly Srinarayanathas has an inclusive vision for Canada’s newcomers

September 15, 2023 — 
Education without borders: Muraly Srinarayanathas has an inclusive vision for Canada’s newcomers

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CSIRO’s ASKAP radio telescope on Wajarri Yamaji Country. ​Credit: CSIRO/Alex Cherney​

UM professor Jayanne English interviewed for her role in discovery of potential polar ring galaxies

September 14, 2023 — 
UM professor Jayanne English interviewed for her role in discovery of potential polar ring galaxies

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Portrait of assistant professor Kiran Pedada

Winnipeg Free Press: Asper Marketing prof, Kiran Pedada on converting Lowe’s stores to Rona

September 14, 2023 — 
Kiran Pedada, an assistant professor of marketing at the Asper School of Business spoke to the Winnipeg Free Press about the concept of running two parallel big box brands.

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Yvonne Lawley, an assistant professor of plant science at the University of Manitoba, said cover cropping isn’t new, but the focus is extending the growing season into the early spring and late autumn. (Aaron Sousa/CBC)

CBC Edmonton: How a traditional farming practice is cropping up across Alberta

September 14, 2023 — 
How a traditional farming practice is cropping up across Alberta

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Canadian Press: Former Manitoba premier Gary Doer offers support to former party ahead of election

September 14, 2023 — 
Former Manitoba premier Gary Doer offers support to former party ahead of election

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Bruce Dunning is a Virden town councillor. He also works as a consultant in the oil industry, a sector he's been employed in most of his life. (Josh Crabb/CBC )

CBC Manitoba: Oil production in Manitoba in 2022 outpaced average volumes in 2021 but will slow: professor

September 12, 2023 — 
Oil production in Manitoba in 2022 outpaced average volumes in 2021 but will slow: professor

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MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Trechelle Bunn founded the Reconciliation Run half marathon which will be take place Sept. 30 in recognition of Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Winnipeg Free Press: Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation woman preparing to host second Reconciliation Run half-marathon

September 12, 2023 — 
Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation woman preparing to host second Reconciliation Run half-marathon

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