UM in the News News Archive
CBC: Tests commissioned by CBC show lead contamination persists in North Point Douglas
November 27, 2018 —
Francis Zvomuya, a professor of soil science at the University of Manitoba, says he is alarmed at the results
Faculty of Law
Opinion: Francophones need political support
November 21, 2018 —
For members of French-speaking minority communities across Canada, the picture could not have been more ominous.
The Conversation: Aspirin could help reduce HIV infections in women
November 20, 2018 —
Imagine if instead of targeting the virus, we could make people less susceptible to HIV
The Conversation: In defence of Statistics Canada’s request for financial data
November 19, 2018 —
Proposal to collect a range of detailed financial data from 500,000 Canadians has certainly touched a nerve
CTV: Canadian researchers developing ‘Trojan horse’ weapon to battle bacterial superbugs
November 16, 2018 —
U of M researchers at the frontline of the antibiotic fight
NBC, CBC, Free Press: U of M’s Gavin McHale suits up as emergency goalie for the Caps in Winnipeg
November 15, 2018 —
A University of Manitoba hockey coach got called up to the big league when he was added to the roster of the Stanley Cup champions for a game against the Winnipeg Jets Wednesday evening.
Global News: Bannock and backpacks
November 15, 2018 —
Indigenous student leaders at the University of Manitoba have taken it upon themselves to extend a helping hand to people living on the streets of Winnipeg.
CBC: The 2019 warming huts which will line Winnipeg’s frozen Red River were unveiled Friday
November 13, 2018 —
This year, U of M students designed Pavilion Sub-Zero, described as "a shimmering, colourful cloud floating above performers and audience members in The Forks Historic Port, the heart of the Red River Mutual Trail."
CBC: Q&A: Lori Wilkinson explains why ‘It’s OK to be white’ posters are not OK
November 9, 2018 —
Lori Wilkinson is a professor of sociology at the U of M who specializes in anti-racism. She talked about the posters, the message and how we should react to them with CBC Manitoba's Information Radio host Marcy Markusa
Manitoban: UMFM releases reconciliation podcast series
November 8, 2018 —
Minogondaagan: The Good Voice will feature Indigenous and non-Indigenous guests





