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Dr. Ruth Grimes says fostering the doctor-patient relationship is important when caring for patients and parents who may be hesitant about the measles vaccine. She says it's important to answer questions openly and without judgement, while ensuring patients understand the risks of not vaccinating. (Tyson Koschik/CBC)

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

CBC Manitoba: Health officials encouraging Manitoba parents to vaccinate children as province hits 20 confirmed cases

May 8, 2025 — 
‘You can help protect yourself, your family, and your community,’ says co-lead of immunization program

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MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS “Even if Manitoba doesn’t get a big measles epidemic this year, you know, as these trends continue, we can eventually expect one,” said Dr. Peter Hotez.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

The Free Press: Measles cases on the rise in Manitoba

May 8, 2025 — 
Doctor urges unvaccinated people to get their shots

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Wasp sitting on top of a yellow flower.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

CBC Manitoba: Talking Bugs: What’s Emerging This Season and How to Protect Them

May 8, 2025 — 
Talking Bugs: What's Emerging This Season and How to Protect Them

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Nathan Derejko, an assistant law professor at the University of Manitoba and the Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice.

Faculty of Arts

CBC Manitoba: Israeli officials say they plan to seize Gaza. An international law expert weighs in on what could happen next

May 8, 2025 — 
Israeli officials say they plan to seize Gaza. An international law expert weighs in on what could happen next

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Professor Niigaan Sinclair standing outside in front of a field of tall grasses.

Faculty of Arts

CTV News: Talks of Alberta separatism raising treaty concerns

May 7, 2025 — 
Talks of Alberta separatism raising treaty concerns

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potatoes are growing in a row, the leafy green tops are bursting out of the ground.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Grainews: Can well-fed plants fend off diseases and insects?

May 7, 2025 — 
We examine an Idaho farmer’s program for crop self-defence

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Brenda Austin-Smith.

Faculty of Arts

CityNews Winnipeg: Manitoba reacts to Trump’s film tariff threat

May 7, 2025 — 
Manitoba reacts to Trump’s film tariff threat

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woman with ponytail and scarf outside in the summer

Extended Education

CBC Manitoba Radio Noon: Back to School, Forward in Life

May 6, 2025 — 
Back to School, Forward in Life

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Dr. Michael Benarroch is the 12th president of the University of Manitoba

Research and International

CBC Manitoba Information Radio: Research Gaps and Big Hopes: Why Manitoba’s Research Future Needs More Than Promises

May 6, 2025 — 
Research Gaps and Big Hopes: Why Manitoba's Research Future Needs More Than Promises

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Blacklegged ticks on a finger

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba tick season is here. How to protect yourself from the pesky pests

May 5, 2025 — 
Manitoba tick season is here. How to protect yourself from the pesky pests

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