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Exterior of the Provincial Law courts

Faculty of Law

CBC Manitoba: Why would a convicted serial killer NOT be designated a “dangerous offender”?

August 30, 2024 — 
Why would a convicted serial killer NOT be designated a "dangerous offender"?

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Photo credit: JESSICA LEE / FREE PRESS FILES Brandon Trask is an associate law professor at the University of Manitoba and a former prosecutor.

Faculty of Law

Winnipeg Free Press: Serial killer Skibicki a ‘heartless, evil monster,’ victim’s aunt tells court

August 29, 2024 — 
Serial killer Skibicki a ‘heartless, evil monster,’ victim’s aunt tells court

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Doctor Zahra Moussavi standing outside smiling and posing for the camera while holding up a smartphone.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Brandon Sun: Playing bridge good for brain health

August 28, 2024 — 
Playing bridge good for brain health

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The Wallace Building, which houses the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

CBC Manitoba: Researchers in Foxwarren to study aftermath of Bow Echo Storm

August 27, 2024 — 
Researchers in Foxwarren to study aftermath of Bow Echo Storm

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At the Churchill Marine Observatory (CMO), researchers find ways to respond to a changing environment. // Image from CMO

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Global News: First-of-its-kind research facility opens in Manitoba’s Arctic

August 27, 2024 — 
First-of-its-kind research facility opens in Manitoba’s Arctic

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Baby shoes // pixabay

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Healio: Diabetes triples odds of stillbirth, with greater risk for women with type 2

August 26, 2024 — 
Diabetes triples odds of stillbirth, with greater risk for women with type 2

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Canadian money. // Photo: KMR Photography/flickr

Asper School of Business

Winnipeg Free Press: Tip, tap… d,oh!

August 23, 2024 — 
Tip, tap… d,oh!

Family physician Dr. Jacqueline Gougeon said access to free birth control will also benefit women and transgender patients who struggle with dysfunctional bleeding. Photo: MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Winnipeg Free Press: Free birth control ‘right thing to do’ Province officially announces program, which rolls out Oct. 1

August 23, 2024 — 
Free birth control ‘right thing to do’ Province officially announces program, which rolls out Oct. 1

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CNR train driving through Canadian Rockies. // Image from Canadian National Railway Company

Faculty of Law

BNN: Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as CPKC lockout drags on

August 23, 2024 — 
Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as CPKC lockout drags on

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Grain truck loads a bin

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Western Producer: Producers needed for grain bin insect study

August 22, 2024 — 
Producers needed for grain bin insect study

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