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Dr. Andrea Charron Director of the University of Manitoba's Centre for Defence and Security Studies

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The Globe and Mail: Trimming F-35 order could antagonize Trump as security and trade talks get under way: analysts

May 2, 2025 — 
Trimming F-35 order could antagonize Trump as security and trade talks get under way: analysts

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Fletcher Baragar, an economics professor at the University of Manitoba, says Canada should join forces with other nations facing Trump tariff threats — like Mexico, China and potentially the European Union — in order to strengthen economic ties over the next four years. (Karen Pauls/CBC)

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The Free Press: Manitoba trails provincial peers in 2024 GDP growth

May 2, 2025 — 
Manitoba trails provincial peers in 2024 GDP growth

Canadian ballot box

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CTV Winnipeg: ‘This is unacceptable’: Polling station problems prompt calls for investigation

May 1, 2025 — 
Polling hours for voters to cast ballots in Quebec’s Nunavik region during Monday’s federal election were inconsistent across many communities and in some cases, not open at all

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Dominique Laporte, an associate professor at the University of Manitoba, says part of the reason for Cercle Molière's longevity is its work to build bridges between the French and the English communities. (Gavin Boutroy/Radio-Canada)

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CBC Manitoba: As Winnipeg theatre marks 100 years, Franco-Manitobans remember Pauline Boutal, Cercle Molière’s ‘Grande Dame’

May 1, 2025 — 
Woman who led Canada's oldest active theatre company for more than 25 years 'left an indelible mark'

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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew speaks with media before at a First Ministers Meeting at the National War Museum on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

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The Canadian Press: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew congratulates Prime Minister on election night victory

April 29, 2025 — 
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew congratulates Prime Minister on election night victory

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A yellow Elections Canada sign with the word VOTE on it in bold letters placed in the grass along a sidewalk.

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APTN News: Indigenous candidates in the federal election: Who is going to Ottawa?

April 29, 2025 — 
Indigenous candidates in the federal election: Who is going to Ottawa?

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Dr. Christopher Adams, rector of St. Paul's College. Photo taken December 15, 2021 (University of Manitoba)

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CBC Manitoba Information Radio: What the Federal Election Means for Manitoba

April 29, 2025 — 
What the Federal Election Means for Manitoba

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Voting in Canada

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APTN News: Is it time for a national Indigenous political party? Again?

April 28, 2025 — 
Is it time for a national Indigenous political party? Again?

St. Paul's College

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CBC Manitoba: Reconciliation a ‘key role’ for Catholic Church, says new archbishop of Winnipeg

April 28, 2025 — 
2 residential school survivors say Murray Chatlain's work as a priest helped them move forward in healing

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

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CityNews Winnipeg: Manitoba remembers Pope Francis’ legacy as province mourns

April 22, 2025 — 
Manitoba remembers Pope Francis’ legacy as province mourns

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