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Canadian scientists urged to end government-funded research with China in sensitive areas
The new head of the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg has some homework to do before taking over in January — starting with a long-awaited parliamentary committee report that recommends ending all government-funded research in sensitive areas with people or entities from within China.
How one First Nation hopes to bring birthing back to the community and improve outcomes
Opaskwayak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba is concerned about an uptick in miscarriages, so it is working to support pregnant women better. One goal is to hire midwives so women don't have to travel to bigger cities when they are due.
Rookie kicker gets wish granted on the field after watching Maya Turner play and win
They're not on the same team. Or even the same league. But football players Amélie Beauregard and Maya Turner have a lot in common: they're both breaking down barriers for women in a sport dominated by men.
Japanese documents reveal 21 horses died after export from Canada
Newly released access to information documents from the Japanese government show at least 21 horses died during or in the days after being flown from Canada for slaughter in Japan between May 2023 and June 2024. That contradicts information from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Can we grow veggies designed to combat diabetes? Manitoba researchers hope so
Researchers at the University of Manitoba are working with a northern First Nation to develop vegetables with increased nutritional characteristics that may help combat health conditions like diabetes. But they also have to convince local folks to eat them.
Zebra mussels testing in Manitoba's Clear Lake could trigger potash treatment response
Parks Canada is racing against the clock in their fight against zebra mussels in Riding Mountain National Park following the discovery of a live adult specimen.
How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection
Amidst debate and discussion about what to do with art that reflects an imperialist history, the University of Manitoba is working to decolonize its art collection by replacing problematic paintings and sculptures with contemporary Indigenous art.
Animal advocates ask CFIA to immediately ban flights of live horse shipments to Japan
Animal rights advocates who followed four recent shipments of live horses for slaughter from Canada to Japan are calling on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to stop the exports until exporters comply with regulations that say the animals can't go more than 28 hours without food, water and rest.
Head of National Microbiology Lab resigns in wake of scientist security scandal
The head of the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg is stepping down to continue his medical work and take a position at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, CBC News has learned.
Arizona Coyotes fans devastated at losing their team
For the first time since 1997, no one from three generations of the Dunaway family group attended the Arizona Coyotes' fan appreciation night — the final game of the regular season — amid reports Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers was the last one before the team is relocated.