Brandon College to become Manitoba’s second university
The province will establish Brandon College as Manitoba’s second university effective July 1 1967. Education minister Hon George Johnson praised the council and noted the order in council authorizing the degree granting institution. Brandon College traces back to 1899 and has evolved from a liberal arts school to offering science education music and teacher training with affiliations to Manitoba University and McMaster University in its history.
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John Robbins
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A. P. McDiarmid
McMaster University
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Brandon
Manitoba Holds Line on Hospital Premiums Amid Costs
Manitoba government maintains hospital premiums despite a 12 million dollar rise to the Hospital Commission. Health minister C H Witney announced budgets of 83.6 million for health programs, up from 70 million, while hospitals seek about 20 percent increases. No rise in patient days is expected 1965 to 1967 despite staffing gains and 1 117 new beds planned to lift beds per population from 6.4 to 7.0 over seven to eight years.
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C. H. Witney
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Education: Arms for the children letters response
A reader debates the education article arguing schools aim to teach thinking over memorization amid curriculum changes. They critique rigid pigeonholing, stress factors on students, and urge broader course options, noting confusion over a 1950s division plan proposal.
Editorial on small schools and eight-classroom plan in Manitoba
A letter argues in favor of more small schools and an eight classroom minimum by 1967, noting provincial support by voters and addressing distance, transportation, and extracurricular concerns. It contends that a single-unit board can maintain local control and provide leadership, with scheduling solutions for activities and expansion of opportunities.
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