Tara Siebarth

Tara was the Deputy Editor for University Affairs.

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    Headlines for Feb. 3, 2020

    Global News Labour dispute forces cancellation of classes at New Brunswick’s Mount Allison University The administration at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick has cancelled all classes scheduled for Monday, citing uncertainty around an ongoing labour dispute. CTV News Canada's Laurent...

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    Tara Siebarth

    February 03, 2020

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    Headlines for Jan. 31, 2020

    Global News Federation of N.B. Faculty Associations rejects performance-based university funding The Federation of New Brunswick Faculty Associations (FNBA) released a position paper Wednesday against the funding of public universities on the basis of performance measurement. CBC News UNBC president, vice-president...

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    Tara Siebarth

    January 31, 2020

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    Headlines for Nov. 29, 2019

    iPolitics Do we have enough scientists in Parliament? Let’s look at the data. Global News On-campus food bank sees increase in number of N.B. college students struggling to buy food More New Brunswick college students are struggling with food insecurity as food...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 29, 2019

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    Headlines for Nov. 26, 2019

    The Globe and Mail Some Canadian universities cancel student exchanges to Hong Kong over safety concerns Some Canadian universities are cancelling their student exchanges to Hong Kong for the next term over concerns about the deteriorating safety situation in...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 26, 2019

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    Headlines for Nov. 25, 2019

    The Globe and Mail Scientists disappointed by elimination of federal cabinet post Canadian researchers are raising concerns that the loss of a dedicated science minister signals a reduced voice for their agenda around the federal cabinet table. Global News UVic threatens...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 25, 2019

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    Headlines for Nov. 8, 2019

    Globe and Mail Classes cancelled as faculty strike begins at UNBC A strike by faculty is underway at a British Columbia university serving students across much of the northern part of the province. CBC News Nearly one-third of UWindsor students...

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    Tara Siebarth

    November 08, 2019

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    Headlines for Oct. 10, 2019

    Soo Today National forum looks at building reconciliation through education Algoma University campus plays host to 5th annual National Building Reconciliation Forum. CBC News UNB law students call for Ludlow Hall name change because of slavery link Building was named for Loyalist...

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    Tara Siebarth

    October 10, 2019

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    Headlines for Aug. 20, 2019

    Globe and Mail Top staffers and board members leave Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario The president, the chair of the board and two senior staff of the provincial postsecondary education advisory body are all leaving their posts. iPolitics Lobby Wrap:...

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    Tara Siebarth

    August 20, 2019

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    Headlines for Aug. 12, 2019

    The Globe and Mail Under the microscope: The research lab, the promising cancer breakthrough and the whistleblower who discovered fake data A cutting-edge laboratory at the University of Toronto is raising tens of millions in its pursuit of a...

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    Tara Siebarth

    August 12, 2019

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    Headlines for Aug. 9, 2019

    The Times Colonist Sessional lecturers and music instructors in contract talks with UVic CUPE 4163 president Greg Melnechuk said the union remains optimistic that a deal can be reached despite a lack of progress over the past five months. Global...

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    Tara Siebarth

    August 09, 2019

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    Headlines for June 20, 2019

    Toronto Star Post-secondary students get the bad news about their OSAP grants Post-secondary student anger crested on Wednesday as Ontarians who receive financial assistance discovered how the Ford government’s sweeping changes would affect them. Global News UBC the 51st best university...

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    Tara Siebarth

    June 20, 2019

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