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    Headlines for October 6, 2023

    Nanaimo News Bulletin Vancouver Island University unveils plan to reduce $20-million deficit Vancouver Island University, which has been running deficits since before the pandemic, has announced a plan to try to balance its books by 2026-27. CTV News 'Students feel used':...

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    Hannah Liddle

    October 06, 2023

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    Headlines for October 5, 2023

    Global News Rideau Hall regrets honouring former University of Alberta chancellor who fought for Nazi unit The Governor General’s office has expressed its “deep regret” over having granted one of Canada’s highest civilian honours, decades ago, to a man...

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    Hannah Liddle

    October 05, 2023

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    University of Ottawa’s Free Store sets a new standard for sustainability

    The store has become a valuable resource for the international student community in particular.

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    Bhakti Mishra

    October 04, 2023

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    Headlines for October 4, 2023

    CTV News Windsor police and UWindsor launch leadership program/a> The professional development program aims to equip leaders within the Windsor Police Service with practical tools, competencies, and training to excel in their careers and effect transformative change both within...

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    Hannah Liddle

    October 04, 2023

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    Headlines for October 3, 2023

    Times Colonist Vancouver Island University ends partnership with ElderCollege after 30 years Vancouver Island University says this fall will be the last semester for its partnership with ElderCollege, a continuing education program for those 50-plus. The group says it...

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    Tara Siebarth

    October 03, 2023

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    The state of French-language postsecondary education in Ontario

    As Université de Sudbury hits a wall, other French-language universities in Ontario are experiencing record enrolment.

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    Julien Cayouette

    October 02, 2023

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    Headlines for October 2, 2023

    The Hill Times Investing in student mental health: a critical imperative for Canada’s future The pandemic put new and unprecedented pressures on Canada's health systems, including mental health care. In response, universities have been rethinking how to provide adequate...

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    Tara Siebarth

    October 02, 2023

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    Headlines for September 29, 2023

    Global News Canadian university names first-of-its-kind chief AI officer. More may be coming In an example of the wide-reaching and growing impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) worldwide, Western University has created a senior executive role dedicated to overseeing a...

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    Tara Siebarth

    September 29, 2023

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    Headlines for September 28, 2023

    Hill Times Opinion: All foreign students need security checks The process outlined by the immigration minister highlights big security gaps in the system that is neither protecting Canadians nor the legitimate foreign students who come here to study. CTV News Minister...

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    Tara Siebarth

    September 28, 2023

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    Headlines for September 27, 2023

    Hill Times Time to fix the inequity in Canadian research council grants The federal government should overhaul Canada’s granting agencies with an equity lens for a healthier and more robust research ecosystem that would benefit everyone. CBC News Ottawa unveils new...

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    Tara Siebarth

    September 27, 2023

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