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    Headlines for August 14, 2023

    Toronto Star Why are African international students rejected so often for Canadian visas? The reasons given for rejections are so illogical that, again, they are absurd. The undeniable conclusion is racism. CBC News Unions ask for arbitrator to look at info...

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    Hannah Liddle

    August 14, 2023

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    Headlines for August 11, 2023

    CBC News Housing crisis hitting students hard as September classes approach Many university students are worried about exceptionally long commutes or even homelessness with adequate housing exceedingly hard to find. APTN ‘Pretendian’ conference delves into how to deal with false claims...

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    Bhakti Mishra

    August 11, 2023

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    Headlines for August 10, 2023

    CBC News UBC's First Nations Longhouse celebrates 30 years of supporting Indigenous students First Nations Longhouse opened in 1993 dedicated to supporting Indigenous students. CBC News Hundreds of international students scrambling after Ontario college revokes acceptance letters Northern College blames visa approvals,...

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    Hannah Liddle

    August 10, 2023

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    Western launches a new mentorship network for Canada Research Chairs from equity-deserving groups

    The Western Research Scholars Academy, which pairs CRCs with experienced mentors from across the globe, emphasizes personal connection as a key part of professional development.

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    Hannah Liddle

    August 09, 2023

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    Headlines for August 9, 2023

    CBC News Hundreds of post-secondary students in Calgary hunting for housing as campus residences full University of Calgary residences are filled for September and the wait list is nearing 750. CTV News New Brunswick spends on nursing program despite any guarantees The...

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    Hannah Liddle

    August 09, 2023

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    Headlines for August 8, 2023

    CBC News Province won't appeal high court ruling in U of Manitoba faculty union case: justice minister The Manitoba government is throwing in the towel after the province's highest court upheld a decision ordering the province to pay more...

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    Hannah Liddle

    August 08, 2023

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    Headlines for August 4, 2023

    CBC News MUN's psychology residency on brink of 'collapse,' union issues letter to premier MUN vice-president promises review, is 'committed' to keeping accredited status. Soo Today Continuing Education Programs at Laurentian University provide a pathway to enhanced learning and earning Laurentian University...

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    Hannah Liddle

    August 04, 2023

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    Headlines for August 3, 2023

    Regina Leader-Post U of S issues notice to campus about ex-far right party leader Travis Patron An email sent Wednesday warns that Patron has allegedly been trespassing on the university's campus in Saskatoon and impersonating staff. Global News SFU splits with...

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    Hannah Liddle

    August 03, 2023

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    Continuing education at First Nations University of Canada focuses in on reconciliation

    The latest offering from the Indigenous Continuing Education Centre taps into the public appetite for guidance around the TRC’s calls to action.

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    Riley Yesno

    August 02, 2023

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    Headlines for August 2, 2023

    CBC News Student groups are concerned about the housing crisis's impact on post-secondary students The province's first student housing strategy was supposed to be released this past spring, but the Department of Advanced Education hasn't released it, or said...

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    Hannah Liddle

    August 02, 2023

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