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  • Headlines for February 20, 2025

    CBC NewsN.S. could require universities facing money woes to submit 'revitalization plan'Province wants to ensure universities are sustainable, 'meeting the job market,' says minister. CTV NewsPost-secondary school budget woesThe federal government slashed the number of international students it...

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    Colson Swinarchin

    February 20, 2025

  • Headlines for February 19, 2025

    CBC NewsSask. universities see significant drop in international student enrolmentsNewly admitted international students decline by more than 50 per cent at U of R.

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    Tara Siebarth

    February 19, 2025

  • Headlines for February 18, 2025

    CBC NewsScientists at U.S. weather forecasting agency ordered to get clearance before talking to Canadian counterpartsFormer official says NOAA workforce could be halved, sending ripple effects around the world. Globe and MailOpinion: Acadians won’t give up on renaming...

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    Tara Siebarth

    February 18, 2025

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    Pride flags at the University of Fraser Valley vandalized nine times in two months

    The display became a symbol of resilience for the LGBTQ2+ community on campus and a teachable moment.

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    Sparrow McGowan

    July 19, 2023

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    Headlines for July 19, 2023

    Acadia University Jeff Hennessy name Acadia University's 17th president Dr. Hennessy will begin his six-year term on September 1, 2023. Winnipeg Free Press U of W arms security officers with life-saving opioid-overdose antidote The University of Winnipeg is equipping security officers who...

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    Hannah Liddle

    July 19, 2023

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    Headlines for July 18, 2023

    University of Saskatchewan USask’s Edwards School of Business receives extension of prestigious accreditation with AACSB International The Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has successfully renewed its accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools...

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    Hannah Liddle

    July 18, 2023

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    Headlines for July 17, 2023

    Globe and Mail Fewer students are enrolling in environmental studies - how do we stop this trend? Just when we need new environmental experts the most, student numbers seem to be declining. Global News McMaster to receive $2 million for electric...

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    Hannah Liddle

    July 17, 2023

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    Headlines for July 14, 2023

    CBC News Laurentian University is being targeted by foreign hackers, security chief says China-backed hackers are trying to intercept research and intellectual property to get ahead in the mining industry. CTV News Western receives $4.7 million to replace natural gas boiler...

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    Hannah Liddle

    July 14, 2023

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    Headlines for July 13, 2023

    CTV News Universite de Montreal joins chorus of organizations pulling Meta advertising The Universite de Montreal (UdeM) is joining the chorus of Canadian organizations, governments and media companies pulling advertising from Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram. The Winnipeg Free Press U...

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    Hannah Liddle

    July 13, 2023

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    Headlines for July 12, 2023

    Penticton Herald U of W senior staff exodus follows hiring of new president More than a dozen senior and long-standing staff members at the University of Winnipeg have quit or left their posts since a new president was appointed...

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    Hannah Liddle

    July 12, 2023

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    Building bridges

    Laurentian architecture school partnership project connects students with local and professional communities.

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    Susan Goldberg

    July 12, 2023

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    Headlines for July 11, 2023

    Timmins Today Group sues feds over exclusion from Indigenous post-secondary funding A national group representing Indigenous people living off-reserve has filed a lawsuit against Ottawa over the exclusion of Indigenous Peoples who do not have status under the Indian...

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    Hannah Liddle

    July 11, 2023

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    Headlines for July 10, 2023

    CBC News Wildlife centre recruits engineering students to boost care for injured animals An ongoing partnership with engineering students at Queen's University is helping a wildlife centre in Greater Napanee to better treat the injured animals in its care....

    by

    Hannah Liddle

    July 10, 2023

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