Headlines for April 20, 2017

P.E.I. Guardian
P.E.I. students will soon be eligible to collect EI during postsecondary education
Both college and university students will soon be eligible to have access to Employment Insurance while pursuing their studies in the province.
Metro
Tuition hikes mean students ‘less and less likely’ to go to university: MSVU protestors
Protestors at Mount Saint Vincent University say a proposed 6 per cent hike shows the school doesn’t value students.
Global News
$1-million endowment paves the way for women in business at Concordia University
Montreal businesswoman Christine Lengvari hopes her donation will encourage young women to enter the world of finance.
Globe and Mail
Cancellation of Florence exchange program frustrates OCAD students
Anti-corruption policies in Italy and internal financial constraints have made it too difficult, said an e-mail from a senior administrator sent to students and faculty.
Ricochet
Divestment debacle at York U casts school in a bad light
The suspension of responsible investment committee leaves divestment recommendations in limbo.
CBC
16% tuition hike proposed for MUN, students’ union claims
Memorial University calls the student statement ‘inflammatory’, says there are many options on the table.
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