Headlines for April 6, 2018
CTV
U of M’s sexual violence survey draws criticism
A University of Manitoba student survey has sparked concern for including controversial statements on consent and sexual violence.
Globe and Mail
Documents reveal new details in Lindsay Shepherd-Wilfrid Laurier University saga
Wilfrid Laurier University was under intense pressure from supporters of teaching assistant Lindsay Shepherd this past fall, documents obtained by The Globe and Mail show.
Globe and Mail
McGill University under fire for response to complaints against ‘predatory’ professors
McGill University is being criticized for its handling of sexual-misconduct complaints against faculty, including allegations of “predatory” behaviour by a handful of professors in five departments.
CBC
Postsecondary schools surpass $13M scholarship fundraising target set by Tories
Early signs show Manitoba colleges, universities raised more than the provincial target for scholarships and bursaries.
CTV
Ottawa Police warn of scam targeting international students
This is another scam wherein the victim gets an unsolicited phone call threatening legal action, and is told to pay in gift cards in order to avoid consequences.
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