Headlines for Aug. 9, 2019

The Times Colonist
Sessional lecturers and music instructors in contract talks with UVic
CUPE 4163 president Greg Melnechuk said the union remains optimistic that a deal can be reached despite a lack of progress over the past five months.
Global News
Dalhousie University adds medical school seats aimed at reducing doctor shortage
Nova Scotia’s lone medical school is adding 16 new seats aimed at retaining doctors in a province struggling with physician shortages.
Whitehorse Star
Colleges, universities to advance reconciliation
Presidents and reconciliation leads from 31 Canadian colleges and universities will come together in Yukon this week for the first time ever to focus on reconciliation.
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