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Blair names Canada military college review board amid misconduct crisis
Defence Minister Bill Blair on Wednesday named the board that will lead the review into Canada’s military colleges amid the ongoing sexual misconduct crisis.
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York University must address rising debt and low program enrolment, audit finds
The university has a $600-million debt, and six of 10 of its faculties are operating at a yearly loss, Ontario’s auditor general found.
The Montreal Gazette
Polytechnique massacre victims remembered with white roses, evening vigil
Student associations placed wreaths of white roses before the Polytechnique’s commemorative plaque Wednesday morning.
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McGill reports 10% drop in out-of-province Canadian applications
Amid the uncertainty surrounding Quebec’s tuition hike, Moody’s announced it is placing the credit ratings for McGill and Concordia “under review for downgrade.”
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Headlines for February 28, 2025
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Headlines for February 27, 2025
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
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