Headlines for January 22, 2025
Ottawa Citizen
U.S. pulling out of WHO a threat to public health around the world, including Canada: doctor
Pai says if there is a major disease outbreak and the U.S. isn’t looped into the worldwide response, the virus would spread — likely into Canada.
CTV News
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
President Donald Trump’s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
CBC News
Scathing audit says MUN ignored asbestos, mould in favour of overspending on laptops and a tractor
Computers and heavy machinery were purchased using student fees, auditor general report says.
CTV News
Petition launched to save women’s soccer program at University of Winnipeg
Members of the University of Winnipeg Wesmen Women’s soccer team have launched a petition to restore their program after it was abruptly cancelled.
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