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How Atlantic Canada’s largest university learned a hard lesson in social media identity
An attempt by Dalhousie University to refresh their social media identity earlier this year met harsh criticism from donors, alumni and current students.
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‘Truly irreplaceable’: University lecturer killed in Northern B.C. dedicated career to studying plant life
Leonard Dyck was a sessional lecturer in botany at the University of British Columbia.
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Canadian team invents gel made from viruses that eat bacteria
McMaster University researchers say they’ve come up with a way to convert common types of viruses into a gel with potential for a wide variety of medical and environmental uses.
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Premier calls on Nova Scotians to act against racism
The statement came out on the same day the Cape Breton Post published a story detailing the experiences of some Indian students attending Cape Breton University about incidents of racist harassment.
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McMaster student union suspends club over possible ‘white supremacist’ connections
The president of McMaster University’s students union has revoked a club’s privileges, citing the club’s possible connections with outside groups who promote “white supremacist and xenophobic attitudes and activities.”
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