Headlines for July 28, 2021

CTV News
Laurentian asks for more time to finalize process to deal with claims from former staff
Laurentian University is asking the courts for more time to come up with a process to handle compensation claims from former staff members.
Global News
Trent University plans for mostly in-person learning in fall, Fleming College takes gradual approach
The start of the fall post-secondary school semester is little more than a month away and both Trent University and Fleming College are making preparations for the return to class.
CTV News
University of Regina updates COVID-19 guidelines ahead of in-person learning
The University of Regina is updating its on-campus COVID-19 guidelines as students and faculty prepare to head back to the classroom in the fall.
Laurier News Hub
Laurier releases external reviewers report on Special Constable Service
Wilfrid Laurier University has released a review of its Special Constable Service with respect to the way the service interacts with Black, Indigenous, and racialized members of the community and how reports of racism are addressed.
The Queen’s University Journal
Queen’s releases 2021 Campus Climate snapshot report
Queen’s is committed to working with relevant stakeholders on sexual violence and harassment in response to the QCC findings, according to two senior officials at the university.
Edmonton Journal
Alberta government requests revised University of Alberta tuition hike proposals, citing need for more consultation
The Alberta government is sending the University of Alberta back to the drawing board on its proposed tuition hikes, saying more student consultation is needed.
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