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MUN president Vianne Timmons apologizes, takes temporary leave, as Mi’kmaw claims scrutinized
Memorial University president Vianne Timmons is taking a voluntary, six-week paid leave of absence and is apologizing as the university gathers Indigenous leaders to discuss the issue of her statements of Mi’kmaw heritage.
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Laval University professors to call unlimited general strike
Around 1,280 unionized professors at Laval University are expected to call an indefinite general strike on Monday.
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