Headlines for May 1, 2019

Edmonton Journal
Edmonton MP settles defamation lawsuit against U of A student newspaper
Conservative MP Kerry Diotte has settled his defamation lawsuit against the University of Alberta’s student newspaper following an apology and retraction.
London Free Press
Jean Vanier Research Centre opens at King’s University College
Pamela Cushing, the head of the new Jean Vanier Research Centre at Western University’s King’s University College, is adamant the centre is not there to parrot mindlessly the Canadian thinker and theologian’s teachings.
CBC
StartUp Edmonton gets money to recruit on local university campuses
Cheryll Watson, vice-president of Innovate Edmonton, told council that companies from other cities are hiring graduates from Edmonton, stealing local talent tech companies so badly need.
Global News
McMaster, neighbours still at odds over proposed off-campus residence
McMaster University is still facing opposition from neighbours as it pushes ahead with plans for a massive off-campus residence.
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