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York University beats its own strike record, divides Ontario Liberals, NDP
The 13-week strike at York University is officially the longest labour dispute at the institution, and the longest strike at an English-speaking university in Canada.
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Royal Roads, Songhees Nation forge new path for land
Royal Roads University and the Songhees Nation are closer to an agreement over land occupied by the university, with the two signing a “framework agreement” Tuesday.
Winnipeg Free Press
Big donation, new name for U of M dentistry college
Gerald Niznick’s $7.5-million endowment to the University of Manitoba’s College of Dentistry was hailed Tuesday as a “transformational gift” by the Winnipeg institution.
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Laurier senate approves freedom of expression statement
The final statement, developed by the Task Force on Freedom of Expression, says Laurier “unequivocally embraces the principles of free expression required in an academic environment.”
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