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Indigenous post-secondary students confused about federal COVID-19 funding support
Indigenous post-secondary students facing financial challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic are giving the federal government’s aid announcements mixed reviews.
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Scientists concerned focus on COVID-19 disrupting regular health research funds
Canada’s health research granting agency has postponed its usual funding competition due to COVID-19, sparking concern the lack of money could disrupt regular health research.
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University of Windsor hikes tuition fees for international students
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Research project sees mass coronavirus testing in Hamilton homeless shelters
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