Headlines for Nov. 19, 2018

Toronto Star
University of Ottawa scholar sues group that said he ‘slandered’ Poland
A prominent Canadian historian said Friday he is suing a Polish organization for libel after it waged a public campaign last year accusing him of slandering Poland’s good name.
Vancouver Sun
Thompson Rivers University responds to Kamloops professor’s suspension
Prof. Derek Pyne remains suspended for what the university calls “defamatory language and accusations.”
The Province
Ex-foster kids flocking to free tuition at B.C. universities
The number of former children in care taking advantage of the free-tuition program has more than tripled in a year, the Ministry of Advanced Education reports.
Calgary Herald
Statement of defence denies allegations from U of L hockey players
The statement of defence filed on behalf of the governors of the University of Lethbridge, the school’s sports director and the head coach of the women’s hockey team has denied allegations of harassment from four former players.
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