Headlines for Jan. 16, 2017

Sudbury.com
Two colleges ask for feedback on salary caps for executives
The move is in response to provincial guidelines to cap compensation in public sector.
Toronto Star
Researchers developing nanoparticles to purify water
The low-cost, low-energy treatment breaks down pollutants completely.
CBC
New database promises easy access to research equipment in Atlantic Canada
The database already lists 265 pieces of equipment from 58 facilities.
Calgary Herald
Opinion: More education will put Alberta at the head of the class
The fact that Alberta has the lowest post-secondary participation rate in the country is a problem, writes Roberta Lexier, advocacy officer with Mount Royal’s faculty association.
Sudbury Star
LU head proud university in ‘new league’
Q&A with Laurentian president Dominic Giroux on his eight-year tenure and future vision for the university.
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