Headlines for July 21, 2017

CBC
Saskatchewan schools form coalition representing 60,000 postsecondary students
One of the main goals is to address provincial budget cuts to post-secondary institutions and the elimination of personal tax credits for tuition.
CTV
Judge throws out conviction of man found guilty in sex assault of York U student
An appeal judge has ordered a new trial, finding that the trial judge in the case inappropriately relied on “rape literature” to assess evidence.
CBC
Opinion: Renaming Ryerson University is not about sanitizing our history
It’s about removing the name of a man who was integral to one of the most shameful aspects of our past, writes Doug George-Kanentiio.
Global News
Quebec Liberal Party losing voter support over McGill University Health Centre
A new poll says the Quebec Liberal Party is losing support from the anglophone community.
Globe and Mail
Canadian laser expert claims major U.K. science prize
It’s been a good week for one of Canada’s top federal scientists.
Edmonton Journal
U of A researchers uncover clue to link between HIV, dementia
Estimates vary, but up to 25 per cent of HIV patients develop some form of neurological disorder.
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