Headlines for March 15, 2017

Toronto Star
Ryerson University applies to expand campus to Brampton
Ryerson – in partnership with Sheridan College – is the sole university to have submitted a formal expression of interest in expanding to Brampton.
CBC
University of Guelph hackathon yields new ideas for tackling campus mental health
The winning idea, “Guelph Cares,” connects students in need of mental health support with someone they can talk to.
Toronto Star
Three Canadian teams among six finalists in $1-million ‘Nobel Prize’ for business students
Half of the social enterprises bidding the Hult Prize are from Canada. This year’s challenge: restoring the rights and dignity of refugees.
Global News
B.C. government looking to increase tech sector with new grads and immigrants
The province is pushing to be a leader in the innovation economy by boosting the number of tech-grads.
Global News
Video: Appeal hearing held for York University PhD student convicted of sexual assault
Mustafa Ururyar’s lawyer argues the trial judge was biased in his judgment and did not properly evaluate the evidence.
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