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U of S may admit more low-income medical students
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CBC
Funding needed to avert ‘death blow’ to Inuit language in Nunavut, academics say
Education researchers are calling for government funding to train Inuit teachers before it’s too late.
Global News
U of A astronomers discover closest known star in orbit of a black hole
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Foreign-trained accountants offered path forward
What trained newcomers need is an introduction to the Canadian workplace, language skills and Canada-specific knowledge about their industry.
Fortune
The Trump Travel Ban Could Hit U.S. Colleges’ Bottom Line
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