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Canada Summer Jobs funding requests surpass Ottawa’s expectations
Almost 42,000 businesses have applied to hire a student through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Calgary Herald
It took 33 years, but this 93-year-old finally got her university degree
The 93-year-old has been studying at Athabasca University for 33 years, and on June 8 she will be receiving a bachelor of general studies degree.
Global News
Western University study shows promise for earlier dementia diagnoses
Researchers at Western University found that something as simple as walking and talking can be a predictor of dementia.
Globe and Mail
Opinion: The role of business schools in an increasingly urban, populist world
“Curricula are remarkably silent on how stable societies filled with prosperous families and governments that analyze problems using science perform better.”
Globe and Mail
Ottawa to kick off $950-million innovation ‘supercluster’ competition
Initial applications for the funds will be due July 21 from industry-led consortiums in eight high-potential sectors.
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CNW GroupCanada announces 2025 Express Entry category-based draws, plans for more in-Canada draws to reduce labour shortagesMinister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the 2025 Express Entry categories, which include a new education category, to align the...
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Headlines for February 27, 2025
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
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