CBC
Ending student hunger: Lakehead University joins Ryerson, Meal Exchange in pilot project
The Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Food Systems at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont., says the issue of food security is almost always rooted in poverty.
Edmonton Journal
Athabasca University on track with sustainability review: president
Neil Fassina remains confident the institution can accomplish its series of comprehensive recommendations.
CBC
Post-secondary groups call for beefed-up mental health services for students
A coalition wants Ontario to significantly boost services for young people struggling with mental health issues as they pursue post-secondary education.
National Post
Opinion: I’m a student at McGill. Our problems with anti-Semitism are far from over
The removal of Noah Lew from the student society board is just the latest symptom of a much deeper problem at McGill, David Watson writes.
Toronto Star
Ryerson’s student centre isn’t accessible for students with disabilities, advocate says
Toronto lawyer David Lepofsky says the centre is the result of inadequate accessibility laws in Ontario for buildings.
CBC
Dalhousie University’s Truro campus under boil water order
A test conducted late afternoon Wednesday detected trace amounts of coliform bacteria.
PEI Guardian
Money flows into UPEI to help students prepare for careers
A new model at the University of Prince Edward Island aims to prepare students for careers after graduation.
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