Headlines for Oct. 25, 2017

CBC
Western University’s ‘party problem’ must be solved, president vows after FOCO debacle
Western University’s president says homecoming is primarily an alumni event, ‘not for students, period.’
Regina Leader-Post
Young Innovators: HIV virus fighter linked to cancer mutations
U of Saskatchewan researchers have found the onset of breast, lung and other cancers may be connected to malfunctions of the immune system as it combats viruses such as HIV.
Calgary Herald
U of C researchers conclude Arctic sea ice vanishing more quickly than thought
Arctic sea ice is melting up to 25 per cent more quickly than initially believed, according to research conducted partly by University of Calgary scientists.
CBC
Foreign-trained physicians in N.S. want skills assessment
No program exists for foreign-trained physicians to prove their skills in Nova Scotia.
Global News
More Dalhousie professors voice support for student in Canada 150 dispute
An open letter, published on Tuesday and signed by 26 professors in the school’s faculty of arts and social sciences, condemns the schools “double standard” on free speech.
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