Headlines for Oct. 6, 2017

CBC
‘Absolutely urgent’ to tackle student mental health, university co-ordinator says
A study of 16 universities in region is expected to point way to Atlantic-tailored services.
Global News
Video: Calgary post-secondary institutions honour Orange Shirt Day
It was one of the calls to action following the Truth and Reconciliation hearings across the country: to bring awareness and educate about the abuse of Aboriginal peoples who went to residential schools.
CBC
Deal reached to end Laurentian University professor strike
The some 500 full-time and sessional faculty will spend this tenth day of the walkout voting on the new proposed contract.
National Post
Disabled Winnipeg football player reaches settlement with Bishop’s University
A former Bishop’s University football player who became mentally and physically disabled following a severe head injury during a game has settled a lawsuit with the school.
CBC
University of Regina probing grade ‘irregularities’ in faculty of engineering
The University of Regina is investigating the possibility that one or more students hacked into its computers in order to adjust grades, confirming a tip received by CBC’s iTeam.
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