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Video: A closer look at the University of Alberta’s dino lab
Kent Morrison takes a look at a unique and popular volunteer program hidden at the University of Alberta: the dino lab.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
New pact between City of Saskatoon and U of S touted as first in Canada
The memorandum outlines several areas of collaboration between the city and the university.
Toronto Star
BMO donates $21 million to be shared by seven Toronto hospitals
Affiliated with U of T, the hospitals will receive the donation over the next 10 years, “the biggest philanthropic commitment” in the company’s 200-year history, a spokesperson says.
CBC
McMaster University banning smoking on all campuses
The school said that the move, effective Jan. 1, 2018, will make the university Ontario’s first “100% tobacco and smoke-free campus.”
Toronto Life
These incubators are hatching the titans of tomorrow
Six operations that provide space, training and sage advice.
London Free Press
Western University students fight back against Homecoming date change
Western U’s move to push back its annual homecoming celebration is facing resistance from students again.
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University professors urge Ottawa to end delay in issuing study permits to Palestinians
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Feds launch $1.7 billion international talent attraction program
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Judge overturns Quebec’s tuition hikes on out-of-province students
The decision is a partial victory for McGill and Concordia universities.
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Headlines for February 28, 2025
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
The Montreal GazetteU de M, McGill, Concordia denounce Quebec’s new cap on international studentsUniversities warn Quebec’s standing as a leading destination for international students and academics will suffer even more after the province on Wednesday announced enrolment...
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Headlines for February 26, 2025
The Calgary Herald 'Huge opportunity': Compelling Calgarian named as new chancellor at MRUWith my desire to continue to work with young people, my commitment to post secondary education, this was just a huge opportunity … so I...
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