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Headlines for Nov. 15, 2019

BY LAURA BEAULNE-STUEBING | NOV 15 2019

My Prince George Now
Talks continue between UNBC and Faculty Association as work stoppage reaches a week

The Faculty Association at UNBC and the employer have re-opened talks as they try and hammer out a new deal.

CBC
Students push back against possibility of tuition hikes

Students at the University of Calgary gathered on Thursday to learn, strategize and react to the prospect of looming tuition hikes.

CTV News
Racial slurs from student in ‘hurtful’ social media video points to deeper problem, Laurier says

A video posted to social media showing a Laurier student making racist comments has drawn condemnation from the university.

Toronto Star
UBC conference faces criticism over speaker from tech company blacklisted in U.S.

A conference hosted by University of British Columbia students is facing criticism for having a speaker from a Chinese company that has been blacklisted by the United States over links to the repression of China’s Muslin minority.

CTV News
Alex Trebek increasing donation to University of Ottawa to hit $10M total

The University of Ottawa will take donations for $10 million, Alex..

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