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Global News UBC scientists reveal world’s first molecular-level analysis of Omicron variant’s spike protein Canadian researchers have conducted the world’s first molecular-level analysis of Omicron’s spike protein, revealing key information about why the new variant is so resistant and infectious. Niagara Falls Review Students out of luck as Laurier cancels outbound foreign exchanges through January […]
Regina Leader-Post University of Regina to start winter term with remote classes The University of Regina is pushing back its plan for delivering most winter term courses in person due to the uncertainty caused by the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. CTV News Students want decision on in-person or online classes from U […]
Global News UBCO student concerned about university’s handling of sexual assault report This fall the Kelowna RCMP apologized for mishandling a sexual assault complaint, but long before the complainant went to the police the UBC Okanagan student first sought help from the school. CTV News Western researchers finding early success with new COVID-19 vaccine A […]
Globe and Mail Rising COVID-19 cases force Canada’s universities to reconsider winter semester plans A Nova Scotia university was fined for failing to follow public-health rules on Friday as schools across the country rushed to announce they would move classes online in January as a result of a rapidly worsening COVID-19 situation. CBC News Former […]
CTV News Waterloo, Guelph universities to start winter semester classes remotely At least the first few classes of the winter semester at University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy and University of Guelph will not be in-person. Global News University of Waterloo delays in-person classes next year The University of Waterloo says classes that were scheduled […]
Globe and Mail Opinion: Quebec’s commission on academic freedom takes a courageous stand When the University of Ottawa suspended a professor last year for using the n-word during an online seminar, the incident reverberated in Quebec more than anywhere else in Canada. Niagara Falls Review Some universities delaying return to in-person classes next month as […]
Saltwire Opinion: Banning non-disclosure agreements isn’t enough to stop unethical workplace leader behaviour Just weeks after Prince Edward Island became the first province in Canada to pass a bill restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) on Nov. 17, some harms of NDAs have been in the news. NDAs are contracts in which parties agree […]
Globe and Mail Several Canadian universities cancelling in-person final exams amid rise in COVID-19 cases Several postsecondary institutions across the country have cancelled in-person final exams for the remainder of the school year because of rising COVID-19 cases among students. Saltwire UPEI announces Dr. Gregory Keefe as interim president The university has also retained a […]
Global News Queen’s University confirms 135 COVID-19 infections over the past week With two weeks left until Christmas, Queen’s University has announced a COVID-19 outbreak. CTV News Fake COVID-19 vaccination passport caught at Western University Western University has confirmed one person has been caught on campus with a fake COVID-19 vaccination passport. Sault Star Algoma […]
CTV News Ontario legislature votes to compel Laurentian to hand over documents tied to insolvency claim While the Ontario legislature is often a fractious place, MPPs from all parties were united Thursday when it came to getting to the bottom of why Laurentian University declared insolvency in February. London Free Press Western University sends staff […]
CBC News UPEI board of governors launches third-party review of new allegations involving ex-president New details emerge of discussions around contract renewals for Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. CTV News Queen’s Park committee moves to force Laurentian University to surrender privileged documents A powerful committee of the Ontario legislature moved Wednesday to try and force Laurentian University to […]
True North University of Saskatchewan introduces its own three-dose vaccine policy Students will need “at least two doses” of COVID vaccine to avoid being kicked off the University of Saskatchewan campus in January, and will require a third dose whenever they’re “eligible.” Saltwire St. F.X. cancels classes Tuesday in wake of suspected COVID-19 outbreak St. […]
CTV News UVic students plan walkout as part of national call for action on gender-based violence Students at the University of Victoria are staging a classroom walkout Monday as part of a national call for action on gender-based violence. CBC News Métis registry to guide U of S opportunities for Métis students Agreement allows the […]
Globe and Mail Universities not back to full in-person classes yet, but campus activities are increasing Many of Canada’s largest universities say they will offer more on-campus activities and in-person lectures next term, as they come under pressure from students eager for a return to something resembling prepandemic campus life. Montreal Gazette History Through Our […]
Global News As U of M faculty strike hits a month, students’ concerns grow The University of Manitoba faculty strike has now lasted one month, and while the school and faculty spar over a new deal, students are stuck in the middle and worry how long it could last. Joe Scarpelli reports. CBC News Use […]
Toronto Star Laurentian University has created ‘culture of fear’ among staff, stymied value-for-money audit, says AG Financially troubled Laurentian University has stymied the auditor general’s office by refusing to turn over needed documents while creating a “culture of fear” among staff who are afraid to talk, says a special report released Wednesday. CBC News McMaster […]
Calgary Sun University of Calgary ceremony marks fourth year of Indigenous Strategy The University of Calgary celebrated the fourth year of its journey towards Indigenization with a ceremony Tuesday, where the school’s progress and ongoing efforts were discussed. CBC News Post-secondary students battle hopelessness as online classes drag on into 2022 Pre-recorded classes, living away […]
Saltwire Cape Breton University board under fire for meeting protocol The Cape Breton University board of governors is under fire for their use of in-camera sessions during meetings with university faculty, staff and students. Toronto Star Parent complains to provincial ombudsman about online classes at Carleton University The provincial ombudsman has been asked to look […]
Global News USask threatened with legal action over campus COVID-19 vaccine mandate An organization called the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is threatening legal action if the University of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate is not rescinded. Global News University of Manitoba to resume in-person classes for winter term The University of Manitoba says students will […]
APTN National News Universities should publicly apologize for perpetuating Indigenous identity fraud: chief Kitigan Zibi Chief Dylan Whiteduck says institutions should be soliciting information from local communities when vetting Indigenous hires. CBC News These MUN students are grappling with the rising cost of living along with tuition increases Increasing school costs and high inflation could […]