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York University looks to hire teaching-only faculty
The Gazette — ONTARIO — Most students are aware that an extensive amount of their professors’ time goes to research in addition to their teaching duties. York University, however, has…
UVic’s Ocean Networks Canada heads to China for international partnerships
Ocean Networks Canada (previously called the ONC Centre for Enterprise and Engagement) is a world-leading national research facility, based at the University of Victoria, that specializes in deep-sea observation programs…
Changing demographics suggest greater need for donor blood
Canadian Blood Services reports that every year the organization sees a two per cent increase in the demand for blood donations and approximately every minute someone in Canada is in…
Quebec premier proposes religious-neutrality legislation
On Sept. 10, the Parti Québécois (PQ) presented details of its proposed Quebec Values Charter. This legislation would “reportedly ban all public-sector employees from wearing religious symbols [at work] and…
Canadian Senate on the table for reform, after misconduct
When Parliament resumes in October, there will be tough questions about the fate of the Canadian Senate. Public figures including federal Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair are calling for the abolishment…
Federal government to write off more student loan debt
Write-offs to total $175 million in 2013-2014
Alberta flood cleanup employs students
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