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Elizabeth May takes to Twitter to participate in debate

After being left out of a national party leaders debate held by the Globe and Mail on Thursday, Sept. 17, Elizabeth May used Twitter to add her input in real…

How to vote in the federal election

So you want to vote in the federal election on Oct. 19? That’s great, because I want you to vote, too. According to Stats Canada, our age groups (as students)…

Mike O’Brien – A staffer remembers

We had just put the Martlet to bed, and were downstairs in the old Student Union Building Lounge. It was April 13, 1985, the last staff meeting of the year…

Trans rights bill ‘killed’ by gendered bathroom amendment

A bill aiming to increase protections to transgender persons has been effectively gutted by an amendment proposed by Conservative Senator Don Plett. While two amendments are considered procedural, the third…

Useful tips for tax season

Why is it important for students to file their taxes? Depending on their circumstances, students may have access to various credits and benefits that will be useful for future tax…

Yellowknife’s FOXY awarded $1-­­million Arctic Inspiration Prize

Yellowknife-based youth sexual health program FOXY, or Fostering Open eXpression among Youth, has been awarded the $1-million Arctic Inspiration Prize to allow the non-profit organization to continue to expand its…

Alberta government approves market modifiers, students “incredibly frustrated”

This story was originally published in The Gateway, the University of Alberta’s official student newspaper. The province-wide wait for decisions regarding market modifiers—or tuition increases—is finally over. The Ministry of Innovation…

Black Friday snowballs across the border

Over the last 10 years, Black Friday sales have spread over the border and across Canada. Black Friday has been a competitive shopping ritual in the States for decades and,…

B.C. liquefied natural gas not climate’s saviour, report says

The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) and Pembina Institute have published a report suggesting stronger environmental policies to ensure liquefied natural gas (LNG) will positively impact the global climate.…

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