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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.…Gamergate controversy strikes at USU
On Oct. 14, Anita Sarkeesian cancelled a talk on women and video games at Utah State University due to death and shooting threats targeted at her and the attending students.…National blood shortage gets Canadians donating
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) issued an appeal to Canadians at the beginning of October encouraging Canadians to donate in light of a concerning drop in inventory levels. The last shortage…David Suzuki sows grassroots support for food security
The David Suzuki virtual classroom got off to a bit of a late start on Oct. 6 as over a dozen spectators waited patiently at Cinecenta to hear his insights.…UVic study links moderate drinking to breast cancer
The University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research of B.C. (CARBC) recently published a study linking moderate drinking to breast cancer. The study shows that low-level drinkers, at less than…Fossil fuel divestment: an FAQ
At its annual general meeting, the UVSS will ask undergraduates to choose whether or not to hold a referendum on the issue of fossil fuel divestment next year. In response,…Our Digital Print Issue
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