Graduate teaching assistants on strike: Western University
“This is all employees on campus fight. Everyone is standing in solidarity, and we will stand in solidarity with them when it’s their turn to bargain as well.”
Canada
Apr 11
COVID came with career setbacks for many 2020 postsecondary grads: StatCan
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic came with career setbacks for many Canadians who graduated from postsecondary schools that year, new data shows.
Canada
Mar 22
Edmonton Police Service celebrates graduation of 49 new officers, 3 canine teams
A graduation ceremony was held at Edmonton City Hall Friday, for the Edmonton Police Service's recruit training class 158.
Features
Mar 8
Premier Ford says he only wants ‘Ontario students’ at medical schools
Asked about medical students leaving the province upon graduation, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wants to put 'our kids first' and limit international spaces.
Education
Apr 3
U Sask. Huskies seniors celebrate final game together at U Sports women’s hockey nationals
An emotional atmosphere at Merlis Belsher Place on Sunday as the U Sask. Huskies women's hockey team graduated seven players on home ice in their final game of U Sports nationals.
Sports
Mar 17
Why an Ontario school board could allow students without passing grades to ‘cross the stage’
A proposed change to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's policy intends to implement equity-based commencement ceremonies which would replace graduation events.
Education
Mar 14
Sask. teachers continuing job action next week despite additional funding
All athletics, school clubs, field trips and graduation preparation will be cancelled across the province Monday through Wednesday next week.
Canada
Mar 8
Strike action looming at York University with teaching assistants set to walk out
The union representing roughly 3,000 contract instructors, teaching assistants and graduate assistants at York University confirmed Friday it was preparing for a walkout.
Education
Feb 23
Funding announced for paid internships in sustainable energy at University of Regina
The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) and Mitacs announced a four-year funding agreement to fund graduate and post-graduate researchers in sustainable energy.
Education
Feb 6
Union alleges Western U using ‘scab labour’ to handle undergrad exams
The union says they've heard from students that 'the proctors Western has hired as scab labour are unable to answer their questions during exams.'
Canada
Apr 17
Research Manitoba renews agreement with non-profit organization at $4.8M
Business leaders, students and government officials gathered at RTDS Technologies Inc., for the announcement that Mitacs will be funded with $4.8 million over three years.
Education
Apr 15
Sea Bears draft picks include familiar faces
The Winnipeg Sea Bears have drafted some known faces to the team's ranks.
Sports
Apr 11
Canadian rising star Aaliyah Edwards poised for WNBA draft spotlight
Kingston's Aaliyah Edwards' whirlwind journey from NCAA to WNBA draft and the possibility of a Toronto team. Her story of growth, home and hoops.
Canada
Apr 12
Saskatoon students skip class Tuesday to protest in support of teachers
Students from Saskatoon Public School and Greater Saskatoon Catholic School divisions left class and gathered in protest outside of Sask. Party MLA Don Morgan's office.
Canada
Mar 26
English schools in N.B. are facing a chronic lack of school psychologists. Here’s why.
New Brunswick only has six school psychologists in the anglophone system and according to education minister Bill Hogan, the shortage is due to a lack of trained candidates.
Education
Apr 11
B.C. international students hold protest against permanent resident policy changes
A protest was held in downtown Vancouver by international students backing a petition that looks to reverse changes made to B.C.'s provincial nominee program.
Education
Mar 23
Medical clinic hosts third ‘rostering’ event for new patients in Kingston, Ont.
A chilly, rainy morning did not keep dozens of people from lining up at a medical clinic in Kingston, Ont., for a chance to sign up as patients. Some camped out overnight.
Canada
Apr 13
Trial date set for Lethbridge high school football players charged with sexual assault
The accused boys, who are 16 and 17, are charged with sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon and forcible confinement.
Crime
Mar 27
Victoria HarbourCats sign sons of former MLB megastar Manny Ramirez
Victoria HarbourCats managing partner Jim Swanson said the team signed Manny Ramirez Jr., 21, and Lucas Ramirez, 18.
Sports
Apr 6
High school boundary changes, expanded French immersion coming in 2025: TVDSB
TVDSB trustees have approved boundary changes and expanding French immersion as part of recommendations from a secondary school attendance area review.
Education
Mar 28