Quebecers who were in youth protection less likely to graduate, be employed: study
The study found only 37 per cent of youth who were in care had graduated high school by the time they turned 21, compared to 86 per cent of all Quebecers.
Canada
Apr 21
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
Graduating guide dogs lead the way for visually impaired pet owners in Halifax
A group of hard-working pups celebrated the completion of their guide dog training program at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind on Wednesday.
Canada
10 hours
Tentative deal reached between Western University, union representing graduate TAs
The agreement will still require ratification from Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 610 members as well as the university's board of governors.
Canada
Apr 26
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
University students in N.S., P.E.I. facing highest debt in Canada: study
In a Statistics Canada study citing amounts owed by students after their program's completion, graduates in the Maritimes experienced some of the highest repayment totals in 2020.
Education
Apr 24
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
Interest rate cuts likely to be ‘gradual’ amid inflation risks: Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada's governing council is in agreement that the eventual easing in interest rates will be 'gradual' amid outstanding risks for inflation.
Economy
Apr 24
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
Faculty union blasts ‘unprecedented’ 29 program cuts at Fleming College
Fleming College will phase out 29 programs this fall, citing funding shortfalls and the new international student cap as key reasons for the changes.
Education
9 hours
Queen’s University offers Taylor Swift-centred law seminar
Beginning this September, Queen's University will begin offering a class in its law program titled Law (Taylor's Version), centred on the pop sensation herself.
Canada
Apr 23
Why U.S. colleges are turning to police to quell pro-Palestinian student protests
Several universities ousted demonstrators Wednesday, swiftly turning to law enforcement when protests bubbled up on their campuses.
U.S. News
Apr 25
Sea Bears draft picks include familiar faces
The Winnipeg Sea Bears have drafted some known faces to the team's ranks.
Sports
Apr 11