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Former prime minister Jean Chrétien reflected on his life and political career for this 90th birthday in Ottawa on Thursday, which he traced back to 1956 with his participation with the Young Liberals of Canada at Laval University.

Canada’s food labelling regulations have long required all products to display their nutritional value, but what if they also showed their environmental impact? As Global’s Franca Mignacca reports from Quebec City, that’s a question one Laval University student is asking.

After a year of aggressive rate hikes, The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate steady at 4.5 per cent but as Laval University Economics Professor Stephen Gordon explains, that doesn’t mean we’ve seen the end of rate increases.

In the 1970’s, Indigenous elders and knowledge keepers gathered at Trent University to share their knowledge in the biggest event of its kind. 47 years later, the tradition continues, in a critical transfer of knowledge that organizers say helps prevent Indigenous culture and traditions from dying out. Dawn Lavell-Harvard is the director of the First...

It’s unsuitable to presume any one of our local First Nations communities, or any one particular person, can speak on behalf of everyone on the value of this week’s papal visit However, the subject needs to be discussed, especially considering the presence of so many Indigenous communities in the Peterborough region. Teresa Kaszuba approached this...

Thu, Oct 20: At a vigil for sexual assault survivors at Laval University in Quebec City, one student came forward to allege she was assaulted in 2014 by an unnamed Quebec Liberal MNA.

Sat, Oct 22: Police in Quebec City have arrested two men in connection with a rash of break-ins and alleged sexual assaults that took place last weekend at Laval University residences.

A University of Laval law professor and student were shocked to learn the Quebec City mosque shooting suspect was a student from the university and are saddened by the event that also claimed the life of a fellow professor and colleague.

Working on Sacred Relations, connection to community and the passing on of Indigenous knowledge, the 44th Annual Elders and Traditional Peoples Gathering welcomed visitors and speakers from across North America. Trent University and the First Peoples House of Learning hosted the gathering in the first weekend of November, and also marked the 50th Anniversary of...

The U-Sport women’s rugby championship tournament is underway in Kingston. Winning their quarter-final play-off games were the Queen’s Gaels, Victoria Vikes, Ottawa Gee Gees and Laval University.

As Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day, many are already turning their eyes to the upcoming national holiday, July 1. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, Director of the First Peoples House of Learning at Trent University, spoke with Noor Ibrahim about reconsidering what Canada Day means, and taking time today to reflect on Indigenous culture.

A year since it was declared a statutory holiday – the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is reigniting conversation about the lasting effects of colonial violence on Indigenous communities. But many Indigenous leader say it takes more than just conversation to kickstart change. Dawn Lavell-Harvard is the director of Trent University’s First Peoples House...

Tue, Jan 31: Laval University representatives are reeling after finding out one of their students is the suspect in the Quebec City mosque shooting. Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports.

Thu, Oct 20: Allegations of sexual assault have surfaced against an unnamed Quebec Liberal MNA by a Laval University student. Global’s Raquel Fletcher reports.

Thu, Oct 20: Quebec Liberal MNA Gerry Sklavounos has stepped down from caucus after allegations of sexual assault by a Laval University student. Global’s Raquel Fletcher reports.

Fri, Sep 29: Concordia University football player Trenton Miller reacts to the RSEQ’s ruling on the complaint Concordia University placed after he was violently hit during a game against Université Laval.

Concordia University football player Trenton Miller says he was subjected to one of the worst head-to-head collisions in his life during a game against Université Laval. As Global’s Amanda Jelowicki reports, the teen is advocating for sports organizations to change the rules and keep athletes safe.

Mon, Jul 30: A team of scientists from Laval University and experts from Thales Research and Technology are developing a computerized medical knowledge base to help improve the medical autonomy of astronauts in anticipation of future missions to Mars. Global’s Raquel Fletcher reports.

The Gathering is an annual event which celebrates Indigenous stories, knowledge and focuses on issues affecting First Nations communities. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, Director of the First Peoples House of Learning at Trent University, spoke with Global News Morning Peterborough host Teresa Kaszuba about the event.

A new insect has arrived in Canada and it is beginning to spread a new harmful disease to strawberry crops. A group of researchers at Laval University is now trying to nip the spread of the insect in the bud. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports.