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Education
Jane Goodall puts out call to action after receiving honorary degree from Western University
“It seems to me there’s been some kind of divide between this clever, clever brain and the human heart, love and compassion,” said Goodall. Continue reading
Canadian chess champion takes on Vanier students
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
A Canadian chess champion challenged 20 students to a simultaneous game of chess. Continue reading
PQ Leader Jean-Francois Lisee wants to build a fence near Quebec-New York border
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
The Parti Quebecois leader said he wants a fence built near a Quebec-New York border crossing that is popular with asylum seekers. Continue reading
Notley calls U of A Suzuki decision ‘tone deaf’ but supports university independence and debate
While she doesn’t agree with it personally, Premier Notley said it is the university’s right to make a decision about awarding David Suzuki an honorary degree and also to defend it. Continue reading
Outgoing Western University president passed over for top job at University of Maine
Western University’s outgoing president was in the running to the American school’s next president, but earlier this month officials announced Joan Ferrini-Mundy was selected from the pool of candidates instead. Continue reading
University of Alberta student residence to get major overhaul
A major renovation is planned for the Lister Centre student residence at the University of Alberta, which will be the facility’s first such facelift since it was built decades ago. Continue reading
Peterborough French Catholic cchool improv team celebrates winning Gazou d’Or Provincial Improv Tournament
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
École Catholique Monseigneur-Jamot Grade 8 students’ improv team has emerged as the winners of this year’s Gazou d’Or Provincial Improv Tournament. Continue reading
Starter pistol confiscated from student at Princeton Secondary School
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Reporter
“We don’t believe there was any direct threat or a threat of harm in relation to the starter pistol being brought to school.” Continue reading
Finding enough workers still challenge as Nova Scotia rolls out pre-primary
Lisa Davies, of the Non-Profit Directors Association, says the biggest challenge across the sector remains recruiting and retaining enough trained early childhood educators. Continue reading
‘Universities must not be afraid of controversy’: U of A president on Suzuki degree
By Scott Johnston Reporter
As more voices join the opposition to the University of Alberta’s decision to give David Suzuki an honorary degree, the university president is once again standing behind its choice. Continue reading
