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
‘That’s what it means to be in Nova Scotia’: Students honour memory of mass shooting victims
Students at the Cobequid Education Centre honoured the victims of the 2020 mass shooting by planting "forget me not" seeds at Hearts Haven Memorial Park in Debert, N.S.
Canada
Apr 19
Central Okanagan students become ‘firefighters for a day’
One day might be all it takes to ignite a new career path.
Lifestyle
Apr 24
6,819 Waterloo Region students on verge of suspension over immunization issues
Public Health says high school students have until the end of April to get their vaccination records in order or valid exemptions in place before suspensions kick in on May 1.
Education
Apr 9
Ontario looking to add student accommodation to its definition of new housing
Ontario is considering adding student accommodation to its definition of new housing as it works to hit an ambitious goal of 1.5 million homes by 2031.
Politics
Apr 9
Proceeds from sale of Villa Maria compound to benefit Quebec public students
Honouring current leases and upholding the historical patronage of the site are factors written into the sale, according to Sister Ona B. Bessette.
Education
Apr 16
HKPR health unit to issue 2,000 student suspensions for incomplete immunizations
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued second notices on Monday to parents to get their child's immunization records updated.
Health
Apr 22
Winnipeg gym teacher charged with sexual offences involving student
A Winnipeg woman has been charged with a number of sex crimes that are alleged to have occurred when she was a phys ed teacher at Collège Béliveau.
Crime
Apr 8
Nova Scotia town seeking novel approach to dealing with unruly university students
A small Nova Scotia town that has struggled to tame its sometimes rowdy population of university students is considering advice from an unlikely source.
Canada
Apr 8
International student numbers could be restricted further, immigration minister says in Halifax
The federal government is not ruling out further restrictions on international students as it works to stabilize Canada's housing shortage.
Canada
Apr 3
Mohawk College expands student housing with off-campus residence in downtown Hamilton
Mohawk College says it has acquired a nine-storey dorm-style residence at 55 Catharine St. S. to add 150 student units to its housing portfolio.
Canada
Apr 5
Biden announces new student debt relief plans that would benefit at least 23M
The plans, which the president detailed in Madison, Wisconsin, include canceling up to US$20,000 of accrued and capitalized interest for borrowers, regardless of income.
U.S. News
Apr 8
Hands-on map helps Edmonton students learn about Indigenous communities across Canada
A giant 11-by-eight-foot map lies across the gym floor of Sweet Grass Elementary School in Edmonton with students crawling all over it.
Canada
Apr 18
Quebec students vying to change the world display projects at science fair
Students from across the province got the opportunity to show off their science projects at the Hydro-Quebec Super-expo sciences provincial finals this weekend.
Canada
Apr 21
Ottawa’s cap is a ‘reallocation’ of international students. Which provinces will gain?
While some provinces will see drastic decreases in the number of international students, others might actually see their numbers rise despite an overall national cap.
Canada
Apr 10
Edmonton student one of 20 selected for Vimy Pilgrimage Award
"The chance to go and learn about things in person instead of a textbook or a YouTube video was really exciting,” said Surukanti.
Education
Apr 18
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
Can you race a concrete toboggan? NAIT students say ‘yes’
Engineering students from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology made their debut at the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race this year — and took home an honour or two.
Canada
Apr 13
Fleming College in Peterborough suspends 29 programs in wake of international student cap
Fleming College president Maureen Adamson says current students will not be impacted and a focus will be on helping them finish their programs.
Education
Apr 24
University of Winnipeg says cyberattack stole employee, student financial info
The university disclosed last week that a cyber incident targeted the school's network, leading to the school delaying exams, cancelling classes and taking down internet services.
Tech
Apr 4