Security guard who killed man on B.C. university campus convicted of manslaughter
Howard Hill was killed on Sept. 30, 2020, following an altercation with security guard Jack Cruthers Hutchison at Trinity Western University's Langley campus.
Crime
Apr 29
Western University researchers make breakthrough on possible ALS treatment
Researchers at Western University have made a discovery, showing that a protein can reverse, halt or prevent the death of motor neurons.
Health
May 13
Pro-Palestinian encampment enters 2nd day at Western University
Around two dozen protestors remained at the encampment demonstration Thursday, which was planned to wrap up around midnight Wednesday.
Canada
May 9
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
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
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
12-hour encampment at Western U draws more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Roughly 100 demonstrators gathered at Western University in London, Ont., on Wednesday demanding the university condemn Israel's actions in Gaza.
Canada
May 1
Possible HIV cure 1 step closer to human trials: Ontario researchers
One of the takeaways from the research is the ability to reawaken the latent HIV that hides in the immune cells of people who have been adhering to other treatment for many years.
Health
Mar 27
University Students’ Council food centre reports 600% year to year increase in Western students requiring assistance
The University Students’ Council (USC) food centre is reporting a 600% year to year increase in Western students requiring their assistance.
Canada
Mar 15
Belleville signs medical student through doctor recruitment program
Western University medical student Mike Ding will receive financial support from the city as he completes medical school and starts his residency, the city announced this week.
Health
Mar 26
No time behind bars for university security guard who killed B.C. man with neck restraint
Jack Cruthers Hutchison was convicted of manslaughter in April for the death of Howard Hill, and has been handed an 18-month conditional sentence to be served in the community.
Crime
May 22
The Edmonton Oilers are the last Canadian team in the NHL playoffs. Will they become Canada’s team?
Will the Oilers be able to overcome regional loyalties and garner support from Canadians across the country?
Canada
May 23
Ford’s Progressive Conservatives win both Ontario byelections
Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative candidates won both Ontario byelections by convincing margins.
Politics
May 3
Quebec cold case conviction highlights advances in DNA research techniques
The the speed of the Grenon verdict 'speaks for itself in terms of just how compelling this technique is,' a criminologist and professor at Western University said.
Canada
Feb 23
Singh mulls TikTok return as U.S. nears potential ban over security fears
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is considering personally reactivating his TikTok account, as the U.S. moves towards a ban on the popular social media platform.
Politics
Apr 24
U.K.’s Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for summer
Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has been in power since 2010, the longest reign for a party in the U.K. in modern times, but his party has fallen out of favour.
World
May 22
Student-led pro-Palestinian protests seen at Alberta universities Thursday
A student-led pro-Palestinian encampment was established at the University of Calgary on Thursday morning, joining the dozens of protests happening on Canadian and U.S. campuses.
Canada
May 9
‘Sciatica was gone’: hospital performs robot-assisted spinal surgery in Canadian first
London Health Sciences Centre was home to the first ever robot-assisted direct lateral spinal surgery in Canada. Dave Meyn said when he woke up from surgery, the sciatic was gone.
Health
Apr 25
Thousands of Canada’s rail workers have a strike mandate. What happens now?
Train conductors, engineers, yard workers and rail traffic controllers under Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate Wednesday.
Canada
May 3
As Tim Hortons tests plastic-free lids, how eco-friendly are alternatives?
According to Paul Yang, the company's senior director of sustainability and packaging, the trial is part of finding a guest-friendly alternative to plastic lids.
Canada
Apr 15
