Canadian Universities

• In the wake of Waterloo attack, Canadian universities reviewing security measures

  The recent stabbing of an instructor and two students at the University of Waterloo has heightened concern about an increase in crime at post-secondary institutions in Canada.  

  Canada

  Jul 11
  
• Some Canadian universities requiring masks despite lifting of provincial mandates

  Fourteen out of 83 universities surveyed by The Canadian Press say they will require students and employees to mask up in different settings on campus.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2022
  
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• Zelenskyy calls for more Ukraine support in virtual address to Canadian students

  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland attended the event, which was hosted by the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
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• Library and Archives Canada service cuts hindering research, historians complain

  Researchers say recent service cuts at Canada's national archives are making their work — already hampered by COVID-19 — even more challenging.

  Education

  Oct 22, 2021
• University of Lethbridge named second-best primarily-undergraduate school by Maclean’s

  The U of L achieved its highest-ever position in Maclean's Magazine's annual university rankings report, placing second overall in the primarily undergraduate category.

  Education

  Oct 9, 2020
• Trent University providing more than 500 free laptop computers for students’ online learning

  A donor-funded initiative has raised more than $270,000 to purchase laptop computers for more than 500 Trent University students.

  Education

  Aug 21, 2020
• Students stuck paying thousands in rent for vacant rooms amid pandemic

  "I had to rely on CERB to continue paying for my rent because job opportunities were scarce and I was here worrying about an empty apartment hours away from me."

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2020
• Will students return to campus next year? Probably not, experts say

  Classes of 500 students, densely packed classrooms and communal living spaces will make post-secondary campuses difficult to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.

  Lifestyle

  May 26, 2020
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• Fall classes will mostly be done online amid COVID-19, some Canadian universities say

  In recent days, several universities — including McGill University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Ottawa — have unveiled broad plans for the fall that centre on offering classes primarily online.

  Canada

  May 12, 2020
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• Coronavirus fears prompt Ontario university to move classes online — should others?

  Laurentian University announced on Wednesday that it would be suspending all classes "as a precaution" amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2020