Cape Breton University

• Faculty at Cape Breton University go on strike to back demands for higher wages

  Cape Breton University faculty's union says the administration has disrespected it at every turn, which has led to a large number of labour grievances.

  Canada

  Jan 28
  
• Medical school ‘finally’ coming to Cape Breton by fall 2025: N.S. premier

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston gave his State of the Province Address in Sydney, N.S., on Friday, where he announced a medical school coming to Cape Breton University.

  Canada

  Jan 27
  
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• N.S. university limits foreign student enrolment after recruitment too successful

  Cape Breton University says it's limiting enrolment to a popular business program following concerns the school is not equipped to handle a recent influx of international students.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2022
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• Nova Scotia announces $8M for post-secondary housing projects

  The Nova Scotia government has announced it is investing $8 million in a bid to increase housing options for post-secondary students and ease pressure on housing supply.

  Education

  Dec 19, 2022
• Students who use fake bus passes could face arrest, possible deportation, CBU warns

  In a letter signed by the director of student affairs sent last week, Cape Breton University issued a warning to students about using 'fraudulent bus passes.'

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2022
• Cape Breton University students upset that classes held off campus at movie theatre

  Student union president Damanpreet Singh says students who have to travel about nine kilometres away from campus for class are being deprived of the full university experience.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2022
• ‘Timing is right’: Cape Breton University campaigns to open medical campus

  'Right now we're trying to build our case for support,' said Cape Breton University's vice-president of finance and operations of plans to open a medical campus.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
• International students are behind the increase in enrolment at Atlantic universities

  Overall, full-time university enrolment in 2022 among the 16 universities is up by nearly three per cent compared to last year.

  Education

  Oct 17, 2022
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• Majority of Nova Scotia post-secondary schools requiring COVID-19 vaccinations

  Those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons will be tested twice a week for COVID-19 and must wear a mask.

  Education

  Aug 26, 2021
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• More Atlantic universities roll out COVID-19 vaccination policies

  Several Atlantic universities announced COVID-19 announced vaccine mandates Friday. New Brunswick schools are requiring all students, faculty and staff to get the shots.

  Health

  Aug 20, 2021