Post-secondary

• Unlike many U.S. schools, B.C. won’t require vaccines on post-secondary campuses

  Earlier this week the University of Washington announced plans to mandate students to receive a COVID immunization before returning to school in September.

  Health

  May 5
• Western University students grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks and final exams

  On Tuesday, the university announced additional safety measures amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in London, Ont., and the declaration of a new outbreak at a student residence.

  Health

  Mar 31
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• COVID-19: Added safety measures at Western amid rise in local cases, new residence outbreak

  The latest outbreak was declared Tuesday at Elgin Hall after seven positive cases were confirmed there, university officials said in a statement.

  Health

  Mar 30
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• University of Manitoba Students’ Union slams tuition hike, commends program funding

  In a news release Tuesday, the U of M student union (UMSU) expressed frustration with several years' worth of operating grant reductions which it says led to the tuition hike.

  Education

  Mar 23
• Saskatchewan NDP calls for midwife post-secondary education program

  In a letter posted to Twitter, Saskatchewan advanced education critic Jennifer Bowes called on the advanced education minister to begin work on a new post-secondary program.

  Canada

  Mar 19
• OHL to get $2.35 million for Ontario post-secondary scholarships as part of initiative

  Lisa MacLeod said the OHL funding will be for the league's post-secondary education scholarships for athletes with its 17 Ontario-based clubs.

  Sports

  Mar 17
• As concerns linger, Western University promises solution to remote exam proctoring software

  School officials say they are working on a long-term solution for concerns raised over Proctortrack, but it's unlikely that it'll be implemented in time for final exams.

  Education

  Mar 14
• Manitoba post-secondary groups tangle with province over control of student fees

  A pair of organizations representing post-secondary students and faculty are questioning the government's intentions to give itself more control over student and tuition fees.

  Politics

  Mar 12
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• MLHU declares COVID-19 outbreak after 22 cases tied to off-campus parties

  Investigators are continuing to determine 'the number of close contacts associated with those who have tested positive [for COVID-19],' the health unit added.

  Health

  Mar 11
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• NDP wants Alberta government to make changes to post-secondary budget

  The NDP describes the Alberta government's 2021 post-secondary budget as "devastating."

  Politics

  Mar 3