University of Saskatchewan sees largest enrolment in its history
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
According to the U of S enrolment report for 2018-19, registration reached record numbers with just under 26,000 students. Continue reading
Post-secondary
Roughly $82M available for Saskatchewan student loans in 2019-20
The Saskatchewan government says it will provide roughly $82 million in financial assistance to about 20,000 post-secondary students in 2019-20. Continue reading
Fanshawe College east London campus to conduct weekend shutdown
All buildings at the campus will be affected by the shutdown. Continue reading
What would happen if we forgave student debt?
One expert says the question of forgiving student loans isn’t really about education — it’s about economics. Continue reading
Ontario to link post-secondary funding to grads’ employment and earnings
Only a small proportion of funding has been linked to institutional performance in recent years – 1.4 per cent for universities and 1.2 per cent for colleges – but that will go up to 60 per cent in the next five years. Continue reading
London college, university students to take part in walk-out over tuition changes
Students from Western University and Fanshawe College plan to walk-out of class Wednesday to protest planned changes to tuition in Ontario. Continue reading
Ontario government boosts grant funding to bolster sexual violence programs on university, college campuses
Schools will also be required to review their sexual violence policies and form task forces to address the issue by September. Continue reading
Two new student residences planned for UBC Okanagan
Residences will create additional 440 beds; university says it currently has space for 1,680 students to live on campus. Continue reading
Doug Ford government takes credit for Ontario adding 41,400 jobs in January
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Todd Smith said the report is evidence that “our government is putting Ontario back on track.” Continue reading
Okanagan College to increase tuition fees
Okanagan College’s board of governors approves 2 per cent increase for domestic students. Continue reading