Dozens of students protested a proposed tuition hike inside and outside of a University of Calgary board of governors meeting early Friday morning. “We feel that the university should be advocating on our behalf,” says Lindsay Hracs, who is a…
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University of Calgary students protest rising tuition costs
December 13 2019 2:53pm Graduate students at the University of Calgary protested rising tuition costs on Friday. Michael King reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON(…
This physics professor’s lessons have gone viral
A student in Virginia posted a compilation of her physics teacher’s fun lessons and commitment to making learning science fun, including lying on a bed of nails, jumping on a pogo stick and even riding on what looks to be…
Former Winnipeg sportscaster teaches healthy lifestyle with children’s book series
A one-time Winnipeg sportscaster has taken her extensive knowledge of the field and turned it into a series of educational children’s books. The Lucy Tries Sports series is the brainchild of author Lisa Bowes, who told 680 CJOB she was inspired…
Strike by some Ontario high school teachers planned for 3rd straight week
Global News has learned the union that represents Ontario high school teachers is planning on taking further job action next week. The news comes after two straight weeks of Wednesday walkouts by high school teachers in the province. The Ontario…
Public sector negotiation fail?
Six public sector unions say they’re outraged after an initial round of negotiations with the government. The unions represent the majority of public sector workers and they claim the offers they have received are not enough to fix problems in…
Concordia appoints Graham Carr as university’s new president
Concordia University has named Graham Carr its new president after his five-year term was approved by the board of governors on Thursday. According to a press release from the university, Concordia’s new president is a Quebec native who joined the…
University of Regina’s 7th president resigns to pursue new opportunity
The president and vice-chancellor of the University of Regina, Vianne Timmons, is resigning to pursue new opportunities. The announcement was made Thursday by the university’s board of governors. Timmons is moving on to become the president and vice-chancellor of Memorial…
President of Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association says goverment’s actions throw bargaining ‘into chaos’
Liz Stuart, president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association claimed on Thursday that the Ford government has thrown bargaining “into chaos” with the introduction of Bill 124 and other actions, like public statements and policy announcements.
Ontario’s 4 major teachers’ unions to make announcement on joint action
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 12, 2019 6:11 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TORONTO – Ontario’s four major teachers’ unions will hold a joint news conference this morning…