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Students ask for more participatory learning options
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Some students in Ontario today aren’t seeing the same value in the conventional lecture setting anymore. Instead, they are seeing the value outside of
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Nuclear power ethics debated
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It has been three years since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, when several nuclear reactors melted down in Japan. In light of the third anniversary,
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ON government targets transparency in new bill
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Ontario is looking at becoming more transparent with its citizens. Premier Kathleen Wynne has introduced a comprehensive bill which aims to strengthen political accountability,
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U of Ottawa students combat rape culture amid controversies
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Students at the University of Ottawa are speaking openly about issues of gender-based violence and rape culture both on and off campus. The concerns
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Mobile apps face tough, challenging market
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86 per cent of time on smartphones is spent using apps, which may have entrepreneurs thinking that the industry is still booming. However, according
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Distracted driving sees increased fines in Ontario
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Ontario motorists who are caught using a cellphone or other prohibited device while driving will soon face fines of up to $280. Chief Justice
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Students miss out on untapped tax benefits
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As soon as the snow melts a new storm of receipts and forms is upon us—tax season is quickly approaching. The deadline for Canadians
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University press co-op in financial crisis
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The future of the Canadian University Press (CUP), a national co-operative of student newspapers, is in jeopardy. The organization needs to raise $50,000 in
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National study scrutinizes unpaid internships
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There is currently no data available nationally that evaluates internships in Canada — and James Attfield and Isabelle Couture are looking to change that.
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Finance minister reveals new budget that now includes youth issues
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OTTAWA (CUP) — In a bid to foster job creation, the Conservative budget, presented on Feb. 11, took a student and training focus. Aiming
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