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Ontario’s minimum wage hike leaves some unimpressed
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The recent announcement that Ontario is increasing minimum wage from $10.25 to $11 an hour has failed to satisfy anti-poverty organizations. “I want to
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York University religion incident sparks national petition
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The debate between gender equality and religious rights in Ontario sparked by an incident at York University is continuing to gain traction in the
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Student debt burden called ‘myth’ starts debate
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Is the burden of student debt simply a myth? According to Alex Usher, it might be more complicated than that. “An average student with
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Canadian government cautions visitors to Russia for Sochi Olympics
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After recent attacks and threats in Russia, the government of Canada issued a travel advisory cautioning Canadians travelling to Sochi. But according to Norman
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Stalled smoking rates create concern
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Smoking rates in Canada have stalled after years of declining, according to a 2013 study published by the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact.
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Province announces online database for credit transfer
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As of Jan. 20, students across the province have one less worry when transferring between universities. The Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT)’s
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Province plans to expand online education
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Postsecondary students in Ontario will soon be able to access online education in a new way, with the announcement of a new course-sharing centre
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Pan Am student volunteers to earn OSAP breaks
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For the first time ever, Ontario will play host to the Pan American and Parapan American Games in Toronto summer 2015. And it’s not
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Universities look at women’s only gym times
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If you’ve stepped foot inside a gym recently, you may have noticed the rising trend of fitness centres accommodating women’s only time slots and
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Duguid announces expanded eligibility for Ontario Tuition Grant at University of Waterloo
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Brad Duguid, the minister of training, colleges and universities, made a formal announcement Monday morning at the University of Waterloo regarding financial support for
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