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Province to evaluate flat-rate tuition billing
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The Ontario government may soon be changing the way tuition is administered across the province’s universities. For nine out of the 20 universities in
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Regulations restrict pot production
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The laws on marijuana are changing. Right now, people who are authorized to use medical marijuana are permitted to do so by one of
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Province seeks feedback on specialization
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A paper leaked in early September revealed potential intentions by the Ontario government for universities and colleges to differentiate among themselves and to specialize
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Cyber hackers target schools
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“It’s just a sign of the times,” said Jason Testart, director of information security services at the University of Waterloo, on the growing concern
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Canada in brief
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Topless protest disrupts legislature A group of protestors, reacting against the Parti Quebecois’ proposed Charter of Values, began taking off their clothes during question
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Youth struggle to find employment
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It’s no surprise that Ontario’s youth are some of the most commonly unemployed people in the nation. A new study released by the Canadian
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New stats on mental health emerge
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It has been nine years since Statistics Canada has evaluated mental health and wellness on a national level. Now, new information has surfaced revealing
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B.C. ups immunization age
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The province of British Columbia has extended their vaccination program for women, offering a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) immunization shot for those up to
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Secular charter sparks debate
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Pauline Marois’ Parti Québecois (PQ) government has proposed a highly controversial Charter of Values, eliciting backlash across both the province and the country as
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Study finds few accessing RESPs
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Burdened with student debt because you don’t have an RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan)? You’re not alone. Recent research by the BMO Financial Group
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