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Double Down aggravates nutritional worries
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For a week now, fast-food chain KFC’s controversial hit, the Double Down, has been on menus in Canada. The sandwich, composed of bacon and
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Courts allow niqab to be worn during hearings
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The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that a Muslim woman may wear the niqab, a traditional veil that covers most of the face,
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National literary award shortlist announced
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“It is one of the longest running and earliest established literary awards in Canada,” explained Tanis MacDonald, an associate professor in Laurier’s English department,
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Canada in brief: Oct. 20, 2010
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Student groups unite against Quebec tuition increase MONTREAL (CUP) — Quebec students won’t take the newest provincial budget cuts to education and social services
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Canada in brief: Oct. 14, 2010
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Pro-life demo gives religion a bad name, says minister HALIFAX (CUP) — Linda Yates doesn’t believe that participants in the ongoing 40 Days for
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International students generate millions for Atlantic economy
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The Atlantic provinces are reconsidering how they accommodate international students after a recent study revealed those students net the four provinces millions in revenue.
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Students feel effects of economic downturn: StatsCan
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MONTREAL (CUP) — More than half of post-secondary students were unable to hold or find a job during last year’s recession. A Sept. 29
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Canada in brief: Oct. 6, 2010
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Government seizes student society back taxes MONTREAL (CUP) — The federal and Quebec governments have seized $18,000 from a McGill student society’s bank account.
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Building a better world
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“Canada and the world face many problems” claims the University of Guelph’s (U of G) website, but don’t worry, they’re working on it. The
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CASA Priorities
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The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) has produced its annual pre-budget submission to the House of Commons standing committee on finance. CASA is
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