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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 the age of 26. According to health care professionals of B.C., there was an opportunity for more vaccine funding when issuing a “catch-up” program. This program was originally launched only for…
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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 a whole. The PQ, in their charter of values proposal, is recommending that all public employees be prohibited from wearing overt religious symbols including Muslim veils, turbans, Jewish yarmulkes or large…
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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 has found that two-thirds of post-secondary students do not have an RESP, a number which BMO vice president: managed solutions and registered plans strategy, Robert Armstrong, felt to be unexpectedly low.…
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Vulgar cheer hurts SMU
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HALIFAX (CUP) — Jared Perry, the SMU student under fire after the inappropriate frosh chant that has been causing a stir nation-wide, has resigned his post as president of the Saint Mary’s University Student Association (SMUSA). The announcement was made via a press release. Vice president of student life Carrigan Desjardins has also resigned her…
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New research shows laptops in class impact grades
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It is no surprise that electronic devices have begun to replace the traditional way of taking notes, as students across the globe are swapping their notebooks and binders for laptops and tablets. However, a recent study done by two doctoral students has found that using laptops in the classroom can in fact be more harmful…
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15 student associations look to leave the Canadian Federation of Students
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More than a dozen post-secondary institutions across Canada have begun a move to leave the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) according to a press release sent out Wednesday, Sept. 4. The CFS has 83 members across the country; Ontario has the most members. The press release sights “lost traction in a number of provinces” as…
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Comparing the price of suds
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Beer drinkers of Ontario are reportedly spending more money for their brew — an estimated $9.50 more per case. And that’s a lot of money to gulp down. In a recent study, Anindya Sen, an associate professor at the University of Waterloo, found that Ontarians are paying significantly more money for a 24-bottle case of…
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Youth unemployment on the rise
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One hand holds the degree, the other holds the résumé, and a graduate steps foot into the working world — that is, if they can actually find work. A new report by Statistics Canada evaluating the comparison of unemployment rates between youths and adults revealed that youth were 2.4 times more likely to experience unemployment…
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LISPOP analysis finds Liberals in lead in latest seat projections
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After collecting data from numerous polls across the country, the Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy (LISPOP) suggests that the Liberal Party of Canada as of early May has enough public support to the lead the government of Canada. LISPOP found that the seat distribution would be in favour of Justin…
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NDP support Liberal budget, spring election averted
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NDP Leader Andrea Horwath has announced her party’s support for the minority Liberal budget. After nearly one month of questioning and negotiating the budget as proposed May 2, Liberals have made enough commitments for NDP to support the budget. NDP-suggested revisions include increased funding for youth employment programs and a decrease in auto insurance premiums.…
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