Shoot for the cure
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Hawks soar during shoot for the cure showdown
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On the evening of Jan. 20, the Golden Hawks Women’s basketball team took on the Lakehead Thunderwolves at the Athletic Complex. The date was marked by the shoot for the cure campaign, where proceeds from ticket sales were donated towards cancer research. The Golden Hawks’ primary weapon is the three-pointer, being first in the division…
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Laurier’s 2024 shoot for the cure campaign marks 17 consecutive years of fundraising
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When it comes to threatening and intimidating illnesses like cancer, unity is essential. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, it was estimated in 2023 that 124,000 males and 114, 900 female individuals would get a cancer diagnosis. Of these, prostate cancer was the most prevalent cancer for males. For females, breast cancer was the most…
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L’Immersion Française, un programme en difficulté?
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Le programme d’Immersion Française au Canada fait face à des critiques. Les coupes budgétaires sont en cause. Mais le programme présente également des disfonctionnements structurels qui compromettent son avenir. Le conseil scolaire du district de Toronto a proposé des réductions dans les transports et le financement pour les écoles d’Immersion Française. Ces décisions auront un…
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French Immersion, a program in difficulty?
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The French immersion program in Canada has faced widespread criticism. While recent budget cuts are cited to be to blame for this issue, the program is also facing long-term difficulties which compromise future developments. The Toronto District School Board has proposed cuts to transportation and funding for French immersion schools. Ontario represents 12.8% of the 500,000 students…
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