Royal Roads University names new campus in John Horgan tribute

Friday, May 23, 2025, 2:21 pm more...

Vancouver Island’s Royal Roads University has unveiled a new campus named in honour of the late Premier John Horgan. The naming pays tribute to his leadership and local ties in Langford, injecting a sense of historical reverence and pride into this significant academic milestone.

globalnews.ca / New Langford university campus named in honour of John Horgan

thestar.com / New Royal Roads University campus named in honour of John Horgan

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 hours ago #politics #provincial #education #bc +

Trump-Harvard conflict affects Canadian student enrollment

Friday, May 23, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

A U.S. judge’s ruling against President Trump’s ban on international student enrollment at Harvard University is intensifying a legal battle that has cast uncertainty over the futures of hundreds of Canadian students. The dispute pits immigration policy against academic freedom with high stakes for enrolment.

nationalpost.com / Mark Carney’s daughter and Belgian princess could be among international students caught in fight between Harvard and Trump

theglobeandmail.com / Affected by Trump’s decision to bar international students from enrolling at Harvard? Share your thoughts with The Globe

globalnews.ca / U.S. judge blocks Trump’s ban on Harvard’s foreign enrolment: reports

nationalpost.com / Hundreds of Canadian students potentially caught up in fight between Trump and Harvard University

lapresse.ca / Des étudiants canadiens pourraient être victimes du conflit entre Harvard et Trump

permalink / 6 stories from sources in 4 hours ago #usrelations #education #canada #trump +

Harvard challenges Trump’s foreign student ban lawsuit

Friday, May 23, 2025, 9:21 am more...

Harvard University has launched a legal offensive against the Trump administration for banning foreign student enrollments, arguing that the policy represents unconstitutional retaliation. The suit challenges federal interference in academic affairs and has stirred significant debate about campus diversity and international education.

theglobeandmail.com / Canadians’ future at Harvard in question after Trump bans international students

thestar.com / Canadians' future at Harvard in question after Trump bans international students

ledevoir.com / Harvard attaque en justice l’administration Trump

cp24.com/ / Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students, including hundreds of Canadians - CP24

citynews.ca / Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

permalink / 5 stories from sources in 7 hours ago #federal #immigration #education #trump +

Ontario expands teacher training amid educator shortage

Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:20 am more...

Ontario is tackling its critical teacher shortage with a plan to add 2,600 new candidate spaces at teachers’ colleges, backed by a $55.8 million investment over two years. The initiative aims to shore up dwindling educator numbers and meet growing classroom demands.

theglobeandmail.com / Ontario to add 2,600 teacher candidate spaces amid shortage

citynews.ca / Ontario adds 2,600 teachers’ college spaces to combat worsening shortage

globalnews.ca / Ontario adding 2,600 teacher candidate spaces amid shortage

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 10 hours ago #provincial #education #employment #ontario +

Trump Administration Bars Harvard’s International Enrollment

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 3:22 pm more...

In an eyebrow-raising policy twist, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students, citing a cocktail of campus safety and antisemitism concerns. The decision forces thousands of international scholars to seek alternatives, dealing a significant blow to the Ivy League’s global appeal.

theglobeandmail.com / Trump administration revokes Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students, including hundreds of Canadians

cp24.com/ / Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students - CP24

lapresse.ca / Ce qu’il faut savoir ce jeudi | Le fiasco SAAQclic, bilan routier meurtrier pour les piétons et Trump s’attaque à Harvard

ledevoir.com / Le gouvernement Trump interdit à Harvard d’accueillir des étudiants étrangers

permalink / 7 stories from sources in 25 hours ago #federal #immigration #education #trump +

Controversial Sentence for Journalism Student’s Killer Leaves Family Outraged

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

The community watches in disbelief as a journalism student’s killer, James Galinato, receives a sentence that critics argue fails to match the gravity of his crime. Outraged family members decry a justice system that seemed to cut corners while crediting extra time, leaving a bitter aftertaste of injustice.

torontosun.com / MANDEL: Mom of slain journalism student decries killer’s sentence

torontosun.com / MANDEL: Journalism student’s killer sentenced to less than 4 more years in prison

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 44 hours ago #crime #justice #education +

Teen prom in Newfoundland unites isolated community

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1:20 pm more...

On Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula, a sole graduate’s prom unexpectedly evolved into a heartwarming celebration that united a sparsely populated community. Against the odds, this intimate event managed to bridge local isolation with music, dancing, and pure communal spirit.

globalnews.ca / How a one-teen prom on Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula brought a community together

thestar.com / A one-teen prom on Newfoundland's Northern Peninsula brings small community together

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 6 days ago #education #rural #nl #atlanticcanada +

NAIT pauses 18 programs amid financial and enrollment review

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 7:21 pm more...

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology announced it is pausing 18 programs in response to financial and enrollment concerns. This strategic review targets enhancing alignment between student needs and industry demands, leaving hundreds of students seeking alternatives while the institution reassesses its program portfolio.

globalnews.ca / NAIT pausing 18 programs as part of review

edmontonjournal.com / NAIT halts 18 programs citing financial, enrolment concerns

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 7 days ago #budget #education #employment #albert +

B.C. inquest on student overdose prompts calls for naloxone training

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:21 pm more...

A coroner’s inquest into a tragic overdose death of a B.C. student has ruled the fatality accidental and recommended urgent naloxone and resuscitation training for students. The unexpected verdict has left officials scrambling to prevent similar incidents in the future.

theglobeandmail.com / B.C. inquest rules UVic student’s overdose death accidental, recommends naloxone training

thestar.com / Inquest rules B.C. student's overdose death accidental, recommends naloxone training

cbc.ca / Inquest into UVic student's fatal overdose recommends improvements to B.C. and campus emergency response

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 7 days ago #justice #education #bc #health +

Ontario grapples with escalating measles outbreak impacting schools

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

Ontario is in the midst of a measles outbreak as cases surge and a local high school shuts down after exposure. With over 1,600 cases reported and concerns mounting, health officials are scrambling for answers while the public watches, bemused by the virus’s stubborn persistence.

globalnews.ca / Ontario high school closes after measles exposure reported on campus

ledevoir.com / Il faut parler de la rougeole en français, juge un organisme francophone en Ontario

citynews.ca / Ontario reports 182 new measles cases, surpassing 1,600 since outbreak began

permalink / 3 stories from sources in 8 days ago #education #ontario #measels #health +