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December 9, 2021
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UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
UBC commits to net zero emissions by 2035
The University of British Columbia unveiled a bold new climate action plan to accelerate emissions reductions and achieve net-zero emissions by 2035 on December 8 at its Vancouver campus 15 years. . . . . .
 
ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
AI shouldn't be evil: Athabasca University partners to launch Canada's first micro-course in AI ethics
When artificial intelligence systems go wrong, there can be ugly consequences for people and businesses alike. Look no further than a facial recognition system launched with built-in racial. . . . . .
 
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY
New agreement with Talent Basket offers Capilano University students virtual international internships
Capilano University is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Talent Basket, a global organization that connects students with virtual international work experience. . . . . .
 
ONTARIO INVESTING IN TRAINING FOR APPRENTICES
Capital grants will support upgrades to equipment and training facilities for students
The Ontario government is investing $24 million to improve and modernize equipment and training facilities that support hands-on learning for students and apprentices. These investments ensure. . . . . .
 
YUKON
Work on new Yukon First Nations School Board moves forward
The Yukon First Nation School Board Framework announced in June 2021 sets out the process for the creation of a First Nation School Board under the Education Act. As of October 31, 2021,. . . . . .
 

University News

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
UBC commits to net zero emissions by 2035

ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
AI shouldn't be evil: Athabasca University partners to launch Canada's first micro-course in AI ethics

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY
New agreement with Talent Basket offers Capilano University students virtual international internships

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Hollywood taps University of Calgary seismologist's expertise for Ghostbusters movie

BROCK UNIVERSITY
Longtime Geography and Tourism Studies staff member retiring this month

UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
UPEI president Alaa Abd-El-Aziz resigns, citing his health

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
University ignored complaints about disgraced Ottawa doctor in 1990s, $500M class action alleges

ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY
Ontario Tech students impress in international consumer packaged goods innovation competition

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
UM scientist named to Canada's Top 40 Under 40

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
Further Kudos for U of G History Professor's Book

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Tsilhqot'in Nation and UBC sign Memorandum of Understanding

NORTHERN ONTARIO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
NOSM pushes forward with clear vision to improve access to northern health care ahead of proclamation

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
U of T accepts all recommendations of Anti-Semitism Working Group

POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL
Artificial Intelligence: a new Canada-CIFAR Chair in AI for Professor Foutse Khomh

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Melting glaciers could produce 1,000s of kilometres of new Pacific salmon habitat by 2100

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
UCalgary researcher looks to improve medication safety, avoid 'sick day' drug interactions

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Back pain can be better localized using a new technique developed by Concordia researchers

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
Can improv boost the confidence of marginalized youth? U of T prof partners with Second City to find out

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Study delves into why we forget to do things

WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Artificial intelligence helps improve outcomes for depression treatment

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Researchers awarded $10 million U.S. for global tobacco study

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
Lakehead University researchers receiving more than $3 million in funding

UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
UNB launches LPN-BN pathway program in Miramichi

UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY
Abbotsford Disaster Relief Fund reaches $1.5 milion mark; funds to help flood victims

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
Lakehead University receives more than $216k on Giving Tuesday for student financial aid

YORK UNIVERSITY
Announcing York University's Action Plan on Black Inclusion

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
Student Health, Counselling, and Wellness Services Unveils New Website Featuring all-in-one Online Location

WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Western and St. Joseph's partnership augments violence-survivor services

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY
St.FX faculty union pushes online exams amid COVID-19 outbreak on campus

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
International students say U of M left them without mental-health support during strike by faculty

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
Athletics & Recreation welcomes Keenan Jeppesen as Associate Director, High Performance

College News

ONTARIO INVESTING IN TRAINING FOR APPRENTICES
Capital grants will support upgrades to equipment and training facilities for students

GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL COLLEGE
New Designation and Name Approved by Province - Alberta's Newest Polytechnic Forges Ahead

GRADUATE SATISFACTION
Collège Boréal is still the best, say graduates!

FLEMING COLLEGE
College takes key step to enhance Indigenous Labour Market Information in communities across Canada

ONTARIO
Ontario auditor general raises concerns about colleges' reliance on international students

CANADORE COLLEGE
Canadore College PSW graduates ready to get to work

SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC
Agriculture boot camp provides students with hands-on experience and a chance to learn from alumni

CAMOSUN COLLEGE
Opening doors to international learning experiences

POINTE-CLAIRE
West Island Community Shares teams up with John Abbott College to offer new certificate in non-profit leadership

COAST MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
New Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat Student Building has improved quality of education

CÉGEP DE LA GASPÉSIE ET DES ÎLES
The Cornelius-Brotherton Foundation awards $25,000 for projects at four Cégep campuses

K-12 News

YUKON
Work on new Yukon First Nations School Board moves forward

COMOX VALLEY
School District 71 continues to add more students to Comox Valley

HASTINGS AND PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
New leadership at the HPEDSB governance table

NEAR NORTH DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Chair, Vice-Chair acclaimed at organizational meeting

LAMBTON KENT DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Campbell, Robertson re-elected as leadership of LKDSB Board of Trustees

THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Trustee Jake Skinner resigns

YUKON
The Government of Yukon and the Yukon Association of Education Professionals reach tentative agreement

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
Class Size and Composition Count: Now…More Than Ever

CALGARY
Teacher receives ‘pretty special' award for promoting blood donation

ALBERTA
'This has to be a joke:' teacher from working group for K-6 curriculum speaks out

ALBERTA
Teachers consulted on draft curriculum say feedback was ignored

WINNIPEG SCHOOL DIVISION
'Troubling and disheartening': Indigenous students over-represented in WSD suspensions

WINNIPEG
High schools students work for animation company to gain valuable experience

NEW BRUNSWICK
Fredericton and Saint John to get new schools

THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Ontario Building New School in North Woodstock

DELTA
Delta PACs receiving grants for extracurricular activities

RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
RCDHU Declares COVID-19 Outbreak at Champlain Discovery Public School
 
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