Tag Archives: Education
More universities reviewing honorary degrees given to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
VANCOUVER - Six out of 10 universities confirm they're reviewing honorary degrees given to retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, after being asked by a group of Indigenous women to revoke them follo...
Jan 18, 2023
Commissioner recommends delaying Quebec nurse exam amid concerns over high fail rate
MONTREAL - A preliminary investigation into why more than half of candidates failed Quebec's nurse licensing exam last fall has found "concerning elements" surrounding both the exam and student prepar...
Jan 18, 2023
UBC regrets handling of Turpel-Lafond, as she loses honour at different university
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia says it deeply regrets its handling of the case of retired judge and former law professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who was the subject of a CBC investig...
Jan 17, 2023
Historic school in Shellbrook headed for auction
The process of selling off two historic buildings in Shellbrook and making room for some possible new commercial development, has taken another step forward.During their Monday meeting, town council v...
Jan 17, 2023
Process to name sport field near Carlton High School has begun
A field next to a local high school will one day have its one unique name following a decision by the Sask. Rivers School Division Board of Trustees.At its meeting last Monday, the Board approved a re...
Jan 15, 2023
Longtime St. Mary Principal announces retirement, replacement named
A man whose education career has spanned over three decades, and included roles of vice-principal, principal and administrator, will soon start a new life chapter.Mark Phaneuf will retire effective Ja...
Jan 11, 2023
FNUniv gets support for new PA campus
City council unanimously threw its support behind a request from the First Nations University of Canada to transfer five acres of land for $1 so FNUniv can build a new campus. The deal is not done yet...
Jan 10, 2023
Prince Edward Island bald eagle receives rare surgery, heads to new home in Halifax
He won't be able to soar into the skies or skim the waters with his wings, but a bald eagle treated at a veterinary college at the University of Prince Edward Island after being hit by a car in Octobe...
Jan 06, 2023
Northlands College launches Year of Transformation after 57 per cent enrolment decline
Northlands College is launching the 2023 Year of Transformation by rolling out a new organizational structure grounded in learning and access. According to media release issued Thursday, the new organ...
Jan 05, 2023
'Our language is still here:' Revitalizing Indigenous languages in the North
YELLOWKNIFE - From legislative chambers to classrooms, and on the radio and TV, Indigenous languages are spoken and heard every day across the North thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators a...
Dec 29, 2022