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Carl Sagan Day! Eloquent popular scientist remembered, fifteen years after his...
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Two weeks ago, the Center for Inquiry of Fort Lauderdale in Florida celebrated the fourth annual Carl Sagan day.
Since 2009, they have hosted educational events on Nov. 9 including a science fair for local...
Immigration Minister criticized bilingual job requirements
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Bilingualism requirements for jobs in Quebec have, over the years, resulted in many immigrants being denied work. Diane de Courcy, Quebec immigration minister, says that it is a very serious problem that needs to...
Strangers in New Homelands conference brings immigrant issues to light
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University of Manitoba faculties of sociology and social work hosted their fifth annual Strangers in New Homelands: Deconstructing and Reconstructing "Home" Among Immigrants and Refugees in the Diaspora conference last Thursday and Friday. The...
Hurricane Sandy devastates the East Coast
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Destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy on the East Coast of the U.S. has so far totalled approximately US $50 billion dollars in damage, with a reported death toll of 112. The cost of the...
There is no I in We Day
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We Day left 18,000 youthful fans supercharged for change as it celebrated its second year in Winnipeg. Students from over 396 schools, who earned a ticket by volunteering or fundraising for a local or...
Provincial justice minister puts pressure on feds
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Justice and safety ministers from provincial, territorial, and federal offices gathered together to discuss issues at the forefront of Canadian safety. The yearly meeting, also known as the FPT (federal, provincial, and territorial) meeting,...
Registration of sides closes for U-Pass referendum
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Friday, Nov. 2 saw the completion of another phase in the U-Pass referendum, as the deadline for the registration of “yes” or “no” sides closed. Registering a side enables students to officially campaign for...




