Poppy donations fund $1.27M veteran support at U of A

Discover how millions in Legion donations, collected from poppy boxes across Alberta, are funding peer support and high-tech therapy for veterans at the University of Alberta. See your contribution in action.

UCalgary Prof Wins Mitacs Award for 3D Mapping System

University of Calgary computer science professor Faramarz Samavati receives the Mitacs Innovation Award for Outstanding Research Leadership for his pioneering work on a new 3D digital mapping system.

$10M Gift to University of Saskatchewan School for the Arts

University of Saskatchewan alumni Bob Xu and Linda Chen donate $10 million to the School for the Arts, honoring outgoing President Peter Stoicheff. The transformative gift will fund curriculum, theatre expansion, and student support.

Ontario announces $152M for new Ottawa high schools

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra announces $152.4 million for two new Ottawa high schools in Barrhaven and Orléans, with construction potentially starting spring 2026. The province also plans to transfer underutilized schools to boards in need.

OU Instructor on Leave Over Bible-Based Essay Grade

A University of Oklahoma instructor is on administrative leave after failing a student's essay that used the Bible to argue gender is binary. The case raises questions about academic freedom and grading policies.

McGill Professor's Duck Collection Fights Science Quackery

McGill University's Dr. Joe Schwarcz explains how his collection of 350+ ducks combats medical misinformation, while exploring the surprising science of duckweed as a future superfood. Discover the quirky story behind quackery.

Minister: OCDSB trustees not returning soon

Ontario's Education Minister Paul Calandra states trustees are unlikely to return to the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board in the near future. Get the latest details on the ongoing situation.

MRU Program Transitions Refugees to Meaningful Jobs

A partnership between Mount Royal University, the Alberta government, and the Northpine Foundation is successfully helping refugees in Calgary transition into meaningful careers. Learn how the StartWork campaign is changing lives.

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