Medical students demand lower tuition
Several dozen medical students gathered in Queens Park March 28 demanding that the legislature lower tuition costs in the province.
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Ontario Medical Students’ Association (OMSA), which represents around 3,000 medical students in the province, have released a joint statement condemning tuition hikes and suggests capping tuition increase at the rate of inflation.
CFS concerned about Liberal’s Learning Passport grant
The $1-billion package Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff promised in financial grants to high school students going into post-secondary institutions could be spent more effectively elsewhere, according to the Canadian Federation of Students.
Faculty suing Vancouver Island University
The striking Vancouver Island University Faculty Association (VIUFA) is suing Vancouver Island University for defamation, according to VIUFA president Dan McDonald.
Students occupy Charest’s office over tuition
Students occupied the Montreal offices of Quebec premier Jean Charest and finance minister Raymond Bachand last week in a show of mounting discontent over a proposed tuition fee raise.
On March 24, students occupied the ministry of finance’s office, said
Hugo Bonin, a student who attended the protest. He estimated that 100 people were present.
Report finds dangers and benefits of social media
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a clinical report March 28 which explored the impact of social media on today’s youth.
