Tag: King’s University College
Peace: Funding boost little solace for Ontario’s small universities
Despite this month’s funding announcement, Ontario’s small universities will remain in crisis. Paralyzed by a tuition cap, provincial funding freeze and federal restrictions on international students, small university campuses have been doing more with less for years. Campuses have closed or been restructured. An announcement by the province on Feb. 12 to restore some post-secondary funding after nearly a decade of cutbacks will certainly make a difference, but its impact will not reverse the […]
King’s University College student charged after ‘to kill’ list compiled
The accused was held in custody and was expected to appear in London court Tuesday, police said.
Work to support the birds and the bees in Owen Sound Monday
Monday is gearing up to be a big day for the birds and the bees in Owen Sound. The Owen Sound Field Naturalists and Birds Canada are hosts for a SwiftWatch at the Old Grey County Courthouse on Monday night to celebrate the refurbishment of the structure’s old chimney — the last communal chimney roost […]
Ex-president sues Catholic university, alleges LGBTQ support sparked firing
The former president of King’s University College is suing the London school for wrongful dismissal, claiming he was terminated for his liberal values and association with the LGBTQ community.
Western University bracing for job action as strike deadline looms
No talks are scheduled as a strike deadline for about 330 caretakers, landscaping staff and trades workers at Western University looms. If an agreement is not reached, and the workers go on strike or are locked out by the university, thousands of students and their families will have to navigate picket lines when they begin […]