Matthew Lau argues that Ontario's tuition controls and government funding create a socialist system that harms quality universities while propping up underperforming institutions, calling for market competition.
Mining engineering teams from Canadian and U.S. universities are competing this week at the first Laurentian University-hosted North American Mine Rescue Competition in Sudbury, Ontario.
St. Clair College is pausing programs and reducing its downtown Windsor campus operations following a significant drop in international student enrollment, with facilities like the MediaPlex sitting idle for the upcoming academic year.
The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre at the University of Saskatchewan recently commemorated its 10-year anniversary, highlighting its role as a cultural and academic hub for Indigenous students and the broader campus community.
A growing number of students at the University of Manitoba are turning to food banks as rising living costs and tuition fees strain budgets, highlighting a nationwide affordability crisis in higher education.
The University of Alberta has initiated changes to its hiring policy regarding diversity, equity and inclusion following Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's mandate to review such practices in public institutions.
Canada is establishing its first Inuit university in Nunavut, a landmark initiative aimed at preserving Indigenous culture and advancing higher education in the Arctic region.
University of Manitoba students and staff gathered on February 13, 2026, for an early celebration of Louis Riel Day, featuring Métis cultural activities and community engagement.
Several American school districts have halted traditional class picture days following the spread of baseless online rumors linking the practice to Jeffrey Epstein, citing concerns over student safety and misinformation.
Students at Bison Run School in Winnipeg created stunning ice sculptures inspired by the Festival du Voyageur, showcasing their artistic talents and cultural appreciation in a winter project.
The University of Windsor and St. Clair College celebrate a major $6.4 billion provincial investment over four years, aimed at stabilizing post-secondary education amid financial challenges.
A shooting at South Carolina State University has left two dead and one wounded, prompting a lockdown and cancellation of classes, following previous incidents on campus.
Ottawa MPP and city councillor learned accidentally that the former Grant Alternative School was being sold. City officials confirmed they were aware since 2018 but declined to purchase the property.
Ontario has lifted its tuition freeze for post-secondary institutions, bringing a mix of relief and concern among Windsor's academic leaders and students.
Students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic express dismay over sudden program relocations, raising concerns about their educational paths and institutional stability in a shifting academic landscape.
Students and officials at Western University and Fanshawe College express varied views as the province ends a tuition freeze, sparking debates on affordability and education funding.
The Saskatchewan Polytechnic Faculty Association expresses deep concern over recent layoffs affecting 23 employees, with 13 at the Prince Albert campus, amid broader institutional challenges.
The Inuit Nunangat University, Canada's first Inuit-led higher education institution, will open its main campus in Arviat, Nunavut by 2030, marking a historic step for Indigenous education and cultural preservation in the Arctic.
The University of Alberta is poised to become the first major Canadian university to abandon race-centric hiring policies, reverting to a qualifications-based system that could trigger federal litigation.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has officially put the Grant Alternative School building on Draper Avenue up for sale, marking a significant change in the local educational landscape.
A University of Toronto law program faces criticism for allegedly operating as an activist satellite with no academic oversight, focusing disproportionately on Israel while ignoring other human rights abusers.
A crucial public hearing is scheduled this week for the rezoning of the long-awaited Olympic Village elementary school in Vancouver, moving the project forward.
Todd Mondor, former president of the University of Winnipeg, has filed a lawsuit against the institution following his sudden dismissal, alleging wrongful termination.
Quebec Premier François Legault announces $269 million provincial funding for Polytechnique Montréal's $356 million expansion to accommodate 500 more engineering students annually and add research labs.
Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, closed its campus on Wednesday due to a concerning message, prompting a security response and disruption to academic activities.
The University of Calgary has achieved a significant milestone by ranking 97th in Time Magazine's inaugural global university rankings, marking its entry into the top 100 worldwide institutions.
Polytechnique Montréal, the renowned engineering school, has unveiled a significant $269 million expansion plan to enhance its campus facilities and support its growing student body and research initiatives.
Former university president Peter MacKinnon warns that censorship on campuses is escalating, with Canadian institutions showing similar patterns to troubling U.S. trends in academic freedom suppression.
Faculty at Laurentian University in Sudbury have voted to ratify a new contract, ending a strike and allowing educators to return to work immediately.
Newcomers to Winnipeg experienced classic Canadian winter activities like hockey and tobogganing at Camp Manitou's Welcome to Winnipeg event, fostering community integration.