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Supplied Domestic violence may invade online shifted supports for victims, U Of A researcher finds
As service providers shift their resources online in response to the pandemic, victims of domestic violence face new challenges in…
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Province updates COVID-19 restrictions as cases in Alberta are at all-time high
The Alberta provincial government announced stricter mandatory COVID-19 guidelines following the set of guidelines introduced on November 24. Announced at…
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UAPS to remain focused on ‘community education’ in the face of temporary ability to grant provincial fines for COVID-19 restriction violations
Though University of Alberta Protective Services (UAPS) can now issue fines for COVID-19 restriction violations, they emphasize their main focus…
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Online learning concerns for international students highlighted by ISA open letter to university
After a semester of international students waking up at the dead of night for virtual lectures, the International Students’ Association…
Read More » - Arthur Macatangay
Provincial restrictions at the university: common areas divided into study and eating spaces, masks required at fitness centres
As new and increased provincial COVID-19 restrictions are being implemented, much of the university’s already existing guidelines will remain the…
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Engineering head shave raises over $40,000 dollars to fight cancer
The annual engineering head shave where students and faculty cut their hair to raise money for the fight against cancer,…
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Games between Golden Bears and Canadian World Juniors cancelled due to COVID-19 cases
Originally set to face-off against some of Canada’s best young hockey players, the exhibition games with the University of Alberta…
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NDP Edmonton MP pushes Ottawa to extend federal student-loan freeze during COVID-19
The federal government has taken the first step in extending the moratorium on student loan repayments to 2021. On November…
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No U-Pass for transit during Winter 2021 semester
Edmonton and area post-secondary students, including those at the University of Alberta, will have no U-Pass transit pass during Winter…
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Province releases new COVID-19 restrictions hoping to protect both “life and livelihood”
To address the recent spike in Alberta COVID-19 cases, the provincial government has released new mandatory public health measures which…
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