SLC Surge volleyball programs join OCAA as varsity programs

St Lawrence College’s volleyball programs will be transitioning to the Ontario College Athletics Association (OCAA) as varsity teams, beginning in the 2025-26 season. This marks a return to varsity volleyball for the college, which last competed in the OCAA for volleyball during the 1997-98 season. “We are thrilled to be making this announcement as we […]

Université du Québec à Montréal and the music organization Adisq have signed a new collaborative agreement that will support joint projects and efforts related to reviving and promoting Montréal’s Quartier Latin. The agreement builds upon an existing relationship between the two organizations, which have long collaborated to support and promote the Québec music scene. It […]

Trent University will launch a Master of Arts Management program in Fall 2025. The program will prepare students to work in the cultural sector by providing training in arts and business. It will explore topics such as modern arts management, Indigenous artifact repatriation and data sovereignty, budgeting, and marketing. The 12-month program includes a paid […]

In a recent article for University Affairs, Diane Peters discusses activist-in-residence programs. These programs provide displaced activists with a space where they can potentially enhance their career or cause, gain access to university resources, and have their contributions honoured. Simon Fraser University CERi Co-director Am Johal explained that activists-in-residence benefit universities by showing “us that […]

The University of Calgary is reporting an $11M revenue decrease due to a nearly 9% decline in international student enrolment this Fall. CBC reports that these declines will have a lasting impact, as these students would have remained at the university for several years. UCalgary Students’ Union President Ermia Rezaei-Afsah said that it is difficult […]

The University of Guelph has received $7M in renewed funding from Kim and Stu Lang through The Angel Gabriel Foundation. The funding will support the Ontario Veterinary College’s (OVC) Kim and Stu Lang Community Healthcare Partnership Program (CHPP) and Remy’s Fund. Part of the funding will help OVC meet the growing demand for CHPP mobile […]

Memorial University has been announced as an official community partner of the 2025 Canada Games. Memorial will be transformed into the Games Village, housing over 4,800 athletes, coaches, and managers. The university will provide space for provincial and territorial mission offices, medical and wellness clinics, and media centres. The university will also provide competition space: […]

OCAD University has unveiled a new website and app that offer new ways to engage with the institution. The website has been fully redesigned and includes features such as an expanded showcase of student projects and an interactive events calendar. The new myOCADU mobile app—developed for faculty, staff, and students—provides quick access to essential resources, […]

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) has received $50M from the Mastercard Foundation for the Inuit Nunangat University, bringing the institution one step closer to becoming a reality. The donation will help establish key startup elements, build capacity, advance academic plans, develop courses, improve digital connectivity, and enhance community engagement. ITK President Natan Obed said that the […]

The BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP) is calling on the Government of British Columbia to take action to address a “family care crisis.” In an open letter, the BCCFP noted that 40% of family physicians in the province plan to reduce their hours or retire within the next five years. BCCFP Board Member Dr […]