September 23, 2023

Memorial University has begun preparations for the Canada Games 2025, which will be held in St John’s. Memorial will host the athletes’ village, sport competitions, a polyclinic with health and wellness supports, a dedicated space for volunteers, and social and entertainment events. “In 2025 we’ll be welcoming the future names in Canadian athletics, right here on campus, and we look forward to being a part of it,” said Lisa Browne, VP of Advancement and External relations for Memorial.

Sheridan College has partnered with the Regions of Halton and Peel to introduce an Early Childhood Education Leadership micro-credential program this Fall. The program is designed for leaders and aspiring leaders working in early childhood education (ECE) who already have ECE training. Sheridan collaborated with Halton and Peel on curriculum development and tailored the program to meet ECE leadership community needs. The micro-credential development was supported by funding from the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada.

Queen’s University and Queen’s Medicine department lead Dr Stephen Archer have filed a statement of defence against a $600K lawsuit filed by Dr Matt Strauss. Queen’s and Archer’s defence statement asserts that Strauss was not defamed as he claims in his lawsuit, that his resignation was planned so he would “receive as much income in advance and cause as much disruption as possible,” and that his disagreement with public health measures extended into his workplace. The defence states that Strauss’s position was not renewed due to funding issues and that he was encouraged to apply for a new position created at the school, which he did not do. CBC reports that none of the claims have been proven in court.