Several postsecondary institutions in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario are considering tuition hikes. In AB, NAIT and the University of Alberta have approved 2% tuition increases for domestic students for Fall 2026. Both institutions are also reportedly seeking exceptional tuition increase adjustments for select programs. In MB, University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch says that he […]
Providence University College has unveiled new branding for its Providence Pilots athletics brand, which includes a new logo, typography, and other visual elements. The new logo replaces the former human pilot image with a front-facing image of Providence’s mascot Otto the Otter Pilot, which the university says also creates a stronger connection to the town […]
Assiniboine College and Canadian Forces Base Shilo’s Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to expand learning opportunities for Canadian Armed Forces members and their families. Assiniboine will receive a dedicated space at Shilo MFRC’s facility for training, in addition to receiving access to other areas on CFB Shilo for […]
The University of New Brunswick is now home to an infant metabolic chamber, which it says is the first such machine in Canada and one of only three in the world. The custom-engineered machine will enable UNB to safely study whole‑body metabolic data from infants and toddlers, opening the door to foundational questions about how […]
The Government of Manitoba has released its budget for 2026, which is primarily focused on employment, affordability, health care, and safety. The budget includes a 3.2% increase to overall spending for Advanced Education and Training. The spending plans include $882.6M in operating funding for universities, colleges, and adult learning programs; increased funds for the MB […]
Two months after the Berens River First Nation’s school burned down, the more-than-400 affected students are back in class, thanks to the efforts of the First Nation and the Frontier School Division. Some students were offered space at Frontier Collegiate in Cranberry Portage, Manitoba; others are studying at Berens River community sites such as the […]
The Government of Manitoba has tabled changes to the University of Winnipeg and its Board in Bill 29: The University of Winnipeg Amendment Act. The changes include the reduction of the Board of Regents from 36 to 21 members and new requirements around bylaws. The Winnipeg Free Press reports that the reductions would eliminate the […]
Providence University College and Theological Seminary has announced several cost-saving measures in response to an estimated 50% reduction in international enrolment revenue. The measures include a 10% reduction of its workforce, program and course restructuring, and a reduction of the operations of its downtown campus. The institution will be investing in high-demand programs, as well […]
The Government of Nova Scotia has rolled back $53.6M in cuts to grants and programs—including those affecting Indigenous students—after the 2026 provincial budget resulted in public backlash. The cuts introduced in the NS 2026 Budget resulted in protests and rallies outside of the provincial legislature, as well as push back from opposition leaders. In their […]
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) has issued a statement reaffirming the importance of Indigenous education in Manitoba schools following a public discussion about land-based learning activities at the Portage la Prairie School Division. Portage Online reports that a parent sought religious accommodation to have her children omitted from a land-based learning program at Yellowquill School, […]