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Headlines for Sept. 15, 2017

BY ANQI SHEN | SEP 15 2017

Globe and Mail
Canadian brain-grab intensifies as Facebook hires two AI experts for new Montreal lab

It’s the latest in a string of renowned Canadian academics in the hot technology field to go work for Silicon Valley giants.

CBC
Done high school? Don’t know what’s next? New program aims to help the undecided

A new pilot program, launching Monday, is designed to help Ontario high school graduates who are done school and don’t yet know how they’ll start the rest of their life.

Global News
U of S takes proactive approach in hopes of preventing sexual assaults on campus

The university is bringing in an expert in October to conduct bystander intervention training to at least 30 staff and faculty members.

CBC
York University to house largest campus telescope in Canada

The new, custom-built telescope will increase the reach of projects and study by students.

Cape Breton Post
Search continues for new president for Cape Breton University

After two town halls take place, a job advertisement will be posted in the next few weeks with applications accepted until November.

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