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Headlines for Dec. 1, 2017

BY ANQI SHEN | DEC 01 2017

Edmonton Journal
Alberta tuition freeze continues next year, government commits $17 million in backfill

Advanced Education Minister Marlin Schmidt said Thursday the freeze applies to 20 public post-secondary institutions and will apply to apprenticeship tuition.

Montreal Gazette
International students see more opportunity in Montreal, but most leave

Reasons include immigration issues, higher salaries or better jobs elsewhere, a desire to go home or simply a dislike of our cold winters.

CBC
Arctic Inspiration Prize announces 10 finalists for up to $3 million in funding

The regional selection committee for the Arctic Inspiration Prize has announced ten projects shortlisted for the 2017 awards, including two finalists for a $1 million prize.

CBC
Lakehead University raises over $50k for scholarships and bursaries

Seen as the opening day of the giving season, staff, students, alumni and friends of Lakehead University say they raised more than $10,000 on this year’s Giving Tuesday.

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