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Headlines for January 27, 2023

BY HANNAH LIDDLE | JAN 27 2023

CTV News
Alberta to address rural doctor shortages through training in Lethbridge and Grande Prairie

The provincial government has unveiled its plan to bring more physicians to areas that are currently underserved, but some doctors aren’t convinced the strategy will address the real problem.

Montreal Gazette
Quebec aims to fix teacher shortage by fast-tracking diplomas

The move is part of a seven-point plan for improving Quebec’s education system.

CTV News
SFU grad students demanding minimum pay of $32K from university

Dozens of grad students and staff from Simon Fraser University gathered outside the SFU board of governors meeting at the Vancouver campus on Thursday morning to protest against what they call a “student funding crisis” at the university.

CTV News
Student housing at UBC to become more expensive

Students will soon have to dig deeper into their wallets if they want to live on campus at the University of British Columbia.

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