Quebec fights C-19 Bill
As the 22nd anniversary of the Montreal Massacre approached, the controversial topic of the abolishment of the gun registry resurfaced within the Canadian population.
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Fed up with Ford
Mayor Rob Ford has recently been the subject of much controversy in Toronto. Ford had made many new plans to balance the budget; however, some of his ideas have made him a very unpopular candidate.
Bishop’s University welcomes research opportunity
Within recent years, Bishop's University has strived to achieve a competitive status among Montreal University's, McGill and Concordia. To do so, Bishop's has acknowledged the need for a higher emphasis on the research side of academics. On October 17th, 2011, Principal Michael Goldbloom announced, with excitement, Bishop's newfound research opportunities.
Successful Top 10 After 10 event
Recently, Bishop’s University students were given the opportunity to meet with successful Bishop’s graduates at the Top 10 After 10 event.
Occupy Montreal protesters defend right to public space
As Occupy Montreal enters its fifth day, protesters have found an unlikely ally: the City of Montreal bylaws. While parks in Montreal are subject to regulations that explicitly forbid overnight stays, rules regarding public spaces, such as Square Victoria which protesters are occupying, are much less clear.
A liberated Libya
Last Thursday, Libya rejoiced at the news of the capture and subsequent death of long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi. After weeks of fighting between National Transitional Council forces and the last ardent followers of the old regime in Sirte, Gaddafi was captured alive, while trying to flee the city.
Top 10 after 10
Bishop’s, a small Liberal Arts University, prides itself on the success of current students, as well as graduates. To honour the accomplishments of exceptional past students, Bishop’s University will welcome a group of ten distinguished individuals to the Top 10 After 10 recognition event.
Fresh faces join the SRC
The BU Student Representative Council (SRC) recently held elections to fill several vacant positions. This election was held to determine new inductees for the positions of one off-campus Student Affairs representative (SAR), two on-campus SARs, and one on-campus Student Events Coordinator (SEC).
More bother for the brothers
For almost anybody in Quebec, it was a decision that hit close to home. The Congregation of the Holy Cross, one of Quebec's most prestigious religious orders, is now paying up to 18 million dollars to the former students who were sexually abused in their schools.
Mexico braces for Jova’s visit
Although the resort-country of Mexico’s coastline has been bracing for a high-level natural disaster, the National Hurricane Center recently revealed that Jova has slowed to a Category 2 hurricane.
