THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.

  • By November 28, 2012

    Reports of collusion and corruption are nothing new for Quebec’s construction industry. What is new, however, is the eroding image of engineers and a mounting questions of whether or not engineers are applying ethical and professional standards in their profession.

  • The struggle of an addict: Benjamin Cox shares his story

    By November 27, 2012

    Benjamin Cox had a successful life. Working as a nurse in Inuvik in the Northwest Territories, Cox had a steady job, and was well respected by his colleagues, his patients and numerous members of the tightly knit community. However, before long, the St. Francis Xavier graduate would become the centre of a scandal that would shake his community to its core. He had become addicted to painkillers, stealing leftover doses from the patients that trusted him.

  • Controversial study suggests financial compensation would increase organ donations

    By November 27, 2012

    Would a financial incentive make you more likely to donate an organ? A recent study conducted by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta and the University of Calgary says yes, noting that almost half of Canadians surveyed approve of the idea, despite the fact that the sale of organs is illegal in Canada.

  • Robert Ploughman: a symbol for gay men in the RCMP

    By November 23, 2012

    As one of the first openly gay RCMP officers in Canada, Cpl. Robert Ploughman takes his status as a symbol with a dose of good humour.

  • Canada ups residency intake of international students

    By November 22, 2012

    The Government of Canada has announced Canadian Experience Class (CEC) immigration intake, which includes residency for international students, is expected to quadruple from 2,500 in 2009 to 10,000 in 2013.

  • Progressive American marijuana law raises questions for B.C.

    By November 22, 2012

    Pot legalization has been a longstanding dispute in B.C. and the recent change in policy down South has strengthened the cry for similar action here in Canada.

  • It takes two to tango but a generation to revive the classic dance

    By November 17, 2012

    When journalist Francine Pelletier and her partner went to see a tango show while on vacation in Buenos Aires, they were expecting an “orchestra of elderly gents.” What they met with blew their expectations out of the water.

  • Height a determining factor for sports success

    By November 17, 2012

    Height is not everything in sports. It’s the only thing. To illustrate this rule, look to the heights of the past 10 men’s Olympic decathlon champions. Many consider the champion decathlete to be the world’s finest athlete. He must be proficient in 10 track and field events and compete in these events in a gruelling two-day competition.