At Home:Veterans Affairs Offices Closing In Corner Brook, NL, a rally was held on Thursday to protest the closing of a Veterans Affairs office. This is one of nine Veteran Affairs offices that are scheduled to close by February, 2014. CBC News reports that about 40 people attended the rally from the small city, mostly… Read more »
At the most recent Council Meeting, AUSU adjusted a number of policies to streamline investment planning. Part of this streamlining involves allowing Council to spend a small amount over-budget on specific line items, so long as the total amount spent remains within the budget. More interesting, however, was information that Council has gained from meetings… Read more »
Meaningful Medals CBC gives us a pictorial look at the medals, and stories behind them, of a number of Canadian servicemen. If you want Remembrance Day to be something beyond abstract concepts, this is a good place to see some of the people that we pause for on November 11th. Poppycraft If you’re the crafty… Read more »
Animation Celebration The National Film Board of Canada is celebrating International Animation Day (which was on October 28th) by hosting a selection of animated films, including new releases and premieres, free and online for anybody to watch. Be warned, however, that animation does not necessarily mean the movies are for kids. Changing Times In the… Read more »
At Home: Sex-attacks at UBC Campus The Globe and Mail reports on the sex-attacker that is believed to be responsible for six recent sex assaults on the UBC campus. Unfortunately, the size of the campus, some 400-hectares, much of which is forest, is hindering the search for the suspect. Also making things more difficult is… Read more »
Athabasca University Students’ Union has just unveiled its long awaited new website. Built in a much more modern style, the new website has been designed with new touch-screen technology in mind and includes the new logo graphic for AUSU. This logo is supposed to convey the core values of open, electronic communication, peer support, and… Read more »
You could attend an all-expenses paid conference in Guelph, Ontario from May 23-26, 2014 to discuss sustainability and meet with astronaut Chris Hadfield. The 2014 IMPACT! Youth Conference for Sustainability Leadership has extended the application deadline for interested attendees to October 28, 2013. An initiative of The Co-operators, University of Guelph, The Natural Step, David… Read more »
With the day almost upon us, here are some more Halloween themed distractions and tidbits to keep you amused while waiting for trick-or-treaters to show up at your door: Online Interactive Pumpkin Carving If you’re trying to come up with the perfect design for your pumpkin, this site can give you the opportunity to test… Read more »
At Home: New Education Legislation for First Nations Bernard Valcourt, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Norther Development came under fire from First Nations when he released the proposal for new legislation governing their education systems. While the new legislation grants band councils the ability to purchase services from the private sector or regional and provincial… Read more »
It’s not Halloween quite yet, so there is still some time to be inspired and make your Halloween festivities something to howl about. Here are some links that will help you get the ghost (groaning is encouraged on Halloween) out of the occasion: Cheap Halloween Costumes Still haven’t decided what you want to dress up… Read more »