By Nisha Patel
Student representatives are holding their breath after a post-secondary education and skills summit last week, with high hopes it caught the attention of the federal government. The Council of the Federation, which represents governments of the 10 provinces and three territories, assembled on Feb. 24 in Ottawa to host a conference for education stakeholders from… Continue reading Student leaders holding their breath
By Nisha Patel
A legal scuffle may be in the future for the University of Calgary after officials denied allegations the school covered up a cure for diabetes. The controversy arose when well-known infomercial spokesman Kevin Trudeau published his best-selling book, Natural Cures “They” Don’t Want You To Know About. Trudeau cites herbal remedies for over 50 specific… Continue reading Firm claims diabetes cure
By Nisha Patel
Look at the label on your shirt or jeans. Is it Levi Strauss, Gap, or Roots? Some of us may not have any qualms about following the fashion trends and designer brands so important in North America. Yet those three corporations and many more have been accused of violating local and international labour laws in… Continue reading The crisis of cheap labour
By Nisha Patel
Winstone Zulu has shared his story many times, but every time is difficult.“I don’t really know where to start, but I will start at the beginning,” he said, as he addressed a group of Calgarians on Sat., Nov. 12. Zulu was the guest speaker at a fundraising breakfast for RESULTS Canada, a non-profit organization advocating… Continue reading African AIDS sufferer shares his story
By Nisha Patel
With its 21st annual funding drive imminent, CJSW wants to show off its friends. The campus-community station will raise support and awareness for all things radio from Oct. 21-28. The week includes a series of live-drive events, with a Rockabilly Extravaganza and Rolling Stones covers night. Volunteers will also accept donations on the CJSW pledge… Continue reading Live drive 2005