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SSMU and Milton-Parc work together

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • March 18, 2010

An information session for a new initiative to improve ties between students and residents of the Milton-Parc neighbourhood was held in the Notre Dame Church Tuesday. The McGill administration, SSMU, and the Milton-Parc Citizens Committee (MPCC) have together coordinated the Community Action and Relations Endeavor (CARE), and seek to provide… Read More

Montreal North focus of drug enforcement

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • March 17, 2010

Activists say police disproportionately target poor youth of colour Read More

McGill slashes employee benefits

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • February 7, 2010

McGill slashes employee benefits Read More

Supreme Court rejects Bill 104

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • November 3, 2009

Immigrant families relieved to gain greater access to English education Read More

The financial crisis and food security

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • October 8, 2009

The University kicked off the conference on Monday by inviting several speakers from various countries to describe the impact of the financial crisis on their nation’s experience with food production. The dean of McGill’s Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chandra Madramootoo, introduced the event, which featured speakers from Ghana,… Read More

Life on the pitch

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • September 29, 2009

A look at McGill’s cricket community Read More

Senate delays student question on military

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • March 30, 2009

University redrafts regulations on research policy Read More

Medical staff don’t wash hands, audit shows

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • March 12, 2009

Lack of cleanliness has contributed to bacterial outbreaks in some McGill hospitals Read More

MUNACA ad campaign irks University

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • March 9, 2009

Administration defends high salaries for executives Read More

Hyde Park: Shalom, Habibi!

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • February 12, 2009

How to fix the Middle East crisis in two words Read More

McGill eyeing another new rez

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • February 9, 2009

Four Points Sheraton may become home to first years Read More

Exemption added to travel directive

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • February 2, 2009

Administration listens to Senate on guidelines Read More

Ontario enforces severe restrictions on carpooling

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • November 24, 2008

Proposed legislation would facilitate ridesharing Read More

Montreal cuts bikes off trees

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • November 17, 2008

City cracking down on illegally parked bikes in Plateau-Mont Royal borough Read More

McGill Outdoors Club returns home

Jeff Bishku-Aykul • November 10, 2008

The McGill Outdoors Club (MOC) has finally struck a deal to buy its Laurentian retreat house from McGill, although it is unclear when the MOC will move back in. The house, situated in the former village of Shawbridge, north of Montreal, now part of Prévost, was owned by McGill for… Read More