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Updated Feb 5

1. National Day of Action at UBCO

   UBCSUO hosts BC NDP leader Dix, speaks against tuition levels

   Terence Cheung - News Editor - Terence Cheung - News Editor | Feb 5

   On Wednesday February 1st, the UBCO students' union participated in the Canadian Federation of Students' “National Day of Action”, a nationwide event that protested against high tuition rates and student debt.

2. Be a Part of UBC’s Future

   Name Our New Learning Management System!

   

   Donna Scalzo - Contributor | Feb 2

   Because the LMS will be such an integral part of the University teaching and learning experience, we want you to help us name the new system.

3. Up to 68,000 public service jobs to be cut by 2015

   Government spending reductions will result in job losses for Canadians

   Alexa Kingsmith - Contributor | Jan 29

   Federal government spending cuts could result in the loss of 60,000 to 68,000 jobs in the public service field within the next few years.

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   School year for Pikangikum students jeopardized

   Teachers driven away by harsh living conditions

   Alexa Kingsmith - Contributor | Jan 29

   The Pikangikum First Nation has seen nearly all of its non-local teachers disperse from the community due to poor living conditions.

5. Free trade with Europe close to reality

   Largest free trade agreement since NAFTA nearing fruition

   Kit Sauder - Contributor | Jan 29

   CETA promises to open borders and trade restrictions between Canada and the EU, our second largest trading partner, making up 10.5% of external trade in 2010.

6. Kelowna transit changes enrage students

   City announces transit cuts

   Terence Cheung - News Editor | Jan 29

7. ‘Cold Snap’ a welcome sign

   Shelter and meals available during frigid weather

   Lee Hannigan - Contributor | Jan 29

8. More than 30,000 Canadian students seek food bank support every month: Report

   Four percent of those seeking assistance from food banks are post-secondary students

   Briana Hill - CUP Ontario Bureau Chief | 11/14/11

9. Will U vote for the U-Pass?

   A referendum is set for November 18th

   Tom Wilson - Communications Supervisor for City of Kelowna | 11/14/11

10. Paul Martin confident in the success of G20 summit

    Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney appointed as Chairman of Financial Stability Board

    Terence Cheung - News Editor | 11/14/11

11. Canadian export sector shows strong growth

    Canada’s trading power is recovering from recession

    Steven Liu - Contributor | 11/14/11

12. Controversial ad in downtown store

    Advertisement seems to promote the use of drugs

    Terence Cheung - News Editor | 11/14/11

13. Conservatives plead guilty to election scandal

    Court rules that the Tories are to pay $52,000 in fines

    Terence Cheung - News Editor | 11/14/11

14. Chinese sailors hijacked on the Mekong River

    Sailors attacked and killed by unknown armed group

    Terence Cheung - News Editor | 10/20/11

15. Energy drinks to remain widely available, despite new federal rules

    Feds reject proposal to sell drinks in pharmacies only, but mandate information labels

    Lee Richardson - CUP Ontario Bureau Chief | 10/20/11