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Statistics Canada: Telling Us What We Already Know Statistics Canada (2006) has recently released a report stating that very few students rely on a single source of funding for their education. Specifically, it reports that students in the relatively more expensive programs do not rely solely on student loans to cover the cost of these… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am in my second year of university studies. I always thought I was fortunate to find a roommate that I got along well with. However, this year I have noticed a change in my roommate. His grades are falling, he spends a lot of time alone, and he is constantly borrowing money… Read more »
Health Plan for AUSU Members – Announced Finally, AUSU members can save on health and dental benefits in Canada! Your council has struck a deal with Student Benefits Administrators, an affiliate of Ingle International and Imagine Financial Ltd., to provide great rates to AUSU members on their commercial insurance products. The program offers a range… Read more »
A couple of nights ago, I went to a movie with a friend whom I hadn’t seen for several years. She drove downtown, and I offered to pay for the parking. However, when we got to the parkade, we discovered that the terms of payment were cash only. I hadn’t brought any non-plastic money with… Read more »
On the day when love is new, you drive along winding avenues lined with elms and cherries. Van Morrison sings on the radio about the glories of love. He sings just for you. You drive around, directionless, your mind a quiet, deep pool filled with silent ornamental fish. You are amazed by the beauty of… Read more »
I had the privilege of attending a national conference in Vancouver this past week. The city’s hardly changed a bit since my honeymoon trip back in August 1973! Sun-filled days; lush, fragrant landscaping around the exquisite Westin Bayshore; mouth-watering cuisine; team-building with colleagues; and a husband who actually joined me for the trip : ahhh…. Read more »
Federal Update Welcome back. I’ve taken a long break to try to recharge my batteries. During the time period there have been a lot of changes, so let’s run through them quickly. In January of this year, the Conservatives were elected with the smallest minority government in the history of the Canadian House of Commons…. Read more »
Health Plan for AUSU Members – Announced Finally, AUSU members can save on health and dental benefits in Canada! Your council has struck a deal with Student Benefits Administrators, an affiliate of Ingle International and Imagine Financial Ltd., to provide great rates to AUSU members on their commercial insurance products. The program offers a range… Read more »
Dear Barb: A while ago, I noticed that you included some recipes in your column. I was wondering if you could do that again soon. I am a busy mother of three, who is also working on her degree through Athabasca University. I was wondering if you have any easy crock-pot recipes that I could… Read more »