Canada
Canadians’ understanding of consent has dropped
The results of a recent survey from the Canadian Women’s Foundation suggest most Canadians don’t fully understand consent. The survey presented people with various scenarios, asking if they were consensual, “just so that we knew whether Canadians understood the situations under which people can and cannot give consent,” said Anu Dugal. She’s the director of community initiatives and…
Read MoreOur guide to the 2021 Canadian election
Canadians will vote for a new federal government on Sept. 20. The election was called quickly and will happen fast. This means it might be complicated for students to navigate, especially first-time voters. So, we’ll try and help. This is your Dalhousie Gazette guide to the 2021 Canadian election. Why an election now? The last federal election…
Read MoreInternational students struggling to return to campus
As Dalhousie University prepares to welcome students back on campus, international students struggle with unclear government policies and slow university responses. Returning international students have received conflicting, confusing and late information from the Dalhousie International Centre (IC.) Dalhousie did not respond to the Dalhousie Gazette’s requests for an interview regarding this article. The “Cold, mechanical voice” of the International Centre …
Read MoreWomen working for change
Dal students join politically minded women across the country for a weekend of inspiration.
Read MoreDal engineering students win national competition
Two Dalhousie University students took home the top prize at a national engineering competition earlier this month. Though they sometimes feel like they don’t belong at Dal, to them the win is a reminder: women belong in engineering. Annika Benson and Kayleigh Landers, who are both preparing to graduate from engineering at Dal this spring,…
Read MoreChanging the face of Canadian media
Now in its second year, J-School Noire is inspiring the next generation of Black journalists.
Read MoreFailing our international students
International students are left frustrated by Dal’s handling of their situation during the pandemic.
Read MoreHow Canada, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie responded to COVID-19
A timeline of major national and local events throughout the pandemic.
Read MoreGreener blueprints
Dalhousie’s architecture students are pushing for greener and more sustainable designs in their field.
Read MoreDal’s spring convocation cancelled
Dalhousie and the University of King’s College cancelled all in-person classes, and convocation for graduating students.
Read MoreMaking history available
N.S. Archives is celebrating African Heritage Month by launching a new online resource featuring historical documents and images from African N.S. history.
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