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February 21, 2012 2:48 pm

McGill under fire for corporate-funded asbestos research

University launches review of research, academics and health experts question impartiality of departmental review

The research work of professor John Corbett McDonald, an emeritus professor in the department of epidemiology, biostatistics and occupational health at McGill, is now under review after allegations of research misconduct.

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  • February 20, 2012 6:05 pm

    Strikes, protests and petitions

    Quebec students stepped up the fight against tuition hikes this week, with tactics ranging from breaking into and vandalizing a CEGEP, declaring open strikes, blocking the Montreal Stock exchange and preparing a petition for the National Assembly.

  • February 20, 2012 11:07 am

    Western election hacker confesses, faces charges

    The person behind the hacking of a Western University student union voting website has came forward, and now likely faces a criminal charge. “None of you guys deserved to be put through any of this grief," Keith Harwood explained in a YouTube video.

  • February 17, 2012 1:23 pm

    University of Alberta draws fire for honouring Nestlé chairman with degree

    The University of Alberta has sparked controversy with its recent decision to award three individuals honorary degrees for their groundbreaking work in the field of water research.

  • February 16, 2012 5:48 pm

    Hurting ourselves

    Thirty per cent of university students self-injure. Self-harm – often referred to as cutting – is the intentional injuring of one’s own body. It is usually done without suicidal intentions and can become an addiction.