April 19, 2024

Pot programs coming

By JOSH PEDERSON The Liberal government’s legislation on the legalization of recreational marijuana is right around the corner and soon, eager consumers will have full access to the piquant plant. The new law will allow users over the age of 19 to purchase up to 28 grams of marijuana for their personal consumption within a private residence. In Ontario, marijuana operations will be regulated by the Liquor Control Board of … Continued

Programs start with collaborations

BY CHRIS HUSSEY Do the next generation of health professionals have the means to care for the dying? With two new programs, Conestoga College might be able to say yes. The college introduced two certificate programs in the spring designed for registered nurses and personal support workers to give them the skills to provide end-of-life care, otherwise known as palliative care. The National Cancer Institute website defines palliative care as, … Continued

Contrasting colleges and universities

BY ALEX RIESE When looking into post-secondary institutions in Canada, international student Hazma Nadeem only researched universities for his education. He has since come to wish that he’d looked more into colleges. “Looking at the course load right now, I’m not able to handle any other part of my life apart from my studies,” Nadeem said. The second-year mathematics student chose to enrol at the University of Waterloo two years … Continued