St. Francis Xavier University

• ‘Degrading’ sign hung during homecoming prompts response from N.S. university president

  The sign, painted on a white sheet and hung on an off-campus house read “Drop-off zone: Acadia girlfriends.”

  Canada

  Oct 4
  
• Mila Mulroney, widow to Brian Mulroney, named chancellor of St. Francis Xavier University

  St. Francis Xavier University has announced Mila Mulroney, widow to one of Canada's former prime ministers, is joining the university as its 11th chancellor.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2024
  
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• ‘Enabled a predator’: Woman sues N.S. university over handling of alleged sexual assaults

  A woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a fellow student at St. FX has launched a civil lawsuit against the school, alleging it failed to protect her and other students.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
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• Brian Mulroney praises Trudeau’s leadership, omits any mention of Pierre Poilievre

  The former prime minister's speech didn't mention Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, and instead referred to the achievements of the Liberals under Justin Trudeau.

  Politics

  Jun 20, 2023
• Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural health care institute

  Premier Tim Houston made the announcement at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S., where the institute will be based.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2023
• N.S. education students in final year to receive temporary teacher’s licences

  Nova Scotia's eligible education students will be able to work as substitute teachers in the province, and will be paid for the days they are hired to work. 

  Education

  Mar 1, 2022
• COVID-19: N.S. announces 40 cases of Omicron variant, gathering limits tightening

  Nova Scotia is confirming 40 Omicron variant cases of COVID-19 on Monday, as the province announces 114 new cases amid a growing outbreak that began at St. FX University.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2021
• St. FX president tests positive for COVID-19

  In a statement on the St. FX Facebook page Sunday evening, Andy Hakin said three members of the school’s leadership team have contracted the virus over the past few days.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2021
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• COVID-19: N.S reports 111 new cases, St. FX outbreak mostly among off-campus students

  The COVID-19 outbreak at St. FX has prompted P.E.I. to ask anyone who was at the university last weekend to get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2021
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• St. FX president apologizes, school cancels in-person exams amid growing COVID-19 outbreak

  St. FX president and vice-chancellor Andy Hakin said the university will learn from this event and is committed to rebuilding trust.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2021