Dawson College

• Dawson college shooting survivor now serves as Montreal police officer 20 years later

  On Sept. 13, 2006, a gunman entered Dawson college and opened fire on students in the hall. One student was killed and 16 people were injured.

  Canada

  Sep 13
  
• Dawson community marks 20 years since college shooting

  Survivors and family members reflected on the tragedy's legacy and ongoing calls for stronger gun-control measures.

  Canada

  Sep 11
  
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• Dawson families urge Ottawa to strengthen gun laws ahead of 20th anniversary of college shooting

  Families of Dawson College shooting victims are urging Ottawa to strengthen gun laws ahead of the attack's 20th anniversary, saying key firearms-control measures remain unfinished.

  Crime

  Sep 9
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• Quebec to investigate 2 colleges over safety complaints around Middle East conflict

  Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry says her department has received several reports about students feeling "uneasy and even unsafe" on campus. 

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2024
• Montreal English CEGEPs bracing for new Quebec language law requirements

  The law limits English CEGEP enrolment and mandates additional French courses for students. Schools that exceed their enrolment caps risk penalties of $7,048 per extra student.

  Education

  Aug 25, 2023
• Montreal campaign aims to educate students on the effects of cannabis

  Several Montreal CEGEPs are hoping to spread awareness on the use of cannabis. They teamed up with public health to create fun videos ahead of national addictions awareness week.

  Cannabis

  Nov 18, 2022
• Brazilian expats wait hours in Montreal to vote in presidential election

  While the queues to vote are moving, the average wait time is about one hour. Around 8,500 people are expected to cast a ballot in Montreal.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2022
• Dawson College students present petition, ask Quebec government to maintain expansion project

  Members of the Dawson College student union are in Quebec City to demand the government reverse its decision to shelve the college's expansion project.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2022
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• Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade criticizes CAQ’s new language law during Dawson College visit

  Liberal Leader Dominique Anglade spoke to Dawson College students about the CAQ's decision to scrap an expansion project there, and criticized the government's new language law.

  Education

  Feb 24, 2022
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• Dawson College wants to meet with Quebec premier over shelved expansion plans

  Dawson College now counts with the support of Montreal-based French-language CEGEPS who believe a loss for Dawson is a loss for all. 

  Education

  Feb 10, 2022