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IN THE NEWS: February 15, 2017

Today’s news includes articles about financial literacy, access to education, and poverty, from various news sources.


Liberals move to write off $178 million in unpaid federal student loans.
CBC News Politics. February 14, 2017.

New members and mandate for National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy.
Government of Canada. February 14, 2017.

In Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., the kids are all right making pizza.
CBC News North. January 31, 2017.

Inuit education forum in Nain to focus on keeping students, parents interested in school.
CBC News, Newfoundland & Labrador. February 14, 2017.

Students at conference told they are ‘programmed for greatness’.
The Record. February 10, 2017.

Poverty stats present ‘difficult’ task for Dufferin County.
Orangeville News. February 13, 2017.

ATB opens up new financial health option for underserved Albertans.
Edmonton Journal. February 13, 2017.


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IN THE NEWS: February 13, 2017

Today’s news includes articles about financial literacy, access to education, and income tax changes, from various news sources.


Quebec high-school finance course ‘concocted by the banks,’ according to unions.
LifeinQuebec.com. February 12, 2017.

The Cowan Foundation and the YMCA team up across Canada to help at-risk youth stay in school through YMCA Alternative Suspension.
Montreal Gazette. CNW. February 13, 2017.

Donation of 100 refurbished laptops benefits young Calgarians.
CBC News Calgary. February 10, 2017.

5 tax changes that will impact your 2016 return.  
CTV News. February 13, 2017.

Hitting the high notes in Buckmaster’s Circle.
CBC News Newfoundland & Labrador. February 12, 2017.


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