Research in crisis: the steady erosion of Canada's research capacity has enormous implications for the future

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Canada spends just 1.4% of its gross domestic product on research and development, and cuts in university funding are eroding research capabilities. Universities are lobbying the government to invest in research facilities. Some researchers are getting outside funding for their projects.

Research, Universities and colleges, Cover Story, Science and technology policy, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research, Federal aid to higher education, Government aid to higher education

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Fatal rage: in a few terrifying minutes, Vijay Chahal proved just how deadly his anger could be

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Chahal murdered his estranged wife Rajwar Gakhal and her entire family in Apr 1996, and then committed suicide. Rajwar's family was preparing for the wedding of her sister Balwinder Gakhal, who was also murdered. Vernon's Sikh community is mourning the losses.

Cases, Crimes against, Crime, Mass murder, Sikhs, Sikhs in Canada, Vernon, British Columbia, Chahal, Vijay

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