1. Adam van Koeverden – Kayaking Likely Canada’s strongest Olympic hopeful, van Koeverden is the reigning world champion in the K-1 1000m, and is a candidate to win a medal in the K-1500m as well. 2. Carol Huynh – Wrestling Huynh is the defending Olympic gold medalist in the 48[Read More…]
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Qatar donates $1.25 million to Islamic Studies Institute
Simon Poitrimolt / McGill Tribune On Monday, March 26, Qatar’s Ambassador to Canada Salem Al-Shafi announced a sizable donation of $1.25 million to McGill University and its Institute of Islamic Studies, in commemoration of the institute’s 60th anniversary this year. Announced during Al-Shafi’s visit to McGill on behalf of the[Read More…]
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