Close X
Thursday, November 28, 2024
ADVT 
National

Acceptance Reversed For 400 Would-be Nurses At Thompson Rivers University

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Apr, 2015 01:23 AM
  • Acceptance Reversed For 400 Would-be Nurses At Thompson Rivers University
KELOWNA, B.C. — Hundreds of want-to-be nurses have been told they weren't actually accepted to the Thompson Rivers University program, despite receiving confirmation they were in.
 
A news release from the university says 504 people were notified that they had been accepted to the Bachelor of Science nursing program.
 
But there are only 103 spaces available in the program, so 401 people were sent retraction emails.
 
The university is conducting an investigation into what led to the technical error.
 
Donna Murnaghan, the nursing school's dean, says the department understands how disappointed prospective students and their families may be, and apologizes for the mistake.

MORE National ARTICLES

Sentences In Via Terror Plot Not Likely Until July, Court Hears

Sentences In Via Terror Plot Not Likely Until July, Court Hears
TORONTO — Two men found guilty of eight terrorism charges after being accused of plotting to derail a train between Canada and the U.S. aren't likely to be sentenced before July, a Toronto court heard Friday.

Sentences In Via Terror Plot Not Likely Until July, Court Hears

Toronto Church Says It Won't Allow Ukrainian-born Pianist To Perform

Toronto Church Says It Won't Allow Ukrainian-born Pianist To Perform
TORONTO — A Ukrainian-born pianist barred from performing with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra who planned to perform at a church Friday night won't be allowed to play there.

Toronto Church Says It Won't Allow Ukrainian-born Pianist To Perform

Senate Rules Expert On Stand For Third Straight Day At Mike Duffy Trial

Senate Rules Expert On Stand For Third Straight Day At Mike Duffy Trial
OTTAWA — The man who drafted many of the Senate rules that are under the microscope at Mike Duffy's trial is on the stand for a third straight day as the defence probes the clarity of the regulations.

Senate Rules Expert On Stand For Third Straight Day At Mike Duffy Trial

Nova Scotia Government Repeals Guardian Law For 'Habitual Drunkards'

Nova Scotia Government Repeals Guardian Law For 'Habitual Drunkards'
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is repealing 16 laws including one that allows for the appointment of guardians for "habitual drunkards" declared by the courts to be incapable of managing their business affairs.

Nova Scotia Government Repeals Guardian Law For 'Habitual Drunkards'

Harper Attends Summit Of The Americas In Panama

Harper Attends Summit Of The Americas In Panama
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper is on his way to the Summit of the Americas in Panama today, looking to speak with Cuba's president and promote Canadian business ties with Latin America.

Harper Attends Summit Of The Americas In Panama

Site C Construction To Start In Summer Despite Legal Hurdles, Predicts Minister

Site C Construction To Start In Summer Despite Legal Hurdles, Predicts Minister
VANCOUVER — Two weeks before farmers and First Nations press the courts to block the Site C dam from transforming a thriving stretch of river in northeastern British Columbia, the minister responsible has boldly forecast away any obstacles.

Site C Construction To Start In Summer Despite Legal Hurdles, Predicts Minister