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LU says vaccines will be required for Students in residence, varsity

Laurentian University has reversed its position requiring vaccinations in some of its student population. In June, the school said wouldn’t be requiring vaccinations for students living in on-campus residences. However, in a statement yesterday, the school’s president says this stance has now changed after consulting with the local health unit. Cambrian College also made a similar reversal in its position on the same topic last month.

Students living in Laurentian University residences and varsity athletes will be required to have at least one dose of an approved Health Canada or