CAPER TIMES LOGO.png
CAPER TIMES

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

  • Home

  • Campus

  • Culture and Lifestyle

  • Sports

  • Health

  • Archive

  • About

  • More...

    Use tab to navigate through the menu items.
    Get to know the Engineering and Women in Engineering societies
    Nitin Fernandes
    • Mar 31
    • 2 min

    Get to know the Engineering and Women in Engineering societies

    It’s tough to imagine a world without engineering! While it might not always be obvious, there is some form of engineering in everything...
    Get to know the Coders Society
    Nitin Fernandes
    • Mar 29
    • 2 min

    Get to know the Coders Society

    In today’s world, we use computers for nearly everything – be it shopping, work meetings, classes etc. All this is possible only thanks...
    Campaign do's and don'ts
    Dariia Pasko
    • Jan 31
    • 1 min

    Campaign do's and don'ts

    As nominations are closed, next stage for the Cape Breton University Students' Union (CBUSU) elections is campaigning. This year the...
    CBUSU elections are around the corner, nominations closed!
    Deepali
    • Jan 25
    • 2 min

    CBUSU elections are around the corner, nominations closed!

    With the resignation of Madlyn O’Brien, CBUSU former president & CEO on January 14th, Logan Collins CBUSU former Executive Vice President...
    Are you really prepared for the winter?
    Deepali
    • Dec 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    Are you really prepared for the winter?

    The phases of nature are somewhat a lesson that nothing on Earth, is immortal. Sometimes it seems strange, how fall beautiful colors...
    BHATM Students Organise CBU Rising Star Talent Show
    Pushya Chokshi
    • Mar 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    BHATM Students Organise CBU Rising Star Talent Show

    The CBU rising event was a talent showcase that was organized by the Winter 2021 class of Hotel and Tourism Management (BHATM 3503). It...
    Course Delivery methods: Spring 2021
    Pushya Chokshi
    • Mar 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    Course Delivery methods: Spring 2021

    Since the beginning of the COIVD-19 outbreak due to public health guidelines, CBU is operating remotely for more than a year now....
    Healthy Living Week at CBU
    Pushya Chokshi
    • Mar 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    Healthy Living Week at CBU

    Cape Breton University and CBUSU has always advocated for the well being of students. For more than a year we have been under the grip of...
    Here’s Why Cape Breton Needs  CBU’s Center for Discovery and Innovation and What You Can Do to Help.
    Manini Sethi
    • Jan 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    Here’s Why Cape Breton Needs CBU’s Center for Discovery and Innovation and What You Can Do to Help.

    In October 2020, Cape Breton University announced its plan for developing a 80 million dollar research and instructional facility on its...
    CBU’s Scholarships & Bursaries
    Pushya Chokshi
    • Jan 17, 2021
    • 2 min

    CBU’s Scholarships & Bursaries

    Every year with the help of donors and reserves of the university, CBU offers $2.5 million in the form of various scholarships and...
    Here's what's going on at CBU's Public Health Society
    Pushya Chokshi
    • Dec 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    Here's what's going on at CBU's Public Health Society

    Cape Breton University is one of the hot-spots for international students in Nova Scotia. Bachelors in Public Health is among the many...
    Scholarship Opportunity for Data Journalists
    Manini Sethi
    • Nov 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    Scholarship Opportunity for Data Journalists

    Investintech.com, Inc is the developer of award-winning and industry-leading PDF conversion, creation, and editing solutions. They...
    Diwali: Festival of Happiness
    Pushya Chokshi
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    Diwali: Festival of Happiness

    Diwali commonly known as the festival of lights is one of the most celebrated festivals all over India. The festival has its roots in...
    The Ballot Has Been Cast: SRC Election Results, Fall 2020
    Manini Sethi
    • Oct 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Ballot Has Been Cast: SRC Election Results, Fall 2020

    Even though University life is just a tad bit different this semester, the Student Representative Council (SRC) elections which were...
    Candidate Profiles: Fall 2020 Valedictorians.
    Manini Sethi
    • Oct 17, 2020
    • 3 min

    Candidate Profiles: Fall 2020 Valedictorians.

    Graduating from university is one of the most important milestones for many of us and this year is even more unique for many CBU students...
    New Normal; New Me. How to be Productive During a Global Pandemic
    Manini Sethi
    • Oct 6, 2020
    • 4 min

    New Normal; New Me. How to be Productive During a Global Pandemic

    Let's face facts: this *is* the new normal. But just because we're in the middle of a global pandemic doesn't mean everything has to...
    Dipanshu Grover
    • Feb 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Reality of Student Engagement at CBU

    Everyone complains about the fact that there is not much to do in Cape Breton, especially in winters.Due to issues with the transit,...
    CBU Students’ Union all set for 20-21 Session
    Dipanshu Grover
    • Feb 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    CBU Students’ Union all set for 20-21 Session

    Elections have been a whirlwind of events for the Students’ Union, the candidates and the one’s vigilant enough to vote. From getting...
    CBUSU Elections 2020: Candidate Profile
    Dipanshu Grover
    • Feb 5, 2020
    • 1 min

    CBUSU Elections 2020: Candidate Profile

    Hello. My name is Amrinder Singh and I am a Business Management student at Cape Breton University. Since the time I’ve been here, I have...
    Lunar New Year: People Celebrate the Defeat of Nian
    Dipanshu Grover, Hridya Chaudhary
    • Jan 27, 2020
    • 2 min

    Lunar New Year: People Celebrate the Defeat of Nian

    It was that time of the year when I got to try some dumplings with a couple of Asian friends. Had a bubble tea and not to mention, I also...
    Student Elections: Politics starts Right Here, Right Now.
    Dipanshu Grover, Hridya Chaudhary
    • Jan 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Student Elections: Politics starts Right Here, Right Now.

    What is Politics ? ” The art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a governance of an organisation”( Source –...
    Resource Guidebook: Know CBU
    Dipanshu Grover, Hridya Chaudhary
    • Jan 10, 2020
    • 2 min

    Resource Guidebook: Know CBU

    Just when the new year began at CBU, students started the winter semester by bringing a whole lot of snow into Cape Breton. This...
    “Dream Big”, Ikdeep Singh @ Leader’s Edge Conference
    Dipanshu Grover, Hridya Chaudhary
    • Nov 27, 2019
    • 2 min

    “Dream Big”, Ikdeep Singh @ Leader’s Edge Conference

    Cape Breton University hosts Leader’s Edge Conference for the first time ever, to provide an entrepreneurial spirit to the students and...
    Seeing Through – Proletariart 2019
    Hridya Chaudhary
    • Nov 21, 2019
    • 3 min

    Seeing Through – Proletariart 2019

    “pro·le·tar·i·at /ˌprōləˈterēət/ noun workers or working-class people regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism).”...
    A Glimpse of GuruPurab :CBU Students Celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th Birthday
    Dipanshu Grover
    • Nov 18, 2019
    • 1 min

    A Glimpse of GuruPurab :CBU Students Celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th Birthday

    Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Utsav is celebrated all over the world marking the birth of the first Sikh Guru – Guru Nanak Dev Ji. CBU...
    Diwali Lights up CBU
    Manini Sethi
    • Nov 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    Diwali Lights up CBU

    Diwali is one of India’s most important festivals. It symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness and of good over evil. Even...
    CBU Faculty Unites; May go on Strike
    Dipanshu Grover
    • Oct 22, 2019
    • 2 min

    CBU Faculty Unites; May go on Strike

    Photo Credits-https://www.instagram.com/p/B3XLq_HAHhj/ “ A major goal for CBUFA is to safe-guard the working environment of our members,...
    Fall 2019 Semester kicks off with a Bang: First month at CBU in a Glance
    Manini Sethi
    • Oct 10, 2019
    • 4 min

    Fall 2019 Semester kicks off with a Bang: First month at CBU in a Glance

    Photo Credits- Tom Joseph Starting school at university is a new and exciting experience for all students. But this new chapter in life...
    Dipanshu Grover
    • Oct 3, 2019
    • 4 min

    CBU STUDENT FACES VIOLENCE AT WORK

    We live in a very beautiful island. Even though the weather is cold, the community is warm and welcoming. Where people greet each other...
    Robert Lovell
    • Apr 23, 2019
    • 3 min

    Caper Times Year in Review 2018-2019

    On behalf of Caper Times staff (Daniel, Shivam and Robert), we thank you for your support and interest in stories that directly concern...
    Approximately 500 new students expected to join CBU this May
    Daniel Boutilier
    • Apr 18, 2019
    • 2 min

    Approximately 500 new students expected to join CBU this May

    CBU is on pace to become the third biggest University in the province, primed to pass St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, and...
    Nursing Students Surprised by $515 in Exam Fees Close to Final Semester
    Robert Lovell
    • Apr 12, 2019
    • 7 min

    Nursing Students Surprised by $515 in Exam Fees Close to Final Semester

    “I just assumed that any exams we would have to take would be included in tuition.” – Mikayla Ayre, Nursing Student An apparent...
    President Brar hires “very close friend” as part of selection committee for VPFO
    Robert Lovell
    • Apr 8, 2019
    • 5 min

    President Brar hires “very close friend” as part of selection committee for VPFO

    Concerns raised about unfair hiring practices at CBU Students’ Union. The current CBUSU Executives (Left to Right): Nagy Abdou, Emily...
    Student Welcome Centre Expected to Open May 11th
    Robert Lovell
    • Mar 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    Student Welcome Centre Expected to Open May 11th

    “The Student Welcome Centre is meant to be the point of first contact for students.” Caper Times spoke with Lenore Parsley,...
    Income Tax Clinic Brought to CBU for the First Time
    Shivam Sadana
    • Mar 21, 2019
    • 4 min

    Income Tax Clinic Brought to CBU for the First Time

    The community volunteer Income Tax Program is an initiative of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that organizes tax clinics all over the...
    CBU Indian Society offers mentorship program to new students
    Robert Lovell
    • Mar 12, 2019
    • 2 min

    CBU Indian Society offers mentorship program to new students

    Juwel Jacob, co-founder of the CBU Indian Society, wants to help students new to Cape Breton find part-time employment. “Basically, it’s...
    Enactus Bringing in a Positive Change
    Shivam Sadana
    • Mar 10, 2019
    • 3 min

    Enactus Bringing in a Positive Change

    Enactus Cape Breton University came together in July of 2018 and has been engaging students in various projects that benefit not only the...
    A Peso for Your Thoughts: Lessons learned from Argentina
    Daniel Boutilier
    • Mar 6, 2019
    • 9 min

    A Peso for Your Thoughts: Lessons learned from Argentina

    “Permiso Permiso Permiso” And then we’re off the crowded bus and onto a narrow side street, picking our way single-file across the...
    SRC Report: Challenges Faced in Election, Next Year’s Budget and More…
    Robert Lovell
    • Mar 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    SRC Report: Challenges Faced in Election, Next Year’s Budget and More…

    The current sitting 2018-2019 SRC (CBUSU) Suvir Singh’s Election Report: At the SRC Meeting Friday, the man in charge of running the...
    Dingwall to Punjab, India: Send More Students!
    Robert Lovell
    • Feb 23, 2019
    • 2 min

    Dingwall to Punjab, India: Send More Students!

    President David Dingwall was in India this week. Photos from the trip are up on the CBU site. President Dingwall, second from right (CBU)...
    Campus Wi-Fi Gets Major Upgrade
    Shivam Sadana
    • Feb 20, 2019
    • 2 min

    Campus Wi-Fi Gets Major Upgrade

    Wi-fi coverage expected to be boosted by the end of March. Wi-fi has been the latest problem for the students as they face slow speed in...
    The Martenette: ‘CBUSU to introduce new, “Domestic Student Rep” position
    Staff
    • Feb 13, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Martenette: ‘CBUSU to introduce new, “Domestic Student Rep” position

    Inverness, N.S. Tim Martendale CBUSU to introduce new “Domestic Student Representative” ahead of October By-Elections, cites “lack of...
    Deepkiran Chahal Aims to Become New Face of Student Union w/ Presidential Bid
    Shivam Sadana
    • Feb 11, 2019
    • 3 min

    Deepkiran Chahal Aims to Become New Face of Student Union w/ Presidential Bid

    Sydney, N.S. Shivam Sadana Deepkiran Kaur Chahal, taking her Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management, is one of three...
    Amarjot Singh, Part of Largest Field in Election, Contends for SSOB Seat
    Staff
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 3 min

    Amarjot Singh, Part of Largest Field in Election, Contends for SSOB Seat

    Amarjot Singh: School of Business Amarjot Singh is taking his Post-Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management. Singh has been busy...
    Abrar Chowdhury Contests 7-Candidate Field for International Student Seat on SRC
    Staff
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 4 min

    Abrar Chowdhury Contests 7-Candidate Field for International Student Seat on SRC

    Abrar Chowdhury Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh Program: 3-year Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Year: 1st year student Running...
    Reddy to challenge incumbent President Brar for top spot in Student’s Union
    Staff
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 7 min

    Reddy to challenge incumbent President Brar for top spot in Student’s Union

    Name: Kushal Reddy Hometown: Hyderabad, India Program: 3-year Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies Year: 1st Running for: Student Union...
    Executive Vice-President Candidates Rahul “DJ Glyde” Sanan and Dilpreet Singh Sidhu
    Staff
    • Feb 10, 2019
    • 6 min

    Executive Vice-President Candidates Rahul “DJ Glyde” Sanan and Dilpreet Singh Sidhu

    Rahul “DJ Glyde” Sanan Dilpreet Singh Sidhu Rahul Sanan Rahul Sanan, who often goes by his stage name DJ Glyde, has been offering to help...
    Should We Stay or Should We Go? CFS-CBU trial recap
    Robert Lovell
    • Feb 7, 2019
    • 4 min

    Should We Stay or Should We Go? CFS-CBU trial recap

    Student’s Union eligible to leave CFS next fall. CBU Students’ Union has a tumultuous history with the Canadian Federation of...
    Director of Student Affairs on Transit, Housing, and Jobs
    Shivam Sadana
    • Feb 5, 2019
    • 4 min

    Director of Student Affairs on Transit, Housing, and Jobs

    John Mayich, the Director of Student Affairs at CBU, is optimistic that solutions will be found to address many of the problems currently...
    Student/Faculty Disputes: What are my options?
    Daniel Boutilier
    • Jan 26, 2019
    • 4 min

    Student/Faculty Disputes: What are my options?

    Not a big fan of one of your professors? Chances are you’re not alone – in almost every department there’s someone who spends two hours...

    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

    • Instagram
    • Facebook