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lakehead is still accepting incoming applications. additional information can be found at www.mylakehead.ca.

media: dr. gilbert and robert perrier are available for media interview. to arrange interview times, please contact communications officer heather scott at 807-343-8177 or commun@lakeheadu.ca; or director of communications eleanor abaya at 807-343-8372 or eabaya@lakeheadu.ca.