By Eva Zhu Vancouver’s Pride Week events won’t be held in-person this year due to COVID-19, but a virtual celebration will be more impactful, says Anna Chernoff, a 23-year-old tea barista and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Vancouver Pride Society’s (VPS) 2020 events schedule runs from July 27 toContinue Reading
By Mira Williamson Elementary students can return to class full-time in September, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday. “We are going to get our kids back to school in a way that looks and feels as much as it used to,” said Ford. The Ontario government unveiled its plan toContinue Reading
By Monika Sidhu— Walking through Mississauga’s Kariya Park offers an escape to nature for those who live in the neighbourhood—some greenery, a quaint pond and a moment away from the urban cluster. And if you continue your walk, you might catch a glimpse of Anu Radha Verma’s recent nature-infused artContinue Reading
By Mira Williamson Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday the provincial government’s $12 billion investment over the next decade for building and renovating schools. “One area that we must always invest in is our youth. And in growing communities like Brampton, we need shovels in the ground now to buildContinue Reading
By Vicky Qiao— For many Ontarians, masks are something to put on in public and take off at home—but those living in shelters need to follow a different set of rules. As Ontario enters stage-three reopening, regional municipalities across the province have introduced mandatory mask bylaws, which require people toContinue Reading
By Monika Sidhu Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday his government will provide another $19 billion over the next six to eight months to help the economy safely restart. This funding will help ensure the provinces and territories have “the support they need to protect the health of Canadians, helpContinue Reading
By Vicky Qiao — “It pretty much blew up overnight” When the creator of Ivey at the Margins launched the account on Instagram, she expected a handful of personal stories. In less than one day, the account received more than 100 submissions. “It pretty much blew up overnight,” said theContinue Reading
By Vicky Qiao— As sports return and bars reopen, Canadians should still take caution when mitigating the risk of spreading COVID-19, Canada’s deputy chief public health officer said Tuesday. In response to concerns regarding a National Hockey League plan to bring a media crew of about 50 people to CanadaContinue Reading
Thursday, Ontario saw its highest number of new COVID cases since late June. With patios and parks reopening, how are young people responding to the pandemic? Western Journalism Studio’s Hayley Tubrett spoke to some millennials in Victoria Park, London, Ont.Continue Reading
By Vicky Qiao — The woman in the photograph stares straight into the camera, her eyes calm yet exhausted. She is holding a sign with words written in purple marker. “I’m being dragged alone throughout broken family court system seeking disclosure for child support getting poorer.” In another photograph, theContinue Reading