Can You Grow Care? Mississauga artist creates public display to encourage community engagement
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
While Ottawa works to increase drug supply and develop vaccines, Dr. Tam warns Canadians about the national resurge in COVID cases
By Vicky Qiao— The federal government will work to increase drug supply for COVID-19 treatment and keep researching vaccine candidates, said Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam Tuesday. At the federal briefing, reporters asked about remdesivir, an antiviral medication used to treat Canadians with severe COVID-19 symptoms. Dr.Continue Reading
Ford announces $4 billion in new funding for municipalities and transit
By Hayley Tubrett— Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that $4 billion of funding will be put toward municipalities and transit services in Ontario. After months of negotiations, Ford said the municipalities have come together to secure funding from the federal government. About $2 billion of the funding will beContinue Reading
Still no answers in January police-involved killing of Jamal Francique; loved ones do what they can to keep his name alive
By Monika Sidhu — It’s been nearly eight months since Peel Police shot Jamal Francique while he was inside his car on the west side of Mississauga. Six weeks since a public vigil was held at the city’s celebration square. And still, friends and family say they have no answersContinue Reading
A ‘vicious cycle at this point’: Sexism in video game industry impacts player experience too
By Eva Zhu — When Celina played video games growing up, she was concerned about other players hearing her voice. She didn’t want them to know she was a girl. “I was worried about having my microphone on when I played [online multiplayer games] because people would freak out ifContinue Reading
Sexism, bullying and growth: a look inside how women and queer folk fare in the skateboarding community
By Eva Zhu — On my 20th birthday, my friend gifted me a multi-coloured skateboard. That summer, I spent endless hours learning to ride it, and falling more times than I could count. Four years later, I’m still skating and loving it more than ever—even though I’ve endured a tornContinue Reading
Ontario to invest $12 billion to build and renovate schools
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
Women’s shelter implements mask policy to ensure residents’ safety
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
Uproar continues over Bill 184
By Hayley Tubrett— Known to some as the “mass eviction bill,” Ontario’s new legislation could leave renters scrambling to find a new place to live without much notice, housing activists say. In March, the Government of Ontario suspended all residential evictions as part of the province’s COVID-19 economic response strategy.Continue Reading
COVID-19: Ford announces seven new regions entering Stage 3 of reopening
By Hayley Tubrett— In the hours after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced several new communities would move into Stage 3 of Ontario’s COVID-19 reopenings, several people took their concerns online. At Ford’s COVID-19 update Monday, he announced that Toronto, Peel and Windsor-Essex would remain in Stage 2, while seven newContinue Reading