Ivey at the Margins: Students, alumni launch online conversation about discrimination in Ivey Business School
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
COVID-19: Game night at sports bar? Public Health Officer says Canadians need to evaluate the risks.
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
Students left in limbo after WE Charity contract cancellation
By Hayley Tubrett— Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he “deeply regrets” his decision to grant WE Charity the contract to fund summer jobs. “Because of a mistake I made—by not withdrawing from these conversations when the public service recommended we move forward with the WE organization—it has gotten a littleContinue Reading
Business owners share mixed reviews to Ford’s new “Ontario Made Program”
By Adriana Vicic— Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the launch of a new province-wide program to help support Ontario businesses and manufacturers in his Friday afternoon address. The “Ontario Made Program,” supported by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, aims to help Ontarians use their purchasing power to support homegrown manufacturersContinue Reading
Parents left confused about plans surrounding reopening of schools in September
By Monika Sidhu— With September less than two months away, parents are looking for answers on what to expect for the start of the school year. With many going back to work themselves, the stress of figuring out child care is weighing heavy; some parents say they may even haveContinue Reading
“Now more than ever, we need to support our own,” says Ford on buying local
By Adriana Vicic— Ontario Premier Doug Ford focused on the importance of supporting Ontario businesses and manufacturers in his Friday afternoon address. Ford announced the “Ontario Made Program,” supported by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME). He says this program will help Ontarians use purchasing power to support homegrown manufacturers andContinue Reading
COVID-19: Masks mandatory in enclosed commercial spaces in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Friday
By Mira Williamson— Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) hosted a Facebook Live event Thursday to explain the new mandatory mask policy in enclosed commercial spaces. The event was led by Dr. Ethan Toumishey, who gave a demonstration on proper mask wearing protocol and spoke about the policy. HPEPH announcedContinue Reading
Elimination of streaming set to begin with math classes in Sept 2021
By Monika Sidhu— Starting September 2021, students going into Grade 9 will no longer have to choose between academic or applied level math courses. Premier Doug Ford announced this during his daily briefing on Wednesday as the first step to end streaming in the first year of highschool. This pastContinue Reading
Covid-19 puts spotlight on anti-Asian racism, but that’s old news to many in Canada’s Asian communities
By Eva Zhu — Sarah Law rarely shops alone anymore. She doesn’t want to be the next victim of an anti-Asian racist attack fueled by COVID-19. For a few weeks in May, the 20-year old didn’t leave her house at all, she says. As a Chinese Canadian living in theContinue Reading
Millennials respond to COVID precautions
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