Ford announces plan to protect intellectual property in Ontario
By Adriana Vicic — Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the implementation of the “Intellectual Property Action Plan” in his provincial address Friday. This announcement comes after data was collected through a 2019 intellectual property report, which demonstrated that many intellectual properties in Ontario get bought off by international firms. FordContinue Reading
Ottawa invests $19 billion into economy restart
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
Forest City Sport & Social Club founder talks COVID-19: new beginnings, new sports and new rules
FCSSC participants playing beach volleyball before social distancing protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic By Adriana Vicic— People who rely on team sports for their physical and mental health have been hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdowns this year. The Forest City Sport & Social Club (FCSSC) in London hasContinue Reading
‘It starts with me’: Ivey professor starts pledge in response to @iveyatthemargins
By Vicky Qiao— When Nicole Haggerty read through the social media posts on @Iveyatthemargins, she wept. Then she started a pledge. Launched last week, the Instagram account @iveyatthemargins has shared over 200 stories from past and current students, documenting their experiences with racism, gender-based aggression and other forms of injustice. Continue Reading
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