End of Grade 9 ‘streaming’ presents new opportunity for Indigenous students: educator
By Monika Sidhu— As someone who has dedicated her career to education in Indigenous communities, Leslee White-Eye says she has hope for change after the Ontario Government announced it would end streaming Grade 9 students into academic or applied level courses. “It’s very difficult in the current system to moveContinue Reading
COVID-19: London Food Bank expects spike in numbers once CERB ends
By Hayley Tubrett— Officials at the London Food Bank say they are expecting to see an increase in people facing food insecurity once CERB comes to an end. Numbers of people using food banks have been down since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, said co-director Glen Pearson. The London Food BankContinue Reading
International students demand Western to stop tuition fee hikes
By Vicky Qiao— A group of King’s students are petitioning Western University to stop a planned hike on international tuition fees. The petition has received over 460 signatures on change.org over the past week. “As the whole world is in the middle of a pandemic, everyone has been affected financially,Continue Reading
COVID-19: Prime Minister Trudeau defends financial aids saying they helped keep Canadians out of debt
By Hayley Tubrett — Prime Minister Trudeau said the government made the right decision taking on the debt of Canadians in today’s press briefing. The Prime Minister said 11 million Canadians received financial aid either through the Canada Emergency Response Benefits plan (CERB) or a wage subsidy. He said withoutContinue Reading
COVID-19: New legislation could allow Ontario to extend or amend existing emergency orders
By Vicky Qiao — The Ontario government proposed new legislation that would allow it to extend or amend emergency orders beyond the provincial state of emergency. Under the proposed legislation, which will stay in place for a year, the government could extend or amend existing orders like business closures and gathering restrictionsContinue Reading
How to terminate housing agreements for university students impacted by online learning
By Adriana Vicic — If you’re a student who wants to get out of a residential lease, now that most September-December classes are online, you might have more options than you think. Many students choose to rent a space in their school’s city because they are from out of town,Continue Reading
CERB highlights the need for social safety net — advocates say a basic income program is the solution.
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
Trinity Bellwoods Flea encourages Torontonians to shop local
By Monika Sidhu and Vicky Qiao — One of the city’s most attended local markets, the Trinity Bellwoods Flea returned to Toronto with its first summer event this Sunday—after being held put on pause for a few months because of the pandemic. The monthly curated shopping event celebrates and supportsContinue Reading
Ford to introduce $4 million in funding to helping seniors
By: Monika Sidhu – Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced $4 million in funding towards organizations aimed at helping seniors during his daily COVID-19 address Friday. “This funding will allow grassroots organizations to develop programs for seniors that focus on combating social isolation, promoting senior safety and well-being, improving financial security,Continue Reading
COVID-19: Health Minister urges caution as B.C. enters Phase 3
By Eva Zhu — VANCOUVER — As B.C. officially entered Phase 3 Thursday, Health Minister Adrian Dix urged people planning to ramp up their outdoor activities to keep following COVID-19 safety protocols. Speaking at the daily COVID-19 briefing, Dix said it’s important people remain vigilant and conscious about social distancing,Continue Reading