From products to investments, companies to governments—greenwashing’s omnipresence
According to a January 2022 press release from Competition Bureau Canada, the International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network revealed that around…
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Zero Hour: Conflict in Iran intensifies as police forces crackdown on protests
On September 16, 2022, Mahsa (Zhina) Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, died in police custody in the Iranian capital of…
Regimes inadequately propagate cultural inclusion
Professor Luisa Farah Schwartzman identifies systematic defects in state cultural inclusion policies through her research.
Through the 20th century, society saw groundbreaking technological advancements, with day-to-day life being redefined towards the end of the century….
Back-to-Business: “The Great Resignation,” “Quiet Quitting,” and “The Great Reshuffle,” what do they all mean?
The Back-to-Business column in The Medium focuses on business and economic news. Articles will address and analyze economic trends, financial…
September News Briefs
Mohawk Institute Residential School virtual tour On September 26, 2022, the Woodland Cultural Centre (WCC), an organization focused on preserving…
Humanitarian crisis unfolds as millions of people are affected by floods in Pakistan
This past summer, amid unprecedented rainfall, Pakistan, home to more than 220 million people, was struck by the most severe…
Toronto’s 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival sheds light on Chinese cultural traditions
The Chinese community in Canada celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 10, commemorating the end of the harvest season with a gathering of families.
The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar. On the more…
The end of an era: Queen Elizabeth II passes away
UK’s longest-serving monarch and beloved public figure, Queen Elizabeth II, is peacefully laid to rest with millions mourning.
On the afternoon of September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle,…
Elimination of tuition fees takes centre stage in UTMSU’s plans for the upcoming year
President Maëlis Barre introduces the campaigns, events, and initiatives in an interview with The Medium.
As existing students return and new students arrive for the fall semester, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU)…
Looking back with the UTMSU: Financial literacy, mental health, and guaranteed food security
President Mitra Yakubi and the UTMSU team review this year’s achievements while reflecting on Covid-19 obstacles.
“It was a challenging year for most of us due to the pandemic and the closing and reopening of campus,”…
U of T provides vaccine clinics for students to receive their booster shot
Several organizations including the Toronto Public Library and U of T advocate for Covid-19 boosters by offering easy vaccination sites
While Covid-19 restrictions have loosened over the past several months, booster shots are still necessary to safeguard public health. Individuals…
Alarming data reveals Ontario students that vape are likely to develop a cigarette addiction
Studies show that while vaping reveals milder effects than tobacco, it is not free from detrimental health effects.
In recent years, the rate of cigarette smoking among Ontario students has steadily declined, yet the rate of vaping has…
Healing the Hurt: A campaign for antidiscrimination against Indigenous mothers
Christena Lopez and Shawna Hill share their stories dealing with negligent professionals in the health care field.
Healing the Hurt is a newly-launched campaign started by Indigenous women to supply health care providers with more knowledge of…
February News Briefs
U of T to paint mural in honour of Terry Fox This year, U of T plans to honour Canadian…
Students review current sexual violence and harassment policies at U of T
The UTMSU holds virtual meeting inviting students to share their experiences and comment on sexual violence on campus.
Sexual violence and harassment on campus continue to be a widespread issue for many students across Ontario. To maintain the…