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UTMSU Fall By-Elections draw 182 ballots from about 16,450 eligible members
Newly elected first-year representative Usayd Ansari kicks off his tenure by planning a public feedback form and advocating for earlier campus food access during Ramadan.

Roy Su November 12, 2026November 12, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The UTMSU announced the results of its 2026 Fall By-Elections in…

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UTM declines academic amnesty for students amid UTMSU OSAP and tuition protest
The Union says it will keep pushing after the November 5 walkout—part of a province-wide student movement against Ontario’s student aid changes and rising tuition.

Roy Su November 11, 2026November 11, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On November 5, the UTMSU held a student walkout to protest…

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Mayoral candidates share plans to improve student housing, transit, and youth employment at a forum hosted by the UTMSU
Alvin Tedjo, Dipika Damerla, and Bonnie Crombie shared their plans to address students’ concerns ahead of the October 26 municipal elections.

Roy Su November 2, 2026November 11, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On October 14, the UTM Students’ Union hosted a mayoral candidates…

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Ontario pauses OSAP payment to private postsecondary institutions
The Liberals called on the minister of colleges and universities to resign as it continues to criticize the provinces’ handling of student aid misuse

Roy Su October 18, 2026October 18, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The provincial government has paused all Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)…

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Regenesis leads apple picking field trip at King City Royal Orchards
UTM students participated in Regenesis’ community-led approach to sustainability through apple-picking in King City.

Roy Su September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On September 19, UTM students traded classrooms for rows of apple…

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U of T pledges new multi-million dollar investments in Indian students and researchers
The director of the U of T India Foundation explained that U of T’s new partnerships will help to expand “co-learning” with India.

Roy Su March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

During a recent showcase at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, the presidents of the University of Toronto (U…

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Doug Ford will continue as Ontario’s Premier for a historic third term
The Progressive Conservatives win marks the first time since 1959 that a party leader has won three consecutive majority governments.

Roy Su March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

On February 27, Premier Doug Ford claimed victory as his Progressive Conservatives (PC) obtained its third majority term at Queen’s…

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What You Need to Know about the 2025 Ontario Provincial Election for February 27, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford argues that a snap election is necessary to combat US President Trump’s tariff threats, while his opponents have decried the early polls.

Roy Su February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

After weeks of speculation, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has officially called a snap provincial election for February 27. According to…

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The End of the Trudeau Era
After a decade of leadership, Justin Trudeau has resigned as Prime Minister – setting the stage for a political cascade in Ottawa.

Roy Su January 27, 2025January 31, 2025

Canada’s political scene didn’t just get a shake-up—it got the inevitable. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stepped down as the…

Opinion

How will the new American administration affect Canadians?
President-elect Donald Trump and his Republican-majority control of the U.S. political landscape could impose some challenges on Canadians.

Roy Su November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

The recent American election results could profoundly affect Canada, influencing our economy, social policies, and international alliances. For Canadian students…

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