March News Briefs
U of T plans for its first in-person convocation after Covid-19 As the Ontario government continues to loosen restrictions, universities…
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Man facing charges after attacking congregates in Mississauga mosque
Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre is considering amplifying security measures during prayer after people inside were assaulted with bear spray during prayer.
On March 19, officers received a call regarding an assault that took place inside a Mississauga mosque where multiple people…
Letter signed by over 300 Jewish faculty members addresses anti-Semitism on campus
45 U of T faculty members sign a letter accusing renowned human activist of anti-Palestinian racism resulting in backlash from Jewish community.
Over the past few months, students and faculty have criticized U of T regarding the recent rise of anti-Semitism on…
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,”…
Scholars Strike Canada: A three-day protest against policing and carcerality
Professors Beverly Bain and Min Sook Lee organize their second labour action to address issues of policing on campus and introduce ideas of abolition and defunding.
Scholars Strike Canada (SSC) hosted another major labour action on March 21 to March 23 to address carceral systems while…
Yemen’s hunger crisis leaves millions coping with ‘emergency levels of hunger’
With more than half of its population facing famine and starvation, Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises….
Mississauga commemorates underground Indigenous village
After locating more than 40,000 artifacts, the City of Mississauga is building a 27-acre park above decommissioned golf course to honour Indigenous territory.
Nearly 30 years ago, between 1992 and 1994, archeologists discovered more than 40,000 artifacts in Mississauga’s Britannia neighbourhood. They were…
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…
Canadians witness a huge surge in gasoline prices
Oil analysts anticipating an economic slowdown after several countries experience an overwhelming increase in fuel costs.
Throughout the past month, gasoline prices in Canada and other countries are continuing to hit record levels. Due to the…
U of T implements free menstrual hygiene products for students
Last year, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that the Ontario government will provide schools with free menstrual products…
Universities to uphold mask mandates until the end of April
The Ontario government scraps mask mandates after careful discussion with health officials.
After two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ontario government is removing mask mandates on March 21 with a few…
Conflict between Russia and Ukraine devastates millions of people
Ukrainian crisis now labelled “dire and desperate” due to rising casualties and injuries.
On February 24, the Russian army invaded the eastern borders of Ukraine under the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin….
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…
Climate change provokes huge spike in global wildfires
As climate change is rapidly increasing, the warmer and drier conditions make the growing danger of wildfires a common occurrence.
Recent data reveals that climate change is intensifying faster than ever. With temperatures rapidly increasing every year, at the end…
Forced internal displacement and high insecurity on the rise in Sudan
One year after Sudan’s transitional government signed the Juba Agreement for Peace (JBA), humanitarian needs have rapidly grown across the…