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Students express their concerns about returning to campus in January
“Students are extremely worried about the Covid-19 protocols currently in place at U of T, they do not believe it is sufficient enough to protect them,” says UTMSU President.

Isik Vera Senel November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

The University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) Commission met for the second time this year on November 3 to…

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Vaccine updates for Ontario universities
Pressure emerges with the increase of vaccine mandates for many educational institutions.

Razia Saleh November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Vaccine mandates are becoming increasingly prevalent for the lives of many, including students in Ontario. Vaccines have produced barriers to…

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Shuttle bus services continue to operate under new guidelines and adjustments
Reduced capacity limits, mandatory screening tools, and other travelling measures in place for students seeking transportation.

Shreya Joshi November 8, 2021February 7, 2022

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Shuttle Bus Advisory Group held a meeting on October 27 to revise changes to…

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UTM’s upcoming capital development projects
Principal Alexandra Gillespie and other executive committee members introduce new building and infrastructure projects and their potential effects on the student experience.

Larry Lau November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

Last week on November 1, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) held a discussion forum for students and faculty. The…

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The four-day work week and what this will mean for Ontario
Liberal Party of Ontario to launch a pilot project for Canadian schools and workplaces in June 2022.

Razia Saleh October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Earlier this month, Ontario’s Liberal Party announced that it will launch a pilot project to exhibit the benefits of a…

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Prospective nursing students to expect greater education and post-graduate opportunities
Ontario invests $35 million to open more positions for nursing students and a chance to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.

Lydia Clarke Rehman October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

Recently, opportunities have risen for nursing students in Ontario through the increase of available positions as well as the introduction…

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Ontario schools to distribute free menstrual products for students by late fall
Shoppers Drug Mart addresses public health crises through partnership with Ministry of Education.

Anjalli Becharbhai October 25, 2021November 16, 2021

After careful negotiation, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, has announced the Ontario government will provide schools with six million…

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Ontario Student party promotes misogyny through hanging of signs while violating public health guidelines
Kingston police issue 150 fines including three charges following Homecoming 2021 at Queen’s University.

Haya Abu Ghosh October 25, 2021December 10, 2021

A large crowd of roughly 8,000 people gathered near Queen’s University earlier this month for an unsanctioned homecoming (Hoco) party,…

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October News Briefs

Larry Lau October 25, 2021October 25, 2021

U of T student acts as Toronto Maple Leaf’s back-up playerAlex Bishop, a fourth year student at U of T…

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The challenges that Indigenous communities are still facing today
Dirty drinking water, missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls cases, and expired vaccine doses are issues where complete solutions and inquiry seem to be always delayed by Canadian government.

Lydia Clarke Rehman October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

Indigenous communities have been subjected to years of colonialism, historical trauma, and systemic racism. Today, various disparities continue to subside…

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Recent TikTok trend results in the rise of vandalism among school properties
Teachers and school administrators reprimand students and introduce serious consequences following a viral social media trend.

Colin Chau October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

A recent TikTok trend has prompted a rise in the incidence of school property vandalism in primary, middle, and secondary…

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Urbanizations effect on climate change and natural solutions
School of Cities invites Dr. Danijela Puric-Mladenovic to discuss potential natural solutions for urban planners and communities within the GTA.

Razia Saleh October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

In 2018, Canada produced the tenth most greenhouse gases in the world. Based on Canada’s Climate Change Report, Canada is…

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Cyber Security Awareness Month at U of T
The Information Security Team holds the annual CSAM campaign to raise awareness of cyber security among the student population and faculty.

Larry Lau October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

For the past decade, Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) has hosted annual meetings during October and this year is no…

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A brief history outlining Canada’s oppression towards Indigenous communities
Indigenous communities face challenges over the course of several years despite failed efforts by the Canadian government to preserve their rights.

Anjalli Becharbhai October 18, 2021November 16, 2021

For several years, Indigenous communities have fallen victim to countless statutes enacted by the Canadian government. Despite efforts to make…

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Looking back at the impacts of virtual and in-person learning after Covid-19
Educators address the negative effects of virtual learning on students while research reveals the beneficial outcomes.

May Alsaigh and Marisa Capano October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

After more than a year of virtual learning, many Canadian educational facilities have reintroduced in-person learning for students nationwide. Universities…

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