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Ontario bans international students from its medical schools starting 2026
The Ontario government has announced a moratorium on all international applicants to Ontario medical schools starting from the 2026 to 2027 school year in a provincial effort to combat the province’s doctor shortage.
On October 25, Premier Doug Ford announced Ontario will no longer allow international students in medical schools starting in the fall of 2026 but will cover tuition costs for more than 1,000 Ontario students who plan on becoming family doctors. …
QSS council highlights successes of programs and initiatives across UTM
Administrators and student leaders meet to discuss new figures from departments concerned with student well-being.
On November 6, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Quality Service to Students (QSS) Council convened to discuss the university’s programs and initiatives to facilitate student well-being. According to its Terms of Reference, the QSS Council comprises of UTM staff…
First Black chancellor installed at U of T in nearly 200 years
Wes Hall, who is renowned for his commitment to diversity and inclusion, will serve as U of T’s first Black chancellor despite the university’s almost 200-year history.
Successful investor, philanthropist, and TV personality Wesley J. Hall has officially been installed as the University of Toronto’s (U of T) 35th chancellor. While his three-year term began on July…
U of T Receives $52 Million to Upgrade its Niagara Supercomputer
The funding will see the development of the supercomputer and signifies the academic community’s collective pursuit of computing success at U of T and in Canada.
On October 15, 2024, the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, in cooperation with the Government of Ontario, approved a funding package of 52 million dollars for the University of Toronto (U of T) to upgrade its Niagara supercomputer. The…
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Shape your future with SAGE, a society dedicated to student academic success
SAGE is a dynamic academic society offering geography, environment, and GIS students the chance to connect and develop valuable skills through a variety of social events and programs.
Are you a geography, environment, and geographical information systems (GIS) student eager to get involved on campus? Are you looking to make new connections and gain valuable skills for your…
Indigenous Way of Life: Simplicity is The Secret to Happiness
Indigenous approaches to life teach us ways to fill our hearts fuller.
When the word ‘Indigenous’ comes up, many first think of land acknowledgement or Indigenous history. But have you ever thought of the simple pleasures their holistic approach to life can…
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The killer gaze: the Terrifier franchise and women in horror
Some are concerned by how the popular new Terrifier film depicts and treats women.
After a month in cinemas, Terrifier 3 (Damien Leone) is dominating the box office, earning over $60 million worldwide from its $2 million budget. The franchise has amassed a large cult…
Ka: The lone poet of Brownsville underground rap scene
Honoring the life and legacy of Kaseem Ryan, FDNY Captain and revered underground hip-hop legend.
Committed rhymes, if you give it time, much is learned Firm dense, but earn strength with a young stalk – Conflicted On October 12, 2024, it was announced that Kaseem Ryan…
My fascination with the mundane: A photo essay
From bird watching at breakfast to cement blocks outside vacant storefronts, beauty can be found even in the dullest of places.
For breakfast last week, I ate toast with peanut butter and when I sat down at the kitchen table, I noticed a bird perched on the hydro line outside the window….
An intersection of art and learning
The Blackwood Gallery brings together artists to create a space that embraces our shared responsibility for making livable worlds for all.
The Whole World in Our Hands, a semester-long exhibition hosted by the Blackwood Gallery, held a four-session forum on November 13, 2024, with multidisciplinary artists and researchers engaging with themes of…
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Eagles volleyball drops sets, team remains optimistic
Men’s and women’s teams picked up a pair of losses against UTSG Blue, but coaches and players are still keeping their heads up.
Women’s team drops three sets in loss On Sunday, November 10, the UTM women’s tri campus volleyball team played their second game of the season against the top ranked team…
Eagles crowned soccer champions after undefeated season
The UTM Eagles are crowned tri-campus men’s soccer champions for the first time in the program’s history.
The Eagles completed a historic season by taking home the championship title after a fierce battle against UTSG Reds at Varsity stadium last Sunday. Having won all but one game…
Slow start continues for Eagles in regular season home opener
Neither the men’s nor women’s teams were able to pick up a win in the second game of the season.
The Eagles basketball teams played their first regular season home game against St. George Blue on Sunday, November 10. Coming off season opening losses, the Eagles were looking to regain…
