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Technology giants fire employees in tidal waves
While Musk alleges the causal factors for layoffs as an oncoming recession and slowing consumerism in the aging tech sector, experts provide alternate perspectives on the waves of employment termination.

Emily Rogers December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

For the past month, the media has been buzzing about Elon Musk’s US$44 billion buyout of the social media platform…

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Ontario’s provincial healthcare system is failing its most vulnerable patients
Due to over-the-counter drug shortages, along with increasing RSV and flu cases, Ontario's ICUs are operating at over capacity, leading to poor patient care.

Cristina Pincente December 5, 2022May 23, 2023

As hospitals face overcrowding, long wait times, and staffing shortages, Ontario’s most vulnerable patients, such as people struggling with mental…

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Humanitarian crisis intensifies in war-torn Ukraine

Kiara Senanayake December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

The Russo-Ukrainian war has resulted in mass civilian casualties, displacements, and significant damage to the Ukrainian infrastructure. Between February 24—when…

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Ontario government passes bill to address housing crisis
Sweeping housing policy changes spark criticism from local governments and conservation authorities.

Emily Prete December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

On November 28, 2022, the Ontario Government passed Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The bill tackles Ontario’s…

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The Credit Valley Conservation highlights alarming climate data in the City of Mississauga
Experts discuss the adverse effects of climate change and affirm the importance of collective actions and unity when implementing solutions and initiatives.

Angelina Jaya Siew December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

On November 22, 2022, as part of U of T’s Adam Sustainability Celebration, the Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), an organization…

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Students protest the continued employment of UTM professor found guilty of sexual harassment
The UTMSU and PEARS Project call for the termination of UTM professor Robert Reisz’s employment, following the U of T administration’s alleged silence regarding the issue.

Aidan Thompson and River Knott December 5, 2022May 23, 2023

On November 30, 2022, students protested U of T’s inaction after an external investigation substantiated allegations of sexual harassment, racial…

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