Uof T and TAs strike a new deal
A tentative deal has been reached between the University of Toronto and Unit 1 of CUPE 3902, the union representing the teaching assistants. The TAs will continue to walk the picket lines until the ratification […]
Month: March 2015
Rising tuition the main cause of student debt
The newest generation of college and university students in Canada has to shoulder more debt from tuition and other costs associated with getting a post secondary education than previous generations. A student in a three […]
Islamic State claims responsibility for Tunisian attack
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Tunisian museum Mar. 18. In an audio message, IS said the attack was carried out by “two knights of the caliphate” and named them […]
Conservatives plan to extend ISIS mission
Stephen Harper has signaled that the Conservatives will be seeking to extend the campaign against Islamic State militants next week for at least another six months. The original mandate, set to expire in April, saw […]
Cricket World Cup 2015 enters final stages
Two of the four semi-finalists have been decided in the Cricket World Cup. The other two spots will be filled by Mar. 21. South Africa defeated Sri Lanka in the first quarter final, overcoming their […]
OECD forecast predicts hit to Canadian economy
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has dramatically cut its growth forecast for Canada’s economy for 2015-2016 in a new report released Mar. 18. The updated economic predictions changed projected growth from the […]
United Nations wants ISIS to face genocide trial
The United Nations human rights office has published a report of crimes committed by ISIS. According to the UN, ISIS is responsible for mass killing, torture, rape, sexual slavery, and the use of children as […]
Photo Essay: Bill C-51 protest in Toronto
On March 14 2015, more than 1500 people gathered in Toronto to protest Prime Minister Harper’s proposed anti-terror legislation. The government says Bill C-51 is designed to curb terrorist activity on Canadian soil. However, many […]
Digging into a new venture
The 22-year-old man who built an underground tunnel at York University is launching a new business opportunity in order to capitalize on his ‘digger’ fame. As mentioned on GoFundMe.Com, Elton McDonald is asking people to help […]
Ontario’s GDP rises to the top: RBC reports
Ontario’s GDP is expected to be the highest of all the provinces in 2015. According to the recent Provincial Outlook report by RBC, it is expected the province’s growth will increase from 2.5 per cent in […]