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Jagmeet Singh ends Liberal-NDP deal that helped support Trudeau’s minority government

In the News   |   September 5, 2024

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pulling his party out of its supply-and-confidence agreement with the minority Liberal government, withdrawing automatic support on confidence votes and creating uncertainty for the Liberals less than two weeks before Parliament... read more

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Canada’s schools enter silent mode

In the News   |   September 3, 2024

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This fall, almost every province is rolling out new restrictions on cellphones in class. Many are in doubt about how rule-breakers will be punished, and the merits of the science behind the rules. Two years... read more

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Is there a right way to give your children allowances?

Articles of Interest   |   September 3, 2024

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When COVID-19 restrictions lifted and Denise Gray’s kids, aged 14 and 12, were back at school, they began asking for money to go out for lunch. Frequently. “I would give them $10 a time and... read more

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Tim Walz’s VP selection shows that, in politics, representation matters

Articles of Interest   |   August 7, 2024

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After much speculation, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday morning that her running mate would be Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota. The slate of potential candidates was whittled down over the past few days,... read more

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Post-secondary students skipping meals, dodging scams amid housing crunch

In the News   |   July 12, 2024

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Post-secondary students across Canada are skipping meals, relying on food banks and facing an increasing number of housing scams as they contend with skyrocketing rentals costs and a lack of on-campus housing. Meanwhile, colleges and... read more

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McGill University clears out pro-Palestinian encampment

In the News   |   July 11, 2024

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Private security guards cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University on Wednesday, bringing an end to a campus protest that was among the first in a wave that spread across the country. The McGill protest calling for... read more

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Pro-Palestinian protesters remove encampment at U of T ahead of court-imposed deadline

In the News   |   July 4, 2024

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A pro-Palestinian protest that occupied the centre of the University of Toronto campus for two months and drew attention to the plight of Palestinians in Gaza came to a peaceful end ahead of a court-imposed... read more

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How off-campus student housing stacks up against city-wide rentals across Canada

Articles of Interest   |   July 2, 2024

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Relentless rent increases have made finding housing a difficult part of the decision to move away from home for school. The challenges aren’t just financial either: as housing supply struggles to meet demand, students have... read more

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Trudeau ‘does not need to quit’ after Liberals lose traditionally safe Toronto riding: Freeland

In the News   |   June 26, 2024

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will stay on as leader, his government signalled Tuesday as Liberals demanded the party make urgent changes in response to an unexpected by-election loss in a stronghold Toronto seat. The Conservative... read more

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BDC launches $250-million in financing for companies owned by Black, Indigenous and female entrepreneurs

In the News   |   June 19, 2024

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Business Development Bank of Canada is committing $250-million in financing, training and investment funding for companies led by Black, Indigenous and female entrepreneurs. The funds are aimed at addressing a lingering gap in support for... read more

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Gen Z is looking for a job in finance, with security and high salaries

Articles of Interest   |   June 18, 2024

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If you’ve been on TikTok in the past month, you’ve likely heard it. An anthem listing the traits of an ideal partner: “I’m looking for a man in finance. Trust fund. 6′5. Blue eyes.” Posted... read more

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Found at sea: Wreck of Shackleton’s last ship discovered off the coast of Labrador

In the News   |   June 13, 2024

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A master shipwreck hunter directed an international team that located Quest intact on Atlantic seabed. The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship – on which the renowned polar explorer suddenly died during his final Antarctic... read more

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State of the Arts

In the News   |   June 10, 2024

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Rising costs. Hesitant audiences. Shaky funding. It’s a make-or-break year for the arts sector. It started with uncomfortable calls from bankers and bookkeepers. As 2023 progressed, Canada’s cultural institutions began to realize that the money... read more

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Five more Canadian school boards sue social media giants, alleging harm to students’ mental health

In the News   |   May 29, 2024

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Five more Ontario school boards and two private schools are suing the companies behind social-media platforms Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and TikTok, accusing them of designing unsafe and addictive products that harm the mental health of... read more

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Reverse-budgeting: The low-stress way to spend guilt-free and keep your finances healthy

In the News   |   May 23, 2024

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Many people find budgeting tedious and boring. That’s not to say it isn’t important. The worst thing you could do is stick your head in the sand when it comes to your spending habits and... read more

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