Students face an unforgiving job market as Canada endures the third wave
Summer jobs and internships remain out of reach for many students.
Diego is a communications student at York University’s Glendon campus. As a Filipino international student, he is deeply passionate about issues affecting racialized and immigrant communities, as well as LGBTQ+. Through his writing, he hopes to shed light on these issues within a Canadian context. In his free time, Diego likes to play guitar and learn new languages.
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Live music is making its comeback
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The pandemic has led many to turn to their hobbies into a source of income.
Hate crimes against Asians on the rise across North America
Asians fear for their lives as they find themselves the target of increasing hate crimes across the continent due to COVID-19.
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The Grammy-nominated musician talks about his experiences as a two-time cancer survivor and how it has affected his life and his art.
Farmers’ protests in India raise concerns both at home and abroad
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Racialized communities in Toronto disproportionately affected by COVID-19
Many visible minority neighbourhoods in Toronto have close to a 10 per cent case positivity rate.
How the pandemic affected dating, romance, and relationships
Online dating and Zoom calls have replaced date nights as the pandemic forces young adults into their homes.
Students face tougher employment prospects as Canadian economy shrinks
New COVID-19 restrictions contributed to the loss of 63,000 jobs in December, and as spring and summer approach, students worry about potential job prospects.