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.
New study finds pandemic has been severely detrimental to Canadian student wellbeing
The study assessed changes in the diets and activity levels of students over a four-month period.
Anti-lockdown protests a cause for concern in Toronto
Large gatherings of anti-lockdown protestors spark concerns of public health risk.
Research suggests that food sharing may come with drawbacks in disguise
A new study co-authored by York researchers probes the potential negative impacts of sharing-sized meals.
COVID-19 vaccines roll out in federal prisons
The first distribution of COVID-19 vaccination has begun for vulnerable inmates in federal prisons.
Biden’s upcoming inauguration sparks conversation on mending ties
As the president-elect grapples to unite a bitterly divided country ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians remain hopeful for better relations with their southern neighbour.
New measures in effect as Ontario enters second provincial emergency
Concerns are rising about increased pressure on the province’s health care system and ICUs as Canada passes 700,000 cases on January 16.
Work permit extension bodes well for former international students
A new policy has been enacted to help extend work permits for former international students and is an extension of the postgraduate work permit (PGWP) initiative.