York establishes Toronto Centre of Excellence on Youth Homelessness Prevention
A York professor along with the president of A Way Home Canada are collaborating to prevent and put an end to youth homelessness in Canada.
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Ottawa announces $40-billion settlement for Indigenous communities affected by underfunded child welfare system
Ottawa has promised Indigenous communities $40 billion in compensation for its history of underfunding in child and family welfare services, the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history.
Reflections on the formation of the Indigenous Medical Students Association of Canada
Canadian Indigenous medical students come together to further progress an initiative that will foster identity and community.
York’s 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony
Although amidst the pandemic, York conducted and livestreamed an in-person ceremony to commemorate those who served this country
Canada Recovery Benefit ends for students after one year of financial support
A new benefit will be taking the place of the CRB, but students and struggling workers aren’t financially out of the clear just yet
Candidates from the York community react to the federal election
Candidates Christina Love and Eric Frydman comment on their experiences running in the 44th election
Activists call for Ontario government to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as provincial holiday
September 30 has been recognized as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by the federal government, but provincial governments are not following suit
Students struggle with barriers to voter turnout in upcoming federal election
The cancellation of the Vote on Campus program and a lack of acknowledgment of key issues affecting students may affect young voter turnout
Anti-Muslim hate crimes a continued source of fear for Canadian students
Since the London attack a month ago, hate crimes on Canadian Muslims remain ongoing.
A COVID-19 update
An up-to-date look at case numbers, reopening information, vaccination rates, and variants.