NEWS
What’s going on around Vic this month?
Welcome yourself back to school with virtual and in-person events!
Ford gives in: Ontario mandates vaccine passports
What to expect from the province’s “enhanced COVID-19 vaccine certificates”
What you need to know about the 2021 Federal Election
The fall election is fast approaching and candidates across the country are reaching out to voters
Unravelled: Canadian astronomy conference rebuked by Mi’kmaw professor for handling of Indigeneity panel
CASCA leadership denies intent to limit Indigenous content at conference
The name game
University of Toronto Campus Police rebrand as Special Constable Service
VUSAC: What’s that?
The Strand presents the annual VUSAC almanac
Time is ticking: CUPE 3902 files “No Board” report
The countdown is on until Unit 1 of CUPE 3902 can legally go on strike after the Union filed a “No Board” report on February 26, 2021. This comes after members overwhelmingly voted “Yes” to a Strike Mandate on February 17, 2021. Unit 1 of CUPE 3902 represents over 8,000 ...
A look inside funeral homes during COVID-19
Recently, The Strand spoke with Jay Figures, a former funeral industry worker, about the condition of funeral homes and his own experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. The government of Ontario has introduced general funeral industry safety measures during the pandemic, and funeral industry workers are included in Ontario’s second phase ...
City of Toronto issues injunction over tiny shelters
Homelessness is a systemic issue in Toronto, yet the city seems focused on upholding a facade of authority in lieu of saving lives. While the city has a shelter system of 7,000 beds, over 10,000 individuals are experiencing homeless each night; Toronto lacks adequate capacity to securely house its population. ...
Your questions about Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, answered
Exploring the likelihood of vaccinations before in-person classes