Doug Ford’s plans to remove bike lanes and its reception During a speech on October 17, 2024, Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed that the province plans on removing existing municipal bike lanes on major thoroughfares, specifically targeting Yonge Street, Avenue Road, College Street, Harbord Street, and Bloor Street. Ford plans to enact these plans under […]
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A cover of the new mural at Cat’s Eye painted by Sophia Paez; covering its significance in this student space Artist Sophia Paez painted a new mural at The Cat’s Eye. The mural depicts an abstract image of a cat, which is a reference to the name of the student space. The mural represents the
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A look into the high laundry rates at Victoria College Some students consider laundry an odious, unavoidable chore. For Vic students, it is also expensive. Recently, students have noticed a significant increase in laundry prices on campus, with a single load now costing around $5.25. In September 2021, a wash and dry would total to
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An overview of Vic’s recent deal with Executek International and the future of campus security As Vic students settle into the 2024/2025 academic year, the college continues to implement new programs and campus strategies. This includes a contract with a new campus security firm. Upon its prior security contract expiring on July 31, 2024, Victoria
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A snippet into The Strand’s interview with President McEwen on recent Vic and student affairs. Why do you think Victoria College finds it so difficult in maintaining a supportive environment, and what steps has it taken create a supportive environment for students? Mental health is a challenge not specific to UofT. The Canadian health care
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What Victoria College did for this day and how they are honouring Indigenous people on campus In honour of the Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Victoria College hosted the Ninth Annual Campus (Re)conciliations Conference on Indigenous Issues in Higher Education. In previous years, the college had the opportunity to invite Phyllis Webstad as a keynote
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An overview of Vic’s new student programming: “Gather in Goldring” and Senior International and Transition Mentor Programs. In the 2024-2025 academic year, the Goldring Student Centre has introduced a new program: “Gather in Goldring.” They have also increased programming from Senior Transition and International Mentors. From Monday to Friday, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., Vic students can
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The continuing wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus and aggressive attempts to counter it Continuing Solidarity As members of the encampment marched out of King’s College Circle following the court order granting an injunction on July 3, they left a determined promise. Painted on the grounds they occupied for 63 days, the words read “We
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2024-25 VUSAC’s aims for the academic year and a revisit to their stance on Palestine. Missions and Philosophies The Victoria University Students’ Administrative Council (VUSAC) is Victoria College’s student representative body, which works yearly to bridge relations between Vic students and administration. The 2024/2025 year’s VUSAC brings a new approach to student governance and representation.
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Students continue concerns about Vic award sponsoring study at Israeli universities As students across the University of Toronto continue calls to disclose, divest, and cut ties with Israeli academic institutions complicit in apartheid, there remain questions and concerns from members of the Victoria College community regarding the federated college’s Coburn Award. Students have raised challenges
