International Students say New Government Policies are Pushing Them to Work Illegally
With new visa regulations coming into effect, immigrant students are looking into the world of under the table jobs
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OTR News: April 12 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with entertainment and weather.
Installing Detectors in Ontario Schools Is Not Enough to Stop Students From Vaping
It is not that difficult for students to disguise vaping at school, expert suggests.
International Students in Canada and U.K. Fear Being Used as ‘scapegoats’ as New Policies Raise Concerns
Students uncertain about the future after policy shifts in both countries
Why is a 10th-Century Indian Garment Being ‘Banned’ in Canadian Gurdwaras?
Guidelines from a gurdwara in India have caused some Canadian gurdwaras to implement rules that some Sikhs feel are restrictive, while others are embracing it.
National Graduate Survey Reveals Post-Pandemic Career Challenges for Class of 2020
More than half of 2020 graduates saw their employment plans change at some point that year as a result of the pandemic
International Students at TMU Are Discouraged by the Limited Jobs Applicable to Them on Campus
“Some people [international students] come from money, but not everyone does.”
On The Record – S6E10 – Solar Eclipse at TMU, Ontario’s Housing Crisis, and Semester in Review
Plus an entertainment and weather update
Accessibility, Integration and the World of Martial Arts
Facilitating programs that work for everyone should be the goal according to experts
South Asian Women Are Less Likely to Get Pap Smears
Cervical cancer is the 9th most common cancer among Canadian women
OCAD Artist Alley Highlights Student Creativity
Students share personal inspiration and thoughts on AI in art in a new exhibit
Heightened Police Response at Pro-Palestine Demonstrations
Toronto Police Services allege demonstrators assaulted officers, while demonstrators say police misconduct caused bodily harm
Unveiled: A Creative Program Showcasing Muslim Women Beyond the Veil
“If you don’t see the things you are looking for in the world, you can create them”
Bike Share Toronto Announced Stations in Every Ward, but Can the City Keep up With the Demand?
Cyclists and advocates welcome the news of the expansion of the program, however say the city lacks the infrastructure needed to keep up with the growing demand.
OTR News: April 5 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with entertainment and weather.
On The Record – S6E9 – Housing Crisis, AGO Strike, and Protest Safety
Plus an entertainment and weather update
A New International Student Group for The Creative School
“We have to have each other’s backs”
The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in the Fight Against Climate Change
Innovation can help achieve a sustainable future, yet it poses environmental and ethical dilemmas
With Vaccination Rates Declining, Measles Threat Looms Large
Experts say vaccination numbers must improve to prevent the spread of the virus.
OUA Schools Are Struggling to Attract Fans to Games
“It’s discouraging but not surprising,” said Niko Rukavina, interim head coach of the TMU men’s volleyball team
Hundreds of AGO Workers Hit the Picket Line Tuesday
“We want to go back to work but we want to be respected,” say union members
‘She Could Put Israel Instead’
A 90-year-old Palestinian-Canadian woman was told she could not use Palestine as her place of birth on her passport.
The Decline of Journalism in Canada
“After all, such [journalism] businesses have to reach a bottom line.”
Toronto’s Home to Some of the Cleanest Beaches in the World
“As global citizens we all have a role to play in protecting our environment and not worsening the problem.”
How Friendship, Folk and Call Me by Your Name Come Together in amaka.’s New Song
Her song “won’t make it” is now available for streaming.
OTR News: March 22 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with entertainment and weather.
On The Record – S6E8 – Measles on the rise, the Junos, car thefts in Ontario and more
Plus an entertainment and weather update
Reported Hate Crimes in Toronto are Way up, Police Say
Police chief reports that complaints about antisemitic, Islamophobic and anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate have all increased