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Toronto Mayoral Candidates Sound off at Second Debate
Despite interruptions, candidates stay on track for the future.
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Innocence Ryerson Turns One: Here’s What the Campus Group Has Been up To
Innocence Canada began representing wrongfully convicted people in 1993. Today, they have successfully exonerated 24 individuals who’ve collectively spent over 200 years in prison. The non-profit not only advocates for …
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Green Party Leader Annamie Paul steps down
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul announced in a press conference today that she is stepping down as leader of her party following electoral defeat and a tumultuous campaign. “I just …
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Q-and-A: People’s Party of Canada candidate Syed Jaffery
by Swidda Rassyby Swidda RassySyed Jaffery, the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for Toronto Centre, spoke with On the Record to discuss issues that matter to students. While living in Toronto Centre for …
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Q-and-A: Green Party candidate and leader Annamie Paul
by Swidda Rassyby Swidda RassyAnnamie Paul, leader of the Green Party and candidate for Toronto Centre, spoke with On the Record about issues that matter to students. Paul founded and directed the Canadian Centre …
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Q-and-A: NDP candidate Brian Chang
by Swidda Rassyby Swidda RassyBrian Chang is the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate running for Toronto Centre. Since winning the contested nomination to become the NDP candidate in Toronto Centre in 2019, Chang has …
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How to vote in the federal election
On the heels of a federal election, students are gearing up for their trips to the polling stations. While on-campus voting will not be taking place this year, students living …
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Grassroots groups and city council are working to grow Toronto’s urban forest
by Pelly Shawby Pelly ShawMunicipal planners and gardeners say more green spaces will improve the quality of life and citizens’ health
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Is Toronto allocating too much of its budget to policing and not enough to the community?
The Toronto Police Service is projected to get an increase in funding, concerning social justice advocates