The Gap
Women make up 30% of federal politicians and 51% of Canada’s population
W2024 Homepage design
OTR is on hiatus until mid-September 2024 – have a lovely summer break!
Federal Election Explainer
Experts say voting day is imminent, so here’s everything you need to know ahead of time
Naomi Jayes’s 15-year Journey to Creating Darkest Miriam
A TMU lecturer and Canadian filmmaker describes her award-nominated film
Can No One Can Run a Students’ Union?
One expert blames ‘years of structural democratic backsliding and rising authoritarianism’
OTR News: April 10 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup, and entertainment package and the weather
How Political Parties use Attack Ads
With a federal election on the horizon, political parties are releasing new advertising campaigns to sway Canadian voters in their favour. Attack advertising is a popular tactic political parties use…
How the Liberals Tackled the Housing Crisis
Experts explain what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has done to help Canadians with affordable housing, and how effective it’s been
Who is Most Vulnerable to AI-fueled Disinformation?
AI-fueled disinformation campaigns can be a tool for foreign interference, stoke polarization and scapegoat immigrants
The Resurgence of Canadian Pride
Trump’s continued threats against Canada have triggered a wave of nationalism among Canadians
OTR News: March 27 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup, and entertainment package and the weather
Canada’s Next PM Will Need to Be ‘Creative’ to Meet Climate Targets, Experts Say
A growing push to roll back climate policies is influencing campaigns, and progress, ahead of the next federal election.
How Meta’s News Block Could Reshape Voter Awareness In Next Federal Election
Only 22% of Canadians realize news is banned on Facebook, Instagram
Measles Outbreak in Ontario Sparks Urgent Calls for Vaccination
Health experts urge Ontarians to check vaccination status as measles cases rise to 350, with over 96% of cases among the unvaccinated
TMSU Investigating ‘Very Serious Complaints’ with General Election Causing a Delay in Results
Lawyers, school administrators and “possibly” the Toronto police are involved, according to the students’ union
OTR News: March 13 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup, and entertainment package and the weather
47 Years of Marching for Women’s Rights
Thousands gathered on Saturday for International Women’s Day
TMU Bold Men’s Hockey Team Advances to OUA Queen’s Cup Championship
A year after a heartbreaking loss against UQTR, all eyes will be on Saturday’s showdown against Concordia
TMUVotes Provincial Election Coverage
Our joint LIVE coverage of the 2025 Ontario provincial election with the team at OTR, JRN314 and RTA
PHOTO ESSAY: TMU Black Fashion Student Association Hosts First Fashion Show
“As a Black woman, to be in spaces where I see so many different niches being carried by different Black people is very important to me.”
TMSU Elections Postponed
Voting was supposed to begin today
Candidates Join Transit Groups Rally
Participants gathered in bitterly cold weather at the corner of Yonge and Eglinton to demand accountability on why LRT projects have not opened yet
Toronto’s Development Boom: Where the City Grew in 2024
The city’s landscape shifted last year amid rising interest rates, new rental incentives, and a growing focus on mid-density housing
OTR News: Feb. 14 Broadcast
A look at the news we’re following in the On The Record newsroom this week along with a sports roundup, and entertainment package and the weather
Your Guide to Voting as an Out-Of-Province Student
How to vote in the provincial election as an out-of-province student studying in Ontario
TMU’s International Admissions Cut in Half Since 2020
Despite the drop in admissions, President Lachemi says TMU is less at risk for budget cuts due to already low international student enrolment
From Toronto to Nashville, Fans Boo National Anthems
The trend of booing national anthems at sporting events sparks conversations about whether it’s an outdated tradition