Ford turns down NDP eviction bill as lockdowns near their end
The ‘No COVID-19 Evictions Act’ was turned down just as the temporary ban on evictions due to stay-at-home orders come to a close.
Newest ‘Heritage Minute’ features renowned jazz musician and former York professor Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson’s experiences starting out as a jazz artist in Montreal are showcased in the newest Heritage Minute video.
York joins other Canadian universities in pushing corporations to combat climate crisis
The University Network for Investor Engagement (UNIE) plans to engage North American corporations on the risks of greenhouse gases and climate change.
York and CUPE 3903: Bargaining update
With their last meeting on February 28, bargaining continues between York and CUPE 3903. Does a strike loom? According to CUPE 3903, it’s too early to tell.
Lassonde’s K2I Academy offers research experience to Black and Indigenous high school students
Starting this month, the students will participate in a 14-week paid research program.
York and University of Toronto researchers work on plan for cryptocurrency to go mainstream
The proposal is part of a nationwide design challenge for a Bank of Canada cryptocurrency.
York launches Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Black and Indigenous scholars
The new program was created to combat underrepresentation for Black and Indigenous scholars in higher education.
Farmers’ protests in India raise concerns both at home and abroad
The farmers’ protests and the ensuing government crackdown have those in India and Canada worried for their future.