The role of Netflix in the Covid-19 age
By Jacob Brooks  Given the difficult times, it is no surprise that the vast amount of people stuck at home have turned to online streaming services to keep their spirits up. Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu have seen massive upticks in traffic as a result of the quarantine.... Read more
Justin Trudeau talks Covid-19 and Wet’suwet’en protests
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in the GTA this week for a press conference and photo-op.   The Prime Minister made an appearance at a branch of the Boys and Girls Club in Scarborough on Thursday morning, March 5, to answer questions on a number of current issues.   The most... Read more
The Cross Canada Project

The collective voice of Canadian youth: their fears, hopes, and dreams about the upcoming 2019 federal election.

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President details college’s financial woes, but won’t talk about board resignations
By Daniel Driver and Fernando Bossoes Humber Polytechnic President Ann Marie Vaughan addressed faculty and staff regarding governance concerns during a town hall at the Lakeshore campus’ G building on Tuesday morning but said she could not take questions about the resignation of nine members of Humber’s board of... Read more
Community advocates push for safer communities as Toronto firearm discharges surge 33% in 2024
By Dela Dorkenoo Toronto Police Service (TPS) data shows 2024 ended with 461 shooting incidents, a 33 per cent increase over 345 in 2023. From those shooting incidents, 44 people died and 120 people were injured. It’s a common trend in marginalized communities where gun activity is most frequent.... Read more
City of Toronto’s homelessness infrastructure strategy aims to move more people to long-term facilities
By Victoria Hincapie The City of Toronto plans to add up to 20 new shelter locations by 2033 via its Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS).  “As these sites open, it will allow the City to move away from temporary sites without losing capacity. These locations will stabilize the... Read more
Humber digital business management students launch DigiPod network
 Students from the digital business management bachelor of commerce program showcased their creative podcast visions ranging from student life to networking tips at the DigiPod Network launch on Dec.4.  DigiPod is a podcast network created by students in the Digital Business Management BComm program at Humber Polytechnic, led by professor and... Read more
Toronto police answering fewer mental health crisis calls as community-based service grows
By Fernando Bossoes The Toronto police have answered fewer mental health crisis calls since 2021, as a community-based service stepped into the spotlight as the city’s top choice for mental health support. The Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) is a community-based, non-police-led mental health crisis service that was launched... Read more
Buffalo Swifties visit Toronto’s Winter Village
Toronto’s Distillery Winter Village has returned, bringing its unique charm, sparkling lights, and festive spirit to the city. Running daily until Jan. 5, this event invites visitors to walk under twinkling lights, meet Santa, and admire a stunning 55-foot silver fir tree designed by Christian Dior. Known for a... Read more
Prime Minister promises to help save Toronto’s Santa Claus parade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to help the Santa Claus parade in a post on X, formally Twitter. “I heard that the Santa Claus Parade is having challenges,” said Prime Minister Trudeau in his post on Friday, Nov. 15. “So we’re going to help them out. It’s a... Read more
SkedPod Episode 7: Best holiday spots in Toronto
Reporters Vandita Kumar and Brianna Alexander-Thomas discuss the best holiday spots in the city and share their favourite holiday memories! Read more
Skedlive for Monday, Nov. 18: Final show for 2024
Regina celebrates its Santa Claus parade
Before Santa Claus heads out east for Toronto’s infamous Santa Claus Parade next week, the man in red has already began kicking off his procession in Regina over the weekend. Back for its 38th year, Regina’s annual Santa Claus Parade brought the holidays to the city’s streets through floats,... Read more