Sugar: A not so sweet love affair
At one point in history, this item was traded and highly sought after. It was the fuel that powered the engine of the slave trade that brought millions of Africans to the Caribbean’s, South and North America. British colonists called it “white gold” and some countries even used it... Read more
In a child’s best interest: the battle over equal custody parenting
In early 2014, Maurice Vellacott, a Conservative MP for Saskatoon, introduced a bill to amend Canada’s Divorce Act of 1985. Bill C-560 aimed to implement a presumption of equal shared parenting –where the starting point for negotiations between separated parents was to be as close to equal time shared... Read more
Skydiving goes to a new level
IFLY is the first indoor skydiving simulator of it’s kind in Ontario. It welcomes a whole new world of entertainment to delve into on a weekend. Not far from the movie theaters you can enjoy a night of indoor skydiving, creating your own experience of what it feels like... Read more
Toronto’s Portuguese community celebrates Carnival
Toronto’s Portuguese community is preparing for another evening filled with the traditions from back home that still make their hearts weak. Dances from Portugal, California and Toronto will make an appearance in the Portuguese cultural community centres across the GTA throughout the entire Easter weekend. Every year, during February and April,... Read more
Farming future may be safe despite study’s findings
Students studying agriculture may be hired faster than students studying other life science degrees. The 2015 Sector Report, released by Life Sciences Ontario (LSO),  says the unemployment rate among science grads going into the private sector sits at about 18.9 per cent. “As the government becomes more fiscally restrained, the opportunities in... Read more
On the road to experience
Travelling for students can go a number of ways. You could be one of those people who wears a puka shell necklace the entire time you’re abroad, or receive a tattoo in Thailand that means strength. Or you could completely confuse what you think travelling is with spring break.... Read more
Is infrared tech ready for the consumer market?
If you’ve ever felt unsafe walking to your car at night, infrared technology may be for you. Using infrared (IR) in products is not new, but the push to have it in the consumer market is. The FLIR One is one of the first infrared sensors aimed at the... Read more
Ontario’s new sex-ed curriculum brings it in line with other major curriculums of the world
17 years ago, there was no sexting, kids typically got cell phones at a much later age than today and same sex marriage was still banned in many more places compared to today. It is safe to say the world has changed quite a bit in the last 17... Read more
Central Tech students win with mediated field deal
A verbal agreement has been reached surrounding the fate of a field and dome at Central Technical School that may finally put an end to a year-and-a-half long debate. The field, located at Bathurst and Harbord Sts., will receive an artificial turf field and dome for the winter months, once... Read more
Skedline Newscast for April 02 2015
Sohini Mondal has your for your newscast for today Emily Singh has your entertainment Nakshi Pandit for weather Read more