Skedline news, March 25 with Fatima Baig
Skedline News – Thursday, March 21
Bre Coulter has today’s top stories.     Read more
A new Olympic torch and a new Olympic sport
By Anastasia Coulson-Gagnon The organizers of the 2020 summer Olympics, which will be held in Tokyo, have decided on making Japan’s best-loved flower (the Cherry Blossom) the new Olympic torch. The torch will begin its journey across the country with the arrival of Cherry Blossom season in March 2020.... Read more
Skedline News- Tuesday March 19
News host Paula Brown breaks down what is making news today. Read more
A look inside the President’s Lecture series
Humber’s President’s Lecture Series (PLS) chronicles the minds, work and ideas of doctors, lawyers, and those who have spent their lives dedicated to a particular field. Six times a year, students are invited to listen and engage with guest speakers who are well versed in a variety of topics.... Read more
Canadians give perspective on New Zealand shooting
Three days ago, on March 16 the New Zealand massacre occurred. The lasting effect hasn’t only been limited to New Zealand. Chairperson of the Canadian Council of Imams Dr. Iqbal Massod Al-Nadvi said he was surprised and shocked when he heard the news. “It was surprising for me because... Read more
Boeing 737 MAX: What you need to know
By Ryan Hanna for Skedline Countries and airlines around the world are taking action after a Boeing 737 MAX 8 jet was involved in a deadly crash on Sunday at 8:44 a.m. — with all 157 passengers on board killed, including the seven-member crew and 22 United Nations staff members.... Read more
Measles outbreaks on the homefront and abroad
By Liam Harrington   According to the World Health Organization, around 110,000 people worldwide died from the vaccine-preventable disease of measles, in 2017. The resurgence of this communicable disease has only become worse since then.   Right now, here in Canada, 17 cases of measles have been discovered in British... Read more
Beto O’Rourke announces 2020 democrat bid
Former Texas congressman, Beto O’Rourke has announced his bid for the 2020 democratic presidential nomination this morning. O’Rourke is the 16th candidate to throw their hat into a very crowded ring.  Some other candidates include Bernie Sanders, 77, from Vermont and Cory Booker,46, from New Jersey. You might remember... Read more
May loses second attempt at Brexit deals
Another tough loss Wednesday for British Prime Minister Theresa May, as her second attempt to push the Brexit deal through was rejected. The ministers voted in favour of no deal with 321 to 278 votes. The UK is set to leave the European Union on March 29, but the... Read more