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
Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike might lead to more in-person sales for larger companies 
Body Shop Store Manager Michelle McCracken says the ongoing strike will affect smaller businesses, but drive sales for larger independent street-level stores. “As an outcome of this, smaller businesses will probably need to source to more expensive shipping options, but us being an independent street- level store like we... Read more
MTV Canada bids farewell: Shift in music and media
Bell Media has confirmed MTV Canada will stop broadcasting at the end of this year, marking the end of an era for traditional music television in Canada. MTV, once a major source of music discovery and pop culture, brought viewers closer to artists through music videos, live performances, and... Read more
SkedPod Episode 6: Election Fallout – Why ‘Move to Canada’ is Trending
Reporters Vandita Kumar and Brianna Alexander-Thomas sit down to discuss the surge in Americans searching “move to Canada” following the election, unraveling the reasons behind this trending topic and what it reveals about the political climate. Read more
Ontarians split over Ford’s $200 rebate cheques
Premier Doug Ford has announced eligible Ontario taxpayers will receive a $200 rebate cheque early next year.  The decision comes ahead of the province’s upcoming 2024 fiscal review and economic update, which will include the rebate. The rebate is a part of a $3 billion plan to provide financial... Read more
One Direction fans gather at High Park for Liam Payne’s memorial
A memorial for Liam Payne was held in the Hillside Gardens at High Park earlier this month. Hundreds of fans across the GTA joined together to mourn the unexpected passing of the beloved singer. Liam Payne was a part of the boy band One Direction for 10 years before... Read more
Skedpod Episode 4: Are we in our underconsumption era?
Reporters Aliyah Marko-Omene and Brianna Alexander-Thomas sit down to discuss why your social media feeds are filled with people showing off their frugality. Read more
Karaoke, good vibes and community at Lakeshore Black Student and Engagement
Humber’s Black Student Support and Engagement (BSSE) hosted a karaoke event on Sept. 10, for students to have some fun and jam to some of their favorite tunes. Songs from Michael Jackson, Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber were some of participants go-to artists. Afterwards, I got a chance... Read more
Fashion Law society team offers a community space where two fields unite 
President of the Fashion Law Society Emelia Thompson, 21, says one class in the bachelor of commerce and fashion management program inspired her to start the club. “I really enjoyed learning about fashion law in my fashion industry analysis class with professor Francesca D’Angelo. I wanted to create a... Read more