Brock University’s administration has been nothing short of shameful in the way that they’ve handled budgetary issues amidst Premier Doug Ford’s underfunding. The actions of Brock’s administration have negatively affected the student experience and brought the merits of Brock University’s education into question.
In a news release on Feb. 12, the Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government announced that through a new long-term funding model, they will permit domestic tuition increases and restructure Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) beginning with the Fall 2026 academic term, then in turn the government will invest $6.4 billion over four years into the postsecondary sector.
Since the pandemic shut down sports around the world, All-Star games in all four major sports leagues have taken a hit in terms of player participation and overall draw. NBA players have treated the weekend like a joke, turning an event that is supposed to showcase the league's best players into a train wreck. Fast forward to 2026, many considered this past event to be the best in years. However, it didn’t come without its flaws. Let’s look at the good, the bad and the ugly of the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend.
On August 20, 2016, something rare happened in Canada: the country simply stopped. Streets emptied, bars filled and living rooms glowed blue with the light of televisions tuned to the CBC. From coast to coast, Canadians gathered to watch the final performance of The Tragically Hip, broadcasted live from the K-Rock Centre in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. As frontman Gord Downie sang through visible pain, delivering lyrics that had shaped generations, it felt less like a concert and more like a collective act of listening.
March brings both post-midterm euphoria and pre-exam doom, leading students to usually have free time, yet constant stress. To give yourself a break from the constant back-and-forth emotions, several Brock events fill the calendar from the first week through to the end of the month.
Another year called for another OUA playoff appearance for the Brock women’s volleyball team, as they took on the Ottawa Gee-Gees in the first round on Feb. 20 in the Bob Davis Gymnasium.
Content warning: this article contains spoilers for season one of Apple TV’s “Pluribus.”
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We are often told that the ultimate goal of humanity is peace. We spend generations striving for a world without war, hunger and the petty interpersonal conflicts that drain our energy. But what if we actually got what we wanted? And what if that price tag was the very thing that makes us human?
Pierre Poilievre is the reason why the Liberals will be in power for a while. On Jan. 31, Pierre Poilievre won his Conservative leadership review with an outstanding 87.4 per cent of the vote. Though this is a major victory for Poilievre, this is not the end of his worries.
On August 20, 2016, something rare happened in Canada: the country simply stopped. Streets emptied, bars filled and living rooms glowed blue with the light of televisions tuned to the CBC. From coast to coast, Canadians gathered to watch the final performance of The Tragically Hip, broadcasted live from the K-Rock Centre in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. As frontman Gord Downie sang through visible pain, delivering lyrics that had shaped generations, it felt less like a concert and more like a collective act of listening.
Considering your first year at university can cost as much as a decent used car, you might feel like you're paying to be stressed out. You’ll need to account for sprawling class sizes and massive lecture halls, hours of tutorials and seminars, five-dollar lattes and the mandatory purchases of expensive textbooks. Your first few weeks at Brock might leave you feeling drained — not just in your personal life, but your bank account too.
