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Press BUSU Board Check-In: Solution to BUSU’s club funding shortage delayed after discussions about discrimination and fairness 

Lengthy conversations about fairness and potential discrimination led to the BoD delaying a solution to fix the funding shortages that have plagued the CPC since 2023. 

Would the U.S. actually invade Canada? 

Trump’s repeated talk of annexing Canada begs the question: Could the U.S. ever actually invade Canada, and what would happen if they did? 

Innovation in action: Brock’s Innovation Showcase 

Brock LINCS brings together innovation, networking opportunities and investors at Brock Innovation Showcase event.   

What the impending closure of Hudson’s Bay at the Pen Centre means for Canadian retail 

Hudson’s Bay will start liquidating its entire business and begin the process of closing all its stores pending a court approval. 

How the trade war is bringing voter support to the Liberals 

Amidst Canada’s trade war with the U.S., recent polling shows that a surge in voter support for the Liberals places them a mere point behind the Conservatives after months of trailing behind. 

A maple syrup lover’s paradise: Check out a local Niagara Region treasure, White Meadows Farm

Looking for something fun to do this spring? Check out White Meadows Farm.  

Mark Carney to be the next Liberal Party leader 

Canadian economist Mark Carney has been chosen to take over Justin Trudeau’s position as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. 

Brock LINC’s Innovation Showcase takes place March 18 

Brock LINC is hosting its fifth annual Innovation Showcase to highlight Brock’s researchers and entrepreneurs’ achievements. 

An overview of the trade conflict between Canada and the U.S. 

Despite a one-month reprieve for certain Canadian products protected by CUSMA, the tariff conflict between the U.S. and Canada remains ongoing.

“A stab in the back”: candidates disqualified from BUSU BoD election without explanation

During BUSU’s February election, a pair of candidates were disqualified from running to serve on the BoD without warning nor substantiated reason after the voting period had already begun, driving concerns surrounding the credibility of democratic elections within BUSU. 

ESA undergraduate conference showcases student research 

Brock’s ESA is hosting an undergraduate student conference showcasing academic papers from undergraduates. 

Here’s what was discussed at the Liberal Leadership debate 

The four Liberal leadership candidates tackled discussions of Canada’s relationship with other nations, the economy, the carbon tax and more at their English-Language debate. 

It’s tax season: here’s what you need to know 

It’s important to know how to do your taxes, even as a student. 

CNOY reaches 90 per cent of its fundraiser goal 

Start Me Up Niagara’s CNOY fundraiser walk was a great success, says event coordinator. 

New poetry club hopes to get ratified this year 

With BUSU club ratification just around the corner, two students are in the process of creating a new club. 

Key points from the Ontario election debates 

Prospective premiers discussed Ontario’s economy, gridlock, the addiction crisis and more in the two debates leading up to the provincial election. 

Club funding requests, budget updates and more in this week’s Press BUSU Board Check-In 

In their last board meetings before the February student election, BUSU’s BoD discussed various budget updates, student levy adjustments and club funding. 

Canadian woman loses both hands in Caribbean shark attack 

In the Turks & Caicos Islands, a Canadian tourist's hands were bit off by a shark she was attempting to photograph. 

Plane crash-landed at Toronto airport 

On Feb. 17, a Delta Air Lines plane made a crash landing at Toronto Pearson Airport. 

What you need to know about the Ontario election 

As the Ontario general election on Feb. 27 approaches, the leading political parties have outlined their platforms and introduced candidates across the province. Let’s look at the leading parties and some of their major plans. 

Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs increase causes controversy 

Despite the temporary reprieve, U.S. President Trump still insists he will put 25 per cent tariffs increase on Canadian and Mexican goods, and 10 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports. 

Pride Niagara cancels 2025 “Pride in the Park”  

Pride Niagara’s annual “Pride in the Park” event was removed from this year’s line-up of local Pride activities after unsuccessful attempts to partner with the City of St. Catharines. 

RESTORE BUSU seeks “progressive, democratic reform to BUSU” 

Some Brock students are tired of the current state of their students’ union, a dissatisfaction that has culminated in the student-led RESTORE BUSU Movement. 

The bird flu is still active 

The avian flu is still affecting birds all over the globe. 

Get to know the candidates for BUSU’s February election 

As BUSU’s February election draws near, candidates have begun releasing their campaign manifestos. 

What to know about the Liberal leadership candidates 

Five candidates have been approved by the Liberal Party of Canada to run for Trudeau’s position as leader of the party and prime minister of Canada. 

BUSU’s Student Centre brings 40,000 sq. ft. of new space  

BUSU’s forthcoming Student Centre is scheduled to bring three storeys of student-focused space to Brock’s main campus. 

Early provincial election to occur on Feb. 27 

Campaigning has begun for the snap election called by Ontario Premier Doug Ford taking place in mere weeks. 

Coldest Night of the Year aims to “change the tune” regarding homelessness 

This year is St. Catharines’ 12th annual Coldest Night of the Year walk, a fundraiser to raise money for the unhoused. 

An interview with the Brock Debate Society 

The Brock University Debate Society was ratified in the late summer of 2024: here’s what their executives are saying about the club. 

So you think you can graduate? Not without doing these tasks first 

Timely preparation can prevent additional costs and stress during the graduation process this year. 

Brock avoids OSSTF strike, reaching a tentative agreement 

The day before the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) was set to guide Brock University’s support staff into a strike, the union reached a tentative agreement with the university. 

BUSU BoD discusses The Brock Press, menstrual equity and club funding in December and January meetings 

Club funding, the Menstrual Equity Project, and The Brock Press were all topics of discussion in the BUSU BoD’s December and January meetings. 

Brock’s Experience Expo brings work opportunities to students 

Brock University’s Experience Expo will give students the opportunity to speak with 70 employers providing countless co-op, full-time, part-time and seasonal job opportunities. 

P.E.I. homeowner captures the first-ever video of a meteorite strike 

P.E.I.’s first confirmed meteorite landed near a person’s front door in July of 2024, and has now been verified. 

L.A.’s historic wildfire catastrophe 

The January 2025 Southern California wildfires are becoming a historic event. 

What Brock’s budget cuts mean for students 

Going into 2025, Brock expected a $37 million deficit. After many budget cuts, this number is down to $10 million, but Brock University will still be making more major cuts this year. 

What to know about BUSU’s February election 

As BUSU’s February election is fast approaching, new candidates will begin to run for positions in the union. 

St. Catharines divided on homelessness crisis 

There is a growing divide among St. Catharines residents as homelessness reaches all new highs across North America. 

What Trudeau’s resignation will mean for Parliament 

Trudeau’s plan to resign has left Parliament in a prorogation period while the Liberal Party searches for a new leader in advance of this year’s election, which may come as early as this spring. 

Trump’s top priorities approaching his return to presidency 

With Inauguration Day steadily approaching on Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump has discussed his foremost priorities for the first days of his presidency. 

BUSU BoD rejects referendum that would fund BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ student centres on campus in November meeting 

In their November meeting, the BUSU Board of Directors (BoD) rejected a PACHRED referendum, altered BUSU’s wellness policy and discussed some of the BUSU executives’ goals for the 2024-25 term. 

24 Ontario colleges give strike notice 

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) gave a strike notice for 24 Ontario colleges. 

Chrystia Freeland resigns from Trudeau’s Cabinet 

Former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Cabinet on Dec. 16 after her reassignment to a different position. 

South Korea’s worst plane crash in decades 

A South Korean airplane crash killed 179 people on Dec. 29. 

Five different New Year’s traditions from around the world 

People all around the world celebrate New Year's Eve in various ways. Here are five traditions from different cultures used to ring in the new year.  

St. Catharines Fire Services receive under $50k in funding 

To improve firefighters’ safety and upgrade St Catharine’s 911 system, The St. Catharines Fire Services will be awarded about $50,000. 

Welcome back Badgers, enjoy these fun January activities 

Lots of Brock clubs and organizations have plenty of fun activities planned to welcome Badgers back for the new year. 

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