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Get to know the candidates for BUSU’s February election 

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

What to know about the Liberal leadership candidates 

Mikayla Keniry -
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  

Mikayla Grimes -
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 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

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

Brock avoids OSSTF strike, reaching a tentative agreement 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

Cameron Sauder -
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 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

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

What Brock’s budget cuts mean for students 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

Cameron Sauder -
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 

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

Chrystia Freeland resigns from Trudeau’s Cabinet 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

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

Five different New Year’s traditions from around the world 

Hannah Barton -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

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

What to know about the Liberals’ GST holiday 

Mikayla Keniry -
If it is passed into law, the GST holiday could provide a two-month tax break on a plethora of consumer items. 

Trump threatens 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods 

Mikayla Keniry -
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened to increase his planned tariff on Canadian goods to 25 per cent, leading to prompt meetings with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in an attempt to facilitate negotiations. 

Thorold Christmas Food Market is Sunday Dec. 8 

Laura Guilbault -
In downtown Thorold, only a short bus ride away from Brock University, the Anglican church of St. John’s is opening its doors to host a Christmas food market. 

COP29 draft financing deals met with backlash 

Mikayla Keniry -
Financing discussions went into overtime at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conferences after several draft financing deals were met with criticism. 

Canada Post strike continues into its second week 

Mikayla Keniry -
Canada Post employees will continue to strike as agreements with their employer have yet to be reached. 

New legislation in Australia may prohibit children under the age of 16 from using social media 

Cameron Sauder -
Australia’s proposed social media ban has prompted critical and supportive responses from researchers, tech giants and world leaders. 
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