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Why won’t Poilievre get his security clearance? 

Mikayla Keniry -
Poilievre’s reluctance to get his security clearance has become central to the Liberal Party’s campaign strategy for criticizing the Conservatives, and for good reason. 

Carney triggers snap election set for April 28 

Mikayla Keniry -
Amidst the ongoing trade war with the U.S., Prime Minister Mark Carney has triggered a snap election set to take place in late April. 

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

Cameron Sauder -
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? 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

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

Why did Mark Carney call an early election? 

Mikayla Keniry -
With all the opposition leaders previously declaring their intent to facilitate an early federal election when parliament was to resume, it was in Carney’s best interest to call the election himself. 

What to know about Mark Carney’s cabinet picks 

Mikayla Keniry -
Carney chooses a much smaller cabinet than Trudeau’s as the country narrows in on the trade conflict with the U.S. 

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

Laura Guilbault -
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 

Mikayla Keniry -
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

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

Mark Carney to be the next Liberal Party leader 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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. 

Mikayla Keniry -
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

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

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

Here’s what was discussed at the Liberal Leadership debate 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

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

CNOY reaches 90 per cent of its fundraiser goal 

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

New poetry club hopes to get ratified this year 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

Mikayla Keniry -
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 

Cameron Sauder -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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 

Laura Guilbault -
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”  

Mikayla Keniry -
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” 

Cameron Sauder -
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 

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

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. 
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