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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. 

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. 

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. 

Premier Ford’s international student ban in Ontario medical schools is more of a “cosmetic” decision than one that will bring about real change 

Cameron Sauder -
The Ontario Government’s proposed solution to the family doctor shortage will only bring about minor changes to the ongoing family doctor crisis. 

One ChatGPT request uses 10 times more energy than a Google search: investigating the effects of A.I. on the environment 

Cameron Sauder -
Artificial intelligence (A.I.) has a complicated relationship with the environment, helping champion sustainability while itself having harmful effects. 

PM and opposition leaders discuss Trump’s electoral win 

Mikayla Keniry -
Since the United States presidential election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the opposition party leaders have shared opinions on the election results and how Donald Trump’s imminent presidency might affect Canada. 

Unions call on Telefilm Canada to protect entertainment employees 

Mikayla Keniry -
A coalition of eight Canadian unions and guilds protecting workers in the film and television industries are calling for Telefilm Canada to exclusively fund projects that give workers sufficient rights to ensure that entertainment workers procure employment security. 

Donald Trump elected 47th president of the United States 

Mikayla Keniry -
After a close electoral race, Donald Trump was elected to be the next president of the United States on Tuesday. 

Canadian Parliament responds to a second Trump presidency 

Mikayla Keniry -
After Donald Trump was elected to be the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 4, Parliament has begun to prepare for the ways Trump’s second term might affect Canada. 

Palestine educational event cancelled at last minute by Brock  

Haytham Nawaz -
An event hosted by Brock’s Muslim and Arab student associations focussing on Palestinian struggle was cancelled by Brock’s administration out of claims of false advertising and fears of perpetrating antisemitism the same day it was scheduled to take place on campus.  

St. Catharines listed as a contender for the rattiest city in Ontario 

Cameron Sauder -
St. Catharines has been named one of Ontario's “rattiest” cities. 

Toronto gets bejewelled in the lead-up to Taylor Swift’s arrival 

Hannah Barton -
With only a few days until Taylor Swift plays her first Canadian show on the Eras Tour, the city of Toronto is rushing to finish preparations for what might be the busiest two weeks of its entire history.  

Trudeau maintains leadership despite concerns from Liberal MPs 

Mikayla Keniry -
Despite calls from several MPs for Justin Trudeau’s resignation as leader of the Liberal party, Trudeau has not shown any inclination to abandon his position going into the upcoming election — even at the threat of a deadline with consequences that remain unknown. 

Singh proposes a motion to strengthen reproductive rights 

Mikayla Keniry -
Reproductive rights have become the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) priority in Parliament, with Jagmeet Singh saying that his party will use their next opposition day to propose a motion that will provide increased access to abortion services. 

BUSU board talks budget, denies VPUA $3,000 for conference travel in October board meeting 

Cameron Sauder -
BUSU’s mid-term board meeting yielded some interesting results, including the first failed motion of the year. 

Ford determined to build Highway 413 despite labour disputes and environmental concerns 

Mikayla Keniry -
As part of the Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act announced on Oct. 21, Ontario plans to speed up construction of Highway 413 and other roadway projects, despite labour disputes that will likely impact its construction and increasing concern surrounding the environmental costs of the project. 

Want to freelance? Brock LINC workshop shares tips for student entrepreneurs 

Cameron Sauder -
Many students attend university intending to start their careers, but it is quite possible to start that journey while you’re still taking classes with freelancing.  

Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies at 31 

Hannah Barton -
Liam Payne passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16 following a tragic fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  

Every day is Halloween for the Brock Horror Club 

Cameron Sauder -
The Brock Horror Club shows that horror is more than just movies: it’s literature, conversation and community. 

How the Pharmacare Act will change healthcare for Canadians 

Mikayla Keniry -
The Pharmacare Act finally passed through the Senate on Oct. 10, bringing new medication coverage and increased healthcare access for all Canadians, pointing to the beginning of a universal pharmacare program. 

Trudeau discusses leadership, the upcoming election, electoral reform and more on “Uncommons” 

Mikayla Keniry -
On Oct. 1, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared on MP Nate Erskine-Smith’s podcast Uncommons to discuss a plethora of subjects from his failures and successes in office to the priorities he is bringing into the next election. 

BUSU approves $46,000 for coffee cup recycling bins, receives a near-final audit report in their August and September meetings 

Cameron Sauder -
BUSU has uploaded the recordings of their August and September board meetings. Here are the highlights. 

Haunted houses are all over Niagara: which will you dare to explore? 

Cameron Sauder -
Haunted houses may provide the perfect experience for those looking for something terrifying to do this Halloween season. 

Ford wants to build a tunnel under Hwy 401 but infrastructure experts have concerns 

Mikayla Keniry -
Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford says that he plans to deal with Toronto’s gridlock problem on Highway 401 by building a tunnel underneath the stretch of road, giving drivers alternate routes to beat the traffic — but infrastructure experts have concerns over the laborious costs of the project. 
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