At Home: Discrimination charge over Ontario disability funding A group of parents has launched a constitutional challenge against Ontario’s McGuinty government, claiming that private, faith-based schools in the province are discriminating against disabled students by ?refusing to fund certain ailments.? The parents, representing eight children, say funding in private, faith-based schools is available to their… Read more »
There was plenty of activity in the reports section of council’s May 4 meeting, but first here’s an update on several action items that were approved. Motions were passed on amendments to two Council Governance policies: 2.01 – Conflict of Interest and Bias and 2.02 – Students Council Responsibilities. (If You’re interested in reading these… Read more »
Automotive Partnership Canada ties industry to research, ignites controversy OTTAWA (CUP) ? The federal government is getting students into the auto business. On April 16, Industry Minister Tony Clement announced Automotive Partnership Canada, a five-year program aiming to foster automotive research and development at Canadian universities. The program will support research projects that aim to… Read more »
This week we’ve got a collection of sites with plenty of harmony?musical harmony, that is. From the sweet sounds of a Stradivarius to the eerie echo of the Theremin, here’s a look at the quirky side of hitting all the right notes. Neanderthal Flute It’s hard to change our mental stereotype of a Neanderthal (brutish… Read more »
At Home: Money Mart fees called ?conspiracy? As a class-action lawsuit against National Money Mart and its US parent company began, the company’s interest rates were described by the lead lawyer in the case as a ?conspiracy.? More than 240,000 plaintiffs are represented in the lawsuit, which alleges that, between 1997 and 2007, National Money… Read more »
Are you one of the proud AU students who will be graduating this June? If so, Voice readers want to hear from you! One of the most popular features of our convocation coverage is the grad interviews?a chance for brand-new grads to share their thoughts on what it took (and how great it feels!) to… Read more »
Students? research shows better health literacy could save lives, money TORONTO (CUP) ? When you receive a prescription drug, one of the first things you do is read the information and dosage instructions. But what about all the Canadians who don’t read English? A group of third-year nursing students at Ryerson are raising public awareness… Read more »
An interesting result of the economic downturn is the rise in popularity of reading. Book sales are reportedly up and people are flocking to their local libraries in droves. Here, in honour of that dependable standby, is a peek among the pages. Detectives Hunt Overdue Library Books Officials in Norfolk County, England, take their overdue… Read more »
At Home: Alberta bars may be allowed to collect personal data A proposed amendment to Alberta’s Gaming and Liquor Act could allow nightclub owners to collect names, ages, and photos of patrons. Bill 42 is designed to crack down on problem patrons and keep organized crime out of the province’s bars. As the CBC reports,… Read more »
TORONTO (CUP) ? It’s not that Kyle Friedman can’t read and write. The first-year new-media student at Toronto’s Ryerson University did a Hooked-on-Phonics-type program growing up. He had a tutor until he was in high school. But there’s no getting around the fact that Friedman’s literacy skills remain at what he dubs ?below average? for… Read more »