A job in municipal politics is hard enough, especially in a ward as densely populated and rife with issues as Toronto Centre, where Ryerson is located. But with the election of Ontario Premier Doug Ford in June, Kristyn Wong-Tam and other city councillors are facing a fresh set of obstacles.
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A think tank at Ryerson is helping two First Nations oppose the current Ring of Fire development plan in northern Ontario. The Yellowhead Institute, which develops policy proposals in support of Indigenous jurisdiction, held a fundraiser on Nov. 9 for Neskantaga and Eabametoong First Nations.
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Government slashes funding for new Ryerson campus in Brampton
by Fakiha Baigby Fakiha BaigThe province announced Tuesday it’s cancelling funding for three university expansion projects in the GTA, including Ryerson’s funding for a new campus in Brampton in partnership with Sheridan College.
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‘They’re not interested’: Topic of youth vote stirs debate at Ryerson democracy forum
by Ryan Roccaby Ryan RoccaLiberal strategist David Herle stands outside of Ryerson’s Oakham House on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2018 following a political forum. During the event, Herle said youth are “not interested” in politics…
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Scattered around Ryerson University campus are black, white, and red posters. Most are torn, some are on the ground, and only a few are legible.
If you focus hard enough, you can read the words “Fight for $15 & Fairness.”