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U of G expert suggests that the increase in price and decrease in availability is due to a supply shortage The annual scramble to find student housing is currently in full swing. With many leases beginning in May, the end of the winter semester marks a stressful time for students, […]
Early adopters of EVs were mainly men, but as information about EVs becomes more accessible, the industry is seeing an increase in women ownership s worries surrounding climate change grow and the public becomes more concerned about environmental issues, consumers are making changes to their daily lives to live more […]
U of G experts Dr. Edward Koning and Dr. Ian Spears weigh in on the international and domestic responses to the Russo-Ukrainian war n Feb. 24, the Russian military launched a devastating invasion of Ukraine. In the weeks since then, Russian troops have flooded into Ukraine through Russian, Crimean, and […]
March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility—here’s what you can do to celebrate and uplift the contributions of trans community members arch 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), an annual observation dedicated to honouring and celebrating successes in trans communities. TDOV was founded in 2009 by Rachel […]
Try out these simple crafts and let the shenanigans begin! f you’re looking to do something fun for St. Patrick’s Day, why not make some crafts? Here are three that are sure to spice up your celebrations. They are all beginner-friendly and require few materials. Enjoy them on your […]
Moscow attacks humanitarian corridors in Ukraine and threatens to cut off oil and gas flow to Europe, while Biden and others ban import of Russian energy or nearly two weeks Russia’s military has been launching missile attacks and carrying out land invasions in Ukraine, with no discernable end in sight. […]
Although actual COVID-19 cases are likely 10 times higher than what is being reported, the province notes that hospitalizations have been declining ntario’s chief medical officer has announced that masking mandates could be removed by the end of this month. The news comes even as Ontario’s COVID-19 cases are reported […]
Dr. Jacqueline Potvin notes that neoliberal approaches to feminist international development highlight a narrow understanding of equality n her Feb. 8 webinar, U of G postdoctoral researcher Dr. Jacqueline Potvin presented her findings and analyses on the evolution of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) and how the frameworks […]
The Ontario Superior Court granted an injunction to forbid protests on the bridge he Windsor Ambassador Bridge, one of the busiest border crossings between Canada and the United States, was reopened on Feb. 13 following a six-day blockade in protest against COVID-19 mandates. As police forces removed protesters from the […]
A conversation with Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis on stalking, its portrayal in popular media, and how to support victims anuary was Stalking Awareness Month, an annual event that serves to recognize the victims of stalking and educate the public about the crime itself. This year, as methods of stalking adapt […]
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