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Global Engineering Innovation Challenge Aims to Solve Public Transit Woes

By Ani Hajderaj, staff writer Public transit was the theme of this year’s Global Engineering Innovation Challenge, as aspiring engineers were faced with the task of finding a solution to traffic congestion and to make Toronto a more transit-friendly city. The challenge was open to “anyone interested in taking an active role towards innovative solutions to real-world problems.” The team with the most feasible and inventive solution was awarded a $2,000 prize. The event was held on Mar. 23 at [...]
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Science & Technology
Hadfield’s Star Rises High with Return to Earth

Astronaut returns as the Canadian Space Agency faces challenges By: Sarah Hartwick, Staff Writer Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield sang his goodbyes to the International Space Station on Sunday night with his own version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity. The video, created by Hadfield and his son Evan, features the astronaut portraying the fictional ‘Major Tom,’ singing and playing his guitar. Shots of his performance, as he floats “in a most peculiar way,” are interspersed with scenes of the Earth below. [...]
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Business
TTC Pedals towards a Merge with Bixi Toronto

TTC’s Potential Merger with Bixi – a Questionable Move By Viviane Fairbank, Staff Writer Bixi Toronto’s financial troubles may soon be over as the TTC explores the possibility of a merge between the two public transit systems. Karen Stintz, chair of the TTC, told CP24 that she intends to “move a motion to request a review of whether the TTC could actually take over the BIXI portfolio” during a recent council meeting. Stintz reasons that an added component of Bixi [...]
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International Affairs Middle East
Israeli Attack on Syria Seen as Declaration of War

An Israeli air strike has infuriated Syrian officials, who call the strike a declaration of war By Sarah Munn, staff writer An unnamed top Syrian official is calling Israel’s latest attack on the country’s capital, Damascus, a “declaration of war.” The statement came in an exclusive interview with CNN. Syria was not a good place to be on May 5. Structural damage and casualties were caused in what the Syrian government says is the second Israeli airstrike in three days. [...]
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Africa Finance & Economics
Economic Tides: Africa Rising

It seems that Africa’s economy is starting to grow: but will this prove fruitful for the population? By Jordan Smith, staff writer According to Yun Sun’s article China’s Increasing Interest in Africa: Benign but Hardly Altruistic, Chinese president Xi Jinping recently committed another $20 billion for development projects in Africa. “China usually attaches a significant amount of such funding to infrastructure projects, which forms the foundation for Africa’s industrialization and economic development” states Yun. “Anaemic growth in the rich world [...]
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Affairs General
On Moving Forward: Reflecting on the Boston Bombings

It has been an emotionally taxing year for everyone in Boston. First, Hurricane Sandy slammed the entire Eastern Seaboard and left thousands of people without homes. That was followed by winter storm Nemo, and people were urged to stay off the roads for their own safety. Then two weeks ago, the entire city was under lockdown while a battle raged between law enforcement and the Marathon Monday bombing suspects. I had never felt unsafe here until the Friday after the [...]
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Business Interview
Expect Nothing, Deserve Everything: Interview with Derek Wells of CCC

An interview with Derek Wells, co-founder of Coalition Clothing Company By Rick Emrith, staff writer Coalition Clothing Company is a streetwear clothing company founded by three entrepreneurs: Derek Wells, Tyler Kotsopolous and Garrett McGuire. The Toronto based company has grown exponentially in the last year. One of the companies mottos, “nothing is given to you, you have to earn it,” is displayed throughout the hard work of these three gentlemen. Recently, I had a chance to talk with Derek Wells [...]
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General
CFIA Issues Salmonella Warning on Almond and Peanut Products

Potentially contaminated products were sold across the country By Sarah Munn, staff writer The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a consumer advisory warning of possible salmonella contamination in certain nut butter products. The recalled items are certain almond butter, peanut butter and tahini products from Tootsi Impex Inc. The products have been sold across Canada at retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. So far, there have been no reported illnesses. Salmonellaare [...]
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General Lifestyle Student Resources Trends
ABC’s to Sticky Teaching

Everyone has their own way of taking in new knowledge but, have you ever wonder if there is a golden trick of learning? This infographic will teach you the ABC’s of sticky teaching and explains what a brain cannot ignore when it comes to learning.
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General Lifestyle Science & Technology Technology Trends
The Rise of Silver Surfers

When was the last time you saw grandma staying at home knitting? Take a second thought and you might realize that what she was holding on her hands were not the knitting yarn, but rather it was a smartphone or a tablet! Not only does the younger population spend time on the Internet, this Infographic shows the growing number of new-tech users to be those over the age of 50.
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