November 2013 | The Dialog

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Tuition tax credits targeting wealthy, not low-income, students

Canadian University Press Newswire12 years ago01 mins

Students from low-income households least likely to benefit from tax credits

Rogers’s broadcast control of NHL unhealthy for professional sports in Canada

Canadian University Press Newswire12 years ago01 mins

Jesse Colautti The Fulcrum OTTAWA (CUP) — On the morning of Nov. 26, Rogers Communications Inc. purchased the exclusive broadcasting rights to all National Hockey League games in Canada for the next 12 years, effective at the start of next season.

The CFS meet in Gatineau, Que. Nov. 21–24 for their fall Annual General Meeting. Photo by Spencer Van Dyk/The Fulcrum

CFS national meeting sees debate inside, protest outside

Canadian University Press Newswire12 years ago01 mins

Montreal students gather to oppose federation Spencer Van Dyk The Fulcrum OTTAWA (CUP) — More than 80 student unions across the country sent representatives to Gatineau, Que., for the Canadian Federation of Students’ (CFS) national general meeting Nov. 21–24 to vote on policy and future campaigns.

Walter Acosta works in his apartment carving stones into works of art. Photo: Alena Khabibullina/The Dialog

GBC student Walter Acosta carves out a new life after injury

Alena Khabibullina, Staff Reporter12 years ago01 mins

Walter Acosta, a business administration student at George Brown College (GBC), has been living a difficult life on the way to his ingeniously simple talent, stone carving, that he showcased this year at Latin Fiesta held by the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) club in the Kings Lounge on Nov. 21.

Video: Desi Night at George Brown College

Danilo Barba, Multimedia Reporter12 years ago01 mins

Check out the bhangra fashion and dancing that was on display during Desi Night at the Kings Lounge on Nov. 8.

Good2Talk knows your mental health is on the line

Tina Todaro, Staff Reporter12 years ago03 mins

Mental health is an important issue as many students are affected by it on campus. Good2Talk, a 24-hour and confidential mental health helpline, is being provided to post-secondary students in Ontario through their post-secondary institutions. This service is delivered by Kids Help Phone and ConnexOntario. “Good2Talk is an opportunity for students to talk about their…

Reema Gowani speaks against the changes to the Student Association by-laws at the AGM on Nov. 19, 2013. Photo: Yaw Okyere/Student Association.

Students vote 104 to 101, slashing SA board’s pay at AGM

Tina Todaro, Staff Reporter12 years ago01 mins

Massive changes came into effect in the Student Association (SA) by-laws at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at St. James Kings Lounge on Nov. 19.

How prepared is GBC for medical emergencies?

Preeteesh Peetabh Singh, News Editor12 years ago01 mins

Earlier this year in August, Huskies basketball player Dwayne Harrison suffered a cardiac arrest while playing at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre. It was the quick action of a custodian, who used a defibrillator until medical help arrived on the scene, which saved his life.

Green Team encourages a cleaner commute with carpooling

Alena Khabibullina, Staff Reporter12 years ago01 mins

George Brown College’s (GBC) Green Team, created in 2005 to keep the college ecologically friendly and encourage more and more students and staff to do so, is starting a second year of their smart commute campaign.

Infographic on addiction in Canada by Samantha Bullis/The Dialog

Infographic: Addiction in Canada

Sam Bullis, Art Director/Illustrator12 years ago01 mins

Plenty of jokes have been made recently about Rob Ford and his admitted alcohol and crack cocaine use. However, it’s important to remember that the reality of addiction is no laughing matter. It’s a widespread problem.