George Brown College (GBC) announced a COVID-19 vaccination policy on Monday. The policy will require everyone accessing the college campuses to provide proof of full vaccination or show evidence of a negative COVID-19 rapid test. The policy will go into effect on September 7. The move follows the lead of other Ontario colleges and universities,…
By William Brown When Dr. Gervan Fearon started his new job, the first thing he did was meet with students. It’s what George Brown College’s new president is looking forward to most. Starting. Getting his feet on the ground. Meeting and connecting with the people around the college, from students to faculty to donors. “Post-secondary…
George Brown College (GBC) will host GoVaxx COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinics at its St. James, Casa Loma, and Waterfront campuses next week, on August 25 and August 26. GBC will be the first college to host a drop-in clinic, which will not only be available to students, but the general public as well. “We all…
Following the lead of Seneca College and the University of Ottawa, both University of Toronto (UofT) and Western University made announcements last week regarding a change in their vaccine policies, making vaccines mandatory for all persons on campus for the Fall 2021 semester. Since then, Ryerson University, York University, and Ontario Tech University in Oshawa…
Back to school season is approaching quicker than imagined. In around a month’s time, you may find yourself sitting in front of your desk, or your laptop, attending a class and jotting down notes. Sure, it may be the perfect time to purchase your supplies, set up a new workstation, and attend a program orientation….
Staff and students at 200 King St., the biggest building at George Brown College’s (GBC) St. James Campus, were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out earlier on Thursday. There have been no reports of injuries so far. #Toronto Fire on scene of a 2 alarm fire at George Brown College on King Street…
By Victoria Surla Almost six months after the decision to strike down the Student Choice Initiative (SCI) was appealed in court by Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Government, the Court of Appeal for Ontario announced today that the appeal has been dismissed. “Today’s ruling reflects what students have been saying across the province, the Ford government’s…
