GBC student fights police check backlog
The long wait time for police background checks, which is a prerequisite for some programs at George Brown College (GBC) has put a lot of students’ careers in jeopardy.
Month: April 2014
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New investment should boost job opportunities for youth
The government of Ontario is investing $750,000 in George Brown College (GBC) through the Youth Skills Connections Program, as announced by premier Kathleen Wynne during the Talent and Skills in the New Economy summit last month.
Letter: Jokes about tuition aren’t funny
Hi, I’m a student in GBC and I read the article, “GBC cuts tuition fee for international students”.
Unpaid interns in more than just financial danger
It was 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 3. Loyalist College student Aaron Murray, 21, was driving home on Highway 7 near from an overnight shift on an unpaid placement as a security guard at Trent University.
CP rail transporting hazardous crude oil next to Casa Loma
Explosive crude oil being transported through the railway tracks in Toronto might pose a serious concern to the public residing in the vicinity. One such railway track runs right beside the Casa Loma campus at George Brown College (GBC).
Summer is a chance to give back to the city by volunteering
Marc Ragusa Special to The Dialog As the season starts to warm up, new opportunities begin to follow. If you’re looking for something new or unique to do during the spring and summer months, why not lend a hand and volunteer?
Vivek Shraya asks people what they love about being queer
What I Love About Being Queer (WILABQ) is a book that is composed of various peoples’ opinions about the statement posed by the title. It was put together by the George Brown College (GBC) positive space co-ordinator/ human rights advisor Vivek Shraya.
1,000 gather for Four Sacred Colours Pow Wow at Waterfront
The Pow Wow celebrated the importance of culture by fostering togetherness at George Brown College (GBC). Showcasing the meaning of their culture, aboriginal students brought their heritage to the Waterfront campus on March 29.
Choreo lab encourages dancers to experiment
Choreo lab is a class that began in January and runs every Sunday in the George Brown Dance (GBD) studios, set up by GBD teacher Sion Irwin-Childs.
Athletics banquet recognizes achievements of GBC Huskies
George Brown College (GBC) hosted the 45th Annual Blue Carpet Athletics Banquet to award and honour the outstanding dedication and persistence shown by the GBC athletes.
Elections usher in new Student Association directors
Five votes. That’s how close the results were for Genève Gray who was re-elected to director of finance and operations for the Student Association (SA) of George Brown College.
Student enjoys clean, efficient TTC commute
Marvin Malaise Misery Reporter George Brown College student Craig Lin, 23, spent last Wednesday evening fretting over the prospect of making his way downtown for class from Etobicoke without his car.