Illustration by Katie Doyle After months of negotiations have failed to reach an agreement, the bargaining agent of Ontario’s publicly funded colleges has filed for conciliation and filed a complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board, accusing them of “not bargaining in good faith.” The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology – Academic (CAAT-A), the…
Throughout the month of November, GBC’s Peerconnect will be offering free courses centred around mental health and life skills every Monday. Groups will be spearheaded by two student peer coaches who have gone through experiences of navigating wellness while being in school, and who will aid other students in doing the same by building resiliency…
Illustration by Katie Doyle Our college has seen significant changes to its pandemic policies in the past few months. By November 1, all students attending on-campus classes will be required to provide proof of vaccination as stated in a recent policy. The Dialog discussed the new policy at length with VP of student success Chris…
CW: This story contains reference to sexual assault. Shocking reports of sexual assault in Western University residences have been under investigation these past few weeks. Allegations of drugging and subsequent rape were raised at the conclusion of the school’s Orientation Week. In response, the Ontario government called for amendments to school policy in an effort to encourage survivors to speak out. Unfortunately, this is…
The deadline for students to opt-out or modify their Extended Health and Dental Plan is next Thursday, October 7. The student health benefits plan covers a wide range of services beyond standard dental care, physiotherapy and prescription drugs. From travel insurance to prosthetics, GBC’s benefits are worth at least a glance. Who’s covered? All full-time…
Illustration by Katie Doyle The votes are in. It seems that not much has changed, nor is the course of current Canadian policy expected to shift very much in the future. Despite vocal opposition from all fronts as to why an election was necessary in the first place, Justin Trudeau has successfully maintained leadership with…
Illustration by Katie Doyle A sudden revision to George Brown College’s (GBC) policy on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, which removed the option for a negative rapid test, was announced this past Wednesday. The Dialog staff had the opportunity to discuss the amendment with Chris McGrath, vice president of student success, to expand on the reasoning behind…
Illustration by Katie Doyle As the September 20 federal election date quickly approaches, students are encouraged to vote for the party likely to uphold their values and benefit their interests most effectively. While recurring student issues such as high tuition and employment rates are typically at the forefront of discussion, concerns over how party leaders…
