George Brown College (GBC) hosted a town hall event with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley on Oct. 19. The gathering, held at GBC’s Waterfront campus, aimed to discuss Canadian-Caribbean relations as well as joint strategies for tackling the climate crisis and other global challenges. Earlier that week, Trudeau had engaged…
A transit initiative to help students financially has been passed. A universal bus pass (U-pass) may not be feasible for George Brown College right now, but students can look forward to seeing some relief with their transit fees. An ad hoc transit committee was formed during the Student Association of George Brown College’s (SAGBC)…
GBC’s financial aid can help students with academic costs. Navigating the academic landscape in Canada can be challenging, and George Brown College (GBC) is committed to ensuring that no student’s journey is hindered by financial constraints. GBC provides a suite of financial aid services, from awards and scholarships to external loans and work-study programs. This…
A group of students are running a fundraising and advocacy campaign this month. The campaign is in partnership with Action Against Hunger Canada (AAHC), an International Non-Governmental Organization that works in areas of food security, nutrition, health, and livelihoods in countries across the global south. The group of students seek to raise money to aid…
Indigenous Initiatives programming in full swing this year, with plenty on the horizon. In a dedicated pursuit of inclusivity and cultural awareness, George Brown College (GBC) has placed Indigenous issues at the forefront of its educational landscape. Recently marking Treaty Recognition Week, the college showcased a series of events designed to enlighten the GBC community…
The student rally fighting for free education returned Nov. 8. After a seven-year gap, students returned to action in the fight against post-secondary fees. The National Day of Action campaign, spearheaded by the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Ontario, rallied students from multiple institutions in an attempt to fight education they deem to be not…
Students face the brunt of rising housing prices in Toronto. Toronto ranked third highest amongst 35 Canadian cities for its apartment rents as per the latest national rent report from Rental.ca. As of November 2023, the rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto is $2,607 and $3,424 for a two-bedroom apartment. Other Greater Toronto…
The government of Ontario released new budget for two scholarships. The Ontario government announced $2.5 million in scholarships for students impacted by international tragedies. The budget is for two scholarship programs – the Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship and the Ontario Remembrance Scholarship. A total of $1.9 million is being invested into the Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship by…
This Adult romance author has received enormous support and buzz on Tiktok, but what is her secret? The release of Happy Place, Emily Henry’s fourth book, brought a lot of attention to her. Henry trended on TikTok’s Booktok with readers raving about the emotions her work made them feel. She has put out four widely…
GBC’s got talent is back again this year to give students a platform to win prizes for their talents. The annual event, organized by the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC), brings together students from across campuses to showcase diverse skills and passions. Participants who make it through the audition stage of the competition…
