Immigration policy changes heighten vulnerabilities for migrant students Recent changes to immigration policies have sparked concerns about increased vulnerabilities among migrant students. Migrants are defined as people who are not permanent residents or citizens of the country in which they live. “In Canada, migrants are classified into different categories based on the reason for their…
One Fare program helps students in managing cost of commute After an extensive period of discussion, the One Fare program was officially launched across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) on Feb. 26. The One Fare program aims to simplify public transit by allowing passengers to pay a single fare for their journey, no matter the…
Students have been able to enjoy free meals at the St. James campus’ 341 King St. E location since September 2023. The communal lunch program is a pilot project launched by Jennifer Mitsche, professor at the centre for preparatory and liberal studies. An initiative that is run out of the Centre for Preparatory and Liberal…
Gervan Fearon, president of George Brown College (GBC) was appointed to the Order of Ontario on Jan. 1. The appointment recognized his commitment to providing transformative education, and his focus on equity, inclusion and community empowerment. “I think the opportunity to be able to inspire our students here at George Brown College, to be able…
A networking opportunity for GBC students this International Women’s Day In celebration of International Women’s Day and its theme “Inspire Inclusion” this year, DMZ is all set to host its second Women Innovation Summit. The summit is a full-day event, set to happen on March. 7, and is aimed at recognizing and empowering extraordinary…
Feeling overwhelmed or anxious? The Student Success Hub at George Brown College (GBC) is offering comedy improv workshops for students to alleviate stress. Improvisational comedy, or improv, is an unscripted performance form. It’s an act where dialogue, actions, and characters are spontaneously created by the performers, offering a pure, unprepared experience. Ashly Seaman, founder and…
George Brown College’s annual Tax Clinic urges students to register for tax filing assistance. As the tax season draws near, students at George Brown College should take note of the return of the Student Association’s (SA) yearly Tax Clinic. This year, the tax clinic with run from March. 6 to April 18. Students can…
GBC Chancellor receives Order of Canada A prominent figure in Canada’s philanthropic and educational landscape, Noella Milne, came to Canada as an immigrant when she was 17. Ever since, her journey has been marked by resilience and dedication, taking on work that has her working with the disadvantaged and mentoring young women lawyers, among other…
Eating disorders may be more common amongst college students than we think Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness in Canada. The prevalence of eating disorders amongst post-secondary students ranged between eight to 17 per cent as per studies conducted pre-pandemic, with numbers likely increased during the pandemic. The National Eating…
Canada to reduce number of incoming international students by 35% International students in Canada are going to see some major changes effective immediately. The Government of Canada announced some new rules for international students related immigration policies on Jan. 22. The announcement was made by Marc Miller, minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC). …
College childcare centre offers parents a place for their kids and students a chance to learn. Balancing the roles of being a parent and student is no small feat. It inevitably calls for extra support for caring, and educating children. George Brown College’s (GBC) early education career training operates its childcare centres as an…
