Climbing for food security
GBC and the Student Association take part in United Way’s annual fundraiser again. GBC supported United Way again this year by organizing the annual pancake breakfast fundraiser and participating in the CN Tower climb. United Way’s fundraising campaign this year focuses on raising money to meet the basic needs of people in our communities,…
Warmth in the frozen lands
Winter in Canada defies brutal expectations and has a gentle start. Canada, often recognized for its extreme weather conditions, is witnessing a shift in its climate patterns. The nation is experiencing a warmer overall climate, with a longer fall and a gentler start to winter than usual. David Phillips, senior climatologist for Environment Canada noted…
Sustainable partnerships
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…
The great transit rescue
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)…
Supporting every student’s dream
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…
Toronto students raise money for hunger relief in South Sudan.
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…