With daylight saving time changes this last Sunday, a look at seasonal affective disorder and its effect, Michael Bai writes for the Downsview Advocate.
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A protest gathers in front of the TDSB building at 5050 Yonge Street. Many people from unions with different flags and banners. Heading reads "Our Public Educations System is Worth Fighting For"
Campaigns such as Fund Our Schools paint a different picture than that of the Minister of Education. The per student funding allocation has fallen for years and there is a lack of investment in public education.
@janellebrady.bsky.social writes www.downsviewadvocate.ca/news/our-pub...
Chart showing spending per student from 2001 to 2021 with data from Statistics Canada. Ontario shows nearly half the spending as Quebec per students in post-secondary education.
Source: CCPA
Ontario spending lags behing every other province in Canada.
A student walks into a Seneca College building at the York campus. Headline reads "OSAP CUTS WILL HURT STUDENTS"
The crisis in post-secondary education is happening in this province because Ontario is spending about half of what Quebec is spending per student. We are not investing in our youth here, but others are and you see the difference.
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Observed by Muslims across the world, Ramadan is marked by daily fasting from dawn until sunset, increased prayer, acts of charity, and intentional self-reflection.
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Imdadul Centre opens opportunity for entrepreneurs in the lead up to Ramadan. Sayem Khan with the story.
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Support the North York Harvest food bank and donate much-needed non-perishable food items. Donations can be made at our events table on Saturday, January 31 • 1 – 4pm.
If you’re in the Toronto area, make sure to stop by and say hi!
• PLUS, you could win 1 of 3 copies of her best-selling memoir, The Role I Played: Canada’s Greatest Olympic Hockey Team
Spend $15 (before tax) or more at Yorkgate Mall retailers and receive a FREE Plaid Yorkgate Mall Scarf on Saturday, January 31 • 1 – 4pm.
• Snap a FREE Photo with Sami Jo and her medals
• FREE Autograph Signing
• FREE Autograph Keepsake Card
• Discover Sami Jo’s motivational story about her journey
• Receive a FREE kids Winter Sports Book, courtesy of the Children’s Book Bank
🏒✨WOW... what an incredible opportunity to meet Sami Jo Small! A two-time gold medalist🥇🥇and silver medalist🥈with the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. 🏒✨
When: Saturday, January 31 • 2 – 4pm
Where: 1 Yorkgate Blvd, North York (Yorkgate Mall)
Ontario workers need guarantees, not uncertainties: NDP Leader Marit Stiles on PM Carney’s China EV deal.
Etti Bali writes for the Downsview Advocate
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🏒✨Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to meet Sami Jo Small! A two-time gold medalist🥇🥇and silver medalist🥈with the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. Sami Jo brings an inspiring story of leadership, resilience, and excellence to this special event! 🏒✨
• Receive a FREE kids Winter Sports Book, courtesy of the Children’s Book Bank
• PLUS, you could win 1 of 3 copies of her best-selling memoir, The Role I Played
Spend $15 (before tax) or more at Yorkgate Mall retailers and receive a FREE Plaid Yorkgate Mall Scarf on Saturday, January 31 • 1 – 4pm.
When: Saturday, January 31 • 2 – 4pm
Where: 1 Yorkgate Blvd, North York (Yorkgate Mall)
• Snap a FREE Photo with Sami Jo and her medals
• FREE Autograph Signing
• FREE Autograph Keepsake Card
• Discover Sami Jo’s motivational story about her journey
🏒✨Don’t miss an incredible opportunity to meet Sami Jo Small! A two-time gold medalist🥇🥇and silver medalist🥈with the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. Sami Jo brings an inspiring story of leadership, resilience, and excellence to this special event! 🏒✨
Picture of recycling bins line a roadways.
Beginning January 1, 2026, the collection of Ontario’s residential recycling materials has been brought under a single province wide system. Some residents are not happy.
Etti Bali writes for the Downsview Advocate.
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