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TTC prices a fare raise

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is planning to increase its fares starting in Jan. 2010, the Globe and Mail reported Nov. 16. If the fee increase is approved, individual adult fares will rise from $2.75 to $3.00. The TTC is also putting forth a motion to extend discounted rates for high school students to include university and college students.

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No denial for civilian trial

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the Obama administration plans to prosecute Khalid Shaekh Mohammed, the brains behind the operation of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the New York Times reported Nov. 14.

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Marginalized by media

Jen Kwok’s “Date An Asian” may have been meant as a playful song, but its critique of mainstream North American culture rings true. “Where my Punjabis at? Where my Filipinos at? Where my bubble tea-drinkers at?” Kwok croons in her self-described Mariah Carey-esque video.

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November 13, 2009

Prisons need professionals

Canada’s federal prisons are experiencing a shortage of mentalhealth professionals, CBC News reported Nov. 9. Fewer health professionals means initiatives that are important, but not urgent—like rehabilitation programs—tend to be overlooked at the expense of more pressing problems like suicide attempts.

November 13, 2009

A score for social studies

The Ontario Ministry of Education will introduce five new social sciences and humanities courses into the high school curriculum starting September 2011. The courses include gender studies, world cultures, human dynamics, and separate equity studies classes for the college/university and workplace tracks.

November 13, 2009

Of fans and friends

It’s an exciting time for football fans. No doubt you’ve already heard by now that the Gaels beat the McMaster Marauders in the OUA semifinals and will be competing against Western for the Yates Cup this Saturday. If waves of Facebook events ranging from pre-game drinking parties to T-shirt sales are any indication, this weekend is going to be wild.

November 10, 2009

Absence or obsolescence

The Vancouver 2010 Olympics will be missing Canada’s head of state, the Toronto Star reported Nov. 8. Queen Elizabeth II declined the Government of Canada’s invitation to open the Olympic ceremonies this winter. Governor General Michäelle Jean will do the honours instead.

November 10, 2009

U of T blind to benefits

Students at the University of Toronto may lose a favourite professor and a valuable course, the Toronto Star reported Nov. 5. Rod Michalko, a professor of Disability Studies who is also blind, may not have his contract renewed next year due to budget constraints, despite the fact his classes all have waiting lists.