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ANALYSIS | Doug Ford’s Hwy 401 Tunnel: Will More Lanes Solve the Problem?
With the never-ending flow of cars, trucks, and noise behind him, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his government’s plans to construct a vehicle tunnel under Highway 401. He committed to building what may become the world’s longest vehicular tunnel, whether or not the experts approve. Now that’s tunnel vision.
Shake Shack Latest Of Many American Fast Food Chains To Expand To Canada
On June 13, American fast-food chain Shake Shack, known for its burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes, opened its first Canadian location in Toronto.
A New Era For Canadian Basketball: Toronto’s Prospective WNBA Team
Set to begin playing in the 2026 season, the newest team in the WNBA will be based out of Toronto. This will be the 14th WNBA team in the league, and the first one from outside of the United States.
Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Companies for $4.5B
Five major Ontario School Boards have filed a $4.5 billion lawsuit against Snapchat, ByteDance and Meta, which collectively targets popular social media platforms TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat, for allegedly “rewir[ing] the way children think, behave, and learn, leaving educators and schools to manage the fallout,” as stated in a press release.
ANALYSIS | Queen’s Medical Admissions: Chance or Choice?
Starting with the 2025 admissions cycle, Queen’s University’s MD program will adopt a lottery system that randomly selects qualified candidates for interviews in a bid to increase equitable access to the program.
Greenbelt Controversy
In 2005, The Ontario government passed the Greenbelt Act to protect 2 million acres of land, with its primary objectives being to preserve farmland and reduce urban sprawl. On Nov. 4, 2022, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark revealed that 15 areas of the Greenbelt would be opened for the development of residences.