By Aaliyah Dasoo With the holiday season approaching, Toronto is getting ready to celebrate in many different ways. With Christianity being the largest religion in Canada, much of Canadian society is dictated by Christian principles – statutory holidays being one of them. A number of statutory holidays in Canada have a christian affiliation. This includes;…
By: Giulia, Nikki, Nadia, and Victoria Light in the dark: the fight to combat seasonal affective disorder in Canada Written By: Nadia Brophy During the winter months, you may experience feelings of sadness, lack of energy and motivation and difficulty sleeping. You also may be quick to chalk these feelings up to a simple…
By: Rosie Leonard With the holiday season upon us, Jean Kim, a fourth-year film student at Ryerson, said she typically does her holiday shopping in-store, but is planning to switch to online shopping this year. “I just have no time to go to the actual physical store and it’s just easier for it to be…
By Ekaterina Giannikos The holiday season is the time to travel for most people. Many people look forward to going on vacation over the holiday season. While, other people like Stefani Gervais, a flight attendant, do a lot of travelling over the holiday season with very minimal days off. Gervais said she’ll work from the 24th…
(Nikki Hashemian/RSJ) A look at what Metis have done from the twentieth century and onward. (Adele Lukusa/RSJ) [video width=”800″ height=”750″ mp4=”http://year2.journalism.torontomu.ca/2018-sect
Taking an in-depth look into the Ontario education system and what the curriculum teaches about Louis Riel and Indigenous culture, history and overall importance in modern-day Canada. (Queen’s Park Louis Riel day event on Nov. 16, 2018 in Toronto. RSJ/Giulia Fiaoni) Métis education lacking in Ontario on Louis Riel Day Written by Emma Sandri Who…
By: Victoria Malawi Métis community members share their thoughts on the importance and struggle of identity and continuing to push past historical barriers at this mornings Flag Raising Ceremony at Toronto City Hall. (RSJ/Allissa Hibbs) Identity Struggle “For a long time I equated to being a ghost. I felt invisible. I chose to keep my…
by Adele Lukusa According to a report by Meal Exchange published earlier this year, 55 per cent of post-secondary students are unhappy with their access to healthy food on campus. For some students who eat on campus, this study echoes their opinions on healthy eating at Ryerson (See infographic on bottom of page). For Serena…
From the perspectives of independent business owners to students looking for a bite to eat, the success and efficiency of both independent restaurants and chain restaurants reveals the reality behind where Canadians eat and why. Independent espresso bar challenges chains with product quality Statistics prove majority of Canadians favour chain restaurants Written by Giulia Fiaoni…
Instead of regular sit-down restaurants and fast-food joints, many Torontonians have ventured out to try themed food spots that have sprung up across the city. These themed food spots have incorporated unusual and interesting themes to not only make their venues stand out but give visitors a new experience. One of a kind views…