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Ford’s OSAP cuts and tax breaks hurt working class students

Ford’s OSAP cuts and tax breaks hurt working class students

by Glenn Howard | Aug 14, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions

Ford’s claim to represent the working class isn’t supported by the facts Graphic by Cam Welch, Design Director Ontario Premier Doug Ford campaigned with the slogan “Ford: for the people.” After slashing the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) by $670 million and...
Six students take seats on UVic Board of Governors and Senate

Six students take seats on UVic Board of Governors and Senate

by Glenn Howard | Mar 27, 2019 | Campus, News

Lack of opposition highlights low student engagement on campus Photo by Belle White, Photo Editor. On Jan. 18, six Student Representatives ran unopposed and were acclaimed to the UVic Board of Governors and the Senate. The lack of opposition was due in part to the...
Waiving interest on student loans makes education more accessible

Waiving interest on student loans makes education more accessible

by Glenn Howard | Mar 23, 2019 | Op-eds, Opinions

British Columbia fourth province to end interest on provincial loans The B.C. NDP has kept their 2017 campaign promise: ending interest payments on provincial post-secondary student loans. The government’s announcement is a crucial step forward for making...
Mike Delamont confronts difficult childhood in ‘Mama’s Boy’

Mike Delamont confronts difficult childhood in ‘Mama’s Boy’

by Glenn Howard | Mar 22, 2019 | Culture, Theatre

On Mar. 8, Mama’s Boy opened the 10th annual Spark Festival at the Belfry Theatre. Mike Delamont used every part of his towering six-foot-six frame to deliver a moving, intimate performance in his one man show — based on the true story of his own life. Known for his...
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