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02/06/2024

PLEASE SHARE! Are you looking for a job? .greatergoldenmile is hosting a hiring fair in partnership , and . Sign up in advance to take part in the event, which will be held on Centennial’s Ashbtonbee campus on Feb. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More than 20 employers will be there recruiting for a wide range of jobs in health care, manufacturing, hospitality, real estate development, banking and more.
Read the story by Ish*ta Sharma and Zeid Kayyal on the Toronto Observer and find out how to sign up. Link in bio!

06/26/2023

For the past month, journalism students from Centennial College’s Entrepreneurial Reporting course pursued multimedia stories in anticipation of Toronto’s 2023 By-Election for Mayor. Check out all our stories, videos and photos here!

Follow Centennial College's journalism students as they explore crucial issues for the future of the city of Toronto.

06/20/2023

How safe do you feel riding the TTC?

As Toronto’s mayoral byelection approaches, the importance of TTC security takes centre stage.

Read more on: https://torontoobserver.ca/

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06/16/2023

Political debates are crucial for every level of elections, offering a platform for candidates to present their plans and allowing public a chance to meet with them and raise questions.
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“Having a home here is a human right,” said Mitzi Hunter
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As Toronto mayoral byelection is approaching, candidates actively participating in various debates. Recently, a focused debate on the future of housing affordability in Toronto was organized by the University of Toronto, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Toronto, and the Canadian Urban Institute on June 12. Moderated by CBC journalist and TV host, Marivel Taruc; six front runners, including: Brad Bradford, Olivia Chow, Mitzie Hunter, Josh Matlow, Mark Saunders and Ana Bailão, discussed topics such as multi-unit acquisition program, home share and rent control etc.
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For more news and updates about the upcoming byelection on June 26, tap the link in our bio.



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04/20/2023

It's exam season for many students in Toronto. Many post-secondary institutions are hosting sessions for students with therapy dogs via and to help them manage their stress - and it's been proven to work. Sin Wan Chim reports. 🐕 ❤️
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Therapy dogs are helping Toronto students manage their stress during university exams, and research shows it's working. Therapy dogs are helping Toronto students manage their stress during university exams, and research shows it's working.

04/17/2023

Folks, we've got some winners in our midst!

Hearty congratulations to Centennial College Journalism graduates Erin Horrocks-Pope and Kai Gammage, and to the Toronto Observer - each was recognized by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association in its 2022 Better Newspapers Competition Awards.

Erin Horrocks-Pope took first place in the Student Feature Writing category for: Will my perfect pandemic pet boost my mental health? It's complicated.

Kai Gammage took third place for: Pretty Vacant: The Toronto punk scene's resilience in the COVID-19 pandemic

The Toronto Observer took second place for Best College/University Newspaper Website.

Congratulations Erin and Kai, so well deserved! 🎉🎉🎉

And huge thanks to the many students and staff who make the Toronto Observer sing!

06/03/2022

Election night always brings the drama and this year was no exception. The Vote On Scarbz team captured so many highs and lows on camera.

Centennial College journalists took to the streets with cameras in hand on election night Thursday to cover Scarborough ridings and candidates, as part of our Vote on Scarbz coverage to engage and inform first-time voters.

06/02/2022

It's Election Day in Ontario! The VoteOnScarbz team is covering the action with stories, photos, videos and social media coverage. Follow the action on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and, of course, on the Toronto Observer! https://torontoobserver.ca/category/features/vote-on-scarbz/