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Researchers outline new approach for better assessing animal consciousness

Researchers suggest identifying behavioural markers in a new approach for better understanding the depths of animal consciousness.

York U prof available to speak to media on how to stop homelessness

York University Faculty of Education professor Stephen Gaetz, also president of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, says after decades of research and advocacy work, homelessness prevention is no longer being treated as a “dirty word” by the policy makers, government agencies and not-for-profits he talks to.

Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future

The demand for electricity is growing rapidly as the world transitions from fossil fuels to low carbon-emitting forms of energy. However, making this transition will be difficult. Ontario is projected to require 75 per cent more electricity by 2050, spurred by increasing demand from the industrial sector, data centres, electric vehicle (EV) adoption and households, […]

National fair-trade conference at York University to inspire Canadian businesses

The 10th National Fair-Trade Conference, hosted by Fairtrade Canada, will convene business leaders, advocates, and changemakers at York University from Feb. 14 to 15. The event will explore how Canadian businesses are at the forefront of fair-trade innovation,

Forum Campus Suites breaks ground on QUAD Phase 3: Adding more housing for York University students

Forum Asset Management (Forum) and Campus Suites proudly announces the groundbreaking of QUAD Phase 3, the latest phase of its on-campus purpose-built student accommodations (PBSA) at York University. Developed in collaboration with York University Development Corporation (YUDC), this project builds on the success of QUAD Phases 1 and 2, which have already provided over 1,500 institutional quality beds for students at York’s Keele Campus.

Lawlessness and disorder: The hypocrisy of Donald Trump’s exile threats after the Jan. 6 pardons

In 2020, in response to the riots that followed the murder of 46-year-old Black man George Floyd, Donald Trump declared himself the “president of law and order.” During the same speech, he threatened to use the military to suppress the civil unrest that erupted after a police officer killed Floyd. One American pundit argued that […]

Census data reports high disability levels among gender-diverse individuals, York U research shows

Using data from the latest census, York University researchers from the Faculty of Health found Canadians who identify as gender diverse experience disability at rates much higher than their cis counterparts. In particular, non-binary individuals consistently had the highest levels of disabilities, followed by binary-transgender individuals. 

The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Before assessing the impact of United States President Donald Trump’s climate and energy policies, some context about the current state of the planet is in order. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres recently called the world’s fossil fuel addiction “a Frankenstein’s monster sparing nothing and no one.” The year 2024 was the first in which […]

Richmond Hill and York University forge new partnership

Earlier today, Richmond Hill Mayor David West and York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), to set a path forward on shared goals to benefit both Richmond Hill residents and businesses.

Donald Trump’s tariff wallop demonstrates the brute power of an imperial presidency

As promised, United States President Donald Trump has imposed punishing tariffs on all exports from Canada and Mexico, leading to retaliatory tariffs from Canada. Canada’s closest ally has torn up the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal negotiated only seven years ago. The rationale behind what the Wall Street Journal editorial board has called “the dumbest trade war […]