Ten alternatives to “ladies and gentlemen” | Special Issue
Feb 1, 2022 · Below is a compilation of some of my favourite gender-neutral terms to address a crowd. Hopefully, this list will help you whenever you find yourself writing a work email or speaking to a group of people. 2022 is the year we stop saying “ladies and gentlemen.”
Understanding the path to drug decriminalization | News
Oct 22, 2024 · On Jan. 31, 2023, British Columbia (B.C.) became the first Canadian province to decriminalize the use of certain illicit drugs in approved locations for personal use such as opioids, cocaine, meth and ecstasy with a combined carrying limit of 2.5g.. Health Canada allowed the province a three-year exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the goal of “[reducing] stigma and ...
The Link – Concordia’s Independent Newspaper Since 1980
Dec 12, 2024 · Since 1980, The Link has been the most read newspaper on Concordia's campuses and the areas surrounding the university, reaching over 40,000 students and 5,000 members of the university faculty and staff weekly.
AI Innovation brings new opportunities for the Deaf community
Dec 2, 2024 · A real-time sign language technology set to tackle accessibility challenges faced by the hearing-impaired and Deaf community in transportation hubs is beginning in 2025.
U Sports football’s relevance is not threatened by decline in numbers
Sep 17, 2024 · The official attendance of 7,109 for the 2023 edition falls short of the perennial crowds of 20,000 in the early 2010s, which included a record showing of 37,098 in 2012. It is the lowest attendance since the COVID-19-restricted crowd of 5,840 in 2021. Moreover, the 2024 Canadian Football League (CFL) draft saw only 47 U Sports players selected out of 74 picks.
Fighting back against transphobic movements in Montreal
Sep 17, 2024 · What is ‘1 Million March 4 Children’? Under the name “1 Million March 4 Children,” the anti-trans rights protests taking place throughout various Canadian cities on Sept. 20 seek to silence trans voices and prevent children from learning content within the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) curriculum in Canadian schools.. Those involved with the movement have expressed that ...
Ex-Israeli defence soldier event interrupted by counter-protest
Dec 3, 2024 · The event was organized by Concordia University’s Israeli group StartUp Nation. Over two dozen students and pro-Israel supporters gathered at the Hall building mezzanine for an event hosting Haddad. Haddad’s presence on campus was marketed as a tabling event where students would have the chance to speak and ask him questions.
A closer look into Canada’s “Hollywood North” Industry
Mar 24, 2024 · According to a recent report from the Canadian Media Producers Association, in 2022, Canadian productions of television and film rose by 28 per cent, reaching an all-time high of $11.6 billion CAD, but the record was yet to be overshadowed by Hollywood’s imminent strike, which lasted nearly half a year.. Concerns over wage increases, better residuals and …
Concordia vandalized after demonstration | News – The Link
Oct 1, 2024 · A protest on the evening of Sept. 29 incurred Molotov cocktails being thrown at police officers and multiple windows smashed at the Henry F. Hall Building of Concordia University.
Canada has a rampant South Asian racism problem | News
Sep 17, 2024 · This year, xenophobia can largely be traced down to anti-immigration rhetoric being spread in online comment sections without regulation, as well as Tik Tok trends that mock South Asian cultures. “There’s so much normalized hate towards South Asian communities [in Canada],” said 19-year-old Bangladeshi Concordia student Afra Azreen, who moved to …