Tag: Discrimination
Western University calls for weekend end to dug-in campus protest
Two months into a dug-in encampment on its campus, Western University has given pro-Palestinian protesters what appears to be an ultimatum to clear out by the end of the weekend. In a statement posted online, Western president Alan Shepard said the encampment that’s been in place since May 8 falls “well outside” the bounds of […]
LGBTQ advocates embrace provincial grant: ‘Strength and vibrancy’
A London-based LGBTQ organization has plans to launch a virtual community hub this fall â with an eye on a physical centre some day â thanks to an Ontario Trillium grant. “London has no community centre for the community. We’re trying to create that space,” Abbey Buist, program director for Why We March, said Saturday. […]
Bluewater public school board hosts Rainbow student conference
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Jun 05, 2024 • 1 minute read The Bluewater public school hosted a Rainbow student conference May 30 at
Trustees set to debate proposed new name for London elementary school
Article content A preferred new name has been proposed for London’s Lord Roberts French Immersion school following an online poll of its community – just
Letters to the Editor: May 25, 2024
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Letters Dam lament Published May 25, 2024 • Last updated 7 hours ago • 5 minute read Mitchell Wright, 17, laughs as
Matthews Hall, principal ordered to pay $95K to South Asian parents
A London private school and its principal must pay two parents $95,000 under a human rights tribunal ruling over racial discrimination.
‘Quite alarming’: Study reveals hostility toward immigrants in London, Middlesex
The study, funded by the London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership, surveyed the experiences of 30 London and Middlesex County immigrant and racialized people.
Discrimination in smaller rural centres makes immigrants feel less welcome: study
Immigrants’ experiences of discrimination could derail the efforts of rural communities across Southwestern Ontario to attract and hold onto newcomers, a new Western University study suggests.
Owen Sound asks province to study councillor recall for misogeny, hate
Owen Sound council endorsed a motion brought by Coun. John Tamming which calls for the provincial government to study the merits of allowing for the recall of municipal councillors. The motion said such a remedy would be available “under carefully prescribed circumstances, including displays of hatred, misogyny and all forms of discrimination.” City council also […]
Baranyai: Booting hijab-wearing Quebec teacher fractures cultural mosaic
I find myself nostalgic for the holiday pageants of yesteryear.