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École Polytechnique and the women engineers of today

Marie-Helene Fillion, assistant professor in mining engineering at Laurentian University, at a mine site. She says that as a woman in her field, she often feels that people don't take her seriously, and she has to push to have her ideas be heard. — Photo credit: John Hadjigeorgiou

Jeanette Southwood graduated from engineering in 1988, a year before Marc Lepine walked into École Polytechnique in Montreal and killed 14 women, 12 of whom were engineering students. “It was one of the darkest days in the history of Canadian engineering,” Southwood said. Southwood recalls discussions she had with colleagues as the event caught the nation’s attention, confused and worried....

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Acclaimed doc about Youth Climate Movement makes Toronto debut

Climate change is a global issue, yet one that affects no one greater than the youth. The documentary brings a compassionate lens to the planet's fight to survive. — Photo credit: Courtesy of Hot Docs

Youth Unstoppable, a film taking a deep dive into the story of the Youth Climate Movement, a network of global environmental youth organizations, will be screened at Hot Docs on Saturday. The documentary film is directed by Slater Jewell-Kemker, who has been a climate activist since 15 and has been making films since the age of six. In Youth Unstoppable...

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Resident Evil 4 remake strikes fans, critics as respectful evolution to original

When Capcom first released Resident Evil on PlayStation in 1996, it laid the blueprint for the survival horror gaming genre. In 2004 with the release of Resident Evil 4, the industry was shaken again. On Friday, Capcon will release a new remake of Resident Evil 4, and many gamers are hoping the company might just do it again. Andy Robinson,...

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Merril Collection of Science Fiction shines focus on women sci-fi authors

Women writers resorted to being credited under their husbands’ names, gender-neutral initials, and famously — male pseudonyms such as Alice B. Sheldon (pictured here) for decades took up the name James Tiptree Jr. to avoid prejudice. — Photo credit: WikiCommmons

Women who shattered the doors of science fiction were honoured on March 8 — International women’s day — by Kim Hull, lead curator at the Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation, and Fantasy in Toronto. The exhibit is called Speculating Women: Pioneers of the Fantastic, and is being held at the Lillian H. Smith branch of the Toronto Public Library,...

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Chosen Family Day proposed as day of recognition for 2SLGBTQ community

Kristyn Wong Tam, member of Provincial Parliament for Toronto speaking at a press conference today for a bill proposal of "Chosen Family Day" — Photo credit: Ontario Parliament

By Nathan Abraha and Carter RoyA group of MPPs held a news conference in Queens Park on Wednesday to propose "Chosen Family Day," for those who categorize within the 2SLGBTQIA community. Kristyn Wong-Tam, member of Provincial Parliament for Toronto Centre said she knows all the pain that family rejection can bring, something that once brought them to being unsheltered, making...

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TIFF and Toronto Black Film Festival shine a light on Black film of old, new

A restoration of Spike Lee’s 1992 film Malcolm X is set to screen at TIFF on Friday as part of a month- long festival Perpetratin’ Realism: 1990s Black Film. The film based on Malcolm X’s 1965 autobiography runs over three hours and tells the story of the activist's life until his untimely assassination during a speech at the Audubon Ballroom...

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Fellowship showcase event at Lakeshore shines light on student work

Fellows from the Intercultural & Creative Music Fellowship play an original composition at the event. — Photo credit: Nathan Abraha

From playing toy instruments in childhood to performing at Aga Khan Museum, Adina Vlasov has had a long journey as a musician, and it all started with a fellowship. A fellowship that gave her the tools and space to do what she loved most.“After high school, I took a break – but I realized how much I was missing music,...

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TIFF's top 10 Canadian films highlight representation through Riceboy Sleeps

TIFF’s top 10 Canadian films of 2022 will be screened starting Thursday at TIFF Bell Lightbox. One of the films selected was Vancouver native Anthony Shim’s sleeper hit Riceboy Sleeps. The film follows the story of single mother So-young trying to navigate the many hurdles of life in 90s west coast Canada as a Korean immigrant. Resonating with audiences for...

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Riceboy Sleeps highlights Choi Seung-yoon's awakening as actress

Actress Choi Seung-yoon, star of the film Riceboy Sleeps, is photographed in Toronto on Friday, September 9, 2022. — Photo credit: CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul

Choi Seung-yoon's captivating performance as main character So-young in Anthony Shim's indie hit Riceboy Sleeps will be shown at TIFF this Friday as part of its top 10 Canadian films of 2022 screenings. Choi has never been an immigrant or a mother, but that didn’t stop her from finding a connection to So-young. The first-time actress' portrayal of an immigrant...

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Nike courts Canadian market with newest Montreal inspired sneaker release

The latest Nike sneaker being released in the company's popular 'dunk' line the Nike Dunk Low Premium "Montreal Bagel". — Photo credit: Courtesy of Nike

The Nike Dunk Low Premium 'Montreal Bagel' sneaker is the company’s long-awaited nod to the francophone city and according to Tomas Ca a sales representative at sneaker reselling store Central Mtrl, it’s an ode done well.“It really doesn't happen often that Nike makes a shoe that's really for the city. I don't know if you have seen the box but...

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