Category: News
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Sheridan’s Police Foundation students Run to Remember
STORY BY KIRAN R. KHAN The National Peace Officers’ Memorial marked the 10th annual anniversary of the Run to Remember campaign on Sept. 26, showcasing an example of the unique bond officers have with one another, says one of the founding members. “The run is intended to raise awareness for those that have lost their…
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Imagination runs wild in the Park
STORY AND VIDEO BY DYLAN PAISLEY Imagination Park is an event at Celebration Square that lets you create whatever you can think of. The event has children and parents playing with oversized board games, blocks and video games. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDujq1VDW08
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SU and college scramble to fix shuttle bus mess
STORY BY CHRIS COUTTS Some arrive late. Some have to leave early. Some even miss their class altogether. The shuttle service to Sheridan’s three campuses has been experiencing delays and backlogs since the first day of fall classes, and the college’s administration and Student Union are unclear on how to effectively resolve the problems. The…
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The Milton Fall Fair
VIDEO BY SAMANTHA MAICH Thousands of people were present at The Milton Fall Fair, on Sept.27. The event offered everything from carnival rides and tractor pulls, to local singers and horse races. The West Coast Lumberjacks performed at the fair for the first time at this annual event. “It’s a great day; It’s a great…
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Photo Gallery of DogFest at Riverwood Conservancy
PHOTOS BY KATE WOODS On Sunday, September 28, 2014, the Riverwood Conservancy hosted DogFest, an event to raise money and awareness for shelter animals in Mississauga.
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Single mom goes from eviction to election bid
PHOTO & STORY BY JEANYLYN LOPEZ Pregnant with her fourth child, Rose Streete was a single mother who found herself homeless in 2006 after losing her job in the auto industry. Last year, the 44-year-old graduated from Sheridan in the Community Outreach Worker program as the valedictorian for her class. Since graduating she has worked…
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Ending your toxic love affair
STORY AND PHOTOS BY DARYLL HINVES Breaking up is hard to do, but it’s even harder when you’re letting go of the thing you depend on to get through the day. The Break It Off campaign is travelling across Canada to share tools and advice for people who want to end their love affair with…
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Student Union offers jobs for students
STORY AND PHOTO BY KATE WOODS Students who need a job with time flexibility so they can do schoolwork don’t need to look far from campus. The Student Union offers part-time jobs for students looking to work on campus, as well as looking to add work experience to their resume and portfolios. “We hire graphic…
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Still no debit in the Marquee
STORY BY WILLIAM DIXON Cash or credit are currently the only two payment options available to students eating and drinking at the Marquee. “It’s more of a service issue,” said Dan Casey, senior manager of operations, in a phone interview. Larger tables of up to eight students would all want to pay in debit, which…
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Cask night with Cameron’s Brewing Company
STORY BY KELLEN JACKSON Come on Sheridan students, get your cask in gear! If you like to party, dress up and drink beer, Cameron’s Brewing Company wants to see you at its monthly Cask Nights. “I will send a bus to Sheridan College to get them over here,” says Kelly Harris, head of events and…
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Living the fairy tale
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON When 22-year-old Omar Elhindi sent a demo reel to Disney Studios he never expected life’s his fairy tale to come true. “I was worried that it wouldn’t live up to [their] expectations – but it did,” he said. Elhindi was accepted last spring for a two-month summer internship as a computer…
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Culture Days in Milton
VIDEO BY WILLIAM DIXON From September 26 to the 28, Milton held cultural events from community volunteers to promote culture in Milton. The events were free and anyone was welcome. For more information visit culturedays.ca.