The Toronto slang dictionary - The Queen's Journal
WEBJan 19, 2024 — Uncover the vibrant world of Toronto slang. Toronto, a cultural mosaic, has cultivated a unique linguistic identity that may leave outsiders perplexed. Dive into the meanings of popular terms like "Ahlie," "Bare," "Cheesed," and more, gaining insights into the city's rich cultural tapestry. Understanding and using these slang expressions can foster connections, bringing you closer to Toronto's ...
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WEB3 days ago — Each tap-tap-tap of typing in the library sliced through her focus, and even the faintest crack of knuckles or rustle of food seemed to pierce her nerves. Every noise, from the clinking of silverware to the crunch of snacks, turned her quiet study time into a relentless slap to her senses. October 1, 2024. While many people regard stress as the ...
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WEBOpinions - The Queen's Journal. Home. Archives. Opinions. September 27, 2024. Policing or punishment? Students face unconstitutional stops and bloated fines. On the night of Aug. 30, I was walking alone near Victoria Park when, all of a sudden, I saw a police officer running toward me. September 27, 2024.
Queen’s largest dining hall currently under renovations
WEBJul 31, 2023 — The dining hall’s kitchen, which feeds up to 700 students daily, is being upgraded during the fall term and is expected to be running at full capacity for January. Leonard will no longer be all-you-can-eat and will operate for daily lunch and dinner. Leonard’s kitchen will be closed as cooking stations and dishwashers are …
Canada’s immigration system is setting everyone up for failure
WEBAug 30, 2024 — Canada’s immigration system has long received strong public support and even praise from many corners of the world. Not anymore. A recent United Nations report criticized Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, calling it a “breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.” Where Canada went wrong is the key issue.With an aging population, immigration has been viewed as a ...
‘Journal’ staffer goes to TIFF, reviews dramas and animations
WEBSep 15, 2023 — The Journal uses the term “survivor” to refer to those who have experienced sexual assault. We acknowledge this term is not universal. The Kingston Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour crisis and support phone line can be reached at 613-544-6424 / 1-800-544-6424. Amid writer’s and actors’ strikes, the 48th Toronto International Film ...
Medical school admission requires diverse experiences
WEBMar 29, 2024 — According to admissions statistics for this year’s first year class at Queen’s University’s School of Medicine, medical students enter their studies from a diverse range of ages and educational backgrounds. In the class of 2027, the ages of students ranged from 19 to 41. Sixty-three percent of the class only has an undergraduate education ...
Over half of third year on-campus Health Sciences graduates head …
WEBJul 29, 2024 — The majority of on-campus Bachelor's of Health Sciences (BHSc) graduates with a general degree will begin their medical school journey this year. Students graduating from the BHSc on-campus program graduated on June 19, being the second cohort of graduates the program has seen. The BHSc program offers both an on-campus program and an online stream, with BHSc online first accepting students in ...
Corus Entertainment cuts local on-air broadcasting in Kingston
WEBAug 30, 2024 — While Kingston’s local radio studios eliminate on-air positions, Queen’s University’s radio station, CFRC 101.9-FM endures. On July 18, Canadian media company Corus Entertainment, which owns Global News and Youth Television (YTV), laid off radio show hosts at two of Kingston’s radio stations: Fresh …
Proposed six-storey housing development on Aberdeen sparks …
WEBOct 20, 2023 — On Oct. 3, City Council denied a motion for additional public input into a proposed development replacing the existing homes at Johnson and Aberdeen with a six storey, 45-unit building with a total of 120 bedrooms. The building will include eight studios, five one-bedrooms, five two-bedrooms, 11 three-bedrooms, and sixteen four-bedrooms.