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For the week of Sept 17, The Scope News reports on Doug Ford and the NotWithStandingClause, the Women in the World Summit and more community headlines.

Elizabeth Boyd hosts the show this week with help from our reporter Harrish Sivaganeesh. This episode has been edited by contributor request.

This show originally aired on CJRU 1280AM in Toronto on March 4th, 2019 at 5:30PM. Social Media Twitter: twitter.com/CJRU1280 Instagram: www.instagram.com/cjru1280/?hl=en CJRU Support Statement: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL…RXAVG8xw/viewform Updates on Student Union Scandal: theeyeopener.com Ryerson events: Ryerson.ca/events For inquires, tips and volunteer information contact: News@CJRU.ca

Elizabeth Boyd hosts the Scope News for the week of Nov, 12, 2018 with help from reporter Sofia Vavaroutsos. This episode has been edited by contributor request.

The Scope News for the week of October 22th, 2018.

This week's top stories: The IRSS Legacy Celebration, Toronto City Council on Waste Reduction, Ryerson#39;s Homecoming at BMO Field, Ram's Men & Women#39;s Hockey.

Lidia Abraha hosts the Scope News for the week of November 19th, 2018. Elizabeth Boyd reports on the closure of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth.

This week's news headlines discuss Mayor John Tory's Housing Now project, the Ryerson Students's Union emergency board meeting, and the third province-wide protest against the provincial government's cuts to education. Our feature story on the third annual Toronto Women's March is presented by Naama Weingarten. This piece was aired and produced on CJRU 1280AM at 5:30PM on February 4, 2019. Social...

TThis week on the show: Some Ryerson students and community members were shocked to hear Bill 57 passed by the Ford government to officially close the Ontario Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth after weeks of backlash from the Fall 2018 economic statement. And Clara Osei-Yeboah sat down with Kathy Grant, the founder of the Legacy Voices Project that memorializes the stories of black and ot...

Join host Elizabeth Boyd on this week's episode of the Scope News: In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, signed a deal with organization Waterfront Toronto to develop a "smart city" technological hub in the key-side area. In the past year the project has gained some controversy over its private dealings which aren't seen by the public eye. CJRU reporter Chelsey Gould gathered...

Welcome back to the Scope News for the year of 2019! This week on the show: we'sll update you with all the events going on at Ryerson and in Toronto this month, as well as a year-end interview with Ryerson University President Mohammed Lachemi. Social Media Twitter: twitter.com/CJRU1280 Instagram: www.instagram.com/cjru1280/?hl=en Ryerson events:: Ryerson.ca/events For inquires, tips and volunteer...

This week on the show... Despite recent funding cuts from the federal government, the largest arts touring organization in Canada is still sticking to its commitment to bring dance to communities across the entire country. In fact, Ballet Jorgen shows in Toronto are so popular that the only performance of the Nutcracker this year is already completely sold out. Clara Osei-Yeboah sat down with Kath...

Join host Elizabeth Boyd on this week's episode of the Scope News: In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, signed a deal with organization Waterfront Toronto to develop a "smart city" technological hub in the key-side area. In the past year the project has gained some controversy over its private dealings which aren't seen by the public eye. CJRU reporter Chelsey Gould gathered...

This week on the show: The PC Provincial Government announced new plans on Thursday to change OSAP funding and lower tuition rates--but not all students are happy about the changes; TTC Fares are expected to go up by 10 cents in the coming year; the Women's March brought many students and community members out to brave -22*C weather on Saturday; and two Ryerson professors were named Canada Researc...

Last Friday, thousands of students took to the streets in an organized protest against the provincial government’s cuts to OSAP and student fees. Ruhama Dechassa on behalf of CJRU 1280, spoke to the students who made signs, and walked from Nathan Phillip Square to 's Park, chanting for the right to education. This piece was aired and produced on CJRU 1280AM at 5:30PM on January 28, 2019. Social Me...

This week on the Scope News, we talk to an expert in criminology about why Toronto seems to be dealing with a surge in gun violence. And, an interview with the Toronto chef behind the city’s first pay what you can grocery store. Produced by Emily Joveski, Ruhama Dechassa.

The race in Ontario's provincial election is heating up as Ontarians prepare to head to the polls on June 7th. We talk to the executive director of young women's leadership network about why there’s no such thing as “youth issues.” And with Progressive conservative candidate Doug Ford promising to revamp Ontario's sex-ed curriculum, we try to clear the air on what's really being taught in schools....

This week on The Scope News: The city gears up for Pride! The Liberal government is loosening spending restrictions on funding for homelessness initiatives. And with Ontario’s Premier-designate Doug Ford promising to revamp Ontario’s sex-ed curriculum, we try to clear the air on what’s really being taught in schools. Produced by Emily Joveski, Meagan Simpson, Donovan Lacroixi.

The Scope News for the week of April 23rd, 2018.

On the show this week, we're grappling with the horrific van attack that took place in our city on April 23rd, in which a man mowed down pedestrians on a North York sidewalk, killing ten and injuring 16 others. CJRU's Mick Sweetman talks with Toronto reporter Arshy Mann about the toxic misogynistic online culture that may have spurred the attack. We also talk to North York's women's shelter about...

This week, we hear from a panel of experts about how Toronto can reduce it's food waste problem. And we're joined by city councillor Joe Mihevc to address concerns about Toronto's backyard chicken pilot program. And, we take a deeper look at the city's poverty reduction strategy.

The Scope News for the week of March 19th, 2018.

A group of youth-led activists set up a protest camp outside Toronto's Old City Hall, calling for justice after the cases of Tina Fontaine and Colten Boushie. And, as the city launches a series panel discussions around the planning phase of it’s 20-year poverty reduction strategy, the topic food insecurity will be central. We revisit out interview with Darcy Higgins or Building Roots -- a communit...

This week on The Scope News, thousands of people rally in Toronto for Justice for Tina Fontaine. And we've got your up to date community headlines for this week. Plus a rebroadcast of our piece on a group of Toronto residents who are demanding a public apology from the TTC after an incident they say involved racial profiling. And our interview with a Toronto student who is spearheading an effort t...

The Scope News for the week of February 26th, 2018.