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George Brown College Foundation works to make education more affordable Foundation receives new donations to provide students with more scholarships RENUKA MALHOTRA STAFF REPORTER

“We want to make education affordable”, said Cindy Gouveia, president of the George Brown College foundation.

According to its website, the George Brown Foundation works to make education affordable, “by raising money to support student success through scholarships and bursaries, as well as through larger initiatives that strengthen the college’s ability to offer programs for specific industries and professions.”

The foundation received an $8 million gift from Jack Cockwell and the Brookfield Partners Foundation in October, and a $50,000 USD donation from Coca-Cola in the same month.

Gouveia noted that the Coca-Cola scholarship will be allocated so that 10 scholarships will go to the centre for hospitality, and five each to

the centres of business, and construction and engineering technologies. Students can submit their application online (gbcawards.ca) or at the GBC awards office at their campus.

The deadline for applications for the award is Jan. 30.

In order to assess the needs of students, Gouveia said that it is important to understand the barriers that certain students face in comparison to others.

“I am a first generation student. I had friends whose parents made sure that they had everything they needed since day one.” said Gouveia.”Whereas, I had to learn when you are doing this type of program you have to buy A, B, C, D, E and you can’t go into the classroom if you don’t.”

For Gouveia, breaking down those barriers and providing assistance to students in need helps build their confidence and succeed in their education.

The Michael Pinball Clemons Foundation presented George Brown College with a $31,000 cheque in support of 10 student scholarships Photo Courtesy of George Brown College

The foundation has received several other significant contributions. TBM Services Inc. made a donation for $100,000, JP Morgan Chase & Co. donated $170,000, Concert Properties donated $70,000, BMO donated $40,000 and National Bank contributed $10,000 plus their support in kind for some international students’ events.

On Nov. 5, the Michael Pinball Clemons Foundation (MPCF) presented a $31,000 check for student scholarships.

According to a release from the college, the MPCF has donated over $116,000 for George Brown students since 2009.

One of the biggest sources of donations for the GBC Foundation comes from GBC students themselves. The Student Association of George Brown College approved a $25 student levy in 2013 that will provide almost $300,000 in awards and bursaries for students this year and is estimated to raise $6 million in 10 years for the GBC Foundation.

“There are several other expenses of living in Toronto besides tuition,” Gouveia said.

“If this can help ease the burden of a rent payment, or if this can help ease the burden of a bus pass, if it helps ease

Man wanted for sexual assault and armed robbery arrested in Montreal

Knifepoint robbery at Front and George Streets

The suspect in an armed robbery near George Brown College’s St. James campus and a sexual assault downtown, Brennan Wayne Guigue, 45, was arrested in Montreal on Nov. 21 Police say that Guigue walked into a restaurant near King Street East. and Sherbourne Street at 3:12 a.m. on Nov. 14 then pulled a gun and

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demanded money from an employee.

Just before midnight on Nov. 6, police said Guigue approached a 28-year-old woman from behind in the Alexander St. and Yonge St. area then pulled a gun and took her to the rear of a building where he sexually assaulted her.

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Toronto police are looking for a man and a woman wanted in relation to a knifepoint robbery in a building near Front and George Streets.

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unknown man entered the bathroom and robbed him at knifepoint.

The unknown man is described by police as 6 feet tall, with short brown hair and a heavy build. He was wearing a long, black, leather coat, blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

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The foundation received 7,000 applications in 2014 and out of them 1,117 students received scholarships. In 2015, almost 6,000 students have applied for scholarships so far.

“We have a lot of work to do. Every dollar we raise for scholarships, we give it away,” said Gouveia. “We want to help students who have financial needs, we want to help students with academic excellence, we want to help students who have given back to the community by being involved.”

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Break the stigma and talk about it Nursing student at George Brown and Ryerson talks mental health RENUKA MALHOTRA STAFF REPORTER

Jessica Crawford, a thirdyear nursing student now at Ryerson University, explains that over the past few years her life has changed many times.

Crawford was the president of the George Brown Canadian Nurse’s Student Association and then formed a campus chapter of Jack.org, an organization that works to raise mental health awareness. Along with this Crawford was involved with advocacy to help students.

Before coming to George Brown Crawford was enrolled in kinesiology program at Western University.

“When I was at Western, in my first year I became really depressed and I didn’t really know it until four months in and then I had suicidal ideations and I was hospitalized,” said Crawford. “Then I took a break, found out I needed medication and got some counselling.”

Things were good for a few years but as her busy winter semester ended Crawford’s commitments, such as organizing Mental Health Awareness Week at GBC’s Waterfront campus, also ended and things took a turn for the worse over the summer as she had more free time on her hands.

“My anxiety was through the roof, I was nauseous all the time and now I’ve developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is a physiological sideeffect of anxiety, and I’m back

in a cycle of depression.”

Angela Gallant, health sciences academic advocacy co-ordinator at the Student Association of George Brown College said, “Crawford created and worked overtime to bring the Mental Health Awareness Week to the Waterfront campus last year, is involved with Jack.org and many other things. She also suffers from anxiety and depression and is truly an inspiration to other students.”

Crawford is a fighter and credits her loved ones for support.

“If I didn’t have all of the people I can talk to, I wouldn’t be here,” said Crawford. “I have a great family, a loving boyfriend, tons of friends that I feel comfortable to talk to.”

What concerns Crawford, is the need for a people to be considered brave enough to share their experience of mental health and thinks that talking about mental health should be more accepted.

Crawford is also a highly creative person, who runs her own website and said, “It is helpful in my struggle to be able to express myself, through my posts, poetry and paint. Those are really good ways to express (myself).”

If you know any of a student who has been an inspiration for others, share their story with us and get them featured in The Dialog. Email us at dialog@georgebrown.ca tweet us at @DialogGBC or call us at 416-415-5000 Ext. 2764.

George Brown graduate wins Premier’s Award Benjamin Valliquette Kissell accepts his Premier’s Awards Courtesy of

Win marks three years in a row for college alumni RENUKA MALHOTRA STAFF REPORTER

Benjamin Valliquette Kissell, a graduate from George Brown’s construction management program, has won the 2015 Premier’s Award in the recent graduate category.

The annual awards, which were handed out in Toronto on Nov. 17, honour the efforts of college graduates in Ontario and around the world. Award recipients and nominees were profiled in the Globe and Mail newspaper.

Kissell, who now serves as a project manager for construction management com-

Events Photos with Santa Dec. 8-10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Each GBC Campus

There is no shame in wanting to have a photo with Santa at any age. Come out to the Student Association’s photo booth and have a picture with the big guy. Happening at the Casa Loma campus in the Student Centre on Dec. 8, at Waterfront in the main lobby on Dec. 9, and at St. James in the Kings Lounge on Dec. 10.

Workshop: Anger as self-care Tue, Dec. 8.

1 p.m. to 2p.m.

St. James campus (CAC office, Room 165B) Jessica Crawford- The Fighter Photo: Renuka Malhotra/The Dialog

Higher Education Summit & Premier’s Award

The Community Action Centre is putting on a workshop

pany, Gillam Group, graduated from George Brown College in 2013. According to a release from George Brown, Kissel played an important part in the construction of the Aga Khan Museum and the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, and the renovation of the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto.

As a student at George Brown Kissell was involved in charitable work. According to the college, Kissell was the director of the Habitat for Humanity Campus Coalition, which helped to construct over 100 habitat homes in the GTA. Five other GBC graduates were nominated along

with Kissell across different categories at the 2015 Premier’s Awards. Brad Goreski for creative arts and design, Susan Gapka for community services, Cheryl Cecchetto for business, Louis Busch for health sciences and Doug Hietkamp for technology.

George Brown alumni have won Premier’s Awards for three consecutive years.

Jessica Lynn Whitbread, a graduate from the community workers program, won in 2014, Jim Caruk, a graduate of the sheet metal workers program, received the honour in 2013, and Roger Mooking, a graduate of the culinary management program won in 2012.

looking at ways to talk about and express anger as selfcare, in activism and otherwise. Facilitated by Daccia Bloomfield and Róisín Doherty with vegan and gluten free refreshments.

Bus departs from the ROM

Santa Kiddie Craft Day Sat, Dec. 12.

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

St. James campus (Kings Lounge)

The GBC Parent Association puts on its kid friendly annual Santa Kiddie Craft Day. Come out for Santa, crafts, games, movies, music and a special breakdance performance by Santa’s Elves. The first 40 RSVP’s receive a gift from Santa. RSVP to events@ sagbc.ca.

International students trip to Niagara Falls Sun, Dec. 13.

10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Take a day trip to Niagara Falls with the Student Association and see what centuries of hype is all about.

Trip also includes a visit to Niagara-On-The-Lake and discounts for the Skylon Tower. $25. Book here: www. isx.ca/GBC/235/5

Oasis Days Dec. 15-17. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

At each GBC campus

Finishing off a semester is tough business. That’s why the Student Association has your back with massages and light snacks. Happening at St. James on Dec. 15 in the Kings Lounge, Dec. 16 in the main lobby of Waterfront campus, and December 17 at Casa Loma in the Student Centre.

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GBC student turns from drugs to music Through music and writing, Jobim Novak has overcome many of the challenges that left him choosing between life and death.

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“The bullying, which made me feel like a nobody, made me want to stray from my previously good morals, and become not only a substance abuser, but a thug,” recalled Jobim Novak who is now in George Brown College’s transition to post-secondary education program.

Originally from Guatamala, Novak was adopted and moved to Canada at a young age. He was relent-

lessly bullied in school, which eventually lead him to abuse painkillers at 15 years old.

By 16 he entered rehab for the first time, only to be diagnosed with schizophrenia and experience his first episode of psychosis.

Though never getting caught, Novak’s escape into criminal activity had given him the gangster lifestyle and he became involved in stealing, robbing and doing things he felt “only a tough guy would do.”

After overdoses and two suicide attempts, Novak woke up with the realization the life he was living could leave him dead.

“Both of those times I had attempted to kill myself to escape the fact that the drugs were running low,” said Novak. “I couldn’t sell any more because I was too delusional and sick, and the thought of withdrawal, which I had been through before, was scary because it makes a person very sick and makes them think they’re going to die.”

Understanding now that all he had wanted was an escape, he has left the gangster life behind finding the joy in life through music and writing. He found the creative writing program by the Toronto Writers Collective and the Jewish humanitarian organization Ve’ahavta.

Anne Ptasznik, interim communications director for Ve’ahavta, first met Novak on Oct. 8 when the creative writing program participants read their works.

“He did such a powerful job that we invited him to Ve’ahavta’s Starry Nights gala to speak to the audience about the transformational impact that the Creative Writing Program has had on his life as well as performing his powerful rap.”

For Novak, the creative writing program gave him hope and helped him finally realize his goal of giving back to the world in a positive way, “I had once worked to destroy it, but now I want to build something and do something that will benefit others.” He said.

The program, which provide people from marginalized groups the opportunity to express their unique voice, includes participants that are homeless, youth at risk, women who have been in the correctional system, and individuals from the LGBTQ, mental health and Indigenous communities, according to Ptasznik.

On Nov. 12, Novak performed at Ve’ahavta’s annual Starry Nights Gala, celebrating the people who go to extraordinary lengths to make a difference in people’s lives.

Currently Novak is working on a book of spoken-word poems as well as a rap album and is looking to perform wherever he can to tell his story and to talk to people about life and all it’s beauty.

Lama Al-Zatmah, culinary management student and owner of Woof Woof Snax Photo: Aliona Kuts/The Dialog

Woof Woof Snax: hand-made dog treats from a culinary student Lama Al-Zatmah’s love of a therapy dog at George Brown College prompted her to start her own dog snack business ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

Did you know that every month you can cuddle with a dog at George Brown?

Lama Al-Zatmah does.

Her love for Troy, one of the dogs from St. John’s Ambulance for Therapy Dogs, has inspired her to start a business.

A second-year culinary management student, Al-Zatmah once baked Troy a few cookies to show her love and now she runs her own business, Woof Woof Snax. “(The) culinary industry is not just about cooking for people; you can cook for other creatures too,” she said.

Making dog treats may seem fanciful, but Al-Zatmah takes this job seriously. Before creating her recipes, AlZatmah consulted with vets about the best ingredients and possible side effects.

“What I am doing for dogs is totally organic and it is more complicated than people think,” she said. With around 10 regular customers, she learned that dogs can be allergic to peanut butter, apples and even flour. She also noticed different breeds have different cravings. For example, golden retrievers go nuts about carrots and apples, while bulldogs prefer meat.

“I never thought I would be doing this, but I love dogs

and want to show my love.” said Al-Zatmah. “They calm me down and cooking for them is a huge stress-relief after classes.”

Al-Zatman learned European cooking from her father and has also loved Gordon Ramsay since childhood. “I’ll be like him one day,” she said.

Before enrolling in the culinary program, Al-Zatman noticed one of the GBC chefs carving a goose from an apple at a college fair. She thought, “I love that and I am going to GBC.” Later on she learned it was John Higgins, then saw him as a judge at Chopped Canada and finally met him while working at The Chef ’s House.

“I just came for him actually,” says Al-Zatmah, smiling while she recalls him tasting her meal at the Marriage of Food and Wine on Nov. 21.

Skipping the winter semester and graduating in August, Al-Zatmah’s plan is to become a chef in the Canadian Forces. “I always wanted to be in the military. I am focused and love things done in a certain way,” she said.

With Christmas season on the doorstep, Al-Zatmah brings special holiday cookies for dogs. “Although it has been rough for me, I am so happy doing this. I was trying to do the best of the best and I succeeded.”

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Supper with Syria exceeds fundraising goal George Brown professor helps organize evening to celebrate Syria ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

“They called it Supper with Syria because it was really a night of celebration,” said Nadia Qureshi, a George Brown College (GBC) professor and a volunteer at the event.

Immigration Canada offers a number of ways to sponsor refugees and raising funds is an essential part of all of them. With the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis Qureshi and three people from very different backgrounds decided to take action.

Sang Kim, an awardwinning writer and chef; Dr. Lara Zahabi-Bekdash, a founding member of the Canadian Arab Institute and Inna Gertsberg, advertising writer and a former refugee, put together Supper with Syria, a fundraising event to show solidarity.

Originally aiming to raise $70,000 to support two families, the event sold out and

Bashir Munye of My Little Dumplings donated food to the event, “as Canadian from Somalia I know what war feels like and wanted to help”

ended up with $100,000 in donations. A joint effort of community members, food organizations and 165 volunteers made it possible for three refugee families to resettle in Toronto.

Chef Bashir Munye, a founder of My Little Dumplings, the first artisan gourmet dumpling business in Toronto, showed support by donating food. Having come from Somalia, he said he knows what it’s like to be from such a war-torn country.

The event took place at the historic Wychwood Barns on Nov. 29 and included high-

profile guests such as Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins, Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett and Toronto Mayor John Tory.

Tory tweeted that it was “heartwarming to see Torontonians showing support for Syrian refugees at Supper with Syria fundraiser.”

“It was a very powerful and inspiring evening” said Qureshi who met an attendee that came all the way from Barrie and enjoyed the event so much that they decided to do something similar there.

“For me it was a really powerful comment, because it

showed initiatives like Supper with Syria start momentum.”

The Canadian Arabic Orchestra played traditional music throughout the night, a raffle draw and a silent auction of various art pieces was held. Four Syrian chefs made traditional dishes and four Canadian chefs presented their versions of those dishes.

“I believe in food justice.

Food brings people together,” said Qureshi.

Qureshi heard about the volunteer opportunity from Ward 21 city councillor Joe

Mihevc and immediately decided to help.

While a lot of people think Syria is primarily associated with ISIS and refugees, there is a deep history, culture, and art in that country, she explained. “Even though we are helping them, they are going to enrich our community with their culture.”

Although the money is raised, it is just a step in a more complicated process said Qureshi. It is now up to the government’s decision that will determine the process and timing of bringing those families to Canada.

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Stapler in St. James Library held together with duct tape Library staff open to buying a new machine if there are more complaints EMEKA IBEH STAFF REPORTER

Photo: Emeka Ibeh/The Dialog

The automatic stapler in the St. James library has seen better days, and one student is not amused.

“I go to school to use the services they say that they will provide, and when I don’t get what is supposed to be available and properly maintained, I end up feeling neglected,” said Brandon Peart.

The St. James campus library provides staplers, hole punchers, and other basic office tools for students to use.

The school regularly has to replace these items because of

theft, damage, and breakage.

Nevertheless, student angst results from these services and office supplies being sluggishly maintained in the library.

Peart, a second year student in the human resources program, has been using the St. James campus stapler for the past two years at GBC, and this is the first time his frustration with the school’s office supplies turned bitter.

His frustration stems from the fact that the automatic stapler is being maintained with duct tape, making it harder to bind pages together, and creating a more tedious process to an easy job.

“I take full responsibility

for my education, so I feel that the school should also be taking responsibility for the services that they provide to us,” said Peart. “Since the semester started, this stapler has had tape on it, and it’s not like the stapler is being maintained or the tape is replaced weekly, or monthly, they’ve just left it there expecting students to be okay with it, and I for one am not okay with the service.”

St. James Library staff heard the complaints and explained that they are in the process of replacing the automatic stapler, but due to a low volume of student complaints they do not believe it is a major concern.

“We weren’t planning on replacing it just yet, but if it isn’t working as good as it should be, we are certainly open to getting a new one. My understanding however, is that it is working and if students want to address this with us, we are open to hearing from them,” said library services coordinator Ciaran Megahey.

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Still feminist, still fighting DEC. 6 COMMITTEE Dec. 6 is recognized annually as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Each year Canadians unite in solidarity to honour the lives and memory of 14 women murdered at L’École Polytechnique de Montréal on Dec. 6, 1989.

An anti-feminist gunman wandered the halls of the university that day, separating women from their peers, promoting misogynistic beliefs

and displaying an explicit hatred of feminists, before opening fire and murdering the women.

Not only is this a day to reflect on the tragic events of Dec. 6, 1989, but also to recognize the continuing acts of gender-based violence in our society. George Brown College’s annual remembrance event is to raise awareness and encourage everyone to work towards social change.

This year, the main issues being addressed at the event include the increasing numbers of missing and murdered

indigenous women and why black lives matter.

According to our new federal government’s commitment to take action and launch an inquiry of missing and murdered aboriginal women, we support the coalition of First Nations and advocacy organizations that are requesting pre-inquiry consultation. We also must make sure that they include the families of the women, when establishing the inquiry’s terms of reference and its process for selecting commissioners.

In Ontario, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Premier Kathleen Wynne said that sexual violence “was rooted in misogyny which is deeply ingrained in our culture.”

She announced that her government’s newly created plan to combat sexual violence has multiple prongs—from public awareness to funding and legislative change. It seems that there will be no more passing the blame to other levels of government, no more debating or studying if there really is a problem.

Black Lives Matter, an advocacy group working towards police accountability, is demanding a public apology and making visible the racism perpetrated against black

members of our community.

We are saying “no” to police violence in our communities.

The students of George Brown’s assaulted women’s and children’s counselor advocate program are speaking out about the relevance of today’s organizing. After 26 years, the murdering of 14 women at L’École Polytechnique de Montréal is still in the forefront of our minds.

It is still risky to identify as a feminist without receiving threats. Gender-based violence in our society has multiple faces that require us to take action using various strategies to eradicate it.

We say “no” to a society that condones gender based violence.

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Canada must take the lead on climate targets Decisive action is needed to avoid climate change disasters on a biblical scale When Prime Minister Trudeau spoke on Canada’s behalf at this year’s Paris Climate Summit, he invoked the ghost of 10 years of the Conservative government’s contempt for carbon reduction initiatives. Differentiating his government from Stephen Harper’s, Trudeau said, “Canada’s back, and here to help.”

If the Liberals are different negotiating partners than the Conservatives, why are they using the exact same carbon reduction targets as the Harper government? If Trudeau truly wants to help build an ambitious carbon reduction treaty at this year’s climate summit, Canada has to take the initiative.

The Liberals are in a strong position in Canada and at the summit to take the lead.

Less than two months from a majority win in the election, and with “Trudeaumania” catching on around the world, the Liberals are

popular enough to make a difficult stand in Paris.

Trudeau can push for ambitious, legally binding emission reductions.

That the Liberals are using the Harper government’s pledges going into the summit has two primary problems. First, Canada’s pledges, to reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent of 2005 levels by the year 2030, are as Globe and Mail national affairs columnist Jeffrey Simpson said, “one of the least, if not the least – ambitious target of any advanced industrial country.”

Besides the fact that this pledge is not likely to meaningfully mitigate climate change, perhaps more dangerous is the message it sends to other countries at the talks. If a very popular head of state, who recently won an election on fairly progressive platform, is not taking the lead on ambitious targets in Paris, who will?

There are few governments in Paris that are bet-

ter positioned politically to set a constructive precedent than Canada.

Limiting global warming to two degree Celsius above pre-industrial level has been generally accepted as the world target to avoid a catastrophic change to the climate. While the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) acknowledges that the effects of global warming are already being felt // EDITORIAL CARTOON

around the globe before we’ve reached two degrees, the panel finds that allowing a more significant increase will make the impacts worse.

And what are the impacts? Think biblical: largescale droughts, forest fires, storms, and sea-level rises that will endanger coastal populations.

The Climate Action Tracker, a research project which weighs national government’s carbon reduc-

tion pledges with the two degree target, has found that every carbon reduction pledge currently before the IPCC would lead to a 3.4°C increase in global temperatures.

It is vital that Canada’s new Liberal government use its momentum to not only encourage a strong agreement in Paris, but also ensure that Canada sets and meets its own ambitious carbon reduction targets.

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Looking to celebrate the holidays in style?

Check out these six holiday-themed events EMEKA IBEH STAFF REPORTER

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Surprisingly good and off-beat movies for the holiday season Three movies you didn't know were holiday related STEVE CORNWELL ASSISTANT EDITOR

BATMAN RETURNS (1992) the last of the Tim Burton directed Batman movies. It's a dark, and funny movie that also happens to take place as Gotham celebrates the holidays. Well, as Gotham tries to celebrate the holidays as the Penguin and his army of robot penguins create all the havoc that Batman can handle. Starring Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Christopher Walken, and Michelle Pfeiffer. Batman Returns is the O.G. to most modern superhero movies.

GREMLINS (1984) is all about a well-intended Christmas gift going really wrong. While little Gizmo starts off as an adorable pet, a little water after midnight unleashes so many gremlins with attitudes as bad as their hygiene. Watch out for the casually racist “bizarre toy from Chinatown” premise, but in all this is a pleasing Steven Spielberg produced monster movie.

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Toronto Christmas Market

City of Craft Winter 2015

55 Mill Street

115 Queen Street West

Nov. 20 to Dec. 20

Dec. 11 to 13

Sunday to Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The sixth edition of the Toronto Christmas market returns to the Distillery District from Nov. 20 to Dec. 20. This year’s Christmas Market is free Tuesday to Friday, but tickets are $5 for the weekend dates. This festive location has distinctive shopping stores, traditional holiday music, and includes a daily sing-along with Santa’s elves. This event brings tons of crowds—families, couples and groups of friends as it is one of the more popular markets in the city.

Magical Winterland Nights at Casa

New Year’s Eve Skating Party

Friday 6pm to 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

235 Queens Quay West

City of Craft is back for its ninth year of arts and crafts goodness, bringing a line-up of 60 incredible artists, workshops, giveaways and good vibes. You can revel in a night of drinks, music, and free screen-printed, limited edition tote bags filled with delicious swag for the first 100 people through the door Saturday morning (Dec.12). $2

8 p.m. 2 a.m.

Union Station Holiday Market

Dec. 31

Grab your skates and enjoy a lovely time by the lake at the Harbourfront Centre during this upcoming New Year’s Eve. The annual New Year’s Eve Skating Party is a great place to ring in 2016 with some memorable fun.

The Christmas Story

65 Front St. West

Toronto Church of the Holy Trinity

Thursdays in December 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Roam throughout the stunning lighting display in the gardens and witness famed illusionist entertainer Professor Wick’s holiday themed magic show. You can sightsee the castle on a scavenger hunt, sing along with live carolers, enjoy s’mores and hot cocoa as well. $27.

Union Station is getting into the holiday spirit with their first pop-up Holiday Market.

Located in front of historic Union Station, the market showcases over 30 artisan shops and gourmet food vendors from in and around Toronto. Attendance is free.

Loma

Nov. 30 to Dec. 30

1 Austin Terrace

EYES WIDE SHUT (1999) is not unlike the holiday season, weird, long, and filled with confusing tensions. Still, if you really want to escape that family vibe, this Stanley Kubrick directed film is an enthralling odyssey that will have you asking, “how did this movie get made?” But look a little closer, enjoy Tom Cruise parading around, the masks, and the odd pace of the film. Oh, and the festive spirit of Eyes Wide Shut’s holiday backdrop.

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Dec. 4 to Dec. 20

For the past 78 years, The Christmas Story, a nativity play about the first Christmas, and the birth of Jesus Christ has been performed throughout the holiday season in Toronto. 100 volunteer performers take part in the production, with a real baby starring as the infant Jesus. Two of the performances will have sign language interpretation.

HONOURABLE MENTION: MOST MOVIES BY DIRECTOR AND WRITER SHANE BLACK. Seriously, Black has almost trademarked the "holidayaction" movie genre. Check out The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), Iron Man 3 (2013), and Lethal Weapon (1987).

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Huskies’ Dejazmatch James inspired by older brother who was shot Huskies men’s basketball guard wins Athlete of the Week Award EMEKA IBEH STAFF REPORTER

Averaging 21 points per game is not an easy feat in any league, particularly in the Ontario College Athletics Association (OCAA). But Dejazmatch James is doing just that.

Due to his stellar play, James has earned OCAA Athlete of the Week honours.

James scored 31 points and added 11 rebounds in a win against Centennial, followed by 15 points and 9 rebounds in another win against Canadore.

James never takes any days off. He learned at an early age to not take the opportunities he has for granted and to work at being a better player and a better person.

“It happened back when I was a kid. My older brother got shot in his leg while also being one of the top players in the county and through that I learned that that the right decisions can help to keep me focused,” said James. “Since that day, my mindset has been that if I am going to play tomorrow, I will do what I have to do today to be the best person that I can be.”

Today, James is the Huskies’ fearless “commander” earning the nickname from his teammates.

James has been playing

George Brown Huskies Guard/Forward Dejazmatch James (#15) Photos by: Thomas Chung

basketball since a young age.

Yet, it was only clear in grade 11 that he was ready to play competitively.

“I have been playing basketball since I was a kid, but I only started taking it seriously in Grade 11. I remember I was a junior in Grade 10, when I used to be a fat kid, my coach said that I needed to slim down or I wouldn’t see any playing time,” he said. “After his comments as I started putting in more effort, and everything just fell into place.”

James garnered a onemonth tour in Europe to compete professionally in England, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Through those exhibition games his knowledge of the fundamentals of

basketball further evolved and his commitment to the sport grew without limits In spite of his relaxed demeanor, James keeps his teammates engaged during practice, and he admits there are moments when he can get on their nerves. But that does not stop him from pushing them to be their best out on the court.

“Our chemistry is building off of the court, but I feel that the more I hang out with them, the more our connection with each other on the court will grow,” said James.

“For some reason there is a very strong connection there when we are a tight knit group, and it helps me get familiar with my teammates during games even more.”

Wolfpack Ticker: scores from George Brown College athletics Men’s basketball

Men’s volleyball

Women’s volleyball

George Brown 89 - Georgian 67 George Brown 69 - St. Lawrence 62 Fleming 72 - George Brown 61

George Brown 3 - Fleming 2 Loyalist 3 - George Brown 0 Georgian 3 - George Brown 1 Seneca 3 - George Brown 2

George Brown 3 - Fleming 1 Loyalist 3 - George Brown 0 Georgian 3 - George Brown 0 Seneca 3 - George Brown 1

Women’s basketball George Brown 61 - Georgian 36 George Brown 57 - St. Lawrence 54

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// FOOD

Culinary students show their creations at Marriage of Food and Wine Event pairs appetizers and wine tastings CLEMENT GOH SPECIAL TO THE DIALOG

On Nov. 21, a big crowd in the centre for hospitality and culinary arts building sipped on wine and eagerly waited for what the culinary students of the chef training and culinary management programs had in store for the 13th Annual Marriage of Food and Wine event.

Organized by the faculty’s wine chefs, Roger Maurer and Mario Gozzi, the event not only treated guests with over 40 varieties of mouthwatering appetizers paired with both red and white specialty wines. It also gave the student chefs an opportunity to let their creativity flow with a diverse menu with styles based on international backgrounds.

For chef Gozzi, the event is very unique. He said,“like a fingerprint, no two things are ever the same. You can take a carrot, and cook it a hundred different ways.”

Gozzi said the process for the students begins with group work, where each group produces eight appetizers. Gozzi and Maurer then narrow it down to two appetizers per group.

While Gozzi and Maurer try to make sure that there is a variety of appetizers made,

he said the event belongs to students, “it’s their show, and it’s based on their creations.”

According to Gozzi, the event is more than an assignment for students. “It’s a project where you actually produce and cook,” he said.

“It’s more or less all of the skills learned in two years, and it really encompasses everything being taught in classes such as cost control.”

Mike Caine, a student from integrated culinary management was thrilled to be a part of the event with his fellow team members.

“It’s a great opportunity to get out and actually be a part of the community,” he said. “You get to make food, and see the customers react in real-time because you’re actually there interacting with them.”

Caine was particularly excited about the process involved with the event. “You get in, and start from scratch to come out with something awesome.” According to his group, the entire preparation for the event took a total of four hours to set up.

The exclusive event was held for two hours before each group’s station was broken down. Afterwards, all of the students from both programs rallied for a welldeserved celebratory toast.

Student-made appetizers at the Marriage of Food and Wine event Photo by: Clement Goh/The Dialog

Chef James Olberg (right) at the Hot Chefs and Cool Jazz event at The Chef’s House.

Photo courtesy of Trevor Ritchie

George Brown alumni to represent Canada in prestigious contest Chef James Olberg returns to Bocuse D’Or as older competitor ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

Chef James Olberg, an executive chef at Glowbal Restaurant Group in Vancouver, picked up his passion for cooking from his father. “It was something I saw as very natural,” said Olberg, recalling those memories of observing his dad cooking with other chefs.

Originally from KitchenerWaterloo, he used to work at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto. In 1990, he enrolled in the cook apprentice program at George Brown College. Although Humber was already operating, he said “back then there was only George Brown really; that was the school to go to.”

Describing his years in school, Olberg said his classmates were great and his teachers phenomenal. John Higgins used to be his instructor, and they are still in touch today.

Thinking of the brightest college memory, Olberg refers to being a part of a George Brown culinary team and participating in the Taste of

Canada competition. Having won almost every category, Olberg is especially proud of a gold medal in the hot food category.

Even though it was not his first time taking part in culinary competitions, he said he really got the first taste of competing while being a student at George Brown.

“It was a perfect relationship between myself, the school and my work. The combination of both helped me develop and mature as a person and a cook,” he said.

Since then, Olberg has moved around the country, with stops at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel, the Tiara Restaurant in Niagara-OnThe-Lake and Glowbal in Vancouver. “I went wherever the job I wanted to do was,” he explained.

As a member of Culinary Team Canada and the Canadian Culinary Federation, chef Olberg has previously won four silver medals Bocuse D’or, an international event where chefs compete in front of a live audience. In 2017, he will be representing his country and his school

once again in Lyon, France.

Olberg said it is quite humbling for him to be there because he is older than most of the competitors. It will be challenging either way, he said, as he sees advantages and disadvantages to being an older competitor. Olberg feels he will be more comfortable with a five-hour competition than 15 years ago.

“Back then I wouldn’t have the sense of calmness that I have now.”

“It’s more sentimental for me at my age,” he adds, being touched by all the support he has been receiving.

The Chef’s House has shown its respect by holding a Hot Chefs & Cool Jazz fundraising event for Olberg on Nov. 11. “The environment they have created there is great,” said Olberg.

In April 2016, the Bocuse D’or training will begin. Developing the program and endless practicing is what chef Olberg will have to go through to be able to cook 14 portions of selected meat and fish meals during the competition.

To continue following chef James Olberg’s journey to the 2017 Bocuse d’Or, sign up for its official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ ChefJamesHenryOlberg/

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Dec. 7–Jan. 4

Vegan eats near Casa Loma campus

// FOOD

Just down the street from GBC’s Casa Loma campus are two great vegan restaurants.

RENUKA MALHOTRA STAFF REPORTER

Seasonal specialty “Winter bowl” Photos by: Aliona Kuts/The Dialog

George Brown culinary grads open Cafe Neon on Queen West Greek-inspired cafes offer full-service bakery and weekend brunches ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

Local, organic, fresh ingredients; pork and trout smoked on premises; handcrafted cocktails with freshlysqueezed juices and syrups made in-house; fresh-made soups – Cafe Neon, now with two locations, is “definitely a labour of love”, said Rochelle Dixon, general manager of both cafes.

Four years ago Niki Tsourounakis opened the first Cafe Neon, or “meeting place” in Greek, in the Junction Triangle. Three weeks ago, the second location launched on Queen West.

Along with Dixon, the two focus on freshness and sticking to Greek-inspired offerings.

Dixon has been with the cafe for more than a year. She holds a George Brown College (GBC) culinary management diploma and a general arts and science certificate. “As a company, we find we tend to get a lot of GBC students,” she said.

Alex Shimshon, a graduate of the baking and pastry arts management program, makes Neon’s authentic pastries and breads.

The location in the Junction neighbourhood also gets a lot of students coming in for take-away on their way to school. “We know our customers from chit-chatting with them when they come for coffee,” explained Dixon.

Although the location on Queen Street West is only three weeks old, Dixon said, “everyone has been so welcoming to us in the neighbourhood and we are connecting with them too, being as accessible as possible.”

Starting as a coffee shop, Neon is now offering table service and catering along with weekend brunches and take-out.

According to Dixon, their seasonal salad bowl “Winter Bowl” ($11.75) is by far

the most popular item on the menu. Which is natural, given its perfect blend of tender sour beets supplemented by the softness of salty goat cheese, the crispiness of chickpeas and almonds and the sweetness of raisins complemented with a sesame orange dressing.

Their second favourite is the Neon breakfast sandwich ($6.25), a toasted sesame bagel topped with fried egg, bacon, Swiss cheese and greens.

“Our brunch top-seller is pulled pork eggs benedict with coffee gravy and apple slaw, no doubt,” adds Dixon.

Both locations have the same menu. Although the menu is not labeled for dietary restrictions, Dixon said, staff is very knowledgeable and knows each dish in detail. Customers can also compose their own plates.

“Our guests are always able to craft different suggestions,” said Dixon.

Photo by: Renuka Malhotra/The Dialog

Live Organic Food bar 264 Dupont Street Located a few steps away from Dupont subway station, Live is ideal for those looking for a serious variety of vegan food options.

The restaurant offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian items consisting of soups, salads, wraps, burgers, burritos and more to cater to the different needs of its customers. The ambiance at the restaurant is very soothing and it’s proximity to George Brown College’s Casa Loma campus makes it an easy to go option for students. An average cost of a meal at a restaurant would differ from $8-18 whether you opt for a salad, burger, or wrap.

Photo by: Mia P. / Taken from Yelp.ca

Govinda’s Pure Vegetarian Restaurant 243 Avenue Road Govinda’s strives to provide fresh and nutritious vegetarian meal platters for lunch and dinner ranging from $10 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for children. Their typical menu items include salad, rice, vegetable dishes, dal or lentil soup and bread. The restaurant offers a serene atmosphere as it operates by the side of famous Lord Krishna Temple.

The dishes are best suited for all those in search of proper vegan food. All of their items are free of meat, fish and eggs and several dishes are dairy free as well.

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‘Some of us are too scared to feel good’ George Brown alumni brings her feature film to Toronto cinemas ALIONA KUTS STAFF REPORTER

“It was August 2014. I just wanted to make a film, a feature film,” said Valerie Buhagiar, a graduate of George Brown’s acting program.

The Anniversary, set and shot in Toronto tells the story of one day, the 20th anniversary of Theresa’s and Sam’s wedding.

However, it is not a story of a joyful day. Sam went for a run and has been missing for a year. Getting ready for the celebration, Theresa has multiple flashbacks that immerse viewers deeper into her story.

Guests at the party wonder about her motives. “Why are you having this party?” asks Evelyn, Theresa’s mother.

“Because I want things to be the way they were,” replies Theresa.

“Although they are all talking about him, they end up talking about themselves,” comments Buhagiar.

The idea for the film came, from Buhagiar. “I thought about people of my generation.” People, who seem to

Still from The Anniversary Photo courtesy of Boom Productions

have normal and stable lives, but struggle with being stuck.

Stuck at a mundane job or useless relationship. People who are, as one of the characters said, “too scared to feel good.”

The Anniversary includes a diverse set of characters with different backgrounds, age groups and beliefs. “I wanted to play with an idea of people not being who they want to be,” she said. “I also want more women in films,” adding that her film has more female than male characters.

Buhagiar’s house doubled

as the set of the movie. “I decided decided to write something for her house,” said Buhagiar, sitting in the same kitchen where Theresa has her party.

This house, with bookshelves filled with Shaw and Shakespeare, and swing music unobtrusively playing in the background, has been a stage for many other films. ”I would love to always live in the shooting location; this way I can map out the shots.”

Pot smoking is another big part of the film. “It is very Toronto,” said Buhagiar. “Be-

sides, I wanted to soften the characters more and alcohol doesn’t always do that.”

Buhagiar laughed when asked to name her favourite character. “I don’t know, I like them all!”

Theresa as a protagonist: “Although she is sad, she doesn’t so much play a victim and still has a bit of the humour.” She mentions the boy who brings fun to the party.

Sam who ran away, who did what Buhagiar was considering doing. “His run, however, wasn’t just for him, it was also for her. They needed a break.”

The actors who play Theresa and Sam are also husband and wife in real life: “I like that chemistry already being there,” said Buhagiar.

“If the film does well, it’ll be good for Canadian films,” said Buhagiar, who plans to finish shooting her second feature, a surreal drama It’s Hard to be Human, after The Anniversary is screened.

The Anniversary is playing at The Carlton Cinema (20 Carlton St. at Yonge) Dec. 4 to 10. Screenings are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Some casual dining options for students on a budget RENUKA MALHOTRA STAFF REPORTER

259 Host 259 Wellington St. W. The best part about this restaurant is its simplicity. The menu at 259 Host is a rich culmination of traditional recipes prepared with new techniques and given an innovative presentation. The ambiance is soothing and the service is fast and commendable.

The menu offers a wide range of North Indian delicacies from Paneer Tikka to Saag and takes over with desserts like Gulab Jamun and Kulfi.

It is a highly affordable option for for Indian food lovers and costs approximately $35 for a

Jack Astor’s 10 Dundas St. E. Pai-Northern Thai Kitchen 18 Duncan Street A northern Thai restaurant that offers a variety of noodles, soups, curries, salads and more. It’s a perfect place for Thai food lovers. The place also offers a variety of beverages from beer, wine,

rum, and signature cocktails to virgin fruit drinks and iced tea.

The meals cost around $45 for two people. However, the lunch menu comes in cheaper at $35 for two people.

The Dundas East outlet of Jack Astor’s is extremely busy and highly entertaining.

If you sit in the inside seating area you will be seated at a table covered with brown paper and a few crayons to scribble on. The staff is super friendly and the place is

the best deal for those looking to have a few drinks. The place offers classic bar fare with chicken wings, nachos, burgers but just a few virgin drinks to choose from.

The average cost for a meal here for two people is approximately $50.

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SCIENCE & TECH

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Can you really be addicted to videogames?

Game developer says she used videogames as a coping mechanism SHAWN GOFF THE AQUINIAN

The video game Fallout 4 was released this month and gamers everywhere could expect one thing once they got their hands on a copy: for the next few days, sitting in front of a screen was the only thing on their to-do lists. But can this behaviour actually be considered an addiction to video games?

Eileen Jones, a former Holland College student and game developer, said while she doesn’t think she has been addicted to games, she has used them in excess as a coping mechanism. Jones said she used games as an escape from depression and multiplayer games as a social outlet.

“Gaming is, and probably always will be my biggest refuge from life,” Jones said.

“I think the first problem was that my dad somehow trusted me enough with a

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PC in my own room.”

She said early on she used Runescape to cope with her teenage years. Then, after a bad breakup discovered Skyrim. When she was younger, Jones struggled to find a balance between gaming and real life. Now that she’s an adult, she believes that there are positive benefits to escaping through the world of video games. The key is moderation.

“I don’t fake sick because I would rather be in Skyrim like I have done in the past,” Jones said. “I accept that even a much-loved hobby has its time and place. “ University of New Brunswick professor Lauren Cruikshank is an expert in digital game culture and pop culture. She said there is no substantial evidence to put video games in the same addiction category as video gambling or drugs. But ultimately it depends on how you define addiction.

“At the moment it is not an official addiction,” Cruikshank said.

Cruikshank said that the way addiction is looked at has changed. Instead of looking at things or substances as having addictive qualities, addiction is now being looked at as social, biological, and psychological behaviours and patterns.

Right now, the official handbook for mental disorders, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, does not list video game addiction as a mental disorder. She said there is nothing wrong with games that are motivating, or encourage you to come back and play more. But she said that there is still a stigma about video games being addictive and are sometimes considered a waste of time.

“Studies have shown that people who play video games are better problem solvers,” Cruikshank said. “Spatial reasoning, if you have an object you can predict what it will look like when it’s rotated, that kind of thing is better with gamers.”

Cruikshank said some research is mixed though.

While there are some social benefits of being a gamer, it can still be isolating. “There are people leaning on both

sides (of the debate),” Cruikshank said.

Cruikshank also touched on games like Candy Crush, where the way the game is designed can often pressure players to spend money. She said that while she is skeptical of video game addiction, she is not skeptical of problematic video game playing.

“I think there are several ways that people can misuse their time, maybe misuse their money, spend too much time and suffer,” Cruikshank said. “But often I think it’s symptomatic of other things. If you’re stressed out and are using games to escape, then it’s not gaming that is the problem it’s the other things that are causing stress in your life.”

Josh Stanton, a gamer from the University of New Brunswick, said video games did one good thing for him: they taught him to learn drums. “I learned how to play the drums entirely from Rock Band,” said Stanton. “I kept challenging myself by playing more technically demanding songs, and having already taken an interest in playing real guitar due to Guitar Hero, I kind of decided, hey, why not give real drums a try.” Since then, Stanton has played in bands and used what he learned playing Rock Band to fuel his musical incentives.

While Stanton has taken drum lessons since, he said that Rock Band helped him learn one important skill.

“Using my feet and hands simultaneously was a big one,” Stanton said.

Stanton’s story seems to confirm some of what Cruikshank said. Rock Band motivated Stanton, not only to come back and play more but to develop an entirely new skill set. When asked whether he still loves Rock Band after playing for hours on end Stanton answered, “how could I not?”

Cruikshank said video games are a medium able to teach us things that other media just aren’t able to.

“Unlike film or plenty of other forms of media you’re not leaning back and absorbing, you’re leaning forward and interacting,” she said.

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