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Ontario colleges now serving up McDiplomas Deal with Ontario Colleges gives McDonald’s managers a year of business credits ALEX RESENDES REPORTER-EDITOR

A groundbreaking partnership signed between McDonald’s Canada and Ontario Colleges will permit McDonald’s managers to skip the first year of some business programs at public post-secondary institutions in the province.

Advocates of the partnership tout the wide range of potential benefits the deal could bring. One prominent boon the partnership might bring is the reduction of tuition as well as an increase in accessibility for McDonald’s employees looking to return to school.

“These aren’t just high school students, these are mature adults who live on their own, have families, bills and car payments,” said Tiffany White, director of education of the Student Association and a former employee of McDonald’s Canada. The Student Association funds The Dialog.

White said that wages made from working at McDonald’s can just cover an employee’s living expenses and not their tuition. “(Going to school) is not something many of them consider doing, so they continue to work at the job that they know is steady with decent hours and decent pay.”

The partnership was announced on Aug. 19 and is

available immediately to McDonald’s employees who have taken certain management-level training courses.

The arrangement mirrors Archways to Opportunity, a similar program launched in April 2015 in the United States.

The partnership, as detailed in a Colleges Ontario press release, would grant a first-year credit for business and business administration programs if certain McDonald’s management courses are completed, permitting eligible students to reduce the time and money required to obtain their diploma by as much as half.

Maureen Loweth, the dean of business at George Brown College (GBC), thinks the partnership will provide new routes for employers to support their employees in furthering their education, especially in the face of the reduction of internal training budgets within Canadian companies.

“We’re really seeing it as a partnership that is showcasing a new way of thinking about how employers can actively support access to further education and training for their employees without repeating training that’s already been acquired,” said Loweth.

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Masini McDermott: engaging black students PHILIP IVER REPORTER-EDITOR

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Employees Union (OPSEU), which has locals representing George Brown staff, has been critical of the program. The union published a statement blasting the agreement as effectively outsourcing education away from public institutions and privatizing a vital public asset.

“There’s already a process in place for students to have their work and life experience credited, and ensuring the academic rigor of the program or course that they’re applying for PLAR

(Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition) credit for,” said JP Hornick, the second vice president and chief steward for the faculty union at GBC. “I actually see this as a continuation of a process of encroachment of the private sector into public post-secondary education,” added Hornick. “When you look at it, this may be unique in terms of our particular agreement with McDonald’s, but it’s not unique for private entities to seek to control curriculum or

direct curriculum within the post-secondary sector.”

CORRECTION In our last print issue, Brittany DaCosta was mistakenly identified as the Student Association’s director of education in an article about the SA board of directors.

DaCosta is, in fact, the director of campus life. The Dialog regrets the error.

For Masini McDermott, the purpose of a Black Student Success Network (BSSN) isn’t to establish an exclusive club.

Rather, it’s about creating a George Brown community that works for everybody.

Faced with troubling retention rates and a void of directed outreach for black students at George Brown College (GBC), the tourism and hospitality student decided to take action. Now spearheading the BSSN’s foundation as a program adviser and project ambassador, McDermott and her team have been working hard to promote the initiative.

“Just leaving the impression that here’s an opportunity for you and we’re going to help you get involved, be engaged, get resources you’re paying for that you don’t realize you’re paying for, or don’t know where to find them,” she said.

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The BSSN aims to be a safe space for black students to reach out to, whether they’re in need of connection to various George Brown services such as tutoring and counselling, or simply looking for social engagement.

“It’s not all about the academics; it’s also about creating a great college experience. Of course class is important, but it’s also important to create solid relationships outside of the classroom,” said McDermott.

The goal is to develop an environment where black students are informed, empowered and better able to succeed within the George Brown community. According to student life coordinator Andria Lewis-Alexander, the initiative’s timing is crucial.

“Instead of fixing the issue, we dance around it, we talk around it, but we haven’t really been doing anything about it. This is a proactive way to assist students, to give them

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Black Student Success Network founded at George Brown College

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The board of directors has the ultimate jurisdiction over the affairs of the Student Association and its various components. At this open meeting, students will be able to ask questions and familiarise themselves with the organisation representing them.

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information, to provide them with the resources they need.”

Lewis-Alexander describes McDermott as passionate about success, and believes that her drive and abilities are needed to push this initiative forward. Volunteerism at George Brown is nothing new for McDermott, having previously served as president of the Mosaic Club, which focuses on promoting diversity through events and activities.

McDermott is also an upand-coming artist. A graduate of Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts, she has launched her own performance series called One Night Only Live, participated in Fringe Festival productions such as 2015’s Summerland and 2016’s The Fence and assisted elementary school students with their own musical theatre projects.

The same desire to push boundaries and seize the day which creates her artistry now finds itself applied to the BSSN. “I realized that with BSSN, instead of waiting for an opportunity like Black Student Success (a forum hosted by

Clubs Fair Tue, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Masini McDermott, centre, along with the BSSN team Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

the college in the spring), why don’t we create something, why don’t we create an opportunity for students to create their (own) opportunity to be greater.”

McDermott credits a number of folks with helping to nurture her various traits. She ascribes her passion to her mother, her creativity to teachers at Wexford such as Ann Merriam and Charlie Agatho-

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It’s with an affable confidence that McDermott attributes her drive to herself, a drive dedicated to making the BSSN a great success story.

“Even if I have to pass on the torch, I want to know that I have a torch that’s flaming bright and strong, the momentum is still going and I’m going to leave somewhat of a legacy behind”.

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New technology in focus after train derails near Casa Loma Sheldon Mortimore, the new queer and trans rep of the CFS-O, is excited to begin work soon. Photo: Shaun Iyer / The Dialog

Sheldon Mortimore elected to CFS-Ontario A train derailed on the tracks just south of Casa Loma campus after a collision.

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CP Rail urges government to adopt recording devices to help prevent future incidents SHAUN IYER REPORTER-EDITOR

In the weeks following a collision of two Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) freight trains nearby George Brown’s Casa Loma campus, advocates and regulators are pressing for new technologies to enhance the safetyt freight trains.

The collision, which took place in the early morning of Aug. 21, resulted in approximately 3,500 litres of diesel fuel leaking from one of the engines, according to an email statement by CP. One of the freight trains was carrying a single car of dangerous goods but that car was not affected by the crash.

CP released a statement the day of the accident indicating that human error may be a factor.

CP issued a press release on Aug. 25 urging the federal government to install Locomotive Video and Voice Recorders (LVVR) to aid the investigation of such accidents.

In the press release, CP’s president and chief operating officer Keith Creel said that this technology would ensure crews were not engaging in prohibited activities, minimizing human error which often causes such accidents.

Jeremy Berry, from CP’s

media relations team, explained in an email that the current recordings are privileged and can only be used by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada after an incident has occurred. LVVR, on the other hand, proactively monitors in-cab behaviour.

CP and other rail carriers are already using this technology in the United States. CP says studies show LVVR reduces collisions by 40 per cent per million miles traveled.

Toronto city councillor Josh Matlow has written two letters urging the federal government to adopt new technology, including LVVR or Positive Train Control, in which trains can be automatically halted if they come dangerously close to another train.

Another growing concern is replacing the old DOT-111 tanker cars, 72 of which were involved in the explosion in Lac-Mégantic in 2013, and are set to be replaced in the year 2025.

“What we know is that there are Dot 111 tanker cars still being used in CP rail, these should be replaced immediately,” said Matlow. “I even question the movement of dangerous goods through Canada’s most densely populated neighbourhoods.”

Berry confirmed over email that CP’s CEO E. Hunter Harrison has been an active advocate for the immediate removal of DOT-111 cars. He also stated that CP will not have to move DOT-111 cars after Nov. 1 in Canada and encourages shippers to move to updated CPC1232 and TC-117 cars over the older models.

Student Association LGBTQ Rep. to chair provincial queer and trans student group SHAUN IYER REPORTER-EDITOR

Sheldon Mortimore, the Student Association of George Brown College’s LGBTQ representative, was elected as the queer and trans students

constituency group chair for the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario (CFS-O).

“This year I feel we are shining light on racialized queer and trans student issues,” said Mortimore.

“Spreading awareness by help-

ing others understand what that looks like, and what they can do to support these students who have intersectional experiences.”

Mortimore was elected by student union representatives from across Ontario at the CFS-O’s Annual General Meeting on Aug. 20.

Mortimore’s key responsibility is to chair the biannual provincial meetings where he aims to raise awareness for mental health issues for queer and trans students as well as highlighting the voices of racialized queer and trans students.

Being from George Brown means Mortimore is easily accessible to queer and trans students at the college. He encouraged students from the queer and trans community to say hello to him and said that he looks forward to being a voice for queer and trans students across Ontario.

CFS-O is part of the Canadian Federation of Students, a national student union formed in 1981. According to its website, CFS-O has more than 35 union locals across Ontario.

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Diversity, student engagement key pillars at The George Student residence to have no shortage of activities in The George PHILIP IVER REPORTER-EDITOR

With the school year in full swing, staff, students and community members took time to mark the grand opening of The George on Sept. 14.

In celebrating George Brown’s first student residence, the messages of college president Anne Sado and minister of the environment and climate change Glen Murray, went far beyond mere brick and mortar.

Murray noted the diversity present in The George.

“You’ve got the world living in this building,” said Murray. The minister also lauded Sado’s leadership and the George Brown community.

“In a world of division and politicians who divide us too easily, this place is an island of the celebration of learning,

knowledge and human diversity,” said Murray.

Lyla Daniel, a resident adviser and second-year nursing student who served as the event’s master of ceremonies, believes that having such a diverse group of residents adds value to the education at George Brown.

“Not only are we here to experience a traditional education in order to prepare us for the workplace, but we’re also here to educate ourselves in terms of people and being humans of this world,” said Daniel.

Going hand in hand with The George’s diversity is an emphasis on community support and activity. This falls in line with the 2014-17 Strategic Mandate Agreement, a collaboration between George Brown and the Ontario Min-

istry of Training Colleges and University, which placed student engagement as a major focus in retention efforts.

The George features pingpong tournaments, group cooking classes, a weekly food market, escape room scenarios and a host of additional events and opportunities according to Sado.

“This is a whole new type of student experience and student residence, designed to foster interaction, collaboration and the use of state of the art technology,” said Sado. “At The George, studying and socializing can happen anywhere.”

The building is well-furnished with technology, including multiple levels of security, motion sensor lights, automatic blinds, exercise equipment and high speed internet. Even the laundromat is cutting edge, featuring app and text support, sending alerts when machines are

A band plays in front of The George during the grand opening of the residence on Sept. 14, 2016. Photo: Indira Ordaz/The Dialog

free and when a student’s load of laundry is done.

The George houses 500 students across floors three through nine, with one resident adviser and approximately 75 students per floor.

Sado hopes that by year’s end, the first group of residents will have a positive message

to share with the next.

“I hope they’ll say this was one of the best experiences of my life, that you’re going to learn a lot, get involved, get engaged, take advantage of everything that’s here, because it will make a difference to you and your experience at college.”

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Albert (Amigo) DaSilva remains close to George Brown in retirement Former player, coach and athletic coordinator will always be an ‘Amigo’ at GBC

Wolfpack Ticker Men’s Soccer Sept. 9

George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Niagara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Sept. 13

Humber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Albert DaSilva, who has walked George Brown’s halls and athletic facilities for close to four decades, surprises me as he wells up with tears, talking about his recent retirement from the college.

“It’s very hard to this day to leave because of the students.

You can’t work in a place, (and start as) a student, for 40 odd years and just leave it alone.”

DaSilva started at George Brown as a student athlete in the 1970s, playing volleyball and basketball for the Huskies before transitioning to coaching and coordinating for the athletics department. Though his voice is a little more hoarse, and his steps a bit more cautious, DaSilva still looks the part of student athlete, from

“We are all amigos and amigas in the world, we should be.” his over six foot frame to the backpack and Huskies baseball cap he wears.

The passion he has for the students and the school, as well as the difficulties of missing out on the day-to-day at the college is evident as DaSilva outlines his plans to remain involved at George Brown.

Niagara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Sept. 13

Humber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Men’s Baseball Sept. 9

George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Humber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 (Suspended, to resume Sept.

26)

Huskies battle to a draw against Humber, drop doubleheader to Durham PHILIP IVER REPORTER-EDITOR

As one of four returning players to George Brown’s varsity baseball program, Andrew Murrell is a cornerstone for the team this year. In the season opener on Sept. 9 he delivered on both the mound and the base-paths.

Murrell, an Ontario Colleges Athletic Association All-Star in 2015, allowed a single run over seven strong innings. Not to be outdone in this good old-fashioned pitching duel, Humber Hawks starter Daniel Cirillo was clinical, pounding the strike zone and making quick work of Huskies batters.

With time running out in the bottom of the seventh, Murrell came through again. After a bunt by Nicolas Giarcola moved

him to third, the George Brown veteran stole home plate in a dramatic finish to his night.

Humber closed out the inning shortly thereafter, and the 1-1 game was suspended due to time constraints and will resume on Sept. 26.

This gutsy effort was followed by a sobering Sept. 11 doubleheader against the Durham Lords. Game one ended after five innings, with the Huskies taking it on the chin 16-1.

While the Huskies bats showed more pop in game two, Durham’s offence again proved too much in the 15-6 loss. Huskies’ starting pitcher Curtis Cobean was hit with the loss, but also went four-for-four at bat.

Through it all, the Huskies’ head coach Mark Cotgrave knows the performance of his veteran core is an invaluable resource.

“They feed off of it, and they feed off of Curt (Cobean) and the other guys that have done this before, and without that sort of leadership and willingness to want to take on that role, it’d be a tough road to hoe,” said Cotgrave.

basketball coach has clear vision

Process and identity keys for head coach Warren Williams Andrew Murrell eyes the gametying run against Humber.

Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

“We don’t have that much time to bond,” said Murrell reflecting on his leadership role on the team. “So I just make sure I know everyone on a personal level and get guys motivated for games, let them know what our game plan is every game, what our goals are for the season and make sure everyone’s working together cohesively.”

Coach Warren Williams addresses the team at practice.

Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

PHILIP IVER REPORTER-EDITOR

Sept. 11

Durham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Sept. 11

Durham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 George Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Albert DaSilva worked and played at George Brown for more than 40 years. Photo: Steve Cornwell / The Dialog

“Nobody has ever told me that I have a key for life, but I can make my key. I’m not going to do anything out of the ordinary, but I have for myself a life membership at George Brown that’s how much I enjoyed myself there.”

DaSilva is known by many around the college by his nickname, ‘Amigo.’ For the former coach and athletic director, the origins of this name are straightforward. “As I got ‘younger’ I would forget names, so every time you come in my facility and you basically were not following the rules, I would say ‘Amigo’ if I didn’t know your name. And then everywhere I go, a lot of times I get called that back.”

‘Amigo’ might have been

borne out of difficulty remembering names, but DaSilva’s nickname reflects his worldview. “We are all amigos and amigas in the world, we should be. That will be my philosophy until I go.”

For DaSilva, something as simple as a greeting is a means of levelling the playing field, regardless of class or success. “If we can say hello to someone that walks in the street or you know somebody, you say hello.

It makes a better world.”

DaSilva’s popularity was evident when almost 450 people signed a petition to name the renovated gym at Casa Loma after him. But while DaSilva appreciated the effort, he felt that the honour of naming the gym was better to be bestowed

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Opening weekend a mixed Courting chaos: new women’s bag for men’s baseball

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on Vince Drake, who coached the Huskies men’s basketball team to three consecutive Ontario College Athletics Association gold medals in the 1970s.

DaSilva retired because he said that he no longer had the energy to give students the support they need. He is enjoying more time to be with his 88 year-old mother, and draws inspiration from her tenacity through health issues.

“I wish I was 30 years older and she was 30 years younger because I want to remember her like she was, not like how she is now sometimes,” he said.

“Certain days her health is not the best. But she still plugs away—she complains less than I do.”

Huskies pitcher Andrew Murrell dialed in on the mound. Photo: Philip Iver / The Dialog

After years of coaching experience, Warren Williams believes he has found the right fit as the new head coach of George Brown’s women’s basketball program.

Williams, who also works as a physical-education teacher at Applewood Heights Secondary, has helmed championship squads over his decade-plus with Ontario Basketball, coached the U19 Sultan Prospects Girls in Mississauga and was an assistant coach on York University’s men’s team.

He takes over a program which went from 2-14 in 2014-15 to 7-7 last season, and makes no bones about his vision for Huskies basketball.

“We want to play up-tempo basketball. I like to use the word ‘chaos’ to describe the way we want to play, and it actually stands for something: continually harassing all opponents season-long.”

While new to George Brown, Williams is already acquainted with men’s basketball coach Jonathan Smith and manager of athletics and

recreation Melanie Gerin-Lajoie. They give him confidence that the resources and family atmosphere necessary to build a national championship are here.

When it comes to developing championship habits, the head coach leads by example.

“He always is prepared with an actual schedule of what’s going on in the practice that day, so there’s a lot more structure than before,” said player Jacklyn Medeiros.

Williams describes himself as a good listener who likes to have fun. His approachable demeanour isn’t lost on the team’s athletes. “ C h i l l . Ve r y r e l a x e d , easy-going and you get comfortable with him quick. You’re not scared of him,” said guard Krystal-Ann Elento.

Among the players and coaching staff, there’s an objective they are working towards: the national championships. For Williams, the path for reaching that goal is clear.

“Last night at practice, we talked about being the loudest practice in the league every night. It’s about communication, about doing things the right way.”

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Kayla Harding had always known that she was meant to help others.

When she was in grade eight, there was a younger girl in her school who had autism.

The school had an educational worker there for her, but when the worker was on break, she had to be supervised. This meant that recess was spent indoors.

“So the little girl had to stay in the principal’s office,” said Harding. “I was so upset.

I asked the principal if I could go out for recess with her.”

Now, as a third-year student in the community worker program at George Brown, Harding has just finished her placement with Hospice Toronto’s Creating Caring Com-

munities (CCC) program. The program helps provide volunteer-based hospice palliative care for those in need. With the added challenge of being located in one of the most culturally diverse neighbourhoods in Toronto, St. James Town, the placement presented unique challenges for Harding.

According to 2011 census numbers, St. James Town has a higher number of visible minorities than the rest of Toronto, as well as a larger than average percentage of non-official languages spoken. Tagalog, Tamil and Mandarin are the most widely used non-official languages used at home.

“It’s a partnership, it’s not we’re coming in to ‘save you,’” Harding explained. “(St. James Town) is one of the most diverse blocks in Canada and a lot of the residents are mar-

ginalized. They may not speak English, they may be senior or newly immigrated to Canada.

We had to communicate safety concerns in an accessible way and acknowledge the strength of the community.”

Working as an assistant in the CCC office, Harding was responsible for creating a resource booklet cataloging the various programs and services available to residents in the community. Alongside her supervisor Minara Begum, herself an alumni of George Brown College, Harding helped manage volunteers as well as conducting first-hand community outreach during her time with Hospice Toronto.

“While it may have been easier to do my placement in a community familiar to me, I think it’s very important for any student, especially a student in social services, to be aware of different communities around them, and to not

Since elementary school, Kayla Harding has wanted to help.

Photo: Malcolm Derikx / The Dialog

just assume what they need,” said Harding.

Hospice Toronto is a non-profit in-home hospice and palliative care program.

Active since 1988, the organization aims to provide support for those with life threatening illnesses. Volunteers trained

by Hospice Toronto operate in four-hour shifts. After being matched with a client, they provide social and emotional support to the individual in need.

According the organization’s 2014-15 report, Hospice Toronto provided care and support for 1,087 individuals. The organization also said it had a

team of 331 volunteers during the 2014-2015 fiscal year.

“You may not be able to add days to life,” said Patricia Ismaili, community outreach coordinator with Hospice Toronto. “But you can add life to days. And our goal is to make sure people aren’t alone, and that people are supported.”

Hospice Toronto is currently recruiting for their various programs, including in-home hospice, home-help, and complementary therapy. Training begins in October and info sessions will be held on Sept. 26, as well as Oct. 5 and 20 at 55 Eglinton Ave. East.

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