York U in the news: daylight saving time, community impact and more

Was Alberta right to say ‘no’ to permanent daylight-saving time? Some experts say yes – and that other provinces are making the wrong choice
York University Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas was quoted in the Waterloo Region Record Oct. 26. Read full story.

Six women who rock honoured with awards recognizing contributions and community impact
Tracey Taylor-O’Reilly, assistant vice-president of continuing studies at York University, was profiled in CBC News Oct. 26. Read full story.

Urban hero: Mary Hawk co-founded charity that provides self-care services to underprivileged women
York University student Mary Hawk was profiled in the Scarborough Mirror Oct. 26. Read full story.

Filipino care workers in Canada document their lives during COVID-19
York University Professor Ethel Tungohan was quoted in Rappler Oct. 27. Read full story.

Boissonnault, Fraser, Ien among nine new faces in Trudeau’s cabinet
York University alumni Helena Jaczek and Kamal Khera were profiled in the Times Colonist Oct. 26. Read full story.

Anita Anand is the new defence minister
York University alumna Kamal Khera was profiled in the Indo-Canadian Voice Oct. 26. Read full story.

Kamal Khera, MP for Brampton West, appointed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2021 cabinet
York University alumna Kamal Khera was profiled in InBrampton Oct. 26. Read full story.

Conexx post-pandemic growth plans call for revamped Israel-U.S. business services
Schulich School of Business alumnus Barry Swartz was quoted on GlobalAtlanta.com Oct. 26. Read full story.

The 50 most popular MBA programs
York University’s Schulich School of Business was mentioned on BusinessBecause.com Oct. 26. Read full story.

Canadians have highest ‘lifestyle carbon footprint’ of all nations in this study
York University was quoted on TheWeatherNetwork.com Oct. 26. Read full story.

Health unit survey requests residents’ input as to how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them
York University was mentioned in Kawartha Lakes This Week Oct. 26. Read full story.

Starlight Developments proposes infill buildings on Jane in North York
York University was mentioned on UrbanToronto.ca Oct. 26. Read full story.