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York U Earth Day experts: Are climate change policies and conservation enough?

TORONTO, April 19, 2017 – This year’s Earth Day theme touts the importance of teaching environmental and climate literacy. A York University expert can discuss the success or failure of climate change policies and strategies, conservation and global environmental changes. Mark Winfield, Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies and co-chair of the Sustainable Energy […]

York Region Transit operating as usual Tuesday

TORONTO, Feb. 21, 2011 - York Region Transit/Viva services are scheduled to run on a normal schedule Tuesday. The union representing more than 200 drivers and mechanics has announced that instead of going on strike at 12:01am Tues. Feb. 22, it will hold a re-vote on the contract later this week. For York Region Transit […]

York Region Transit strike will affect commute

TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2011 - The union representing more than 200 drivers and mechanics who operate the buses on many of the routes offered by York Region Transit will go on strike as of 12:01am Tues. Feb. 22, 2011.  The strike will cause transportation problems for some 28,000 transit users in Vaughan, as well as some routes serving riders in King […]

York Region Transit strike still possible

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2011 −Late Wednesday, the union representing some 200 drivers and mechanics  who operate many of the routes offered by York Region Transit rejected the tentative agreement reached last Sunday and this has placed them back in a position to strike. If no agreement is reached, a strike could be possible on Monday morning.  Monday […]