Author: K. Coco Zhang

Canada must look to its own history—not the United States’—when forming solutions to the fentanyl crisis

First distributed in the 1960s as an intravenous anesthetic, fentanyl is a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times stronger than heroin. As one of the world’s most frequently used opioid analgesics, fentanyl’s high potency poses a severe risk of overdose, particularly when consumed unknowingly through dealer lacing. With a mere[Read More…]

SSMU Legislative Council discusses updates on Black Student Inclusion policy, MoA renegotiation, and First Year Council election

The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) held its fourth Legislative Council meeting of the year on Thursday, Feb. 27, discussing a Black Student Inclusion policy, Coucillor updates, and the granting of full status to several McGill clubs.  The meeting began with an announcement from a representative of Agence Voltaic,[Read More…]

Knit purl, knit exhale

Using fibre arts to de-stress and re-focus We sat on the comforter in her bedroom, the winter rain drumming on the window. Under the loop, wrap it around, and pull it through. Under, wrap it around, pull it through. Again. This is the way my mother taught me to knit. Over time,[Read More…]

As non-profit Autism Speaks closes operations in Canada, the federal government must learn from their missteps

When the federal government unveiled its new Framework for Autism in Canada strategy last year—following years of activism demanding a plan to address disparities—the reaction from families impacted by autism was strongly critical. Opponents argued that the new autism strategy lacked two essential ingredients: Dedicated funding and firm deadlines. This[Read More…]

Privatization derails transportation accessibility

Montreal’s public transit system is at its breaking point. Ongoing weather and power disruptions to the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) light-rail network, budgetary challenges within the Societé de Transport de Montréal (STM), and most recently, the looming threat of privatization of essential transit services have left users and workers frustrated.[Read More…]

McGill athletes strive for victory in playoffs

Last week was a milestone for McGill Athletics as several teams competed in playoff games and meets, striving to move onto future playoff rounds or to surpass their season bests. McGill Swim RSEQ conference championship:  The men’s and women’s swim teams dominated their respective competitions on Sunday, Feb. 16, both[Read More…]

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