Two TRSM alumni have been working to bring Web3 and cryptocurrency to the masses through live experiences. Together, @TracyLeparulo and Mahyar co-founded the Blockchain Futurist Conference which brought people together to discuss the impact of future technologies. bit.ly/3Xo6EnC

A convenience store had its license suspended for having alcohol that was purchased outside of LCBO and selling it a week before the province’s new closed-loop distribution takes effect. “They don’t want competition,” says lecturer Daniel Tsai. bit.ly/3MoHRcX

Tokyo Smoke is closing 29 stores and restructuring its business because of the current market and regulatory conditions. “We’ve been in the middle of a shakeout in the retail space in cannabis in Canada for several years,” says lecturer @BradPoulos. bit.ly/4dLmzCg

Are you looking for new ways to fund your education? Then AwardSpring is the perfect place to get matched with all awards, scholarships and bursaries across TMU! Applications are open now until September 29. Apply now: torontomu.awardspring.ca

Be sure to check out Prof Matthew Philp’s research on how nutrition influences engagement on social media! More: bit.ly/4g79Mf1

The City of Burlington is working to improve and expand municipal transit by testing priority traffic lights and reviewing possible fare-free transit. “You have to make transit time-efficient,” says Prof Murtaza Haider (Murtaza Haider). bit.ly/4ec1z7D

Facebook ads promoting big ‘targeted’ returns on real estate investments have been raising red flags. “It's giving the illusion and impression to the investor that that's the return they're going to get,” says lecturer Daniel Tsai (Daniel Tsai). bit.ly/3MAcig4

Are you planning on travelling with Air Canada? Pilots with the airline may be going on strike as early as September 17. Prof Frédéric Dimanche discusses how the possible strike will affect travellers and the tourism industry. Listen (entrevue en francais): bit.ly/3X4qsuY

Ransomware attacks continue to be a mainline threat to IT leaders. Prof Ron Babin describes a five-step framework that can help organizations sort through how to best respond to a demand for payment. bit.ly/3zdEhiE

The U.S. presidential elections have given rise to some questionable policies about housing. With a similar housing crisis in Canada, Canadians should keep an eye out for dubious policies when they head to the polls, says Prof Murtaza Haider Murtaza Haider. bit.ly/4e1exVE

In its first festival without Bell, TIFF is partnering with Rogers as its main sponsor. "This is something that creates doubt in the minds of your consumers and causes them to consider the future," says Prof Joanne McNeish (@profpaper). bit.ly/4ebSnzW

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Inspired by class concepts, TRSM student Justin Charummoottil has been fighting climate change by planting trees. After quantifying the amount of paper used across Wellwise by Shoppers stores, he planted 360 trees to offset his company’s carbon emissions. bit.ly/3XxlGHW

The TRIBE student group is pleased to host the Reconciliation in Business Conference on November 3, bringing 500 delegates together to discuss Indigenous perspectives in education. Register now to be a volunteer to help run this year’s conference: bit.ly/3AyOmqY

Join us at the Zone Street Fair on Sept 18 from 11am-3pm and check out what’s happening across Zone Learning at Toronto Metropolitan University! ⚡Student entrepreneurs will be showcasing their projects, selling unique products, and putting on demos and performances. @zonestmu

🍂 #IncubateGood at the Social Ventures Zone this Fall, with applications to the SVZ’s flagship program open now until September 23rd. If you have a startup that is focused on making the world a better place, the SVZ is the place to take it to the next level. bit.ly/incubategood

Fuelled by consumer demand and industry innovation, cruising has made a comeback after the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being one of the fastest-growing sectors, environmental issues still plague the cruising industry, says Prof Frédéric Dimanche. bit.ly/3ZcKIgt

The sale of Rexall and Well.ca to a private equity firm has Prof Joanne McNeish (Joanne E. McNeish) wondering if there will be long-term management and investment in the companies. More: bit.ly/4dQpM3j

The partnership between Marvel and Loblaw is "an indirect marketing tactic...leveraging the insatiable interest in children" and poses some ethical questions, says lecturer Daniel Tsai (Daniel Tsai). More: bit.ly/4evY10f

Why do Canadians have a ‘gambler’s mentality’ about their pension plans? Flawed rhetoric has led people to take their benefits too soon, found a National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 report. “The CPP/QPP claiming choice is difficult and has not been explained well to date,” it said. bit.ly/4dOoBkZ