Elissa Mendes
@ElissaMendes
(she/her) @jschool_cu! @torontostar staff reporter, @charlatanlive editor in chief. words @ottawacitizen
“I worry I’m not getting the most comprehensive, promised education that I could be getting from this school.” Students and contract instructors are feeling the pinch with fewer classes due to Carleton’s CI cuts. w/ @mcbeanreports via @CharlatanLive: charlatan.ca/carleton-ci-cu…
More than 100 aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 21 overnight trib.al/c5HmYQ5
It's now official: Judge has acquitted all five players in the Hockey Canada sexual assault case.
NEW: Judge says Crown has not proven any of the counts. Says the complainant E.M.'s testimony was not "credible or reliable." Judge now reading her lengthy decision.
A 14-year-old boy wanted in the unprovoked stabbing death of a woman loading groceries into her car at a North York plaza has been arrested. For @TorontoStar: thestar.com/news/gta/boy-1…
New: Heavy rains bring flooding to Toronto, shutting down roads, affecting transit routes trib.al/o5HFwTw
the seemingly infinite unfolding lore of the coldplay affair couple has kept me entertained for an entire morning
Toronto sees relief from wildfire smoke, but remains among top worst cities for air quality as heat persists trib.al/fEGsc1a
The decision to shutter the Science Centre’s school for another year comes as the OSC looks to find "a suitable temporary home," according to an email sent to employees and obtained by the Star. For @TorontoStar: thestar.com/news/gta/ontar…
Canada's largest private sector union says it has reached an agreement with the Crown corporation operating the CN Tower, ending a two-week labour disruption at the downtown landmark. For @TorontoStar this morning: thestar.com/business/cn-to…
‘Weird stadium in the middle of nowhere’: Coldplay’s Chris Martin makes dig at Rogers Stadium as fans test latest fixes. Frontman Chris Martin thanked fans for enduring “the traffic, the travel and the trains” to reach Toronto’s new Downsview Park venue. trib.al/TrVM9z2
#Breaking: Workplace Safety Insurance Board reaches tentative deal with union to end strike trib.al/oyv0ZnP
“They were not actually considering what life is like exactly in that country for people who look like me. I am very feminine-presenting,” said Tarun Godara, whose newfound freedom in Canada has allowed him to wear makeup, jewelry and dresses in public. thestar.com/news/canada/in…
‘It’s like the city is talking back:’ How artists use QR codes to bring their work to life, @justinmball reports #CarletonU #CarletonUniversity #Ottawa #OttawaArts charlatan.ca/artists-use-qr…
Metrolinx launches internal investigation into death of worker at Mississauga rail yard earlier in June trib.al/OleTJb1
Heat warning continues Tuesday in Toronto with a chance of thunderstorms. Tuesday will see a high of 33 C that feels like 42 with humidity, and a thunderstorm risk in the afternoon and evening, according to Environment Canada. trib.al/nEJSddk
How a Toronto taxi passenger lost $6,000 after what he thought was a simple ride With @IlyasHSN: thestar.com/news/gta/ill-n…
#StarInvestigation: She spent a year living in hotels while in the care of Children’s Aid. It was the last of her young life. Children’s aid societies have housed hundreds of kids, including many with mental health conditions and high-risk behaviours. trib.al/vO6x4JL
Campus newspapers fill gaps created by news outlet closures Campus newspapers see growth opportunities as community outlets close — but the government’s news law is hurting them too @ForsterSam reports: canadianaffairs.news/2025/06/02/cam…
Toronto air quality considered ‘high risk’ as wildfire smoke spreads over southern Ontario. Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for most of southern Ontario, stretching from Windsor to Ottawa. trib.al/b3fV1Ok