Brock Media Clips for Friday, May 27

Here’s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently.

Strategic voting in the provincial election: Labour Studies Professor Larry Savage spoke to CHML 900 about the impact strategic voting practices could have in the provincial election in Ontario. Savage also participated in seven interviews across CBC Radio stations in Ontario about the role that union endorsements are playing in the election.

Ontario parties pledge different approaches to clustering of cannabis shops: Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to The Globe and Mail, MJBizDaily, Newstalk 610 CKTB and several other radio stations about potential changes that could come to Ontario’s retail cannabis policy as a result of the upcoming provincial election.

Should children be playing more?: Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Sandra Della Porta spoke to CHML 900 about the importance of allowing young children to play while not overloading their lives with structured activities.

Millions of dollars are flowing into US cricket. But is there a market for the sport?: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to The Guardian about whether the sport of cricket can establish itself in the United States. Naraine also spoke to Global News and Newstalk 610 CKTB about the NHL playoffs and developments in legalized sports gambling.

Local races tightening as campaign swings into full gear: Associate Professor of Political Science Livianna Tossutti spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about issues that could sway local races in Ontario’s provincial election.

Netflix confronts its employees: Professor of Business Ethics Paul Dunn spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about tension between Netflix and its employees, and the action the streaming company is taking to resolve it.

If you know of an appearance or story about a Brock faculty member, student, athlete or alumni, please drop us a line with a link to the story at universitycom@brocku.ca


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