Brock Media Clips for Friday, Sept. 30

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

Hearts of hope to be on display at Brock University for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: Hadiya’dagénhahs First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Centre Peer Assistant Kaitlyn Austin and Student Advisor Brendan Burke spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about a display of heart-shaped messages for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to remember those who suffered in residential schools as well as through other forms of colonial violence. Hadiya’dagénhahs Director Cindy Biancaniello also spoke about the University’s observation of the day with Insauga.

Ontario made $520M from pot last year. So why do retailers say they’re struggling?: Associate Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong spoke to CBC, MJ Biz Daily and several CBC radio stations about a review of legal cannabis pricing taking place in Ontario. Armstrong also appeared on CBC’s Alberta at Noon podcast to discuss the health and social implications of legal cannabis.

New nursing lab at Brock: Nursing Department Chair and Associate Professor Karyn Taplay spoke with CHML 900 about a new simulation lab at the University that will help to train future nurses.

Election field not reflective of changing Fort Erie: Associate Professor of Political Science Livianna Tossutti spoke to the St. Catharines Standard about several factors that can lead to a lack of diversity among candidates running in municipal elections.

Hockey Alberta creating board to oversee abuse and mistreatment cases: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Ryan Clutterbuck spoke to the Calgary Sun about Hockey Alberta’s decision to create a board of volunteers to oversee maltreatment allegations involving discrimination.

Brock Homecoming traditions return: The resumption of Brock’s Steel Blade Classic hockey game and Grape Stomp Homecoming events were featured in separate articles from the St. Catharines Standard.

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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