IN THE NEWS: Brock welcomes students to campus, loosened liquor sale laws and Liberal-NDP deal ends

In recent media appearances, Brock experts spoke to the media about welcoming students to campus during Move-in Weekend, new liquor sale laws coming into effect, the end of a deal between the Liberal and NDP parties, ableism in elite sport, the continued rise of job action in Canada and the latest interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada.

‘Excitement is in the air’: Brock U, Niagara College welcome new class of students: Coverage of Brock’s Move-in Weekend appeared in the Welland Tribune and the St. Catharines Standard, featuring comments from President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg and Director of Housing Services Cindy Chernish.

Don’t feel guilty — have a beer: Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to 580 CFRA about the increased retail availability of alcohol in Ontario and to What’s Brewing about conflicting opinions on the dangers of alcohol.

Jagmeet Singh announces the Liberal-NDP deal to end: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to Newstalk 610 about the NDP pulling out of its agreement with the Liberal government.

Absence of Special Olympics from 2024 Paris Games illustrates ableism in sport: Applied Health Sciences PhD Candidate Jennifer Mooradian (MA ’22) spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the disconnect between the Special Olympics and the Paralympic and Olympic Games.

Why does it feel like every labour union is striking?: Associate Professor of Labour Studies Simon Black spoke to the 980 CKNW about the continued momentum of the labour movement in Canada.

Bank of Canada (BoC) announces third rate cut of 2024: Professor of Finance Ernest Biktimirov spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about another cut to the key lending rate in Canada.


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