In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed strategic voting and Canada’s labour landscape, a changing deal for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), how humans handle heat, Brock’s Homecoming weekend, Niagara’s regional identity and children’s reading challenges. Also highlighted in the media was the University’s programming in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the latest report from Brock’s Niagara Community Observatory and recently announced Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funding supporting research across the institution.

With NHL national rights up soon, is Amazon the big winner after MLSE deal? Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to the Canadian Press about Rogers Communications’ plan to buy out Bell’s ownership share of MLSE. The story ran in a variety of national publications, including CP24 and the Financial Post. He also did interviews on the topic with the Toronto Star and BNN Bloomberg.

Feds wary of back-to-work legislation despite employer demands: labour experts: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to the Canadian Press for an article about increased strike activity and union bargaining power. The article was featured in publications across the country such as CTV’s W5, The Toronto Star and BNN Bloomberg. He also spoke to CBC Radio One about strategic voting ahead of the potential upcoming election.

Turning up the heat on learning about how female bodies deal with higher temperatures: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung’s work on the way people respond to extreme heat was featured in the CBC.

‘Tonnes’ of fun to celebrate Brock Homecoming Weekend: Coverage of Brock’s upcoming homecoming weekend festivities was featured in media outlets across the region. Executive Director of Brock Sports and Recreation Melissa Krist spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the Steel Blade Classic. Additional coverage of the game was featured in the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local and The Niagara Independent. Student Engagement Coordinator Carolyn Hough spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the Grape Stomp, which was also highlighted in Thorold Today and by Giant FM.

Wine central to Niagara identity  —  and now the experts back it up: Associate Professor of Communications, Popular Culture and Film Russell Johnston and Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies Michael Ripmeester were featured in Pelham Today for their work on the way local residents identify Niagara.

Brock experts share tips for tackling children’s reading challenges: Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies Erin Panda spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about strategies for overcoming children’s learning challenges.

Postsecondary institutions prepare for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Brock University’s programming to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, Sept. 30 was highlighted in Academica.

New narrative needed to boost Niagara economy, study says: Coverage on the release of the new report from Brock University’s Niagara Community Observatory to help guide Niagara’s economic development for the next decade was featured in the St. Catharines Standard and Niagara-at-Large.

Canada is funding research on tech’s role for aging in place: Assistant Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies Alisa Grigorovich’s SSHRC-funded research on aging in place was highlighted in Housing Wire. The other Brock researchers who received SSHRC Insight Grants or Insight Development Grants in that same round of funding were also mentioned.