IN THE NEWS: Canada Post strike continues, anti-encampment law draws scrutiny and ticks on the rise

In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the Canada Post labour dispute, a new piece of Ontario legislation, the rising threat of ticks and new research on farm-related fatalities. The success of the Future Black Leaders Conference and Cuvée Grand Tasting, as well as the University’s 117th Convocation and 60th anniversary celebrations, was also featured in the media.

Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to The Canadian Press about the Federal government’s intervention in the Canada Post strike, with coverage featured in media outlets across the country such as the Toronto Star, Newstalk 770, Canada News Media, CTV News, City TV and Zoomer Radio. He also spoke to the Toronto Star about the earlier stages of the ongoing labour dispute.

Celebrating convocation and 60 years of Brock memories: Highlights from Brock’s 117th Convocation ceremony were featured by The St. Catharines Standard, Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, Thorold Today and Giant FM. CBC Radio Host and Alumni Brilliance Award winner Scott Regehr (BA ’96) discussed Brock’s upcoming celebrations and legacy on CBC Radio One.

‘Pipeline to prison’?: Provincial, municipal laws targeting Niagara’s unhoused under scrutiny: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Voula Marinos spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about the impact of Ontario’s Bill 6, the Safer Municipalities Act, on unhoused populations in the province.

Tick season: Are numbers of bloodsucking bugs increasing in Niagara?: Biological Sciences PhD student Nick Benton spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about his research with Professor of Biological Sciences Fiona Hunter on tick populations. Coverage of the research was also featured in Oakville News and Innisfil Today.

Celebration of Black excellence dives into critical research: Wellness Navigator Dawn Kakiroko (BA ’24) and Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) Peer Assistant Tiffany Muhindi spoke to YourTV Niagara about the success of the inaugural Future Black Leaders Conference and what comes next for the BSSC.

Investigating farm fatalities: Professor of Health Sciences William Pickett spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about his new research on child deaths on farms.

Niagara’s Cuvée Grand Tasting: Better than ever:
Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) Manager of Professional Studies and Outreach Barb Tatarnic spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about Cuvée’s impact on the community and grape and wine industry. CCOVI’s 2025 Experts Tasting was also featured in Wines in Niagara.


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