In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff run, social media policies for youth, online voting in Alberta, alcohol warning labels and food insecurity in Niagara. The appointment of a new Canada Research Chair in Racial Justice, Health and Sport at Brock was also featured in the media.

Experts say Blue Jays’ success sparks national pride and shared identity: Associate Professor of Marketing Eric Dolanksy spoke to Newstalk 770 CHQR and 630 CHED about sky-high prices faced by fans looking to score World Series tickets. Associate Professor of Finance Francine Vachon spoke to CBC Radio One about steps Ticketmaster plans to take to crack down on resellers after championship tickets reached sky-high levels. Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to Toronto Today about trends in online gambling tied to the big series. Retired Political Science Professor David Siegel spoke to CBC News about the history of the Jays franchise and its minor league ties to St. Catharines. Brock professors in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and Centre for Canadian Studies also provided insight on the upcoming series in Pelham Today and Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.

The end of the old Instagram: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Shauna Pomerantz spoke to The Atlantic about efforts to make social media safer for teenagers.

Alberta shifts to hand-counted ballots in municipal election: Associate Professor of Political Science Nicole Goodman spoke to CBC Radio One about the use of electronic voting across Canada and the impact of its recent ban in Alberta.

Brock University researcher explores Black health and wellness through sport: Associate Professor of Health Sciences and Sport Management Janelle Joseph’s appointment as Canada Research Chair in Racial Justice, Health and Sport was featured in Pelham Today and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local.

Professor warns cancer labels on alcohol could mislead public: Professor and Chair of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB, Orillia Matters and Niagara-on-the-Lake Local about a motion to add cancer warning labels to alcohol packaging in Canada.

More than food banks: Use of meal services points to growing food insecurity in Niagara: Adjunct Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz spoke to Niagara This Week, The St. Catharines Standard, GiantFM, Thorold Today and the Niagara-on-the-Lake Local about overlooked programs that people are turning as food insecurity rates rise in Niagara.