In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, nicotine as a workout supplement, local grape harvest predictions, the ongoing Canada Post strike, provincial rules to address drug use and artificial intelligence (AI) technology use for seniors. A major gift to support Brock’s sustainable agriculture research, the University’s new sustainability infrastructure program and a new transfer pathway with Mohawk College were also featured in the media.

Marking Truth and Reconciliation Day: Assistant Professor of History Josh Manitowabi and Assistant Professor of Educational Studies Sherri Vansickle spoke to The Hamilton Spectator and The St. Catharines Standard about the intergenerational effects of colonialism in Canada. Vansickle also spoke to CBC News about the legacy of residential schools. Professor and Director of Indigenous Educational Studies Sheila Cote-Meek spoke to CP24, Newstalk 610 CKTB and the Burlington Gazette about what meaningful reconciliation looks like in the classroom and beyond.

Why Men Are Using Nicotine Pouches for a Pre-Workout Boost: Professor of Kinesiology Toby Mündel spoke to GQ Magazine about the trend of using nicotine to boost performance during physical activity.

Grape and wine experts expect a strong harvest: Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI) Researcher and Associate Professor Jim Willwerth (PhD ’11, OEVC ’04) and CCOVI Senior Scientist in Oenology Jennifer Kelly spoke to the Burlington Gazette, Giant FM, Pelham Today and The Grower about this year’s grape harvest. CCOVI Operations Coordinator Taylor MaGee spoke to the The Hamilton Spectator, The St. Catharines Standard and Giant FM about the relaunch of the Institute’s Canadian Wine Library.

Don’t hold your breath for that letter. Experts say Canada Post strike could be a long one: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to The Toronto Star about what to expect as the postal worker labour action continues.

Bill putting onus on landlords to curb drug activity could make Niagara housing crisis worse, advocates say: Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke to The St. Catharines Standard and Niagara Falls Review about new provincial legislation cracking down on drug activity on private properties.

University farm honors late supporter Norris Walker: Coverage of the transformative gift by the late Norris Walker to support the newly named Brock University Norris W. Walker Research Farm was featured on Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, Giant FM and Newstalk 610 CKTB.

SPARK initiative to position Brock as global leader in climate action: Interim Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management Mary Quintana spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB, District Energy and Niagara-at-Large about the SPARK clean infrastructure program.

Brock University and Mohawk College create a pathway to put students on fast track to Therapeutic Recreation careers: Coverage of Brock’s new transfer pathway agreements with Mohawk College was featured in Thorold Today, Education News Canada, Giant FM, the Burlington Gazette and Academica.

Baby seal robots to visit Thorold Centre 50+ for tech seminar: Associate Professor of Recreation and Leisure Studies Alisa Grigorovich spoke to Thorold Today about the pros and cons of voice assistants and location trackers.