In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed heat stress at work, the benefits of heat therapy, the rise of a new style of hiking, the value of an Olympic medal, a new grape variety in Niagara, the science behind an Ontario winter wonder and the potential closure of a treatment facility in Niagara.

Heat and hiking: Professor of Kinesiology Stephen Cheung spoke to Canadian HR Reporter about changes to the Canada Labour Code to reflect climate change, to CBC’s On The Dose about the impacts of heat therapy on cardiovascular health and to The Globe and Mail about lodge-to-lodge hiking and what to keep in mind before engaging in the activity.

How an Olympic win can be worth its weight in gold for some Canadian athletes: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to The National Post about how athletes can translate Olympic medals into future career success.

Ice caves and a frozen Lake Erie — Winter in Niagara puts on a spectacular show: Adjunct Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies Jayson Childs spoke to Burlington Today about the science behind the “Ice Caves” that form along the shores of Lake Erie in Crystal Beach.

Possible closure of Niagara’s only consumption, drug treatment centre cause for worry: Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about what a loss of services from a supervised consumption and drug treatment centre in the region would mean for low-income people experiencing addiction.

Banking on vines that buck the Niagara norm: Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute research with a Beamsville winery to grow distinctive new wines that align with consumer trends and improve growers’ sustainability efforts was featured in Niagara This Week.