In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the headlines surrounding the 2026 Winter Olympics, the effectiveness of Dry January, attributes of wines in Ontario, youth who are frequent runaways, connections between hearing and dementia, the economic impact of Canada’s changing relationship with the U.S., supports for unhoused people in Niagara and the death of Canadian actress Catharine O’Hara.

Amid rising political tensions, will there be controversy at the Olympics?: Professor of Sport Management Julie Stevens spoke to Global News about the potential impact that geopolitical pressures may have on the 2026 Winter Olympics. Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to CBC Radio One, Newstalk 770 CHQR and 630 CHED about the storylines to watch during the Games. Professor of Marketing Antonia Mantonakis spoke to Giant FM and Wines in Niagara about how a local winery’s Olympic partnership can boost perceptions of the country’s wines at home and abroad.

Does Dry January work?: Professor and Chair of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke to CBC’s The Current about Dry January and the reasons people do and don’t drink.

Do you want to become a wine know-it-all?: Micro-credential Coordinator Steven Trussler and Manager, Professional Studies and Outreach Barb Tatarnic spoke to Spill The Wine podcast about the Ontario wine industry and distinct characteristics of cool climate wines.

‘There isn’t an easy fix’: What happens when a local teenager repeatedly goes missing?: Professor of Child and Youth Studies Naomi Andrews spoke to Soo Today about youth who repeatedly run away from home.

Dementia, attention span and hearing loss — Brock University professor researching how they overlap: Professor of Psychology Karen Campbell spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about the overlap between hearing loss and dementia.

Trade war’s impact on Canada’s current, future economy: Associate Professor of Political Science Stephen Dolgert spoke to CHCH News about the effect Trump’s tariffs are having on the Ontario auto sector. Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the history Canada’s relationship with the U.S.

Report ties Niagara’s rising unhoused population to low ODSP, OW payments: Adjunct Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz spoke to The St. Catharines Standard about the link between the region’s unhoused population and low social assistance support payments. Assistant Professor of Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about the need for better supports for unhoused people in cold weather.

Iconic comedy actress Catherine O’Hara dies aged 71: Associate Professor of Popular Culture and Film Liz Clarke spoke to CHCH News about the passing of Canadian actress Catharine O’Hara.