Ontario Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Nolan Quinn (second from left) toured Brock's main campus on Monday, Sept. 21. The Ontario government’s funding of 2,565 seats at the University was covered by media outlets across the province. In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed the changes to Canada’s labour laws, sentencing for police misconduct, the cannabis market and the lingering mosquito season.
Also covered in the media this week were a provincial investment in Brock, a master’s student’s rain garden project, the Niagara Community Observatory (NCO)’s upcoming public forum, the Homecoming Grape Stomp and Steel Blade Classic, and the Brock community’s participation in the Terry Fox Run.
New legislation overhauls Canada’s labour laws: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke with the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail about what proposed changes to Canada’s labour laws could mean for workers in federally regulated sectors.
What happens when police break the law: Assistant Professor of Political Science Danielle McNabb joined the Steph Vivier in the Morning show on 610 CKTB to discuss her study examining how Canadian courts respond when police officers break the law. Her research was also shared by the Municipal Information Network and Education News Canada.
The trade war’s impact on the cannabis market: Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong was a guest on AM 1150 to discuss how the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S. could affect cannabis business in Canada. He also spoke with the London Free Press about the impact Canada’s legal cannabis market is having in London eight years after legalization.
Mosquito woes? Blame it on the rain: Professor of Biological Sciences Fiona Hunter spoke with CBC News about southern Ontario’s particularly bad mosquito season.
Provincial government helps fund expansion of new seats at Brock: The Ontario government’s recently announced investment in Brock was shared by CBC News, CHCH Morning Live, Giant FM, Radio 770 AM, The Niagara Independent and Pelham Today.
Rain garden and art offer answers for urban flooding: Master’s student Lindsay Taylor was featured in the St. Catharines Standard discussing her project to bring a community rain garden and art display to downtown St. Catharines. The project was also profiled on Giant FM and NOTL Local.
Event aims to help Niagara municipal voters understand recent governance changes: Associate Professor of Sport Management and NCO Director Kyle Rich spoke with the St. Catharines Standard about the upcoming public forum aimed at informing voters ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election. The event was also promoted in Pelham Today, Giant FM, Niagara at Large and NOTL Local.
Homecoming celebrations: Brad Clarke, Associate Vice-President of Students, spoke with 610 CKTB about Brock’s Homecoming events. The Grape Stomp was also featured in CBC News, the St. Catharines Standard, Education News Canada and on Giant FM.
Running for Terry in Port Dalhousie: Brock’s Centre for Canadian Studies’ participation in the annual Terry Fox Run was highlighted in the St. Catharines Standard.
