In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed proposed changes to Canada’s labour laws, overdose deaths in Niagara, Brock’s first  Indigenous Strategic Plan, the impacts of bullying, collegiate athlete transfers and climate change research at Lakeside Park.

Also covered in the media this week were the launch of a new double degree program, Brock’s Fall Convocation speaker, classroom modernization and the renewal of the University’s partnership with the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC).

Why Carney’s economic overhaul is clashing with Canada’s unions: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke with Al Jazeera about the political lesson employers will draw from proposed changes to Canada’s labour laws.

Five overdose deaths in a week puts Niagara on edge: Assistant Professor of Community Psychology Scott Neufeld spoke with the St. Catharines Standard about suspected opioid overdoses among the unhoused population.

Indigenous strategic plan sets six priorities for lasting change: Interim Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement Sheila Cote-Meek spoke with the St. Catharines Standard at the launch of the University’s first Indigenous strategic plan. The launch was also covered by CHCH News, Morning Live, Energy 95.3.

The difference between teasing and bullying: Associate Professor of Child and Youth Studies Naomi Andrews joined the Steph Vivier in the Morning show on 610 CKTB to discuss when teasing crosses the line into bullying and the impact it can have.

Brock and FirstOntario PAC renew partnership: Details of Brock’s partnership renewal with the FirstOntario were shared in the St. Catharines Standard, Academica Group’s Top Ten News,  Pelham Today and Niagara at Large.

Augmented reality study provides a glimpse into the future at Lakeside Park: Professor and Director of the Environmental Sustainability Research Centre Julia Baird was a guest on Newstalk 610 to discuss her augmented reality research project at Lakeside Park that allows participants to visualize future climate change impacts.

Launch of Canada’s first musical theatre and education double degree: Professor of Dramatic Arts Jennifer Roberts-Smith was featured in the Niagara Falls Review discussing Brock’s new Musical Theatre and Education double degree, the first program of its kind to be offered in Canada.

Brock to honour former SickKids President: Thorold Today reported that Mary Jo Haddad will receive an honorary doctorate and deliver an address at Brock during Fall Convocation on Friday, Oct. 16.

Oosterhoof welcomes provincial funding to upgrade classrooms at Brock: The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local reported on the classroom modernization made possible through a provincial Training, Equipment and Renewal Fund investment.

The AUS to ACAA pipeline: Associate Professor of Sport Management Ryan Clutterbuck shared insights with The Dalhousie Gazette about collegiate athletes transferring between divisions for more playing time.