In recent media appearances, Brock University experts discussed\u00a0the changes to Canada\u2019s labour laws, sentencing for police misconduct, the cannabis market and the lingering mosquito season.<\/p>\n
Also covered in the media this week were a provincial investment in Brock, a master\u2019s student\u2019s rain garden project, the Niagara Community Observatory (NCO)\u2019s upcoming public forum, the Homecoming Grape Stomp and Steel Blade Classic, and the Brock community\u2019s participation in the Terry Fox Run.<\/p>\n
New legislation overhauls Canada\u2019s labour laws:<\/strong> Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke with the Toronto Star<\/em><\/a> and the Globe and Mail<\/em><\/a> about what proposed changes to Canada\u2019s labour laws could mean for workers in federally regulated sectors.<\/p>\n What happens when police break the law:<\/strong> Assistant Professor of Political Science Danielle McNabb joined the Steph Vivier in the Morning<\/em><\/a> 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<\/a> and Education News Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n The trade war\u2019s impact on the cannabis market:<\/strong> Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong was a guest on AM 1150<\/a> 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<\/em><\/a> about the impact Canada\u2019s legal cannabis market is having in London eight years after legalization.<\/p>\n Mosquito woes? Blame it on the rain:<\/strong> Professor of Biological Sciences Fiona Hunter spoke with CBC News<\/a> about southern Ontario\u2019s particularly bad mosquito season.<\/p>\n Provincial government helps fund expansion of new seats at Brock:<\/strong> The Ontario government\u2019s recently announced investment in Brock was shared by CBC News<\/a>, CHCH Morning Live<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> Giant FM<\/a>, Radio 770 AM<\/a>, The Niagara Independent<\/a> and Pelham Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rain garden and art offer answers for urban flooding:<\/strong> Master\u2019s student Lindsay Taylor was featured in the St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em> discussing her project to bring a community rain garden and art display to downtown St. Catharines. The project was also profiled on Giant FM<\/a> and NOTL Local<\/a>.<\/p>\n Event aims to help Niagara municipal voters understand recent governance changes:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Sport Management and NCO Director Kyle Rich spoke with the St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em> about the upcoming public forum aimed at informing voters ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal election. The event was also promoted in Pelham Today<\/a>, Giant FM<\/a>, Niagara at Large<\/a> and NOTL Local<\/a>.<\/p>\n Homecoming celebrations:<\/strong> Brad Clarke, Associate Vice-President of Students, spoke with 610 CKTB<\/a> about Brock\u2019s Homecoming events. The Grape Stomp was also featured in CBC News<\/a>, the St. Catharines Standard<\/a><\/em>, Education News Canada<\/a> and on Giant FM<\/a>.<\/p>\n