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Trent University adds 37 defibrillators at Peterborough, Oshawa campusesSudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. It’s why Trent University now has defibrillators readily available across its campuses; And why health advocates say more of these devices need to be accessible in public locations. Germain Ma has the story.HealthJun 10
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Publicly accessible defibrillators available across Trent University campusesSudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. It’s why Trent University now has defibrillators readily available across its campuses 24//7—and why health advocates say more of these devices need to be accessible in public locations. Germain Ma has the story.HealthJun 7
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Peterborough city councillors question progress on Cleantech Commons research parkAfter years of work, questions are now rising about Cleantech Commons research and innovation park that’s planned in the north end of Peterborough. The vacant land is a partnership between the city and Trent University. But as Robert Lothian reports, some say it is not an agreement that is paying dividends.EconomyJul 3
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Record-breaking move-in day at UCalgary dormsSunday was move in day at the University of Calgary, with volunteers welcoming more first-year students to life on campus than ever before. The dormitories are seeing record demand for space as Alberta’s housing crisis continues to push students in search of affordable rent further afield. Sarah Offin reportsAug 25
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Consumers switching to cheaper alternativesConsumer spending is changing, with more people choosing to avoid expensive options at places like Starbucks and McDonald’s. Joining us to talk more about this trend is Marvin Ryder, Associate Professor of Marketing at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.Global News Morning BCAug 4
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Dalhousie evicts student-led Palestinian encampment after issuing a trespassing orderPro-Palestinian protesters at Dalhousie University say they’re not leaving after receiving notices to vacate the campus. The university says it’s time to go as it plans on removing more of the tents. Global’s Zack Power has the story.Global News at 6 HalifaxJul 29
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University of Waterloo researchers estimate peak age for Olympic track and field athletesStudent researchers from the University of Waterloo have been crunching the numbers, looking at what age athletes, in particular Olympians, hit their peak performance. As health reporter Katherine Ward explains, understanding these trends could provide valuable insight for those hoping to represent their country in future games.HealthJul 29
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New research finds possible cure for AnorexiaIn Canada, an estimated 2.7 million people suffer from eating disorders, with over half being youth. Anorexia and bulimia are challenging to treat, but new research led by Dr. El Mestikawy, a psychiatry professor at McGill University, offers hope for a possible cure.Global News Morning BCJul 14
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University of Toronto makes 24-hour offer to tenting protestorsIn a press conference Thursday, University of Toronto president Meric Gertler made a time-sensitive offer to pro-Palestinian protestors occupying a portion of the campus. As Noor Ra’fat explains, the offer is conditional on the encampment being cleared for good.May 23
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GNM Alzheimer’s Mini BrainWATCH: Using an innovative new method, University of Saskatchewan’s Dr. Tyler Wenzel is building tiny pseudo-organs from stem cells to help diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s. Brenden Purdy has more.HealthJun 17
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Ontario’s lieutenant-governor visits Peterborough and areaOntario’s lieutenant-governor was in the Peterborough area on Friday. Edith Dumont started the day with a meeting with Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal and County warden Bonnie Dlark before heading to Trent University to tour the student centre career space and athletics centre. She rounded out the day with a meeting with the Chiefs of Curve...PoliticsMay 10
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Tent encampment continues for second day at University of TorontoA Pro-Palestine encampment at King’s College Park at the University of Toronto is into its second day. After the school gave the protestors a deadline to leave Thursday, the university now says it prefers to have dialogue with the protestors. Noor Ra’fat has the latest.CanadaMay 3
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Pro-Palestinian activists on McGill campus say they aren’t going anywhere despite university warningsDespite heavy rains and mounting pressure on McGill campus, pro-Palestinian activists say they are not going anywhere. This as the university is calling on police to eventually intervene in the ongoing standoff. Brayden Jagger Haines has the latest.Apr 30
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New deadline for U of T pro-Palestinian protestersPro-Palestinian demonstrators who’ve placed 176 tents on a lawn of the University of Toronto’s ‘main campus have until 8 am Monday to leave. If they don’t, the university says it will take legal action and begin the process of imposing sanctions, including academic suspensions, against student participants. Seán O’Shea reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 25
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GNM Food Safety & InflationWATCH: Sylvain Charlebois, Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, joined our Brenden Purdy to talk about food safety trends amid inflation.May 21
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New Research Could Pave the Way for Curing ALSGroundbreaking new ALS research out of Western University may help treat or reverse the condition. Dr. Michael Strong joins Antony Robart to discuss the findings and how soon it could move to clinical trials.Global News Morning TorontoMay 15
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Protective tents designed by students to help during wildfire fightA new smoke-filtering tent has been developed to help crews fighting wildfires. Kwantlen Polytechnic University students behind the project join Global News Morning to talk about the benefits of the tent.Global News Morning BCMay 13
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McGill in court in bid to remove pro-Palestinian encampmentLawyers for McGill University went to court Monday to ask for an injunction to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment on school grounds. Dozens of tents went up in late April amid similar demonstrations across U.S. campuses over the Israel-Hamas conflict. Global’s Amanda Jelowicki explains.CanadaMay 13
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Peterborough Swim Club returns to Trent UniversityThe Allan Marshall pool at Trent University underwent renovations that lasted for 2 years. Construction was completed in the Fall allowing user groups to return including the Peterborough Swim Club. Meaghan Roy stopped by practice to learn more.SportsMar 19
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Protesters return to University of Calgary campus after night of clashesThe tents and barricades are gone, but pro-Palestinian protesters are back at the University of Calgary Friday evening after a tense and sometimes violent night. Police say they won’t interfere with protests but that another encampment will not be allowed. Heather Yourex-West reports live from the scene.CanadaMay 10