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2 UBC pitchers taken in 2024 MLB draftVicarte Domingo and Sean Heppner,, two pitchers from UBC, were chosen in the Major League Baseball Draft earlier this week, and now both are ready to start their pro careers. Squire Barnes has the storyCanadaJul 19
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UBC students react to controversial Trump post on social mediaWe’re hearing today from current and former UBC students, reacting to a now-deleted social media post by a medical school professor that appeared to wish the assassination attempt of Donald Trump had succeeded. Sarah MacDonald reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 15
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UBC investigating professor’s social media post after Trump shootingThe University of British Columbia is investigating a social media post possibly from a UBC professor. It was posted shortly after former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally. Julia Foy has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 14
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Pro-Palestinian encampment occupying UBC has been dismantledA Pro-Palestinian encampment, occupying part of UBC’s Vancouver campus for months, was dismantled. The university says protestors cleared out on Sunday but left behind signs, wood pallets — even a couch. In late April, demonstrators overtook MacInnes Field, calling on the university to cut ties with Israeli institutions.Global News at Noon BCJul 8
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Health Matters: UBC researchers develop oral insulin dropsExciting news for people who have type 1 diabetes. UBC researchers have developed oral insulin drops, which could replace the need for insulin injections. Lead researcher and UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Professor Shyh-Dar Li explains how the drops worGlobal News Morning BCJun 6
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UBC study calls for restoring Sumas LakeA new UBC study is calling for the restoration of Sumas Lake, as a solution for flood prevention in the Fraser Valley. Global News Morning speaks with Tara Martin, the study’s senior author and a UBC forest and conservation sciences professor.Global News Morning BCJun 4
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UBC oral insulin drops could change diabetes medicationUBC researchers say they’ve developed needle-free, pain-free way for people with diabetes to take their insulin. Aaron McArthur reports on the product that’s showing promise.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 5
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One person arrested at UBC pro-Palestinian protestPro-Palestinian protesters at UBC briefly blocked an intersection on campus on Wednesday. One person was arrested when police moved in. Emily Lazatin reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 29
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Arrest made after pro-Palestinian protesters shut down intersection at UBCOne woman has been arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters at UBC shut down a major intersection at the university for several hours Wednesday morning.Global News at Noon BCMay 29
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UBC pro-Palestinian protester arrested after shutting down traffic at major intersectionOne person has been arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of British Columbia (UBC) shut down a major intersection at the university for several hours on Wednesday morning. Demonstrators blocked the movement of vehicles as they demanded the university cut all ties with Israeli institutions and divest from companies connected to Israel.CanadaMay 29
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Smell Vancouver app findingsNew smell reports out of UBC are revealing the need to expand urban air quality monitoring in Vancouver. The data comes from a smell app, created by UBC researchers that help track reports of odours throughout the Greater Vancouver region. One year of app data has revealed that rotten and chemical odours dominated most subsmissions...Global News Morning BCAug 3
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This is BC: Race walker duo heads to Paris OlympicsRacewalker Evan Dunfee is back at the Olympics, not only to compete individually, but also pairing up with a young athlete he’s been coaching at UBC – for a new event. Here’s Jay Durant with This Is BC.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 23
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Landslide threatens salmon runThe Chilcotin River landlside in B.C.’s Central Interior could have devastating consquences for the area’s salmon and fish population that call the river home. Joining us is Scott Hinch, professor and associate dean at UBC’s faculty of forestry with an expertise in salmon migration, ecology and physiology.Global News Morning BCAug 3
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Health Matters: Wildfire smoke exposureDr. Chris Carlsten from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine discusses the risks posed by wildfire smoke and the steps people can take to protect themselves.Global News Morning BCJul 25
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Protecting your hearing at summer eventsYou might not realize it but that summer music festival or concert can have permanent effects on your hearing. Navid Shahnaz, associate professor at UBC’s School of Audiology and Speech Sciences shares prevention tips.EnvironmentJul 21
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 15UBC responds after a professor’s provocative comments on social media following the Donald Trump assassination attempt. Canadian dog owners will have to jump through more hoops if they plan on taking their pets across the border. And with Vancouver hosting matches at the 2026 World Cup, some wonder if the security protocol will be up to...Global BCJul 15
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 14The University of British Columbia is investigating a social media post possibly from a UBC professor. It was posted shortly after former President Donald Trump was shot at a rally. The recent release of proposed regulations regarding the Canada Disability Benefit Act has B.C. disability advocates scratching their heads in bewilderment and shaking in frustration.Global BCJul 14
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Dangers of wildfire smokeAs wildfires continue to rage across the province, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality conditions throughout B.C. Here to discuss how you can protect your lungs against wildfire smoke is Dr. Michael Brauer from the UBC Department of Medicine.HealthJul 27
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YVR introduces autonomous transport podsVancouver International airport has teamed up with a B.C. company started by three UBC grads to introduce what it’s calling the future of getting around in an airport. Aaron McArthur reports.TechJul 25
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UBC president responds to campus protestors’ demandsUBC’s president says the school is willing to work with campus protestors on their demands — but it’s going to take time. In response to the demand to divest from Israeli companies complicit in the killing of Palestinians, Benoit-Antoine Bacon says UBC’s endowment fund doesn’t directly own any stocks in the identified companies.Global News at Noon BCMay 17