Survey of stolen bikes in Kingston shines light on bicycle theft
A survey conducted by a former Queen’s University grad-student-turned-bicycle-mechanic is bringing attention to the bike theft issue in Kingston. Continue reading
Research
Indigenous women coerced into sterilizations across Canada: Senator
When she was 17 years old, Liz was coerced by a Children’s Aid worker into having an abortion and being sterilized at a northwestern Ontario hospital, she says it’s an experience she’s carried for 40 years. Continue reading
Western University researchers identify protein believed to regulate fat accumulation
Researchers at Western University have found that a specific protein has a major impact on fat accumulation and obesity. Continue reading
Queen’s graduate student pleads guilty to poisoning fellow student researcher
A Queen’s University graduate student pleaded guilty to poisoning another graduate student in January. Continue reading
London consulting firm PSD to fill 30 jobs, unveils new office space
PSD is set to hire 30 more people while making itself at home in its new head office in downtown London. Continue reading
Pot legalization will mean more corporate money for marijuana research: UBC scientist
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
“I think it’s important to remember this is not the first time universities have faced this issue.” Continue reading
Legal marijuana will open up scientific research: UBC scientist
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
“Medicine, science, we’ve never had a really good chance to see what the effects of therapeutic use are.” Continue reading
$4 million boost for research at the University of Regina
The investment is part of the more than $558 million in funding for researchers and students at institutions across Canada that was announced by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, on Oct. 9. Continue reading
Feds announce $2.4M for Trent University researchers as part of $558M national investment in discovery science
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The funding is part of a $558-million research investment announced across Canada. Continue reading
World’s largest sleep study shows too much sleep as bad as too little: Western University
The study, led by Western University in London, Ont., found that consistently sleeping more or less than the recommended seven to eight hours per night can have a major impact on brain functions. Continue reading
