Simon Fraser University

• Federal budget boosts electric vehicles, but Trudeau says nuclear power ‘on the table’

  Climate modelling at Simon Fraser University suggests B.C. can't build enough hydroelectric dams to meet both its commitment, and Ottawa's, to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

  Politics

  Apr 11
  
• ‘I am where I should be’: Simon Fraser University professor in Ukraine teaches virtually

  When tensions in the region escalated, Svitlana Matviyenko decided — against the wishes of her parents and employers — not to evacuate Ukraine.

  Canada

  Mar 15
  
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• London Lightning perfect through six games after win over Sudbury

  The London Lightning are now 6-0 to start the year.

  Sports

  Mar 12
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• City of Burnaby backs gondola proposal for Burnaby Mountain

  The municipality has endorsed the Route 1 option, running from the Production Way-University SkyTrain station to UniverCity and Simon Fraser University. 

  Traffic

  Jan 28
• ‘Justice and equity’: Dozens of students walk out of SFU classrooms over COVID-19 risk

  Some students are calling for an extension of virtual learning, free N95 masks and rapid tests, and an extension on tuition and course withdrawal deadlines.

  Education

  Jan 24
• B.C. student’s VR tech gets lift off in experiment on astronaut loneliness

  SFU PhD student Katerina Stepanova created a VR experience that takes viewers through several settings to help them feel more grounded while on a long-duration space flight.

  Tech

  Dec 10, 2021
• Beluga whales ingest as many as 145,000 particles of microplastics a year: SFU study

  Researchers examined five species of arctic fish eaten by the whales, revealing 21 per cent had microplastic particles in their gastrointestinal tracts.

  Environment

  Oct 19, 2021
• Major rockfall shuts down portions of Stawamus Chief Park

  No injuries were reported, but RCMP and the local climbing community have been asked to urge others to use "extra caution" in the area.

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2021
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• Major B.C. universities to require COVID-19 vaccine disclosure, implement rapid testing for unvaccinated

  Simon Fraser University says it won't require people attending campus to be vaccinated, but it will require them to confidentially disclose their vaccination status.

  Health

  Aug 26, 2021
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• Manitoba first nation works to identify 104 potential graves at former Brandon residential school

  Three Canadian universities along with a Brandon-area First Nation are working to uncover the identities of 104 potential graves at the former Brandon residential school.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2021