Studies shed light on impact of PRV virus on farmed Atlantic salmon in B.C.
Two new studies suggest the fish virus that has inspired an anti-fish farm movement on the West Coast isn’t as harmful as some believe. Continue reading
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Okanagan participants wanted for study of tech’s effects on young children
The Kelowna study believed to be the first of its kind in Canada. Continue reading
10 minutes of low-intensity activity boosts brain health in older adults: Western study
The study also found the post-exercise boost to cognitive function was not limited to those with high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness. Continue reading
Halifax Transit riders are one step closer to free WiFi
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Transportation Committee has recommended Council call for a feasibility study on outfitting a number of buses with free WiFi for its passengers. Continue reading
Large number of Manitoba mothers of kids born with FAS aren’t getting prenatal care
A new study from the University of Manitoba shows that more than 40 per cent of mothers who have children born with FASD did not receive adequate prenatal care. Continue reading
Where are the most dangerous intersections in Hamilton?
The 2017 Annual Collision Report released on Wednesday, found that between 2013 and 2017, there was an average of 8,202 collisions on city streets. Continue reading
Post-operative deaths take more lives annually than HIV, TB, malaria combined: study
A new study involving work by local researchers offers some disturbing findings about the global rate of death after surgery. Continue reading
StatCan flushes out pot practices with first-of-a-kind study
Statistics Canada is hoping to expand a study that tests what Canadians are flushing down the toilet to better understand cannabis consumption. Continue reading
Study gives scientists unprecedented data on young Atlantic salmon in East Coast rivers
The iconic species is famous for drawing anglers to the region, but researchers wanted to know more about their juvenile survival rates. Continue reading
Heading soccer balls can lead to cell damage: UBC study
UBCO study says repetitive impacts of a soccer ball on a player’s head could cause damage to the cells of the nervous system. Continue reading