Ontario peaches with better colour, taste and texture, and that are available in stores two weeks earlier than other local peaches, is the goal of University of Guelph research. Using […]
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By Prof. Lawrence Hill This commentary originally ran in The Globe and Mail. © Copyright Lawrence Hill, 2020. Growing up in Toronto in the 1960s, as the child of a Black man and […]
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The food system has, to a large extent, managed to adapt to the greatest disruption in our generation. By Prof. Evan Fraser, director of the Arrell Food Institute and Canada Research Chair in Global Food Security […]
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Prof. Scott Weese, a veterinary infectious disease researcher at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, spoke to CBC News about an incident in which hundreds of puppies were found to […]
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The National Post asked U of G philosophy professor Maya Goldenberg to take part in a round-up survey of medical and public policy experts about what they’re anticipating for the […]
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With many employers cutting workers because of economic slowdowns and shutdowns from the COVID-19 pandemic, is it a good idea to volunteer for a layoff? U of G Prof. Nita […]
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Prof. Byram Bridle, with the Department of Pathobiology at U of G’s Ontario Veterinary College, appeared Sunday on Global TV’s The West Block with Mercedes Stephenson for a segment on […]
A University of Guelph program dedicated to animal care in Ontario First Nations continued to provide that service despite the COVID-19 pandemic. For the past eight years, the Ontario Veterinary […]
A veterinary infectious disease researcher at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College believes focusing solely on how COVID-19 affects humans cannot effectively address the pandemic — or prevent future […]
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National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. To […]
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Prof. Simon Somogyi, the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food, spoke to The Western Producer about why Canada’s food system has been able to remain strong throughout the uncertainty of the COVID-19 […]
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A project that integrates Indigenous knowledge and cutting-edge technology developed at the University of Guelph is helping to assess the health of the river systems in Canada. The collaborations are […]
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When Prof. Brittany Luby was growing up, she found few stories about characters with backgrounds like hers. Of mixed Anishinaabe descent, Luby doesn’t remember many books at the local library […]
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What will become of Canada’s travel industry this summer as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on? Will Canadians feel safe travelling, flying or staying in hotels? What travel options will they […]
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Considering what we now know about SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, we need to take a cautious approach. By Profs. Byram W. Bridle, Department of Pathobiology and Shayan Sharif, associate dean, research and graduate studies, Ontario Veterinary College
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The human activity changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to ripple environmental effects around the globe, but can any of these changes stand the test of time? That’s […]
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CBC Edmonton spoke to Prof. Troy Riddell, chair of the Department of Political Science, for an article examining how Alberta is appointing provincial court judges. Riddell is an expert on […]
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Recognizing the pressure local charities are under during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Oak Tree Project, a charitable funding program based in Guelph, saw a way to help. It is focused […]
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When parents are under stress, household rules about screen time often get abandoned, new University of Guelph research finds. A first of its kind in Canada, the study found parents […]
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By Profs. Jennifer Silver and Noella Gray, Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics; Prof. Lisa Campbell, Marine Affairs and Policy, Duke University; Prof. Leslie Acton, University of Southern Mississippi […]
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