Movember is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.  

These experts from McGill University are available to comment on this topic:  

Classified as: Robert Whitley, David Labbé, prostate cancer, Research Institute of the McGill University Health, Douglas Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Published on: 31 Oct 2024

 

With less than a week left before the U.S. elections Nov. 5, polls suggest it is a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights:

Classified as: American Election, Wendell Adjetey, barry eidlin, leonard moore, Matthew Lebo, Expert alert, US
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Published on: 31 Oct 2024

The federal government is expected to announce plans to move forward with a high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, with electric trains reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h. Although no official announcement has been made, sources suggest the new line would significantly reduce travel time between Montreal and Toronto — from the current 5.5-hour drive, or more than five hours by train, to just three hours by train — and include stops in cities such as Ottawa, Laval and Trois-Rivières, all while operating on a dedicated track.  

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Published on: 29 Oct 2024

With Halloween approaching, McGill University experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.  

Classified as: Christine McCusker, Pascal Thériault, Alexander Wahba, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), Department of Chemistry
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Published on: 25 Oct 2024

The Government of Canada announced Thursday that it plans to reduce the numbers of both permanent and temporary immigrants admitted to the country over the next two years (2025-2027).

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights:

Classified as: Immigration policy canada, Thomas Soehl, Morton Weinfeld, Department of Sociology
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Quebec will allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) as of Oct. 30. People with certain serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, will be permitted to apply for MAID before they lose the capacity to consent.

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights on this topic:

Classified as: McGill experts, Catherine Ferrier, Jose Morais, medical assistance in dying, Palliative Care
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be abolished in the future.

Classified as: Reut Gruber, McGill experts, sleep
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Published on: 24 Oct 2024

Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including McGill Biology Professor Hans Larsson. The study, published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), sheds new light on the origins of bird flight.

Published on: 21 Oct 2024

Hydro-Québec and L'Alliance de l'énergie de l'Est are partnering to develop a new wind farm in the Lower St. Lawrence region, aiming to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of power. This $3 billion project, announced on Wednesday, will span 700 square kilometres of public land, including parts of Kamouraska and Témiscouata. The Wolastoqiyik Wahsipekuk First Nation is among the project partners, contributing to this large-scale initiative as part of the growing demand for renewable energy. 

These experts from McGill University are available to share their insights on this topic:  

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Published on: 17 Oct 2024

On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the McGill Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America. 

The Covo Cup, first established in 1974 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the McGill-Harvard rugby encounter in 1874, honours this storied rivalry. McGill, holding a 24-14 series lead, will also unveil a special 150th anniversary uniform at the game. 

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Published on: 17 Oct 2024

As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from McGill University are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.  

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Published on: 11 Oct 2024

After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, Voyis Imaging Inc. and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering James Forbes and his research group,

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Published on: 11 Oct 2024

Conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricane Milton was geo-engineered and was directed to hit areas with a concentration of Republican voters are rife on social media platforms and there are concerns that this is hindering disaster relief efforts. Here is an expert from McGill University who can provide comment on this issue:

Classified as: Aengus Bridgman, disinformation, conspiracy theories, Hurricane Milton, max bell school of public policy
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Published on: 11 Oct 2024

A new report by some of the world’s top climate scientists examines key indicators and finds that the world is “on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster.” The authors found that 25 out of 35 indicators used to track the planet's climate risk, from ocean temperatures to tree-cover loss, are at record levels.

Classified as: McGill Ubniversity, state of the climate report, Faculty of Science, Gault Nature Reserve
Published on: 8 Oct 2024

Quebec began rolling out its fall vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses on Monday, starting with vulnerable populations. Along with flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine adapted to the latest variants is available. This year, Quebec is among the first provinces to offer free RSV vaccines to infants, aiming to reduce the strain on hospitals. 

Classified as: brian ward, McGill experts
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Published on: 8 Oct 2024

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