Not so loony: Why the grey jay soared to victory as Canada's would-be national bird

Published: 28 November 2016

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society recently stunned many Canadians by choosing the grey jay over the common loon as the organization’s candidate to become Canada’s national bird. The...

Intitative to fund scholars at McGill and the University of Ghana

Published: 19 April 2017

Dr. Grace Marquis, School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, has received $500,000 CAD from the Queen Elizabeth Scholars initiative to fund researchers and scholars at McGill and the University of...

Prof. Christopher Buddle: Mosquitos thriving in Quebec thanks to summer rainfall

Published: 9 September 2024

Professor Christopher Buddle, an entomologist in McGill’s Department of Natural Resource Sciences whose research focuses on the biodiversity of insects and spiders, told the Montreal Gazette that...

Bioresource Engineering Professor Grant Clark receives 2024 Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence

Published: 6 June 2024

“Kind, approachable, compassionate, patient, respectful, enthusiastic.” These are just a few of the words used by students describing McGill University Bioresource Engineering Associate Professor...

How to reduce the ecological footprint of your plate without becoming vegan?

Published: 12 June 2024

Are you having guests over for a barbecue at the end of the week? What will you put on the grill? Animal proteins, most likely. Even if we know the effects of red meat consumption on the...

Anja Geitmann begins term as inaugural Vice-President (Global Engagement)

Published: 30 October 2024

Her mission is to advance McGill’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties ...

Saturday night sushi comes from the grocery store: Pascal Thériault comments

Published: 17 September 2024

As consumers increasingly opt for ready-to-eat meals rather than going to restaurants, restaurants like Au pied de cochon are responding by expanding their grocery offerings.

Pascal Thériault comments on Metro quarterly results

Published: 26 August 2024

Metro announced a 14.6% drop in its net profit for the third quarter, ending July 6, 2024, compared to the same period last year. Its turnover increased by 3.5% to reach 6.65 billion.

What's with all the wild turkeys in Montreal?

Published: 9 May 2024

Wild turkey sightings are on the rise in Montreal....

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