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Professor Jaswinder Singh selected for Mary E. Spencer award by the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:21:38 +0000

The Canadian Society of Plant Biologists has selected Jaswinder Singh, Professor at ��ɫ��Ƶ's Department of Plant Science, to receive the 2025 Mary E. Spencer award, which recognizes outstanding plant biology research contributions and active public service engagement in the plant biology community.

Published: 27 May 2025

IGA and Metro slow to comply with new price display law—comments from Pascal Thériault

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:59:37 +0000

In the IGA and Metro grocery stores visited this week by Le Journal de Montréal, the price per pound of discounted products appeared on signage, but the regular price per pound was still not indicated, contrary to a new regulation that came into effect on May 7 which requires that grocers to "indicate a single unit of measurement for all goods of the same type." This rule aims to allow consumers to easily compare prices.

Published: 27 May 2025

Macdonald Campus valedictorians Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald reflect on their journeys

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 19:28:43 +0000

As ��ɫ��Ƶ’s Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University—including Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences—have been drafting their speeches and, in the process, reflecting on much more than their academic success.

Published: 27 May 2025

Will the new Canadian Grocery Code of Conduct work?

webfull — Mon, 26 May 2025 20:44:00 +0000

Canada's grocery sector code of conduct will finally come into effect on June 1, after years of discussion.

The voluntary grocery code, which all major retailers have agreed to sign on to, aims to support smaller retailers by providing guidelines for fair negotiations with suppliers.

Published: 26 May 2025

How peer learning improved agricultural technology adoption in Tanzania

webfull — Thu, 22 May 2025 20:08:14 +0000

As mobile phones proliferate across the developing world, digital delivery of agricultural advice is positioned to play a transformative role in increasing agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers. Meanwhile, evidence shows that peer-to-peer learning, at least in person, can successfully promote technology adoption.

Published: 22 May 2025

New Pathy Fellow from ��ɫ��Ƶ's Macdonald Campus will focus on sustainable farming with Élèves des champs

webfull — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:50:36 +0000

Two new ��ɫ��Ƶ graduates have won Pathy Fellowships, including one graduate from ��ɫ��Ƶ's Macdonald Campus. The $50,000 award recognizes young leaders who have innovative approaches to creating change, enabling them to dedicate a year of their early career to a cause and community they are passionate about while engaging in hands-on and practical learning.

Published: 22 May 2025

Quebec's Exceldor to be sold to Ontario company Sofina Foods—Pascal Thériault comments

webfull — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:46:52 +0000

The Quebec cooperative Exceldor, known for its chicken breasts, wings, and nuggets, has taken steps to sell its assets to the Ontario company Aliments Sofina.

For the sale to be completed, it must be approved by two-thirds of the cooperative's members and two-thirds of the investment shareholders, as well as the Canadian Competition Bureau.

Published: 22 May 2025

Prof. Xin Zhao named Fellow of the American Dairy Science Association

webfull — Tue, 20 May 2025 19:05:48 +0000

Congratulations to Xin Zhao, Distinguished James ��ɫ��Ƶ Professor in the Department of Animal Science at ��ɫ��Ƶ, on being named Fellow of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). The ADSA will present Professor Zhao with this prestigious award on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at their annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.

Published: 20 May 2025

Exploring the power of research at the 2025 Lister Science Chats

webfull — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:23:28 +0000

On May 2, 2025, over 60 people gathered in the John Abbott College Library for the Lister Science Chats, where four Macdonald Campus graduate students presented their research and shared how past events as well as the discoveries, sometimes unintentional, and techniques of previous scientists made their work possible.

Published: 20 May 2025

Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

webfull — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000

On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of ��ɫ��Ƶ's Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.

Published: 7 May 2025