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Expert: Quebec summer forecast

webfull — Wed, 28 May 2025 20:31:13 +0000

Quebec is in for a hot and humid summer, with above-normal temperatures, muggy nights and a heightened risk of violent storms, all resulting from a forecast “heat dome” over central North America, according to MétéoMédia.

Published: 28 May 2025

Expert: Montreal police adopt new street check policy

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 18:54:16 +0000

The Montreal Police (SPVM) announced Monday that a new policy has been put in place for police street checks: Police must clearly inform people they stop that, unless they are being detained, they have no obligation to identify themselves and are free to leave.

This ��ɫ��Ƶ expert can provide insight into the matter:

Published: 27 May 2025

Expert: Lyme disease

webfull — Mon, 26 May 2025 13:01:05 +0000

Tick season returns each spring, bringing a renewed risk of Lyme disease. In Quebec, the number of reported cases has been rising in recent years.

Michael Libman, MD, is a Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and member of the Centre for Tropical Diseases at ��ɫ��Ƶ. He can discuss the increase of Lyme disease cases and the northward spread of ticks, driven in part by climate change.

michael.libman [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Published: 26 May 2025

Expert: Mental health care access in Canada

webfull — Fri, 23 May 2025 13:21:10 +0000

More than half of Canadian girls and young women ages 15 to 29 with a mental health or substance use disorder received formal supports in 2022, but many are deterred by wait times and cost, according to a new Statistics Canada report. The report highlights a need to improve care, especially for racialized youth, who were less likely to find the support helpful.

Published: 23 May 2025

Expert: Fires linked to lithium-ion batteries

webfull — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:02:45 +0000

Montreal has seen a threefold increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in just two years, according to the city’s latest fire department report. E-bikes and e-scooters are the main culprits, but the batteries that power everything from cellphones to power tools are increasingly being flagged as fire hazards.

Published: 22 May 2025

Expert: Urban gardening and climate-resilient food systems

webfull — Fri, 16 May 2025 15:43:10 +0000

As climate change and urbanization reshape how we grow food, a ��ɫ��Ƶ horticulture expert is available to discuss a wide range of topics related to innovative, sustainable gardening practices.

David Wees is a Faculty Lecturer and Associate Director of the Farm Management and Technology Program at Macdonald Campus. He specializes in urban horticulture, greenhouse production, hydroponics, and community-based food systems.

Published: 16 May 2025

Expert: The potential impact of wildfire smoke and heat on people’s immune systems

webfull — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:57:15 +0000

As wildfires and heatwaves become more frequent in Canada, a ��ɫ��Ƶ researcher is investigating whether they play a role in triggering autoimmune diseases like lupus.

Published: 15 May 2025

Expert: Hudson’s Bay auction of art and artifacts

webfull — Thu, 08 May 2025 13:40:39 +0000

The Hudson’s Bay recently received permission to auction off its collection of over 4,000 artifacts and pieces of art to help pay its creditors. However, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is now joining with the Assembly of First Nations, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak in calling on Hudson’s Bay to halt the sale of Indigenous artifacts, which may include sacred items.

This ��ɫ��Ƶ expert can provide insight into the situation:

Published: 8 May 2025

Expert: India-Pakistan conflict

webfull — Wed, 07 May 2025 19:07:25 +0000

Earlier today India launched a series of military strikes on Pakistan and the Pakistan-administered part of Kashmir that have killed at least 20 people. The strikes come after gunmen last month opened fire in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, killing 26 people, mostly Indian tourists. India blamed Pakistan for that attack. Kashmir has long been a source of dispute between the two countries; both claim it as their own.

This ��ɫ��Ƶ expert can share his insights into the situation:

Published: 7 May 2025

Expert: Invasive aquatic plants in Quebec

webfull — Tue, 06 May 2025 15:12:22 +0000

With the arrival of boating season, biologists are raising alarms about the rapid spread of invasive aquatic plants in Quebec’s lakes and rivers. Species like water chestnut and Eurasian watermilfoil are threatening biodiversity around the Montreal archipelago by choking out native flora and fauna, blocking light and depleting oxygen. These aggressive plants are expanding beyond their usual habitats in the Ottawa River and could have an impact on ecosystems throughout southern Quebec.

Published: 6 May 2025