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Canada is experiencing its second worst wildfire season on record with hundreds of wildfires currently active across the country, including here in British Columbia where a major wildfire on Vancouver Island continues to grow rapidly.

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More than two in five people in Canada will be diagnosed with cancer, but advancements in treatment are helping more people with certain types of cancer survive past the five-year mark. Experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to comment on the latest cancer survival statistics report released today by Statistics Canada.

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The staycation continues, with huge implications for winter-getaway planning. New data from Statistics Canada released today shows continued declines for travel to and from Canada. May 2025 travel numbers reveal more year-over-year declines, with U.S.-Canada border crossings by car dropping by more than 37 per cent compared to May 2024. Air travel from Canada to the U.S. also fell by more than 17 per cent. On the flip side, US-resident trips to Canada also declined year over year for a fourth consecutive month, down 5.6 per cent from May 2024. SFU experts are available to talk about what this means for Canadian snowbirds planning their winter escapes — and for U.S. destinations that will suffer quantifiable social and economic losses. “Shifts in where older Canadians choose to spend their winter months will have significant implications for economies and health systems,” says SFU professor Valorie Crooks. “Last year we heard of communities in the southern United States reaching out to these Canadians and encouraging them to still travel, and surely that messaging will continue. Many other destinations are excited about the opportunities opened by this shift, with popular places in Mexico and the Caribbean eager to host Canada’s snowbirds.” "There are many reasons that Canadian snowbirds have long chosen the U.S. as their preferred destination, including safety, proximity, and cultural connections,” adds professor Jeremy Snyder. “But we're now seeing that politics and changes to border policies can have a big impact on where Canadian retirees choose to spend their winter months."

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Men’s Health Month (June) may be coming to an end, but a leading heart disease researcher at AƬ��Դ�� is sharing his personal story to keep men's mental health awareness in the spotlight.

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A wildfire has triggered a state of local emergency in the District of Squamish, north of Vancouver. It is one of 89 wildfires currently active across the province, according to the BC Wildfire Service (as of June 9).

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Dubbed the “Glastonbury for geeks” by The Guardian, Web Summit Vancouver kicks off today, drawing thousands of leading tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world. Hosted in Vancouver for the first time, Web Summit is a nod to B.C.’s flourishing tech community connecting across the Pacific Northwest, Canada, the Asia-Pacific and beyond. B.C. is home to over 11,000 tech companies working at the edges of understanding to develop new technologies, products and services with the potential to change the world and power the economy. Canadian research universities, such as AƬ��Դ��, are driving homegrown innovation to support a thriving Canadian economy in emerging fields—from artificial intelligence (AI) to agritech to clean energy to quantum computing and much more. SFU experts are available to comment on Web Summit and related issues.

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King Charles will deliver the throne speech tomorrow in what is a highly symbolic visit to Canada. As the country awaits the details of the speech, which opens a new session of Parliament and sets out the government’s priorities, experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to give their take on proceedings and the content of the speech.

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Wildfires are an essential ecological process. However, recent years have seen a significant increase in the number and intensity of wildfires in British Columbia, causing unprecedented ecological, social and economic damage.  

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After weeks of campaigning, election day is finally here. As people across Canada cast their vote, SFU experts are available to comment on a range of key federal election issues, including international relations, tariffs and interprovincial trade, health care, affordability and housing, climate policy, energy and infrastructure.

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As federal party leaders prepare to take part in two televised election debates this week, SFU experts are available to comment on key election issues and the debates themselves.

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The latest batch of U.S. tariffs is due to come into effect tomorrow. As Canada and nations across the world await details from the White House, SFU experts are available to provide insight into the economic impacts we can expect, which sectors are most affected, what Canada can do to mitigate the effects, how Canadians can help by buying domestically produced goods, and more

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With the Canadian federal election set for April 28, the countdown to the ballot box is on. SFU experts are available to comment on a range of key federal election issues, including international relations, tariffs, and interprovincial trade, health care, affordability and housing, and climate, energy and infrastructure.

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Syria’s former Prime Minister has agreed to hand power over to rebel forces that successfully captured Damascus over the weekend as the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime has sent shock waves through the Middle East and the world. SFU experts are available to provide insights into the region’s evolving situation and what it means for the world.

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The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, is currently being held in Azerbaijan with the aftermath of the U.S. election looming large over the climate talks. SFU experts are also available to speak on various aspects of climate change impacting the future of our planet.

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After months of drama, twist and turns, and pollsters saying the race is too close to call, the U.S. presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be decided today as Americans head to the ballot box. Experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to comment on various aspects of U.S. politics, the election and the many issues at play.

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The B.C. election campaign is in its final stretch as party leaders prepare for tonight's televised debate. AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to speak about the Oct. 19 election and the many provincial issues that could influence the race.

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While it's already been a whirlwind summer in British Columbia politics, the election campaign officially begins tomorrow (Sept. 21) as the writ drops ahead of the election on Oct. 19. AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to speak about the election and the many provincial issues that could influence the race.

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While the B.C. provincial election campaign does not officially kick off until Sept. 31, there has been a flurry of activity, platform announcements and intrigue this summer as parties jockey for the public’s attention in what’s shaping up to be one of the most interesting and unpredictable races in recent memory. Who will win when British Columbians head to the polls Oct. 19, and what issues will sway voters in their favour? AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to speak about the election and the many provincial issues that could influence the race.

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As students embark next week on a new academic year, faculty at AƬ��Դ�� are available to share their expertise on various related topics.

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New research from a group of AƬ��Դ�� researchers at the Children’s Health Policy Centre suggests that early intervention programs from a young age could help better address the opioid crisis. While most of Canada’s responses to the opioid crisis to date have focused on adults, the group says its review of programs aimed at middle school students in the U.S. and Hong Kong has shown promise at reducing opioid misuse and teaching children enduring skills that last into adulthood. The group, who say such programs in Canada could reach thousands of at-risk youth, published its findings in a Conversation Canada story published today and in the latest edition of Children’s Mental Health Research Quarterly.

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The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are in its final week. SFU experts are available to discuss a variety of Olympic topics, including the impact on marginalized people, competing in elite sports, and gender in sports.

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The Bank of Canada will make its next announcement on the interest rate tomorrow (Wednesday, July 24), with speculation that it will cut rates for the second time in succession, after more than four years of increases and high rates greatly affected Canadians' buying power and cost of living. SFU experts are available to speak on how a rate decrease may impact everything from commodities to the housing market and the cost of living.

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As summer continues, thousands of people in British Columbia are on evacuation alert due to wildfires threatening their communities. 

 Experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to discuss various impacts of wildfires and summer conditions, including correlations to extreme weather and climate change, impacts on the water cycle, government planning and response to extreme heat, health and more.

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An eventful week in U.S. politics – from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump to Republican National Convention and the ongoing concerns over Joe Biden’s candidacy – has once again captivated Canadians and brought to focus a number of issues that could impact the country as America heads towards its election this fall. Experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available throughout the summer and into the election campaign to comment on various aspects of U.S. politics, the election and the many issues at play.

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The first major heat wave of the summer is expected to hit British Columbia this weekend, with Environment Canada forecasting temperatures to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in parts of the province. Experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to discuss various impacts of the heat wave, including correlations to extreme weather and climate change, impacts on the water cycle, government planning and response to extreme heat, health and more.

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On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Eastern Canada.

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The B.C. government unveiled its 2024 provincial budget today. Experts with AƬ��Դ�� are available to discuss various budget-related topics such as affordability, housing and health care.

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The exchange of gifts or the promise of a perfect day can create a lot of pressure and can be harmful to relationships.

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As new year gets underway, people are taking stock and trying to make changes in their lives, while others are wondering what might happen in the year to come.

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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), a program designed to make schools in British Columbia more inclusive, continues to be under threat by some groups and spark ongoing debate and protests across the province. The debate over SOGI is just one aspect of a wider discussion in Canada and the U.S. over the issues LGBTQIA2S+ youth are experiencing, their rights and how to support them. AƬ��Դ�� has put together a list of available experts who can speak about SOGI in various languages to provide accurate information to help parents, LGBTQIA2S+ youth and their peers gain a better understanding of these topics through the media.

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Coming at a critical time when heat records are being set and nations are struggling to stick to their climate commitments, world leaders and experts will gather in the United Arab Emirates for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28) from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. A delegation of experts from AƬ��Դ�� will be attending COP28 in person and are ready to speak to media. And other SFU experts are also available to speak on various aspects of climate change impacting the future of our planet and unique programs at the university – including a new ecological chaplain to help students with climate-related anxiety.

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August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) and this year focuses on recognizing those people who go unseen.

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As students embark next week on a new academic year, faculty at AƬ��Դ�� are available to share their expertise on various related topics:

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Local celebrations are being held by Ukrainian communities in Vancouver and across Canada to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day on Thursday, August 24 as the war continues in their homeland.

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British Columbia and various regions across the country continue to experience a summer of drought, wildfires—and heatwaves. An El Niño climate pattern combined with the ongoing effects of climate change has also led to marine heatwaves and extreme temperatures around the globe.

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Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 2 water restrictions as of Friday (August 4) in response to severe drought conditions and the ongoing hot and dry summer, which is also contributing to a record-breaking wildfire season across the province and country.

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Elon Musk has announced that his controversially-acquired social media platform Twitter will re-brand as ‘X’. The change began with the replacement of the blue bird icon, and is expected to be implemented across the platform in the coming weeks.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is taking a closer look at aspartame, a widely-used artificial sweetener found in various products including diet sodas and sugar-free gum.

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Talks remain stalled between the employer and the union after over 7,000 port workers in B.C. walked off the job on Sunday.

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SFU School of Communication professor Peter Chow-White can address the implications of Meta’s announcement that it will soon block Canadians from accessing and sharing news on Facebook and Instagram.

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AƬ��Դ�� health sciences assistant professor Travis Salway’s research on issues impacting 2SLGBTQ+ communities has not only raised awareness but has also led to positive change. The newly-named recipient of an Early-Career Researcher Trailblazer Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Population and Public Health (IPPH), Salway can speak to ongoing topics such as the harmful practice of conversion therapy, the impacts of U.S. states banning transgender health care for youth and in Canada, the New Brunswick policy changes regarding youth gender identity.

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Amid growing interest in the challenges and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts are gathering for the annual Canadian Conference on Artificial Intelligence (CANAI) this week in Montreal (June 5-9).

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World Oceans Day, marked by the United Nations on June 8, raises global awareness of the need to use our oceans’ resources sustainably, to protect their populations and conserve their resources for future generations. The following SFU experts are available on various topics related to our oceans.

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Warnings and advisories have been issued by the B.C. River Forecast Centre for communities in the B.C. Interior that are at risk of or are already experiencing flooding.

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With the coronation of King Charles III is set to take place Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey, AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to discuss the historic event as well as Canada’s ongoing connection to the monarchy.

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Earth Day (April 22) is celebrated annually by more than one billion people. This year’s theme “Invest in our Planet” emphasizes the importance of engaging governments, institutions, businesses and citizens in maintaining a healthy environment.

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Today (April 14th) marks the 7th anniversary of B.C. declaring a public health emergency over the toxic drug crisis. Experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to provide insight on the following:

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The federal government is set to unveil its 2023 budget on Tuesday, March 28. The budget comes after an economically unsteady year that saw many Canadians endure surging interest rates and rising levels of inflation and household debt. The following SFU experts are available to comment on issues related to budget priorities:

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World Water Day (March 22) celebrates water and raises awareness about the two billion people globally who live without access to safe water. This year's focus is on accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. In a United Nations report on drinking-water published last March, emerging contaminates of public concern include pharmaceuticals, pesticides, per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and microplastics. SFU experts are available to speak on a range of issues related to safe water access and the impacts of pollutants and climate change on safe water supplies.

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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its latest report and AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to comment on the findings and actions required to address the climate crisis.

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March 8th is International Women’s Day, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while acknowledging that progress needs to continue on the existing issues facing women around the world. SFU experts are available to speak to the various issues and the ongoing work to create a more fair and just society for all.

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The B.C. government will unveil its 2023 provincial budget today. Experts with AƬ��Դ�� are available to discuss various budget-related topics such as affordability, housing and health care.

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Reading a partner’s facial expressions may seem straightforward, but a new study finds we may be overestimating our ability to remember negative facial expressions, and hindsight bias —the ability to convince ourselves when looking back that we knew something all along—may be to blame.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with premiers today in Ottawa in an attempt to finalize a health-care funding agreement with provinces. Provinces have been lobbying the federal government to increase its share of health-care funding for months as both sides have debated and challenged each other to improve health-care outcomes more efficiently.

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Thousands are feared dead after a major 7.8-magnitude earthquake and a series of aftershocks struck Turkey and Syria. AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to speak to media about this event, continued risk of aftershocks, recovery efforts, earthquakes in general and also British Columbia’s vulnerability and preparedness to earthquakes.

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Starting today, British Columbia begins a three-year pilot project that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs such as opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA. Health Canada granted the province an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to decriminalize people who use drugs. SFU experts are available to comment on the decriminalization and its impacts.

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Experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to comment on current winter conditions following a devastating avalanche in southeastern B.C.

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The holidays mark the end to another eventful year and experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to weigh in on a variety of topics – from giving back to the community to addressing global conflict and understanding extreme weather events.

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British Columbia Premier David Eby will announce his new cabinet Wednesday, Dec. 7. Experts from AƬ��Դ�� are available to talk about the shuffle, the new premier’s priorities and focus on housing, health care and other pressing issues facing the province.

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Inflation and affordability continue to be top of mind for consumers as they prepare for the holiday season. Experts at AƬ��Դ�� are available to talk about pricing, gift-giving, food security and staying healthy during this busy time.

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The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 kicks off November 20 with as much interest focused on the host nation and off-the-pitch issues as there is on the sporting action. SFU experts are available to speak to media about human rights issues surrounding the tournament, sports analytics, predictions, soccer-related research and the anticipation for the next World Cup in 2026, which Canada co-hosts with Mexico and the United States.

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AƬ��Դ�� faculty are currently involved in two projects in the Lower Mainland aimed at curbing gang violence and making anti-gang campaigns in B.C. schools more effective. Both are available to speak to media about their respective programs.

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World leaders and environmental advocates will gather this month for the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

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Ahead of The Great British Columbia ShakeOut, the annual earthquake preparedness day and province-wide drill, SFU experts are available to comment on various natural hazards, their research and how to be ready in case of an emergency situation.

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As municipal election campaigns across British Columbia kick into high gear ahead of voting day Oct. 15, SFU experts are available comment on various issues.

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On Monday, September 19 crowds across the world will mourn the death of the longest reigning monarch in British history. Queen Elizabeth II is succeeded by her son, King Charles III.

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As students begin their classes this fall, experts at AƬ��Դ�� are available to discuss various topics such as housing, well-being, the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and innovative approaches to education.

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Countries in Europe are battling heat and wildfires and the UK experienced record-breaking temperatures this week. Heatwaves are also occurring in parts of China and the U.S.

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A surge in mosquito sightings is an irritating and sure sign of summer. And summer is officially here. The combination of seasonal heat and high-water levels and flooding from a delayed snowpack melt this year has hatched the perfect conditions for mosquitos to thrive in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. AƬ��Դ�� entomologist Carl Lowenberger is available to speak to media about why we’re seeing mosquitos bothering more people now and what people can do about it.

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Canada’s premiers have called on the federal government to increase the amount of funding it provides to provinces for health care. The Council of the Federation, made up of the premiers of each province and territory, continues to meet today in Victoria. SFU experts are available to talk about health-care funding, policies and needs.

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British Columbia is on high alert heading into this weekend with numerous flood watches, warnings and high streamflow advisories in place throughout the province. AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to talk about the risk of flooding and its impacts.

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A report released today by the BC Coroners Service looks at how to prevent heat-related deaths in the future ahead of the one-year anniversary of B.C.’s record-setting heat dome.

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The B.C. and federal governments will make an important announcement this morning regarding the overdose crisis in B.C.

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Voters in Vancouver-Quilchena go to the polls this Saturday as new BC Liberal Party leader Kevin Falcon attempts to win a seat in the Legislature. AƬ��Դ�� political science lecturer Stewart Prest is available to comment on the by-election and its implication for British Columbia.

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The Bank of Canada will be making an announcement on the interest rate tomorrow (Wednesday, April 13), with many expecting the rate to increase by 50 points, which will have a major impact on the housing market. The following SFU experts are available to speak to media about the interest rate hike and its implications.

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On Thursday, April 7, the federal government will unveil its 2022 budget. The budget comes on the heels of a confidence-and-supply agreement the Liberals reached with the NDP, which includes steps toward a national pharmacare and dental care program, and the government’s unveiling of the 2030 emissions reduction plan. The following SFU experts are available to comment on issues related to the budget and the possible political, social and economic implications that may follow.

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British Columbia is expected to provide an update on its public health measures this afternoon, outlining its plans for a fourth booster shot for seniors, discussing the future of the vaccine card program and other restrictions. As COVID-19 cases rise across Canada, the following SFU experts are available to speak to media on a range of issues.

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Google algorithms place innocuous subtitles on prominent conspiracy theorists, which mislead the public and amplify extremist views, according to AƬ��Դ�� researchers. In a study published in M/C Journal this month, researchers with The Disinformation Project at the School of Communication at SFU looked at the subtitles Google automatically suggested for 37 known conspiracy theorist and found that, “in all cases, Google’s subtitle was never consistent with the actor’s conspiratorial behaviour.”

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Justin Trudeau stands to remain Canada’s prime minister until 2025 after the Liberal party reached a confidence-and-supply agreement with the NDP. In exchange for its support on confidence votes, the Liberals are willing to implement some of the national pharmacare and dental care program wanted by the NDP. SFU experts are available to speak about the implications of the deal.

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World leaders are responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine after a military operation was launched late yesterday. The following SFU experts are available

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Computer simulations of snow cover can accurately forecast avalanche hazard, according to a new international study involving researchers from AƬ��Դ��. But simulated snow cover models developed by a team of researchers are able detect and track weak layers of snow and identify avalanche hazard in a completely different way—and can provide forecasters with another reliable tool when local data is insufficient or not available, according to a new study published in the journal Cold Regions Science and Technology.

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October was the deadliest month ever for suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths in British Columbia, the BC Coroners Service announced today. Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe said 201 people died from overdoses in October. In total, 1,782 people have died of suspected illicit drug toxicity deaths from January to October of this year, making 2021 the deadliest year on record for overdose deaths. SFU experts are available to speak to the province’s worsening public health emergency and what needs to change.

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The prevalence of people in British Columbia prisons with co-occurring mental health needs and substance use disorders increased dramatically in less than a decade, according to a new AƬ��Դ�� study. The study, published in the journal Psychiatric Services, found that people who suffer from both conditions made up 32 per cent of the prison population in 2017, up from 15 per cent in 2009.

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Climate justice advocates urge people to get involved in grassroots movements and take climate action into their own hands, in response to lackluster international agreements at the recent COP26 climate summit and catastrophic flooding in B.C. The post-COP26 landscape will be laid out at Hope in Resistance: Stories of Climate Justice, the keynote event of Towards Equity, SFU Public Square’s 2021 Community Summit Series on Thursday, Nov. 25.

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Floods and mudslides have resulted in the closure of major highways in the western Canadian province of British Columbia, leading to delays in transportation, deliveries and other supply chain issues. The following AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to speak on the effects of natural disasters on supply chains and the economic impact.

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Historic rainfall levels over the weekend led to flooding and dangerous mudslides in parts of B.C., resulting in drivers trapped on highways and evacuation threats and alerts. The situation continues with more rain and high winds expected throughout the day. The following SFU experts are available to speak on inclement weather this fall and winter and the impact it has on the residents of Metro Vancouver and B.C.

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The findings of a rapid evaluation project from AƬ��Դ��’s Science and Technology for Aging Researching (STAR) Institute and 411 Seniors Centre Society suggest the B.C. government didn’t do enough consultation and provide enough support for seniors and older adults when it announced the BC Vaccine Card, a primarily digital proof-of-vaccination system, in September.

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Childcare must be prioritized in future pandemic response plans to address gender inequality, quality of care and burnout, according to a AƬ��Դ�� researcher who tracked the lived experiences of childcare educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study published in the journal Gender, Work & Organization, led by SFU health sciences research associate Julia Smith, paints a chaotic picture of childcare educators navigating through fear and anxiety, unclear public health directives and feeling undervalued and more at risk compared to other essential workers.

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Microplastics are being found in even the most remote waters, say AƬ��Դ�� researchers who studied how the particles ended up in the stomachs of beluga whales through prey. A new study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment looked at five species of Arctic fish known to be eaten by beluga whales. Of the fish studied, 21 per cent were found to have microplastic particles in their gastrointestinal tracts.

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A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE from researchers at AƬ��Դ�� (SFU) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) has found that young adults feel highly responsible for protecting themselves and others against the spread of COVID-19, but face confusion when trying to comply with public health orders due to inconsistent messaging and ineffective outreach strategies.

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People who experienced homelessness as children are far more likely to be at risk of homelessness again as adults, even after they receive housing and social supports. AƬ��Դ�� researchers who’ve studied the long-term consequences of childhood homelessness cite the importance of prevention and further supports for people accessing recovery-oriented housing if they’ve experienced homelessness early in life.

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Depression affects up to one in four people but is often associated with young adults in the public consciousness. And though the likelihood of Canadians having depressive symptoms decrease into mid-life, rates of depression creep up once more as people – especially women – enter their 70s, according to a new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

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Video streaming is a growing environmental concern that accounts for one per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions, a new AƬ��Դ�� study has confirmed. A team led by School for the Contemporary Arts professor Laura Marks worked for more than a year to investigate the carbon footprint of streaming media, supported by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

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The NHL drafts are a high-stakes game off the ice for management and players in professional hockey. With the 2021 NHL expansion and entry drafts coming up this week (Friday and Saturday, with the Seattle Kraken announcing its new team later today), SFU Beedie School of Business Professor Peter Tingling, who has extensively studied decision making in the NHL, is available for commentary and analysis.

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A collaborative research project between the five First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council of B.C. and AƬ��Դ�� is contributing to conservation efforts of the iconic western redcedar tree. New research in the Journal of Ethnobiology highlights concerns about the long-term sustainability of this culturally significant resource. Researchers found that western redcedar trees suitable for traditional carving are generally rare. Some important growth forms, such as large, spectacular trees appropriate for carving community canoes, are nearly extirpated from these First Nations’ traditional territories, a region that includes parts of north Vancouver Island and the mainland coast of British Columbia.

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Over the weekend, B.C. shattered Canada’s highest temperature record, as the Village of Lytton reached an all-time high of 46.6 C/115 F. The heat wave, described by Environment Canada as “dangerous and historic,” indicates to the possible extreme changes in climate in Canada’s future. The following SFU experts are available to speak on various issues surrounding the current weather in B.C. and Canada.

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June 21 marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a day that raises awareness of Indigenous heritage and culture across the country. AƬ��Դ�� Beedie School of Business assistant professor Dara Kelly and Indigenous programs director Alexia McKinnon can be available to comment on the role of Indigenization and the way forward.

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AƬ��Դ��’s International CyberCrime Research Centre (ICCRC) is engaged in a new project to develop artificial intelligence tools to fight COVID-19-related misinformation campaigns on social media.

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Spiders avoid building webs near European fire ants, their natural predators, by sensing the chemicals they give off in the environment, AƬ��Դ�� researchers have found. The findings, published recently in Royal Society Open Science, give us a peek inside the enduring struggle between spiders and ants, and could lead to the development of natural repellents for homeowners worried about unwanted eight-legged guests.

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An international study has found that four out of five women in prison in Scotland have a history of head injury, mostly sustained through domestic violence. Published recently in The Lancet, researchers, including SFU psychology graduate student Hira Aslam, say the study has important implications for the female prison population more broadly and could help to inform mental health and criminal justice policy development.

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Climate change becomes very real when it impacts people in their homes, jobs and communities. As the threat of climate change and its effects increase, we need to have equity and social justice-informed conversations about what it means for those disproportionately affected and how communities can implement solutions that benefit everyone. AƬ��Դ�� Public Square is hosting a free virtual event Wednesday, May 19 called “Researching for Climate Justice” that brings together climate justice advocates, researchers, policy-makers and solution-seekers to discuss the challenges and opportunities of taking equity-informed approaches to climate research, solutions and policy development.

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AƬ��Դ�� researchers have designed a remarkably fast engine that taps into a new kind of fuel — information. The development of this engine, which converts the random jiggling of a microscopic particle into stored energy, is outlined in research published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) and could lead to significant advances in the speed and cost of computers and bio-nanotechnologies.

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Endometriosis, a disease found in up to 10 per cent of women, has been enigmatic since it was first described. A new theory developed by researchers at AƬ��Դ�� suggests a previously overlooked hormone — testosterone — has a critical role in its development. The research could have direct impacts on diagnosis and treatment of the disease, signaling hope for women with endometriosis worldwide.

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A joint research study by the Pacific Water Research Centre at AƬ��Դ�� and the Fraser Basin Council points to the use of certified, nature-based solutions for protecting salmon and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mainland.

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A national strategy to ensure that families have access to food could revolutionize Canada’s farms, according to a new study from AƬ��Դ��’s Food Systems Lab. The study proposes implementing a “right to food” framework that would support the needed funding, infrastructure, and stability that can reduce losses of edible food at the farm, while creating better access to local foods for consumers.

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Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced today that the Canadian government will table its 2021 budget on Monday, April 19. It will be the first full budget from the federal Liberal government in two years.

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Current overdose prevention efforts aren’t enough to support those most at risk of fatal overdose, people who inject drugs alone, according to a new AƬ��Դ��-led study published recently.

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New research by AƬ��Դ�� modelling experts is examining the province’s age-related vaccine roll-out plan in light of new data on vaccine performance, and suggesting that a strategy prioritizing essential workers is more effective. In a new pre-print study involving SFU professors Caroline Colijn and Paul Tupper, and led by mathematics PhD student Nicola Mulberry, researchers conclude that strategies that target essential workers earlier not only consistently outperform those that do not but also provide “a significant level of indirect protection” for older adults. The research is based on a series of modelling simulations using age and essential worker data, across five age-related vaccination scenarios. They compared scenarios in which essential workers – described as those who have to have a high number of contacts outside the home as part of their employment – are vaccinated sooner in the program: after those aged 80+, and followed by either the rest of the age-based rollout, or variations (for example all 20- to 79-year-olds). Their modelling finds that vaccinating B.C.’s essential workers sooner, rather than an oldest-first strategy, would prevent more than 200,000 infections and more than 600 deaths, while saving over $500 million in net monetary benefit. The researchers also note that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted essential workers, who often have lower incomes and no option to work from home. “Our findings suggest that prioritizing them for vaccination not only would help to reduce this substantial disparity, but it does not even come at the cost of increased adverse outcomes in others; rather, it is better for everyone.” AVAILABLE SFU EXPERTS CAROLINE COLIJN, Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematics for Evolution, Infection and Public Health | ccolijn@sfu.ca PAUL TUPPER, professor, mathematics | Pft3@sfu.ca NICOLA MULBERRY, PhD candidate, mathematics | nicola_mulberry@sfu.ca CONTACT MATT KIELTYKA, SFU Communications & Marketing 236.880.2187 | matt_kieltyka@sfu.ca AƬ��Դ�� Communications & Marketing | SFU Media Experts Directory 778.782.3210 ABOUT SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY As Canada’s engaged university, SFU works with communities, organizations and partners to create, share and embrace knowledge that improves life and generates real change. We deliver a world-class education with lifelong value that shapes change-makers, visionaries and problem-solvers. We connect research and innovation to entrepreneurship and industry to deliver sustainable, relevant solutions to today’s problems. With campuses in British Columbia’s three largest cities—Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey—SFU has eight faculties that deliver 193 undergraduate degree programs and 127 graduate degree programs to more than 37,000 students. The university now boasts more than 165,000 alumni residing in 143 countries.

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Russian and Iranian internet trolls engaged in a campaign of disinformation in an attempt to influence the 2015 federal election in Canada, according to a new study published by AƬ��Դ�� communications professor Ahmed Al-Rawi.

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Sawfish have disappeared from half of the world’s coastal waters and the distinctive shark-like rays face complete extinction due to overfishing, according to a new study by AƬ��Դ�� researchers, published in Science Advances.

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Household size and family members’ inability to isolate in larger settings can explain why the Fraser Health region has had more COVID-19 cases than the Vancouver Coastal Health region, according to a new pre-print study from AƬ��Դ�� researchers.

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Rapid COVID-19 testing would prevent the introduction of the virus into long-term care homes and help detect outbreaks quicker, according to new modelling from AƬ��Դ�� researchers.

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A new national survey of more than 4,300 Canadians aged 55+ has found that ‘younger’ older adults – those between the ages of 55 and 64 – are experiencing more detrimental effects of the pandemic than those over 65.

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AƬ��Դ�� researchers have found evidence that large ambush-predatory worms—some as long as two metres—roamed the ocean floor near Taiwan over 20 million years ago.

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AƬ��Դ�� professor Nick Dulvy says the world can look to Canada’s example of bringing the Barndoor skate back from the brink as more shark and ray species face extinction.

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A team of AƬ��Դ�� researchers developing a drug design approach that could lead to new disease-modifying therapeutics for diseases such as Parkinson’s have been awarded a $1 million grant from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research.

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AƬ��Դ�� chemist Steven Holdcroft is accelerating his work on technology that could help covert CO2 into products used to produce electrical energy, with new funding from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

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Research has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionally affected the mental wellbeing of women more than men. Women in Canada, and around the world, are reporting higher levels of anxiety, stress and related challenges compared to men.

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SFU professor Alissa Antle is addressing the negative impacts of COVID-19 on children’s mental well-being with her latest research project—an online social network for children called No Child Alone.

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Families caring for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are already at risk of experiencing high levels of stress and strain due to the behavioural and learning challenges their children face. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated this situation due to families being isolated and cut off from essential government support services.

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The City of Vancouver's Climate Emergency Action Plan, which is before council this week, is one of the most ambitious climate action plans in North America and is finding support by environmentalists including David Suzuki.

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As the dust settles from the U.S. presidential election and votes are still being counted, AƬ��Դ�� experts are available to speak about the outcome, the issues that have been playing a determining role in the election and what will happen going forward.

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SFU researchers found that regular testing of all students in a class was effective in preventing COVID-19 outbreaks in schools.

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While British Columbia saw a steady drop in the number of coronavirus infections over the last few months, the recent spurt in new cases has SFU professors Caroline Colijn and Paul Tupper urging people to be cautious.

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A new study analyzing crowdfunding use in Metro Vancouver reveals gaps and provides insight into the health-related financial needs of some Canadians. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, tracked more than 400 health-related GoFundMe.com campaigns within the Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions during a month-long period.

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