Alison Macpherson looks for ways to prevemt serious injuries TORONTO, August 12, 2004 – Young school-aged children hurting themselves in playgrounds during summer is a leading cause of visits to hospital emergency rooms - second only to cycling mishaps - according to data released yesterday by a national health organization. Alison Macpherson, an epidemiologist […]
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Toronto’s Greeks target of 1918 race riots
York U. prof reveals one of darkest and most violent episodes in Toronto's history TORONTO, August 10, 2004 -- At last weekend's "Taste of the Danforth" festival over one million Torontonians took to the streets to share in the vibrant culture and sample the famous cuisine of the city's Greek community. While this annual event celebrates […]
York U.-led team works for rights of people with disabilities worldwide
TORONTO, August 9, 2004 -- Thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), a York University-based group of international researchers are pressing ahead with plans to develop a system for monitoring and promoting human rights for people with disabilities around the world. Disability Rights Promotion International (DRPI) received confirmation […]
Statement of the Ontario University Chancellors on importance of higher education, value of liberal arts
TORONTO, August 9, 2004 -- Recently a number of current and former chancellors of Ontario's universities gathered in Toronto for an informal discussion. The meeting brought together a group of distinguished Canadians from many walks of life who share a tremendous pride in the institutions for which they serve as titular heads and a great […]
York U. Professor uncovers history of Aboriginal welfare
Policies remain largely unchanged over the past 100 years TORONTO, August 6, 2004 -- According to York University Professor Hugh Shewell, successive Canadian governments imposed inappropriate welfare policies on Aboriginals for almost 100 years without taking into account the impact of cultural differences. Shewell’s new book Enough to Keep Them Alive: Indian Welfare in Canada 1873 […]
York U. sends five of its own to Athens Games
TORONTO, August 6, 2004 -- York University will have lots to cheer about when the Olympic Games begin next week: five members of the Canadian team headed for Athens have York connections, including a reigning world champion athlete and a vice-president of the Canadian Olympic Committee. When Canada’s team marches into the Olympic Stadium, athletes […]
York U. astronomer describes Messenger mission for Canada AM viewers
TORONTO, August 3, 2004 -- York University Astronomer Marshall McCall appeared on CTV's Canada AM today to talk about the Messenger mission to Mercury which launched early this morning from Cape Canaveral. McCall described Mercury and talked about why NASA was exploring this "rocky planet" again 30 years after the last mission. You can read […]
