York U business and trade expert available for comment TORONTO, November 26, 2018 – After news this morning that General Motors Ltd.would cease production at its Oshawa plant as of December 2019, the plant’s more than 2,500 workers walked off the job. According to GM, the restructuring move is part of its broader changes across […]
Violence against women and girls persists: experts available
TORONTO, November 22, 2018 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a time to examine the reasons why violence against women and girls (VAWG) continues to rise around the world. The United Nations’ designated day, observed on November 25, puts a spotlight on this human rights violation of physical, sexual or […]
Bullying awareness key to safe schools: York U experts available
TORONTO, November 20, 2018 – Bullying Awareness Week is a time to help promote safe school and positive learning environments. This year’s theme is #ChooseKind. During Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week – November 18-24, 2018 – students, school staff and parents are encouraged to learn more about the long-term impact of bullying both on and off the playground […]
New report sets out roadmap for prevention of youth homelessness in Canada
TORONTO, November 20, 2018 – It is time for a new approach to youth homelessness – one that is proactive, collaborative, and rights-based, a new report from the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and A Way Home Canada concludes. The Roadmap for the Prevention of Youth Homelessness, published today, provides a clear definition of youth homelessness […]
Study: Social media is affecting the way we view our bodies − and not in a good way
TORONTO, November 15, 2018 − Young women who actively engage with social media images of friends who they think are more attractive than themselves report feeling worse about their own appearance afterward, a York University study shows. It’s no secret that social media can blur the lines on what’s real and what’s fantasy, but new […]
Can families have an impact on the experience of diabetes?
York U exercise researcher, professor and father available for interviews TORONTO, November 13, 2018 – World Diabetes Day is on November 14 and this year’s theme is “The Family and Diabetes.” According to recent research from the International Diabetes Federation, less than 1 in 4 family members have access to diabetes education programmes. The IDF data shows […]
York University to host forum on Indo-Pacific Strategic Framework
TORONTO, November 13, 2018 – Regional conflict surrounding the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific Strategic Framework created to address the security threats will be debated at a public forum hosted by York University, Nov.14 and 15. On Nov. 14, senior officials from Canada and from the Spratly conflict zone will […]
