University experts can discuss the storm’s impact including flooding-related issues, evacuation, disaster and risk management related to Houston TORONTO, August 29, 2017─ The damage by Hurricane Harvey continues to grow as Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, continues to receive more rain this week. Harvey has unloaded trillions of gallons of water […]
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Media Advisory: York University experts available to discuss provincial budget
TORONTO, Thursday, April 27, 2017 – York University experts are available to discuss today’s provincial budget, including homelessness, a balanced budget, the housing market and infrastructure projects, climate change, provincial marijuana laws, as well as federal-provincial relations. Stephen Gaetz, Professor in the Faculty of Education and Director of the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, can comment […]
World Autism Day: Leading York U Experts Available
TORONTO, March 30, 2017 – There have been a number of conversations in the autism community about greater access to direct supports for families and the experience of both children and parents or caregivers. World Autism Day is on April 2, 2017 and this year’s theme is “Toward Autonomy and Self-Determination”. The following York U […]
York U experts available to comment on heart health and disease
TORONTO, February 13, 2017 – Although Valentine’s Day is around the corner, York University heart experts say a happy heart needs more than red wine and chocolate. Eating healthy, physical activity and managing risk factors, like diabetes, can lead to a healthier heart and a longer life. The following York University biologists from the Faculty […]
Experts: Black history and diaspora
York U experts available to comment on Black history and diaspora topics TORONTO, February 6, 2017 - February is Black History Month in Canada. Should the focus on the contributions of Black Canadians be confined to one month of the year? Is there still a need for Black History Month? While the debate continues, […]
York U experts available to comment on impact of a Trump Presidency for Canada, NAFTA, TPP
Donald Trump’s stunning victory in yesterday’s American election has Canadians talking about how to speak to their kids about the results, what to expect for our economy and how it happened. The following York University experts are available for comment: Carl James, Professor in York University Faculty of Education, an expert in education, race, racism […]
International experts publish guidelines for cardiac rehab in developing countries
TORONTO, May 16, 2016 – Life-saving cardiac rehab programs are not being offered in countries where heart disease is the biggest killer. A panel of experts has now released a statement recommending how all the key elements of these programs can be delivered in an affordable way, in the places where it is needed most. […]
