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Experts: COP 29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Government leaders, scientists and activists are convening in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29). Dubbed the “Finance COP,” this year's summit aims to mobilize financial support to help lower-income countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Published: 11 Nov 2024

Expert: First suspected human case of avian flu in Canada

A teenager in British Columbia has been hospitalized with a suspected case of H5N1 avian flu, marking the first human infection in Canada during the recent outbreak. The global spread of bird flu in poultry farms and wild bird populations has led to sporadic human cases, raising concerns over its potential public health impact.

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Published: 11 Nov 2024

Experts: U.S. presidential election

The American elections are upon us and polls suggest it is going to be a tight race between the twocandidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

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Published: 4 Nov 2024

Experts: Movember 2024

Movember is an annual campaign held in November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

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Published: 31 Oct 2024

Experts: Potential high-speed rail between Quebec City and Toronto

The federal government is expected to announce plans to move forward with a high-speed rail project linking Quebec City and Toronto, with electric trains reportedly capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h.

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Published: 29 Oct 2024

Experts: Halloween 2024

With Halloween approaching, Ŀ; experts are available to offer insights on a range of related topics.

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Published: 25 Oct 2024

Experts: Canada to reduce numbers of permanent and temporary immigrants for next two years

The Government of Canada announced Thursday that it plans to reduce the numbers of both permanent and temporary immigrants admitted to the country over the next two years (2025-2027).

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Published: 24 Oct 2024

Experts: Quebec to allow advance MAID requests

Quebec will allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) as of Oct. 30. People with certain serious illnesses, such as Alzheimer's disease, will be permitted to apply for MAID before they lose the capacity to consent.

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Published: 24 Oct 2024

Expert: How time changes can disrupt our biological clock

On Nov. 3, Quebecers will turn their clocks back one hour for the seasonal time change. Tuesday, the Quebec government launched a public consultation on whether the biannual switch should be abolished in the future.

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Published: 24 Oct 2024

Expert: Feathered dinosaurs appear to have used wings for speed

Small, feathered dinosaurs appear to have used their wings to run at speeds previously thought impossible without flight, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including Ŀ; Biology Professor Hans Larsson.

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Published: 21 Oct 2024

Experts: Hydro-Québec unveils $3B wind farm project in Lower St. Lawrence

Hydro-Québec and L'Alliance de l'énergie de l'Est are partnering to develop a new wind farm in the Lower St. Lawrence region, aiming to generate up to 1,000 megawatts of power. This $3 billion project, announced on Wednesday, will span 700 square kilometres of public land, including parts of Kamouraska and Témiscouata.

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Published: 17 Oct 2024

Expert: 150th anniversary of first intercollegiate rugby game in North America to be marked withĿ; vs. Harvard match

On Oct. 19 at 4:30 p.m., the Ŀ; Redbirds will face off against the Harvard Crimson at Molson Stadium in a historic rugby match commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first intercollegiate rugby game in North America.

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Published: 17 Oct 2024

Experts: How will this year’s fall colours be affected by climate change?

As autumn brings a burst of colour to Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States, two experts from Ŀ; are available to shed light on the science behind the vibrant hues and how they might be affected by climate change.

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Published: 11 Oct 2024

Expert: Bringing Shackleton’s shipwrecked Endurance back to life after 100 years

After more than 100 years submerged in the icy waters of Antarctica, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s legendary ship, Endurance, has been revealed in stunning 3D detail, thanks to new subsea scanning and 3D reconstruction technology developed by Deep Ocean Search, Voyis Imaging Inc. and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Published: 11 Oct 2024

Expert: Conspiracy theories hindering Hurricane Milton relief effort

Conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricane Milton was geo-engineered and was directed to hit areas with a concentration of Republican voters are rife on social media platforms and there are concerns that this is hindering disaster relief efforts.Here is an expert from Ŀ; who can provide comment on this issue:

Published: 11 Oct 2024

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