Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

By James Geach, Professor of Astrophysics and Royal Society University Research Fellow, University of Hertfordshire During the press conference in which he was revealed as one of the winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics, James (Jim) Peebles was asked to point to a single discovery or breakthrough from his long career that would put the award…

The Alberta Forest Products Association recently released a video highlighting Gillian Stauffer, a student in the University of Alberta’s forestry program. In the video, Gillian speaks to her love of her studies and how proud she is to have chosen her career path. I was a student of the same program as Gillian and was inspired to share…

Parks Canada is committed to protecting the environment and providing high-quality and meaningful visitor experiences, with ecological integrity as the first priority in decision making. Parks Canada is pleased to announce the approval of the Lake Louise Ski Area Long-Range Plan. The Long-Range Plan is a significant achievement that makes major gains in conservation and…

Mobile app supports the retailer in its ambition to create a safer life at home for Canadians BURLINGTON, ON, Oct. 7, 2019 /CNW/ – Today, IKEA Canada announced the launch of its Safer Home mobile app to raise awareness about home safety for families living with children. With the knowledge that majority of childhood injuries happen in the home,…

VANCOUVER—Despite popular misconceptions, there’s no relationship between high school class size and improved student performance on standardized tests, finds a new study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. “When class sizes increase, we immediately hear claims that student performance will suffer, but there’s no clear evidence smaller high…

A UCalgary security worker by day, Sean Agnew’s other passion goes on display at South Health Campus For Sean Agnew, a passion for safety, wellness and helping others guides his day-to-day security work. While his hobby may surprise you, it’s grounded in those same principles. Agnew has been a security services worker at the University…

Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. Teenagers, adults, and the elderly are also at risk in fires. Would you and your family know what to do in the event of a fire? National Fire Prevention Week Reminds Everyone to Create a Safe and Secure Environment Would you know how to respond in the…

HALIFAX, Oct. 4, 2019 /CNW/ – Hurricane Dorian hit Atlantic Canada on September 7 causing over $105 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). Seventy per cent of this amount is for damage to personal property, 25% is for damage to commercial property and the remaining amount is for damage to automobiles. Province Insured damage* New Brunswick                                   $22.5…

As the cooler weather hits and the garden growing season ends, getting your home organized inside and out is a must. Here are some easy fall clean-up tips: For the yard, trim back overgrown and dead limbs in your hedges to protect them for the winter. Don’t forget to trim your trees, especially those close…

Learn how to make an emergency plan to care for yourself and your family during a disaster. Disasters often cause confusion and distress. A household plan will help you cope with the stress of an emergency or disaster. Consider that your family may not be together when an emergency occurs and discuss what you would…