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Canada’s inaugural National Day Against Gun Violence promotes prevention and healing

“The inaugural National Day Against Gun Violence in Canada can be considered as a form of disaster mitigation. In general, disaster mitigation includes a wide variety of measures taken before a disastrous event occurs. In this case, mitigation will not eliminate gun violence, but it can act to reduce it, prevent it from occurring, or […]

Trolling and doxxing: Graduate students sharing their research online speak out about hate

“Media relations and knowledge-mobilization offices must develop clear protocols for protecting community members and supporting them in the wake of encountering hatred online. It is equally essential that these policies are readily available and easy to locate for scholars in distress,” PhD Candidates Alex Borkowski, Marion Tempest Grant, and Professor Natalie Coulter state.  

International students in Canada face discrimination, exploitation

“The consequences are very severe. It is a life and death issue. And of course, housing is very important for not only the health of the students, but also for them to be good students, you know, to perform well, to keep up with their studies. It's absolutely crucial” Professor Tania Das Gupta explained. 

Wildland residential areas aren't prepared for wildfires: study

These changes can be costly to homeowners, and with rising inflation and frequent wildfires impacting home insurance premiums, these challenges aren't making wildfire mitigation any easier on residents, Professor Eric Kennedy explained.

The inevitable risks of building on beachfronts and wetlands

Why is watershed management important? The deadly storm surge and damages caused by Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona are evidence of its importance, notes disaster and emergency management expert, Professor Alex Venzia.