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Has the Grinch had a change of heart between then and now?
York U expert on Hollywood productions available to comment on evolution of holiday films TORONTO, December 11, 2019 ─ The classic holiday films produced until the early 1960s echoed the values tradit
December 11, 2019 | 9:05 am
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Keeping the peace during the holidays: why empathy is key
TORONTO, December 9, 2019 –Some may think of it as the nightmare before Christmas; from the snide comments to grudges, 'tis the season for family feuds and conflict. But why do families butt heads at
December 9, 2019 | 10:06 am
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Colloquium: Next steps in supporting Canada’s Indigenous languages
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 – What needs to happen next after federal legislation in support of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages passed this summer? York University’s Glendon Campus will host a national col
December 5, 2019 | 12:38 pm
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Colloquium: Next steps in supporting Canada’s Indigenous languages
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 – What needs to happen next after federal legislation in support of Canada’s 90 Indigenous languages passed this summer? York University’s Glendon Campus will host a national col
December 5, 2019 | 12:38 pm
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Are you having a hearing-friendly holiday party?
York University educator offers tips to include deaf and hard-of-hearing guests TORONTO, December 5, 2019 – The sounds of the holidays, with Christmas carols blasting and holiday movies playing, can b
December 5, 2019 | 10:13 am
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Are you having a hearing-friendly holiday party?
York University educator offers tips to include deaf and hard-of-hearing guests TORONTO, December 5, 2019 – The sounds of the holidays, with Christmas carols blasting and holiday movies playing, can b
December 5, 2019 | 10:13 am
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Greening the holidays: how to give guilt-free
TORONTO, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 – Shiny paper, glitter, festive ribbons and bright bows may make your holiday gift pop, but what you may not know is most of that fancy wrapping will end up in the landf
December 3, 2019 | 10:50 am
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Disclaimers on retouched photos don’t solve problem of negative body image
Some disclaimers may even harm at-risk women TORONTO, November 28, 2019 –Labels that warn an image has been altered or enhanced do nothing to mitigate women’s negative perceptions of their appearance,
November 28, 2019 | 9:50 am
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York University announces new head of Research & Innovation
York University announces new head of Research & Innovation TORONTO, November 26, 2019 –York University has selected a new Vice President of Research & Innovation. The Executive Committee of t
November 26, 2019 | 11:42 am
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Will Canadian insurers be on the hook for major climate polluters?
The appetite for suing the biggest climate polluters is growing and, as a result, so too is the risk to Canadian insurers. At a York University, Faculty of Environmental Studies, lecture Monday, respe
November 21, 2019 | 10:34 am