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Despite ongoing global pollution, researchersKyle Elliott (Natural Resource Sciences)and John Elliott (Environment Canada)have discovered that levels of mercury in seabirds off the coast of B.C. have remained relatively stable over the past 50 years. Surprisingly, mercury in seabirds is now actually slightly lower.

Classified as: Biology, birds, environmental science, Kyle Elliott, mercury
Published on: 21 Dec 2016

In generations past, most water operators gained employment straight out of high school; however, these days, operators are required to have a strong foundation in science, engineering, and technology.

Classified as: climate, environment, hydrology, Natural Resource, Sustainability, water, water resource management
Published on: 8 Dec 2016

Assessing the risks that toxic chemicals pose to natural ecosystems is a huge challenge, given the thousands of chemicals that require testing. But the task is expected soon to become less daunting, thanks to a new tool being developed by 鶹AV researchers.

Classified as: environment, Genome Québec, Natural Resource, Genome Canada, environmental risk, Basu, food and sustainability, kirsty duncan, chemicals, EcoToxChip
Published on: 8 Dec 2016

The Royal Canadian Geographical Society recently stunned many Canadians by choosing the grey jay over the common loon as the organization’scandidate to become Canada’s national bird. The announcement was made on Nov. 16, 2016, at the College of Fellows’ Annual Dinner in the Canadian War Museum. Op-ed by David M. Bird, Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Biology, Montreal Gazette.

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Classified as: Dept. of Natural Resource Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Macdonald Campus
Published on: 28 Nov 2016

The Transport Ministry has advised that the Macdonald Hwy 20 Bridge will be completely closed overnight, from Friday, Nov 25 -11:00 pm to Saturday, Nov 26 - 4:30 am, in order to continue the repair work on the bridge.

Road users are invited to take a marked detour (via the Boulevard des Anciens-Combattants).

Note that this closure may be delayed due to unfavorable weather conditions or operational constraints.

Published on: 25 Nov 2016

“Instead of being another resource for knowledge, we’re actually delivering something practical to people,” said Li. “We’re combining nutrition and gourmet flavours to motivate behaviour change. It’s time dietitians became a key leader in the food industry, having a direct impact on putting good food into consumer homes. Dietitians don’t have to be the food police.” Yumibox Co-Founders and 鶹AV Macdonald Campus students, Mengyin Hong, and Zoey Li. Montreal Gazette.

Classified as: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Macdonald Campus, OSAS, School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Published on: 15 Nov 2016

People prone to viewing the world in symbolic terms would have enjoyed yesterday’s Remembrance Day ceremony at Macdonald Campus. Hundreds of people stood in a tight circle around the permanent War Memorial in front of the Raymond Building. This human circle was itself ringed by the 44 oak trees that line Memorial Field. These oak trees were planted in 1931 to honour the supreme sacrifice of 34 young men from Macdonald College and Macdonald College High School who lost their lives in World War I.

Classified as: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Macdonald Campus, Remembrance Day Ceremonies
Published on: 11 Nov 2016

Two students from 鶹AV, Zoey Li and Yin Hong, have founded a company to help raise awareness about diabetes and to help those coping with it.

Yumi Box is a whole grain subscription box that delivers preportioned and preseasoned whole grains to your front door.

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Classified as: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Macdonald Campus, OSAS, School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Published on: 10 Nov 2016

The MTQ has made available a shuttle to take staff and students to and from the campus and the Farm for the duration of Phase 1 of the Macdonald Campus overpass construction.

The shuttle will run continuously from 08h00 – 12h00 and 12h30 – 17h00 and is equipped for bicycle transport. Each circuit takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Stop locations include:

Classified as: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Macdonald Campus
Published on: 7 Nov 2016

The Quebec Ministry of Transport will commence major repairs to the campus Highway 20 overpass (Pont Poultry Cottages) as of November 4, 2016. Phase 1 of the project is expected to last until the end of the year and Phase 2 will take place in the spring.

This weekend – November 4, 5 and 6

Repair workunderthe campus Highway 20 overpass will begin Friday evening, and as a result, there will be closures on Highway 20 over the weekend.

Monday, November 7th until end of project

Overpass traffic:

Classified as: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Macdonald Campus
Published on: 3 Nov 2016

Congratulations to Dr. Caroline Begg (Plant Science, FMT), the recipient of the Principal's Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Faculty Lecturer). Principal Fortier presented the award at 鶹AV's Fall Convocation held earlier this week. Dr. Begg has long been a supporter of student-led initiatives beyond the classroom and empowers students to be involved in their own learning process. She received the Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence earlier this year.

Classified as: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Farm Management and Technology, Macdonald Campus, plant science
Published on: 3 Nov 2016

Today at a press conference in Quebec City, the Institut Nordique du Quebec (INQ) announced three Northern Research Chairs, as well as a newly recruited Science and Innovation Director, Louis Fortier.

Classified as: conservation, Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, food security, Macdonald Campus, Northern Research, wildlife
Published on: 1 Nov 2016

Marianne Falardeau-Côté, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences (Supervisor Elena Bennett), "is investigating how climate change is affecting Arctic marine food webs, ecosystem services and the well-being of Inuit communities. Through her research, Marianne hopes to provide knowledge that will help governments sustainably manage ecosystems. Her research was featured in the June 2016 issue of Canadian Geographic".

Classified as: marianne falardeau-côté, reserach, Sustainability
Published on: 28 Oct 2016

Breakfast pancakes, a hot cheese muffin or a succulent brownie can become only a memory to those who live with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, says Judy Campbell, a Montreal dietitian and gluten-free diet specialist... this culinary specialist who taught dietetic students nutritional and quantity food preparation for 18 years at 鶹AV’s School of Dietetics and Human Nutrition.

Published on: 21 Oct 2016

Coming to the aid of eastern Canadian hemp producers is Philippe Seguin, associate professor at 鶹AV, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Seguin wants to help farmers in eastern Canada learn more about which hemp cultivars work best in their environment. He and his team of researchers selected 11 cultivars and planted them in seven different environments in Quebec. Seguin kept detailed records of when the seeds were planted and how much fertilizer was used.

Published on: 21 Oct 2016

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