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Food Security is National Security: Co-Author of Food Price Report
Rising food prices are a reminder that Canada needs a strong, sovereign food system, says Dr. Evan Fraser, director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute
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Food prices are set to rise again in 2026, according to the Canada Food Price Report.
#UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why issues of food security are also about national security.
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#UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why issues of food security are also about national security.
@feeding9billion.bsky.social @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
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#UofG | How does cost get in the way of shopping ethically?
Dr. Jing Wan explores ethical consumption on @thebigstory.bsky.social.
Listen: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/05/c...
Dr. Jing Wan explores ethical consumption on @thebigstory.bsky.social.
Listen: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/05/c...
Can you shop ethically without breaking the bank?
The Big Story podcast discusses 'ethical' or 'sustianable' shopping in Canada and around the globe.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#UofG | How does cost get in the way of shopping ethically?
Dr. Jing Wan explores ethical consumption on @thebigstory.bsky.social.
Listen: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/05/c...
Dr. Jing Wan explores ethical consumption on @thebigstory.bsky.social.
Listen: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/05/c...
#UofG | How could Canada capitalize on cannabis tourism?
Dr. Susan Dupej discusses the possibilities with @thebigstory.bsky.social.
Listen: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/03/c...
Dr. Susan Dupej discusses the possibilities with @thebigstory.bsky.social.
Listen: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/03/c...
Is Canada missing the mark on cannabis tourism?
The Big Story podcast discusses Canada's current tolerance for tourists looking for a cannabis-friendly experience.
vancouver.citynews.ca
December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#UofG | How could Canada capitalize on cannabis tourism?
Dr. Susan Dupej discusses the possibilities with @thebigstory.bsky.social.
Listen: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/03/c...
Dr. Susan Dupej discusses the possibilities with @thebigstory.bsky.social.
Listen: vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/12/03/c...
#UofG | Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to CTV National News about how butcher shops are dealing with rising meat prices.
Watch: www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
Watch: www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
CTV National News: Butcher shops in Canada forced to adjust to growing costs of beef
Kathy Le reports on why cattle herd numbers in Canada are the lowest they've been in decades and how it's impacting butcher shops across the country.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#UofG | Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to CTV National News about how butcher shops are dealing with rising meat prices.
Watch: www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
Watch: www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...
Canada must produce a #femicide law that leads to meaningful change, writes #UofG sociologist and #CFOJA director Dr. Myrna Dawson in a new @ca.theconversation.com commentary.
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Canada Needs to Recognize the Crime of Femicide | OPINION
Canada must produce a femicide law that leads to change, writes U of G sociologist Dr. Myrna Dawson.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Canada must produce a #femicide law that leads to meaningful change, writes #UofG sociologist and #CFOJA director Dr. Myrna Dawson in a new @ca.theconversation.com commentary.
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Food prices are expected to rise again in 2026, according to the new Canada Food Price Report. #UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why rising costs make food security a national security issue.
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Learn more: uoguel.ph/s6yjv
December 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Food prices are expected to rise again in 2026, according to the new Canada Food Price Report. #UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why rising costs make food security a national security issue.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/s6yjv
Learn more: uoguel.ph/s6yjv
#UofG | Dr. Keith Warriner speaks to @cbcnews.ca about an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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Salmonella can last on pistachios imported from Iran, federal officials say | CBC News
Iranian pistachios previously imported to Canada need to be held and tested for salmonella before being sold, federal officials say.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#UofG | Dr. Keith Warriner speaks to @cbcnews.ca about an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios.
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#UofG | "Climate change has a very significant effect on prices."
Dr. Sadaf Mollaei speaks to @cdnpress.bsky.social about the findings of this year's Canada Food Price Report.
Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
Dr. Sadaf Mollaei speaks to @cdnpress.bsky.social about the findings of this year's Canada Food Price Report.
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How much more the average Canadian family is expected to spend on food in 2026
The latest Food Price Report produced by several Canadian universities is projecting an average family of four will pay more for food in 2026 than this year because of issues like trade and climate ch...
www.ctvnews.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#UofG | "Climate change has a very significant effect on prices."
Dr. Sadaf Mollaei speaks to @cdnpress.bsky.social about the findings of this year's Canada Food Price Report.
Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
Dr. Sadaf Mollaei speaks to @cdnpress.bsky.social about the findings of this year's Canada Food Price Report.
Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
Food prices are set to rise again in 2026, according to the Canada Food Price Report.
#UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why issues of food security are also about national security.
@feeding9billion.bsky.social @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/12/food...
#UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why issues of food security are also about national security.
@feeding9billion.bsky.social @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/12/food...
Food Security is National Security: Co-Author of Food Price Report
Rising food prices are a reminder that Canada needs a strong, sovereign food system, says Dr. Evan Fraser, director of U of G’s Arrell Food Institute
news.uoguelph.ca
December 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Food prices are set to rise again in 2026, according to the Canada Food Price Report.
#UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why issues of food security are also about national security.
@feeding9billion.bsky.social @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/12/food...
#UofG co-author Dr. Evan Fraser explains why issues of food security are also about national security.
@feeding9billion.bsky.social @arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/12/food...
#UofG | “When the supply goes down, prices go up. That’s basic economics 101.”
Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to @theglobeandmail.com about why coffee prices are so high right now.
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to @theglobeandmail.com about why coffee prices are so high right now.
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Why coffee prices are soaring – even more than other groceries
Extreme weather conditions disrupted harvests and supply, especially Arabica beans, which are vulnerable to rising temperatures, drought and crop diseases
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
#UofG | “When the supply goes down, prices go up. That’s basic economics 101.”
Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to @theglobeandmail.com about why coffee prices are so high right now.
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Dr. Mike von Massow speaks to @theglobeandmail.com about why coffee prices are so high right now.
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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Dr. Peter Kuling’s virtual reality theatre project that transforms classic Shakespearean plays into immersive, interactive performances for high school students has been named U of G's Innovation of the Year for 2025.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/wz4l4
Learn more: uoguel.ph/wz4l4
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Dr. Peter Kuling’s virtual reality theatre project that transforms classic Shakespearean plays into immersive, interactive performances for high school students has been named U of G's Innovation of the Year for 2025.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/wz4l4
Learn more: uoguel.ph/wz4l4
#UofG biological engineering student has been awarded a prestigious White Rose scholarship to continue her studies on environmental issues.
The scholarship honours the women killed on Dec. 6, 1989 at Polytechnique Montréal
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The scholarship honours the women killed on Dec. 6, 1989 at Polytechnique Montréal
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U of G Student Receives Scholarship for Female Engineers
A University of Guelph student has been awarded a White Rose scholarship to continue her studies in biological engineering.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
#UofG biological engineering student has been awarded a prestigious White Rose scholarship to continue her studies on environmental issues.
The scholarship honours the women killed on Dec. 6, 1989 at Polytechnique Montréal
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/12/u-of...
The scholarship honours the women killed on Dec. 6, 1989 at Polytechnique Montréal
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#UofG has been ranked first in Canada in two subjects and is one of only eight Canadian universities ranked in the top 50 globally in at least three subjects in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.
Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/tnyop
Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/tnyop
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#UofG has been ranked first in Canada in two subjects and is one of only eight Canadian universities ranked in the top 50 globally in at least three subjects in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy.
Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/tnyop
Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/tnyop
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#UofG is launching new free resources to support pet caregivers through grief, created by the Ontario Veterinary College. The new hub combines storytelling with expert insight to help people navigate the loss of a beloved companion animal.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/3jqrl
Learn more: uoguel.ph/3jqrl
November 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
#UofG is launching new free resources to support pet caregivers through grief, created by the Ontario Veterinary College. The new hub combines storytelling with expert insight to help people navigate the loss of a beloved companion animal.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/3jqrl
Learn more: uoguel.ph/3jqrl
A VR theatre project that helps students feel like they are a character in Shakespearean plays has won #UofG's Innovation of the Year.
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Shakespeare VR Named U of G’s Innovation of the Year
A virtual reality theatre project that helps high school students feel like they are a character in Shakespearean plays has earned the University of Guelph’s 2025 Innovation of the Year Award.
news.uoguelph.ca
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A VR theatre project that helps students feel like they are a character in Shakespearean plays has won #UofG's Innovation of the Year.
@uofgresearch.bsky.social @createdatguelph.bsky.social
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/12/shak...
@uofgresearch.bsky.social @createdatguelph.bsky.social
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#UofG | In an article for @macleans.bsky.social, Dr. Gregor Campbell shares how he's embracing screens in his English classes to help students combat reading fatigue.
Read more: macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...
Read more: macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...
My Cure for Student Reading Fatigue? Movies. - Macleans.ca
In my university English courses, I'm working with screens instead of against them
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December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#UofG | In an article for @macleans.bsky.social, Dr. Gregor Campbell shares how he's embracing screens in his English classes to help students combat reading fatigue.
Read more: macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...
Read more: macleans.ca/the-year-ahe...
#UofG | It may be harder to find some artisanal cheeses this holiday season due to a cattle illness in Europe.
Dr. Mike von Massow breaks down the impact on European cheeses with @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy.
Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1155446...
Dr. Mike von Massow breaks down the impact on European cheeses with @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy.
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Cows in Europe are getting lumpy skin disease. Will your cheese cost more? - National | Globalnews.ca
In July, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) imposed restrictions on dairy imports from four European nations over an outbreak of something called “Lumpy Skin Disease.”
globalnews.ca
December 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
#UofG | It may be harder to find some artisanal cheeses this holiday season due to a cattle illness in Europe.
Dr. Mike von Massow breaks down the impact on European cheeses with @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy.
Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1155446...
Dr. Mike von Massow breaks down the impact on European cheeses with @globalnews.ca.web.brid.gy.
Read more: globalnews.ca/news/1155446...
#UofG | Dr. Scott Weese speaks to @bigiftruetvo.bsky.social about rising vaccine hesitancy in pet owners.
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Pet Vaccine Pushback | Full Episode | Big [If True]
YouTube video by Big [If True]
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December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#UofG | Dr. Scott Weese speaks to @bigiftruetvo.bsky.social about rising vaccine hesitancy in pet owners.
@ontvetcollege.bsky.social
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ0-...
@ontvetcollege.bsky.social
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#UofG | Does grocery store layout influence our buying choices and lead us to impulse purchasing ultra-processed foods?
Dr. Mike von Massow discusses food buying behaviours with @cbcnews.ca's White Coat Black Art.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/radio/whitec...
Dr. Mike von Massow discusses food buying behaviours with @cbcnews.ca's White Coat Black Art.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/radio/whitec...
Reducing ultra-processed food intake requires rethinking our 'food environment,' experts say | CBC Radio
Experts say that an individual’s food environment is what plays a key role in determining how healthy they are, arguing that tackling issues like ultra-processed food consumption and obesity is more c...
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December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#UofG | Does grocery store layout influence our buying choices and lead us to impulse purchasing ultra-processed foods?
Dr. Mike von Massow discusses food buying behaviours with @cbcnews.ca's White Coat Black Art.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/radio/whitec...
Dr. Mike von Massow discusses food buying behaviours with @cbcnews.ca's White Coat Black Art.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/radio/whitec...
#UofG | Congratulations to Dr. Madhur Anand, whose debut novel To Place a Rabbit has been named one of @theglobeandmail.com's top Canadian fiction books of 2025 👏
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...
The Globe 100: The best books of 2025
Our annual guide to the books that captured, delighted and informed us this year. Plus, track your favourites from years past in our first Book Archive
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December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#UofG | Congratulations to Dr. Madhur Anand, whose debut novel To Place a Rabbit has been named one of @theglobeandmail.com's top Canadian fiction books of 2025 👏
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...
Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...
"This is a technology that can transform lives."
Cold plasma, harnessed by #UofG engineer Dr. Kevin Keener, can kill pathogens in moments, extending shelf lives and making food safer.
"The potential is endless."
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Cold plasma, harnessed by #UofG engineer Dr. Kevin Keener, can kill pathogens in moments, extending shelf lives and making food safer.
"The potential is endless."
Read more:
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Can Cold Plasma Solve Our Hottest Problems?
Dr. Kevin Keener, a University of Guelph engineer, is working with high-voltage atmospheric cold plasma for its life-saving potential to kill food pathogens.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"This is a technology that can transform lives."
Cold plasma, harnessed by #UofG engineer Dr. Kevin Keener, can kill pathogens in moments, extending shelf lives and making food safer.
"The potential is endless."
Read more:
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/12/can-...
Cold plasma, harnessed by #UofG engineer Dr. Kevin Keener, can kill pathogens in moments, extending shelf lives and making food safer.
"The potential is endless."
Read more:
news.uoguelph.ca/2025/12/can-...
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#UofG has been recognized among the top universities worldwide for sustainability in the latest QS Sustainability Rankings. U of G ranked 80th globally for environmental research and 117th for environmental education.
Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/i5yrs
Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/i5yrs
November 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#UofG has been recognized among the top universities worldwide for sustainability in the latest QS Sustainability Rankings. U of G ranked 80th globally for environmental research and 117th for environmental education.
Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/i5yrs
Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/i5yrs
#UofG ranks among the world's top universities for sustainability, according to QS World Rankings.
U of G Among Top For Environmental Research, Education
The University of Guelph remains among the top schools worldwide in terms of sustainability according to new global rankings, a reflection of its strong expertise in environmental research and…
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November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#UofG ranks among the world's top universities for sustainability, according to QS World Rankings.
#UofG | “An enhanced experience of stasis.”
Dr. Kevin James speaks to @newyorker.com about the experience of waiting in airport lounges.
Read more: www.newyorker.com/newsletter/t...
Dr. Kevin James speaks to @newyorker.com about the experience of waiting in airport lounges.
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The Secrets of the Airport Lounge
From the daily newsletter: one man’s quest to find the best place to wait before your flight.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#UofG | “An enhanced experience of stasis.”
Dr. Kevin James speaks to @newyorker.com about the experience of waiting in airport lounges.
Read more: www.newyorker.com/newsletter/t...
Dr. Kevin James speaks to @newyorker.com about the experience of waiting in airport lounges.
Read more: www.newyorker.com/newsletter/t...
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#UofG is thrilled to announce that it's joining the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships program, providing $120,000 and $100,000 scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded high school students pursuing degrees in STEM.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/jnvkv
Learn more: uoguel.ph/jnvkv
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#UofG is thrilled to announce that it's joining the prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships program, providing $120,000 and $100,000 scholarships for entrepreneurial-minded high school students pursuing degrees in STEM.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/jnvkv
Learn more: uoguel.ph/jnvkv
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As colder weather approaches, know where to look to find out if the University is closed due to snow, ice or inclement weather.
Read more: https://uoguel.ph/im0wr
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November 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As colder weather approaches, know where to look to find out if the University is closed due to snow, ice or inclement weather.
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Read more: https://uoguel.ph/im0wr