As Canada’s rapidly aging infrastructure continues to erode, often out of sight of those charged with overseeing it, maintenance budgets and residents from coast to coast to coast face a significant threat from the evitable fallout.
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November 26, 2019

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Research bridges big data, infrastructure needs

As Canada’s rapidly aging infrastructure continues to erode, often out of sight of those charged with overseeing it, maintenance budgets and residents from coast to coast to coast face a significant threat from the evitable fallout.

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Western News

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Study explores new tracer in prostate cancer hunt

A new study looks to move doctors and patients closer to earlier and more precise detection of recurrent prostate cancer that would clarify treatment decisions and lead to more confident courses of action and better health outcomes.

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Off-site book storage on temporary hold

The long-term relocation of some materials at The D.B. Weldon Library to a storage and retrieval facility is on hold, following concerns from faculty members, President Alan Shepard told members of the Board of Governors Thursday.

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Emergency closing policy gets update

A new-and-improved policy for deciding how to close campus in cases of emergencies, including severe weather, will provide the campus community with clearer directions on what to do and where to look for the information.

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Merchant, Marshall take top honours in nation

Western gridiron stars took top honours for their work on the field and on the sidelines, as Mustangs quarterback Chris Merchant and Head Coach Greg Marshall were named the nation’s best at their positions.

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Western Alumni

Ambassadors network looks to connect alumni

Organizers hope a new global “purple-and-white network” will lead to deeper connections between Western alumni and the wider university community.

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Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children

Survey eyes costs of partner violence in workplace

Western researchers looking into the effects of intimate-partner violence on employers are turning to the university community for help.

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It's #KindMail time! One of our favourite, and newest traditions. Write a note to cheer our students on as they head towards exam season.

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@WesternU Congratulations @UrbanRootsLdnOn on your @PillarNN Community Impact Award. #PCIA19 #LdnOnt #LondonCAN

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Physical activity needs to be in play at childcare

Many children are now enrolled in some type of childcare while their parents work, many for multiple hours a day, several days a week.

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Endnotes

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Enjoy ‘Note’-worthy selections - and more

Discover a handful of ideas that will make you ‘Take Note,’ and more, when Cathy Benedict of the Don Wright Faculty of Music takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.

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