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October 2017
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Western In The News is an e-Newsletter that highlights stories with a Western focus that received significant media coverage. This service is provided by Western's media relations team.
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Western researchers Ravi Menon and Kathryn Manning released findings showing that post-concussion brain changes persist even after pre-teen hockey players return to play, which could have implications on treatment and making more informed decisions about when it’s safe to resume play. Coverage was featured by CTV, Popular Science, The Globe and Mail and Sportsnet.
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MEDIA COVERAGE:
CTV
| Popular Science
| The Globe and Mail
| Sportsnet
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Western astronomer Peter Brown provided his expertise on two out-of-this-world discoveries this month: a visitor from beyond our solar system and an asteroid passing remarkably close to Earth.
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MEDIA COVERAGE:
CBC
| CBC
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Western’s expertise on census data collection and analysis was sought for several news stories related to Canadian demographics and socio-economic issues. Rachel Margolis’ study on the changing face of grandparenthood was covered by CTV News and Michael Haan provided insight to the Canadian Press on a variety of themes appearing in Huffington Post Canada, City News, and the National Post.
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MEDIA COVERAGE:
CTV News
| Huffington Post Canada
| City News
| National Post
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Following the widespread reports of sexual harassment and assault allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, media sought the expertise of Western researchers Barb MacQuarrie and Romayne Smith Fullerton regarding the effects on the entertainment industry and society as a whole. Coverage appeared in the Toronto Star, Metro News, and Fox News.
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MEDIA COVERAGE:
Toronto Star
| Metro News
| Fox News
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New research from Western’s Samuel Trosow showed that our reliance on various electronic devices means that data can be gathered to create a very detailed profile of our identities and day-to-day activities -- a sizable breach of privacy. Coverage appeared on Global News and Radio Canada International.
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MEDIA COVERAGE:
Global News
| Radio Canada International
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Additional Coverage
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