UBC In The News
New virus could trigger travel sector woes akin to damage from SARS in 2003
Media highlighted a report on the economic effects of the SARS epidemic by Kai Ostwald, a professor in the school of public policy and global affairs at UBC.
CBC, Yahoo, CTV, Vancouver is Awesome, Vancouver Courier, North Shore News, Times Colonist
Living near traffic corridors linked to risk of MS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's disease: UBC study
A new UBC study suggests living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of neurological disorders. The lead author Weiran Yuchi, a PhD candidate in the UBC school of population and public health, was interviewed.
CBC, Global (19:10 mark), CTV, CityNews, Vancouver Sun, The Province, Surrey Now-Leader, Abbotsford News, Victoria News, Kelowna Capital News
Mother trees against climate change
Radio Canada featured UBC forestry professor Suzanne Simard and her work in UBC’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.
Radio Canada
Green myths Canada’s LNG sales force tells the world
The Tyee mentioned a UBC study that evaluated the effect of barometric pressure changes on methane release.
The Tyee
Risk of coronavirus low for school-aged children, letter to Vancouver School Board says
Michael Curry, a clinical professor in UBC’s department of emergency medicine, gave comments about the seriousness of coronavirus.
CTV, Business In Vancouver, Vancouver is Awesome
Vancouver listed second least affordable market in the world
Tsur Somerville, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, spoke about housing prices that are out of sync with incomes and most people don’t make enough money to keep up with rising costs.
News 1130
Claims protesters were paid to support Meng Wanzhou 'troubling', expert says
News 1130 interviewed Max Cameron, a professor in UBC’s department of political science, about paid protesters and demonstrations.
News 1130
Risk of U.S.-China split looms despite deal: experts
UBC political science professor Yves Tiberghien says the risk of a China-U.S. split remains real despite the Phase 1 of a trade deal.
Business In Vancouver
How to avoid compassion fatigue: Care for your staff so they can care for the world
Forbes highlighted the mental health literacy program developed by UBC’s faculty of education.
Forbes
Major employers can be part of solving Toronto’s housing crisis, report says
UBC was mentioned for offering 25 per cent below housing market rates to facility and staff and the rent-geared-to-income pilot program for lower-income staff.
The Star
UBC Okanagan to host 2020 softball national championships
UBCO Heat has been selected to host the Canadian Collegiate Softball Association National Championships in October. The head coach Joni Frei and athletic director Tom Huisman were quoted.
Kelowna Capital News, BC Local News
