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UBC experts on SARS-CoV-2 variants

Some Canadian cities are strengthening restrictions, or renewing states of emergencies and stay-at-home orders as COVID-19 cases surge again. The growing number of cases appears to be linked to the quickly spreading P.1 and B.1.1.7 variants. UBC experts are available to comment on related topics.

Apr 8, 2021

UBC experts on COVID-19

UBC experts on COVID-19

One year after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic, UBC experts are available to comment.

Mar 29, 2021

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UBC experts on the Supreme Court of Canada carbon pricing decision

The Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision Thursday on the constitutionality of the federal government’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, which was challenged by the governments of B.C., Ontario and Saskatchewan. UBC experts will be available to comment.

Mar 24, 2021

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UBC experts on 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster

Thursday, March 11, 2021 marks a decade since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, which resulted in a tsunami as well as the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Mar 9, 2021

UBC experts on International Women’s Day

UBC experts on International Women’s Day

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to International Women’s Day.

Mar 5, 2021

B.C. Legislature in Victoria.

UBC experts on Site C

The B.C. government is making an announcement on the future of the Site C dam on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.

Feb 26, 2021

UBC experts on overdose deaths in B.C.

UBC experts on overdose deaths in B.C.

B.C.’s Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe announced today that 2020 was the deadliest year on record for illicit drug overdoses in this province.

Feb 11, 2021

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UBC experts on COVID-19

UBC experts are available to comment on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 10, 2021

UBC experts on the GameStop stock surge

UBC experts on the GameStop stock surge

UBC experts are available to comment on various topics related to the social media-driven trading frenzy.

Jan 28, 2021

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UBC experts on the Governor General’s resignation

UBC experts are available to comment on Governor General Julie Payette’s resignation.

Jan 22, 2021

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UBC experts on Biden’s inauguration

U.S. president-elect Joe Biden takes office on Jan. 20. UBC experts are available to comment on a variety of issues related to the Biden administration.

Jan 19, 2021

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UBC experts on Biden’s Keystone XL decision

U.S. President Joe Biden has formally revoked the permit needed to construct the Keystone XL pipeline. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jan 18, 2021

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UBC experts on Trump article of impeachment

The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced an Article of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. UBC experts are available to comment.

Jan 11, 2021

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UBC experts on U.S. Capitol occupation and riot

UBC experts are available to comment on the U.S. Capitol occupation and riot.

Jan 6, 2021

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UBC experts on COVID-19 vaccine

The first shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines arrived in Canada Sunday night. UBC experts are available to comment:

Dec 14, 2020

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UBC experts on federal climate bill

Canada’s federal government has introduced new legislation intended to make the country accountable for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. UBC experts are available to comment.

Nov 19, 2020

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UBC experts on Remembrance Day

UBC experts are available to comment on topics related to Remembrance Day.

Nov 8, 2020

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UBC experts on 2020 U.S. presidential election

UBC experts are available to comment on various topics related to the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 3.

Nov 3, 2020

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UBC experts roundtable on B.C. election

UBC political science experts will be available to media via a Zoom panel to share their insights after the B.C. provincial election.

Oct 23, 2020

UBC experts on disaster preparedness, Great BC Shakeout

UBC experts on disaster preparedness, Great BC Shakeout

British Columbia will hold the Great BC Shakeout today as part of efforts to prepare communities in the event of a big earthquake in the region.

Oct 15, 2020