The publisher of a high-profile, now-corrected study on black plastics has been removed from a critical index of academic journals amid questions about quality criteria, according to a report by Retraction Watch. On December 16, Clarivate—a scholarly publication analytics company—removed the journal Chemosphere from […]
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Why Bad Grammar Activates Our Fight-or-Flight Response – Psychology Today [2023-12-14]
Does grammar matter? And did you have a teacher in your youth who insisted on drumming the rules of good grammar into you—and was that teacher on the stern and grumpy side of the instructional continuum? My anecdotal research into these questions over the […]
To soothe anxiety around scattering the ashes of loved ones, London created a space for it – CBC News [2023-09-21]
The City of London has created a dedicated space for mourners to scatter ashes of their late friends and family at the Riverside boat launch along the Thames River. In a news released published Wednesday, city officials said the space, located in the Wonderland […]
Forest City Film Festival announces lineup with spotlight on mental health and homelessness – CBC News [2023-09-14]
The lineup has been announced for this year’s Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) in London, Ont., with several films focusing on social issues that hit close to home. The local film festival runs from Oct. 14 to 22, showcasing about 70 films, including features, […]
24 Sussex may be replaced with new residence for PMs, feds say – Global News [2023-08-29]
The prime minister’s problem-plagued official residence could be replaced instead of restored, though the government says its plans are not complete. A spokesperson for Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said building a new residence is among the options being considered as the department comes up […]
Grab a tissue while you can: Kleenex tissues to be discontinued in Canada – CTV News [2023-08-24]
Have an issue? Grab a tissue — before they’re pulled off of shelves in Canada. Kimberly-Clark is discontinuing its consumer facial tissue business in Canada, citing “unique complexities.” In a written statement issued Thursday, the company confirmed to CTVNews.ca that Kleenex consumer facial tissues […]
Sinéad O’Connor, Irish singer and political activist, dead at 56 – CBC News [2023-07-26]
Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer who rose to fame in the 1990s with a hit recording of Prince’s Nothing Compares 2 U and became known for her outspoken political activism and mental health struggles, has died at 56. “It is with great sadness that […]
U.S. father, son drove 2 days to Ontario just for ketchup chips – CTV News [2023-07-22]
An American father-son duo drove for two days in an old army Jeep just to buy ketchup chips in Canada last week. “We only crossed the border to buy the chips,” Rich Lieberman told CTV News Toronto on Saturday after buying 40 burgundy bags […]
Why Doctors Are Moving Away from BMI – Psychology Today [2023-06-28]
If you’ve been to a doctor’s office or fitness center in recent years, you’ve likely had your Body Mass Index calculated. The BMI formula uses a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters. The resulting number is classified […]
London councillor called out by colleagues over light workload – CTV News [2023-06-21]
Simmering tensions about how the workload is being divided between councillors boiled over at city hall. On Tuesday, the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee was tasked with nominating two councillors to sit on the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, and another to join the Lower […]
Manitoba chiropractor cleared of misconduct after posting pro-vaccine news story – CBC News [2023-05-23]
Carolyn Weiss didn’t give it much thought when she posted a news article that spoke positively about vaccines on her personal Facebook. It was January 2021 and COVID-19 vaccines were beginning to be administered across the country, sparking fierce public debate. Little did the […]
5 Common Pieces of Career Advice that Are Often Useless – Psychology Today [2023-05-22]
Years ago, when I was looking for my first faculty position, I sought the advice of someone who was technically supposed to serve as one of my advisors. This person offered me only two pieces of advice: Go to a career fair and read […]
