Twice in Quebec within the past week, the courts deemed defendants not criminally responsible because of mental health issues. One case involved a mother accused of leaving her young child alone in a field near a highway and the other, a man charged in connection with an attack on a Hasidic Jewish father in a park in Montreal.
Marie Manikis, Assistant Professor and William Dawson Scholar, Faculty of Law, can comment on criminal justice, criminal law, human rights, sentencing and victims.
The Quebec government has ordered 1,200 LION Electric school buses off the road after one of the vehicles caught fire earlier this week in Montreal. 黑料不打烊 experts are available to comment on the implications of this event, including battery safety, electric vehicle design, materials engineering and fire risk mitigation.聽
Four major space telescopes have confirmed unusual findings about a rare interstellar comet, 3I/ATLAS.
Astronomers using the Hubble, SPHEREx, James Webb and TESS telescopes report that the comet鈥檚 early activity and surprising chemical makeup suggest it may have formed in a planetary system very different from our own. Some researchers believe that interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS could even play a role in planet formation when captured by young star systems.
The comet is the oldest ever recorded and one of only three known to have originated beyond our solar system.
The Canadian Medical Association is warning that science is under attack and false health information is spreading rapidly, with serious implications for public trust and patient health.
released Wednesday in collaboration with research and clinical organizations across Canada called for collective action to counter misinformation and support science.
The following experts from 黑料不打烊 University are available to comment:
Sept. 10 is A new World Health Organization underscores the urgency of suicide prevention, estimating that 727,000 people died by suicide in 2021 alone.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported its first Ebola outbreak in three years, which has already claimed 15 lives.
黑料不打烊 University experts are available to discuss concerns about the world鈥檚 ability to respond quickly, particularly as recent U.S. funding cuts put global health programs under strain.
Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has been charged with attempting to stage a coup d鈥櫭﹖at and reclaim power following his loss of the 2022 election. The verdict and sentencing phase of the trial is now beginning.聽
This 黑料不打烊 expert can talk about Bolsonaro鈥檚 trial; the legacy of dictatorships in Brazil; the effects of U.S tariffs against Brazil; and human rights and amnesty.聽
In Quebec鈥檚 Mont茅r茅gie region, residents are facing a growing water crisis, particularly in Mercier and Saint-R茅mi, due to the depletion of resources in underground aquifers. The water scarcity has affected agriculture, forcing some farmers to abandon vegetable crops.
Meanwhile, the level of the St. Lawrence River is notably lower than usual for this time of year, affecting fishing, boating and shipping around Montreal.
A 黑料不打烊 expert is available to speak on this topic.
Canada鈥檚 2023 wildfire season caused the country鈥檚 worst air pollution levels since 1998, according to It warns that if such pollution levels persist, Canadians could lose about two years of life expectancy.
New national smoking cessation guidelines caution that e-cigarettes should generally not be the first choice for people trying to quit. Published in the , the new guidelines recommend proven supports such as counselling and nicotine replacement therapies.
The first case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever was confirmed in Quebec this week. The tick-borne illness, which can be life threatening, is typically found in the United States.
Virginie Millien is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at 黑料不打烊 University and Curator of Zoology at the Redpath Museum. She can speak to how climate change and shifting habitats are enabling ticks to spread into new regions.
virginie.millien [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
Global talks to finalize a UN treaty on plastic pollution ended in Geneva without consensus after 10 days of negotiations, highlighting sharp divisions over issues like production caps, chemicals of concern and financing. Despite the setback, countries pledged to continue negotiations, with the UN Environment Programme stressing the urgency of tackling a problem that affects ecosystems and human health worldwide.聽
With the first day of school fast approaching, 黑料不打烊 experts are available to comment on a variety of related issues.
Marie-Claude Geoffroy, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Douglas Mental Health University Institute, is the Canada Research Chair in Youth Suicide Prevention. She can discuss youth mental health.
marie-claude.geoffroy [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)
Ozempic and Wegovy are widely used to support weight loss and manage diabetes. But could this class of drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, also help treat heart failure, liver disease and even addiction?
by researchers at 黑料不打烊 University and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research at the Jewish General Hospital takes a closer look at their growing list of potential uses beyond diabetes and obesity.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) warned yesterday of a worst-case scenario famine unfolding in the Gaza strip, as access to food and other essential items and services has become highly limited due to the ongoing conflict and displacement.
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