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CBC
B.C. government review into providing ACs during heat wave still incomplete — 3 months past its deadline

The B.C. government has missed the deadline for its review into the possibility of providing air conditioners during heat wavesÂ as recommended by a coroners' death review panel last year.

March 5, 2023
Vancouver Sun
There are cons, not just pros, for a subway to UBC

School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture professor Patrick Condon discussed arguments about proposed subway to UBC.

March 5, 2023
Globe and Mail
B.C.’s universal contraception coverage inspires call for funded birth control across Canada

Nursing assistant professor Meaghan Thumath discussed the importance of BC's universal contraception coverage.

March 4, 2023
Castanet
UBCO researchers improve cell service by using 'smart' surfaces

UBCO engineering professor Dr. Anas Chaaban is leading research into ways to improve wireless communications using smart surfaces, which can improve network sensing abilities.

March 3, 2023
Globe and Mail
Micro mobility revolution races ahead as policymakers and police try to keep up

Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi discussed the micromobility revolution.

March 3, 2023
Study International
4 universities around the world pioneering sustainable mining

UBC's Normal B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering was named as one of the four universities making it their mission to produce graduates who can and care about making the mining industry more sustainable.

March 3, 2023
PolitiFact
Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 would require major increase in mined materials

Mining engineering professor Dr. Scott Dunbar commented on the global demand for mined materials, including copper and nickel.

February 27, 2023
Global News
Daylight saving time 2023: Here’s when you should set your clocks forward - National | Globalnews.ca

Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Wendy Hall was quoted about how Daylight Saving Time affects us.

February 27, 2023
Journal Of Commerce
Evolve: UBC building on the front lines of Passive House construction

Dr. John Madden, director of sustainability and engineering, discussed how Evolve, a 110-unit faculty and staff residence, is a testing ground for exploring how modern sustainably designed buildings can be constructed.

February 23, 2023
City News
Metro Vancouver takes 2nd spot for worst metro traffic in North America: TomTom

Civil engineering professor Dr. Alex Bigazzi cautioned against using traffic indices as an indicator of transportation system performance.

February 22, 2023

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