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Nov. 3: Why are energy prices rising in Ontario? Prof. Ross McKitrick co-authors report on effects of wind and solar generation investments on energy prices

Photo of Ross McKitrickA recent report from the Fraser Institute co-authored by economics professor Ross McKitrick is calling Ontario's wind and solar power investments into question. According to the report released October 30, Ontario's rising energy prices are the result of these investments, which account for just four per cent of the province's energy needs, but are responsible for 20 per cent of all energy costs.

Oct. 31: Profs. Jane Londerville and Marion Steele lend expertise to homelessness report

Two College of Business and Economics professors recently contributed to the ”State of Homelessness in Canada” report released Wednesday by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Real Estate and Housing professor Jane Londerville and Economics professor Marion Steele developed and analyzed policies needed to produce sufficient affordable rental housing in Canada to end homelessness. Read the full media release.

Oct. 30: Why is Canada missing out on the pumpkin spice craze? Prof. Sylvain Charlebois explains

Photo of Sylvain CharleboisAccording to this article from the Toronto Star, there's a whole world of pumpkin spiced products that are unavailable in Canada. From Oreos to marshmallows to yogurt, pumpkin spice loving Canadians have to cross the border to take full advantage of this fall flavour craze. Professor Sylvain Charlebois explains that pumpkin spice "doesn't appeal to everyone".

Oct. 20: Dean Julia Christensen Hughes speaks on cheating in Canadian universities

Photo of Julia Christensen HughesCheating in the classroom is entering a new era with technology continuously becoming more intelligent and easier to conceal. In this article from Maclean's, Dean Julia Christensen Hughes, a leading researcher in academic integrity, comments on the gap between reported and unreported cases of cheating.

Oct. 16: Love wine? Go online. School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management student launches student-run website for local wine lovers

Photo of Caitlyn Pedersen

People with a passion for wine may credit a friend for introducing them to the beverage, or possibly a favourite restaurant. Hotel and Food Administration (HAFA) student Caitlyn Pedersen credits HTM 4050: Wine and Oenology. It’s a course that not only deepened her understanding of wine but ignited her passion to continue learning about it after the course’s conclusion.

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