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A 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.

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.

According 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".

Photo caption: Brittany and JC accept first place in the case competition.

Cheating 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.

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.

Ever spent lots money on a reward for yourself after receiving a promotion or completing a big project? You're not alone. According to Marketing and Consumer Studies professor Sunghwan Yi, many people choose to treat themselves after an achievement and this is just one of three main emotional triggers connected to overspending.

More Canadians are doing their grocery shopping outside of the traditional supermarket. With stores like Wal-Mart and Costco offering competitive pricing on food items alongside a lengthy list of other products, the market is becoming increasingly fragmented.

University of Guelph students will play a pivotal role in a national green housing program that will see the construction of net zero energy homes in the city’s south end. The College of Business and Economics and the College of Physical and Engineering Science have joined with Reid’s Heritage Homes who will build five of these homes by 2016.

The College of Business and Economics broke ground yesterday on a new partnership with Reid's Heritage Homes and their development of net zero energy homes in Guelph. Homes built as part of the national program will include energy conserving features and create at least as much energy as they consume. This partnership will see real estate and housing and marketing management majors examine home design and consumer attitudes towards these net zero homes.