Statement by the Prime Minister on Canadian Armed Forces Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Canadian Armed Forces Day
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Finding Indigenous Children: The Brandon Indian Residential School Project
In collaboration with Sioux Valley Dakota Nation (SVDN), researchers from Simon Fraser University, Brandon University and the University of Windsor are conducting an investigation to identify the children buried in unmarked graves at the Brandon Indian Residential School, in Manitoba.
Spiders Can Sniff Out and Avoid Killer Ants, SFU Study Finds
Spiders avoid building webs near European fire ants, their natural predators, by sensing the chemicals they give off in the environment, Simon Fraser University researchers have found.
Sandpiper Ventures Announces First Investment of Inaugural Fund in Cleantech Company, DeNova
Sandpiper Ventures today announced the first investment of their inaugural fund in the clean technology company DeNova, led by Founder and President Brianna Stratton.
BC’s Restart – A Four-Step Plan to Bring B.C. Back Together
With more than 60% of adults vaccinated with their first dose and COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations steadily declining, British Columbia is moving forward with the cautious first step of a four-step plan for a careful and safe restart.
Saving the Eastern Monarch Butterfly: SFU Research
Simon Fraser University researchers are playing a key role in guiding conservation efforts to protect a declining butterfly population.
Kevin Falcon Launches Leadership Bid, Asks British Columbians to Join Him in Supporting the Province’s COVID Recovery.
Business executive and former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon announced his intention to run for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party at a virtual launch event in Vancouver.
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeu Mourns The Death Of One Of Canada’s Most Respected Lawyers Thomas Berger
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former B.C. Supreme Court Justice Thomas Berger
ANCIENT INDIGENOUS FOREST GARDENS PROMOTE A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM: SFU STUDY
A new study by Simon Fraser University historical ecologists finds that Indigenous-managed forests—cared for as “forest gardens”—contain more biologically and functionally diverse species than surrounding conifer-dominated forests and create important habitat for animals and pollinators.
Conservatives call on Trudeau to extend tax filing deadline
Canadians are struggling through a global pandemic and worried over Justin Trudeau’s looming third wave. The last thing they want to deal with right now is the headache and financial stress of filing taxes.