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Local goods shop is filling the grocery gap in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue—comments from Prof. Daiva Nielsen

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:35:43 +0000

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., residents have a new spot to do their groceries. After the suburb's only grocery store closed for the second time, B Factory, a locally owned beeswax products shop that had been on the verge of bankruptcy, expanded its space to include a small grocery section called Mon Marché Local.

Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

admin — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000

On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of ��Ǿ�Ʒ��'s Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.

WELL-E: Rethinking Cow Care with AI

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:25:23 +0000

In Canada, researchers from ��Ǿ�Ʒ��’s WELL-E Chair are using artificial intelligence to improve the welfare of dairy cows. At a farm in Montreal, high-definition cameras track cows’ movements, ear positions, and walking patterns to gather behavioral data. These subtle signals help assess the animals’ physical and mental health.

D2R awards nearly $1.5 million to Master's and Doctoral Scholars across Canada

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:14:17 +0000

Montreal, September 10, 2025 – The DNA to RNA (D2R) initiative at ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� is proud to announce the recipients of its Master's and Doctoral Scholar Awards, recognizing outstanding and active trainees working on diverse D2R-aligned research projects.

Activity Booklet: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall! - 2025 edition

admin — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:14:55 +0000

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at ��Ǿ�Ʒ��, has put together a lovely free onlin

Activity Booklet: The Delights of the Winter Season - 2025 edition

admin — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:46:50 +0000

Join us in celebrating the holiday season!

Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2026 edition

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:37:26 +0000

The Office of Experiential Learning and Community Outreach in collaboration with the Sonia Bujold Initiative and Let’s Talk Science at ��Ǿ�Ʒ��, has put together a lovely free onlin

Activity Booklet: February, the Month of Love & Friendship - 2026 edition

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:38:28 +0000

Join us in celebrating the month of love & friendship!

Macdonald Campus Open House 2025

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:25:25 +0000

For the first time, ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� will host Open House on both the downtown and Macdonald campuses, with a special shuttle bus service between campuses to give students and their parents the full ��Ǿ�Ʒ�� experience.

Activity Booklet: The Fascinating World of Birds - 2026 edition

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:41:10 +0000

Come explore the fascinating world of birds!

Activity Booklet: The Joys of Spring - 2026 edition

admin — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:14:33 +0000

Join us in welcoming back spring!

Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:43:17 +0000

Since 2017, the Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative has supported the Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.

Activity Booklet: From Seeds to Trees - 2026 edition

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:04:17 +0000

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Ghana's Cocoa Price Surge: A Bitter Truth for Chocolate Lovers

admin — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:26:53 +0000

Last week, La Presse reporters spoke to agronomist and economist Pascal Thériault about a recent price surge of 62.58% for Ghanaian cocoa, a move aimed at supporting its struggling farmers. This significant price hike is expected to affect not only other cocoa-producing countries but also global chocolate manufacturers and consumers.

2025 John Abbott-Macdonald Remembrance Day Ceremony

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:28:45 +0000

Honour the Legacy – Remembrance Day Ceremony

For 75 years, oak trees have stood in tribute to 34 young men from Macdonald College and Macdonald High who gave their lives in WWI. Today, a permanent memorial tells their story.