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Welcome message from the Dean / Message de bienvenue de la doyenne
Dear Macdonald Campus Community,
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Bridging worlds as the ice recedes
麻豆传媒网站 PhD candidate Alexandra Langwieder works with James Bay Indigenous communities to better understand polar bears
Dietetics students help MUHC mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special meal
Earlier this month, the 麻豆传媒网站 Health Centre (MUHC) marked National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) with a special Indigenous-inspired cafeteria meal, featuring baked salmon, wild rice salad, and blueberry bannock.
Macdonald Campus valedictorians Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald reflect on their journeys
As 麻豆传媒网站鈥檚 Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University鈥攊ncluding聽Andre Hadji-Thomas and聽Jennifer McDonald in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences鈥攈ave been drafting their speeches and, in the process, reflecting on much more than their academic success.
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Quebec's Exceldor to be sold to Ontario company Sofina Foods鈥擯ascal Th茅riault comments
The Quebec cooperative Exceldor,聽known for its chicken breasts, wings, and nuggets, has taken steps to sell its assets to the Ontario company Aliments Sofina.
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Is eating Canadian better for your health?
In a recent article,聽La Presse investigates whether boycotting American products could improve our health. Experts interviewed for the article said it's possible鈥攂ut only if we change other eating habits in the process.
Four exceptional Macdonald Campus student leaders selected for Gold Key Awards
Please join us in congratulating the 2025 winners of the Macdonald Campus Gold Key Awards, selected for their聽outstanding contributions, passion, and commitment to enriching student life on our campus. Read their stories below.
Evolution of Canadian agriculture and need for sustainable solutions
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Loblaw to identify U.S. products affected by tariffs in its grocery stores鈥擯ascal Th茅riault comments
Canadian grocery giant Loblaw is preparing to add labels to U.S. products affected by tariffs, allowing consumers to distinguish them from other products on shelves and understand why they cost more.
Natural Resource Sciences grad students reduce lab plastic waste by nearly 50%
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