The rising prevalence of vaping among teens is a growing public health concern. In response, the Government of Ontario has enacted new regulations restricting the sale of flavoured and high nicotine concentration vape products to specialty vape stores. Specialty vapes stores are also no longer allowed to have indoor advertisements visible from the outdoors. These […]
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Dr. Kendra Nelson Ferguson, a Postdoctoral Associate with the HEAL in the Department of Geography, has received the Children’s Health Research Institute (CHRI) Trainee Award for 2020/2021. The purpose of this award is to support trainees who are involved in child health research. Dr. Nelson Ferguson’s Postdoctoral research will focus on identifying research-driven solutions to better support youth in navigating their daily food environments. Poor nutrition is linked to several chronic health issues (i.e., heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes) and is […]
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Parks, trails, beaches, pathways, patios, plazas, sidewalks are well-recognized contributors to positive health and wellbeing. These spaces, as part of the public realm, have become even more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. This virus has necessitated the closure of many workplaces, entertainment venues, and retail locations, the implementation of physical distancing protocols, and serious reflection on the […]
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