Human-induced warming of the planet amounts to ~1C since pre-industrial times, with a warming signal that increases with latitudes. This warming is accompanied with higher incidence of extreme weather (e.g. temperature, precipitation), including persistence of weather systems and consequently increased probability of drought and flooding. The goal of this project is to document projected changes […]

2051151 Alberta Ltd. [Let it Flow] was established in 2017 and requests an Intern(s) to support efforts to pursue and maintain client files that enhance activities undertaken by public administration [municipalities], or the private sector. The partner organization will share exclusive business and political knowledge with the Intern(s) to best position projects for success. Access […]

Waterfowl are important to many people, organizations and cultures for their beauty, hunting opportunities and environmental importance. While these species are prevalent and well-studied throughout North America, what actually governs the growth and declines are still heavily debated. This work will address this issue by examining some possible population drivers in three waterfowl species (wood […]

Salt marshes are important coastal ecosystems that provide many services. Due to their high soil fertility, they have a long history of being converted to farmland. There is now growing interest in restoring salt marshes to protect against coastal erosion, mitigate sea level rise, and provide increased habitat for fish, birds, etc. Ducks Unlimited Canada […]

At the grassroots level, Chambers serve as the Voice of Business to government while offering products and services that facilitate the creation of relationships between businesses, provide discounts to reduce business costs, and offer learning opportunities that support business growth. Many Chambers of Commerce in small communities across Northwestern Ontario are facing significant challenges in […]

Proposed research is to decommission five fully instrumented experimental covers that were constructed at the St-Nicephore landfill in 2018. This project provides the unique opportunity to exhume soil in a methodical approach to: (1) develop a contaminant profile throughout the experimental covers; and (2) establish the soil characteristics in-situ to be used in computer modelling […]

Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) and Community Futures South Georgian Bay have partnered over the past two years on the T3 Accelerator Tourism Professional Development Program. The intent of this project is to assist small business tourism operators identify their IT needs and gaps, evaluate the broad range of IT systems and services to help […]

Atlantic Healthy Oceans Initiative (AHOI) is a non-profit organization that is tackling the reduction of single-use plastics and increasing waste diversion from landfills through the improvement of waste management in the Gros Morne Region for tourism business operators, municipalities and the Gros Morne National Park. AHOI will continue the work it started in 2020 to […]

The Archaic Period (8,000 BC to 1,000 BC) is the longest occupation of the Niagara Peninsula in southern Ontario, but the least understood and studied. Approximately 1,000 previously unknown archaeological and extraction sites have been identified in this region, mainly in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. The proposed research project will use a combination of analytical […]

Collective Interchange: Toolkit for Immigrant Women focused on Sustainability of Businesses and/or Employment There is a considerable gap between the needs of immigrant communities and the services that are offered. This gap sometimes stems from the non-inclusive structure of service providers. With respect to employability and business readiness factors, research shows that many people face […]

Potholes are among the most common and most unfavorable pavement distresses. Abundantly present in cold climates, potholes are exacerbated by severe freeze and thaw cycles. The cavities left behind by potholes are often dangerous to vehicles and need to be repaired through patching. Due to the widespread nature of this pavement distress, the repairs can […]

Mobile recycling, as part of efforts to help reduce the greenhouse emissions, is a novel type of recycling type emerged in recent years. The U-Cycle automated mobile recycling system located in Newfoundland and Labrador is a typical paradigm. This research project focuses on developing methodologies for multiple modules for the next-generation mobile recycling, including mechanism, […]