Water distribution systems deliver clean water to urban dwellers. To ensure safe water quality is maintained as it is conveyed through the system and to the user, a maximum retention time must be met. Terminal sections of water distribution networks, also known as dead-ends, are notably problematic because water is stagnant. Many cities have opted […]

The goal of this research is to re-envision fisheries management in Canada, using the Kitasoo Xai’xais Nation as a case study. This objective of this project is to weave together culturally appropriate components of Kitasoo Xai’xais and western fisheries management by using an Indigenous methodological approach that centers Indigenous voices. To do this, we will […]

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) jurisdiction is one of the most densely populated areas in Canada, where urban land cover makes up over half of all land cover types (TRCA 2021). This has contributed to habitat loss and fragmentation for many species, which is a major contributor to biodiversity declines, hence the need […]

Certains aspects du travail et de l’organisation, comme le harcèlement et la charge de travail élevée, constituent des « risques psychosociaux du travail » (RPS) qui peuvent nuire à la santé psychologique et conduire à l’absentéisme. Des « facteurs de protection » peuvent réduire ces effets néfastes des RPS. Les connaissances actuelles ne permettent pas […]

Wildfires are a complex and growing problem worldwide. In interior British Columbia, Canada, they are becoming larger, more frequent, and severe due to two centuries of settler land management and the impacts of climate change. Of the most affected by wildfire are rural Indigenous Peoples, as their communities are often surrounded by flammable forest and […]

This project seeks to understand the appropriateness and applicability of restorative justice processes in preventing and responding to situations of hate and radicalization to violence, with consideration for how restorative justice might complement existing de-radicalization/violence prevention and response programs, while also not causing further harm. Through a synthesis of existing literature, this research project will […]

The city of Oshawa has faced stigma related to challenges of vibrancy, safety, and cohesiveness, especially in its downtown core. There are a range of community development models that could aid in thinking about how to build community in this context (‘health’, ‘happiness’, ‘resilience’, ‘inclusion’, etc.). These models are valuable for inspiring ways of thinking […]

In partnership with donors and volunteers the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) continuously improves impact through cancer research, advocacy and support services. CCS’ goal is to provide the highest quality cancer information for all Canadians, promote cancer prevention, and provide targeted support to help people with cancer, their families and caregivers, cope. This project aims to […]

Township of Severn will work with Lakehead University to complete a detailed feasibility study, including community and stakeholder consultation, to determine the potential for a bequeathed waterfront property to be redeveloped as a centre for arts, culture, and heritage programming serving the residents and visitors in the Port Severn area.

La filtration sur berge (FSB) est utilisée depuis plus de 200 ans comme méthode naturelle pour pré-traiter l’eau de surface. Cependant, des défis persistent quant à la préservation de la qualité de l’eau au fil du temps, notamment en raison de l’augmentation des taux en fer et de manganèse dans l’eau brute. Ce projet vise […]

Le recyclage des 4 millions de tonnes de déchets plastiques post-consommation produits chaque année est quasi-inexistant au Canada. Alors que les centres de traitement intermunicipaux sont capables de trier ces déchets, ils finissent en très grande partie enfouis faute de solution technique de recyclage mature et compétitive. L’ÉTS et ses partenaires souhaite créer un débouché […]

Using fossil fuels in building heating systems is greenhouse gas (GHG) intensive, leading to global warming. Ground-source heat pumps (GSHPs) are cleaner electric alternatives to fossil fuel systems. They utilize and transport heat from the ground to warm buildings. However, prolonged use of GSHPs can lead to a phenomenon known as thermal imbalance, which depletes […]