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Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Bishop's University Welcomes Charles Milliard as Executive in Residence
SHERBROOKE, QC, Aug. 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Bishop's University is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Milliard as Executive in Residence at the Williams School of Business (WSB) for the Fall 2025 term. Developed following a recommendation from the Dean of the Williams School of Business, Dr. Margaret Shepherd, this appointment marks a new and innovative way for Bishop's to connect students and faculty with leaders from the business world, bridging scholarship and practice in meaningful ways. Mr. Milliard is a seasoned executive recognized for his ability to mobilize organizations and stakeholders in diverse fields, including health, economics, and public policy. Notably, he served as president of the Fédération des Chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ). As Executive in Residence, he will engage with students, faculty, and the wider community through guest lectures, mentorship, and participation in special events, providing contemporary leadership perspectives on strategy, innovation, and responsible growth. 'I am immensely proud to be joining the team at Bishop's University's Williams School of Business,' said Mr. Milliard. 'Bishop's is a small gem of a university, truly one of a kind in Quebec and Canada. I am genuinely delighted to be able to contribute, in my own way, to its profile, and to have the opportunity to teach the next generation of business leaders. My career so far has brought me into contact with inspiring people in the fields of health, economics, and politics, and I am honoured to now be able to spend time with students in the region where I live. Together, we will discuss the importance of our entrepreneurial fabric as a driver of our collective prosperity, and our shared ambitions for the Quebec of tomorrow.' Dr. Shepherd said, 'Having experienced leaders like Charles share their expertise enriches our students' learning and strengthens our ties to Quebec's business ecosystem. His appointment reflects our commitment, outlined in Bishop's 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, to cultivate tomorrow's innovators and leaders through real-world engagement. By welcoming him into our academic community, we are creating more opportunities for dialogue, mentorship, and collaboration that will benefit both our students and our society.' The Executive in Residence appointment is honorary and reflects the University's appreciation for the expertise and perspective Mr. Milliard brings to the School. His presence on campus will contribute to Bishop's ongoing efforts to strengthen what makes the University distinct, while fostering innovation and community connection. About Bishop's University Founded in 1843 and located on the traditional territory of the Abenaki people (W8banakiak wdakiw8k), Bishop's University is a unique English-language, primarily undergraduate institution located in the historic and picturesque Eastern Townships region of Québec. Our 550-acre campus offers an immersive educational experience within a close-knit community. With a student population of approximately 2,600 full-time students, Bishop's fosters deep academic engagement through personalized course of study, small class sizes and meaningful interaction between students and professors. We offer over 100 programs across five faculties: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Business, and Education. For more than 180 years, Bishop's has cultivated leaders and changemakers through interdisciplinary learning, experiential opportunities, and extensive student support. Whether studying abroad, conducting research, participating in an athletic team, or learning by doing, Bishop's students are empowered to pursue academic excellence and personal growth in an inclusive and dynamic environment.
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Bishop's University Welcomes Charles Milliard as Executive in Residence Français
SHERBROOKE, QC, Aug. 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Bishop's University is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Milliard as Executive in Residence at the Williams School of Business (WSB) for the Fall 2025 term. Developed following a recommendation from the Dean of the Williams School of Business, Dr. Margaret Shepherd, this appointment marks a new and innovative way for Bishop's to connect students and faculty with leaders from the business world, bridging scholarship and practice in meaningful ways. Mr. Milliard is a seasoned executive recognized for his ability to mobilize organizations and stakeholders in diverse fields, including health, economics, and public policy. Notably, he served as president of the Fédération des Chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ). As Executive in Residence, he will engage with students, faculty, and the wider community through guest lectures, mentorship, and participation in special events, providing contemporary leadership perspectives on strategy, innovation, and responsible growth. "I am immensely proud to be joining the team at Bishop's University's Williams School of Business," said Mr. Milliard. "Bishop's is a small gem of a university, truly one of a kind in Quebec and Canada. I am genuinely delighted to be able to contribute, in my own way, to its profile, and to have the opportunity to teach the next generation of business leaders. My career so far has brought me into contact with inspiring people in the fields of health, economics, and politics, and I am honoured to now be able to spend time with students in the region where I live. Together, we will discuss the importance of our entrepreneurial fabric as a driver of our collective prosperity, and our shared ambitions for the Quebec of tomorrow." Dr. Shepherd said, "Having experienced leaders like Charles share their expertise enriches our students' learning and strengthens our ties to Quebec's business ecosystem. His appointment reflects our commitment, outlined in Bishop's 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, to cultivate tomorrow's innovators and leaders through real-world engagement. By welcoming him into our academic community, we are creating more opportunities for dialogue, mentorship, and collaboration that will benefit both our students and our society." The Executive in Residence appointment is honorary and reflects the University's appreciation for the expertise and perspective Mr. Milliard brings to the School. His presence on campus will contribute to Bishop's ongoing efforts to strengthen what makes the University distinct, while fostering innovation and community connection. About Bishop's University Founded in 1843 and located on the traditional territory of the Abenaki people (W8banakiak wdakiw8k), Bishop's University is a unique English-language, primarily undergraduate institution located in the historic and picturesque Eastern Townships region of Québec. Our 550-acre campus offers an immersive educational experience within a close-knit community. With a student population of approximately 2,600 full-time students, Bishop's fosters deep academic engagement through personalized course of study, small class sizes and meaningful interaction between students and professors. We offer over 100 programs across five faculties: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Business, and Education. For more than 180 years, Bishop's has cultivated leaders and changemakers through interdisciplinary learning, experiential opportunities, and extensive student support. Whether studying abroad, conducting research, participating in an athletic team, or learning by doing, Bishop's students are empowered to pursue academic excellence and personal growth in an inclusive and dynamic environment.
Montreal Gazette
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
Opinion: I'm the principal of Bishop's University. Let us do our job
This year, six of Bishop's University's 10 varsity teams earned their place on the national stage, an exceptional feat for one of Canada's smallest universities. Most remarkable of all, our women's hockey team won it all, proof that a small school can skate with the giants and win. At a time when universities are being asked to deliver more leadership, innovation and community impact than ever before, achievements like these remind us of what higher education can accomplish. This is not an anomaly. For 180 years, Bishop's has proven that excellence isn't about size. It is about culture, values and commitment. Bishop's has made a habit of outplaying the competition in academics, athletics, students and community life. Rooted in W8banakiak wdakiw8k, the traditional lands of the Abenaki Nation, Bishop's is a small, immersive university that teaches in English, offers a bilingual campus life and fosters meaningful interaction between students, faculty and staff. We prioritize mentorship, interdisciplinary perspectives and leadership that emerges through service and collaboration. We educate the whole person. This approach is effective. Our graduates are not only well-rounded, they are ready. Ready to lead, ready to adapt and ready to solve complex challenges in collaboration with others. And that is what's now at risk. Recent policy decisions by the governments of Canada and Quebec — including tighter immigration controls, international student caps and measures meant to discourage out-of-province students — threaten the very conditions that make Bishop's such a dynamic place to learn. These changes are not just about numbers; they alter who gets to participate in higher education, how they are welcomed and what kind of society we are shaping in the process. The current narrative too often reduces international students to dollar signs. This does not do justice to the immense contributions they bring to our campus. Our international students are not a burden; they are essential. Their presence challenges assumptions, sparks innovation and energizes campus life, and they build lifelong bridges as future ambassadors, partners and peers. At Bishop's, close to one-third of our student body comes from provinces outside Quebec. Like their classmates from abroad, their diverse backgrounds and pursuit of new and unfamiliar experiences foster a community of understanding and a culture of dialogue that our university works so hard to cultivate. When we narrow access to institutions like ours, we limit potential. And we risk severing the very ties that make Quebec a place of global relevance and openness. At a moment when institutions of higher education are being questioned and attacked elsewhere, we must protect universities' role as engines of democratic life and innovation in Canada. Our model works. Just ask Gabrielle Santerre, an academic all-Canadian and MVP of the women's university hockey national championship. She chose Bishop's over offers from elite U.S. schools for its strong academics and community. Or Charles Robert, a conference MVP in basketball, chancellor's scholar and academic all-Canadian, who recently signed a professional contract. Or Victoria Gauna, a basketball standout from Argentina and academic all-Canadian who also plays on Argentina's national team. All three were named Bishop's athletes of the year, living proof of what happens when institutions invest in the whole person. This is not just about Bishop's. It is about the role universities play in an uncertain world. We need policies that distinguish between good actors and bad. We need space to build trust with students and partners from around the world. And we need governments to let universities do what we do best — educate, inspire and prepare the next generation. Let us do our job, for the sake of Canada's continued leadership, innovation and our role as a global force for good.
Toronto Star
21-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Star
Tick season is ramping up in Ontario. Here's how you can protect yourself from bites — and Lyme disease
It's looking to be another tick-filled summer in Ontario as factors including climate change grant the Lyme disease-spreading insects footholds in areas they've never been seen before. More than a thousand ticks capable of transmitting the potentially debilitating disease have already been reported in the province as tick season ramps up, with the large majority of sightings centred in the Toronto area. Here's what you need to know about ticks, Gta Explainer Ticks can crawl into your hair or hide in your belly button. Here's how to protect yourself and your pets from Lyme disease An expert explains how to avoid and identify ticks, and what to do when you or a pet has been bitten. All of Toronto is considered an estimated Gta Explainer Ticks can crawl into your hair or hide in your belly button. Here's how to protect yourself and your pets from Lyme disease An expert explains how to avoid and identify ticks, and what to do when you or a pet has been bitten. All of Toronto is considered an estimated Ticks and Lyme disease in Ontario As of Wednesday morning, 1,078 Lyme disease-spreading black-legged ticks were reported in Ontario this year, 686 of which were found on people, according to online tick registry The large majority of reports came from southern Ontario, near the Toronto area. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW This year's numbers are slightly behind the 1,149 ticks spotted by the same time in 2024, and the 941 in 2023. Across Canada, 1,791 of the bugs have spotted this year, compared to 1,846 counted in the same time period in 2023. Public Health Ontario reported 52 cases of Lyme disease across January and February, according to its latest public health surveillance report. That's an increase from the 48 cases in the same time period in 2024, and the 40 cases in 2023 Jade Savage, the creator of eTick and a professor at Bishop's University, previously told the Star Canada's first tick was spotted in Ontario roughly 50 years ago. Since then, the bugs have been 'slowly expanding its range' — and Lyme disease cases have soared exponentially. Approximately 5,239 people nationwide were diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2024, according to preliminary Health Canada data. That's a more than 36-fold increase from 2009, when only 144 cases of Lyme disease were reported nationwide. Katie Clow, an assistant professor at the Ontario Veterinary College specializing in tick-borne illness, previously told the Star 'most of the evidence supports that it's climate change that is driving' the rise in Lyme disease. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Much of Canada is too cold for most ticks to reproduce. But with warmer summers and shorter winters, the bugs have been able to spread to new areas, she said. Canada What is alpha-gal? This Tick-borne meat allergy affecting half a million Americans is in Canada too Roughly 450,000 Americans are estimated to have alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy spread by ticks. It's also in Canada. Canada What is alpha-gal? This Tick-borne meat allergy affecting half a million Americans is in Canada too Roughly 450,000 Americans are estimated to have alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy spread by ticks. It's also in Canada. When and where are ticks most active? According to Savage, blacklegged ticks are most active anytime from spring to fall; adults are more common in the spring and fall, and nymphs — an early life stage of the tick — are more common in late spring to early summer. These time periods aren't set in stone — the blacklegged tick can survive year-round 'as long as temperatures are above zero,' Savage said. But if it's too hot, like in the height of summer, they can also dry out easily. Health Canada has highlighted at-risk areas on their interactive map. These areas mostly stick close to the border, and include major cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Victoria and Halifax. Enter your postal code on Health Canada's Lyme disease monitoring page to check if your neighbourhood is at risk. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in Canada. While it can be effectively treated if caught early on, management becomes much more difficult later in its progression. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Symptoms of Lyme disease generally appear in two stages, the first often manifesting days after a bite, and the second sometimes taking months to materialize, George Chaconas, a professor specializing in Lyme disease at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, told the Star. In the first stage, about half of people bitten develop a rash shaped like a bullseye at the site of the bite, Chaconas said. If you find an expanding, target-shaped rash on your body, speak to your doctor immediately. Rashes may also take other shapes or not appear at all. This stage can be treated with a two to three week course of antibiotics: 'Treated Lyme disease typically goes away and the story is over,' said Chaconas. 'But not always.' Once the infection hits the blood, it can travel to different parts of the body, causing different symptoms depending on where it lands and making treatment far more difficult or impossible, he continued. Canada As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north Cases of Lyme disease have increased more than 1,000 per cent in a decade as the warming climate pushes the boundaries of a range of pathogens and Canada As Canada warms, infectious disease risks spread north Cases of Lyme disease have increased more than 1,000 per cent in a decade as the warming climate pushes the boundaries of a range of pathogens and Symptoms can range from rashes and headaches to severe joint pain and memory loss, according to Health Canada. In rare cases, it can cause fatal heart infections. Similar to long COVID, some people with Lyme disease develop posttreatment Lyme disease syndrome, or PTLDS, and end up with symptoms that persist for 'weeks, months and years,' Chaconas said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW A recent study found over 27 per cent of people tested with Lyme disease developed long-term symptoms. How can we protect ourselves from tick bites? The most important thing to do is familiarize yourself with what a tick looks like and perform routine tick checks after hiking or other activities, Sperling previously told the Star. She recommends checking for ticks while bathing, when you're already undressed: 'If you're in the shower and you feel a little lump in your hair, go get somebody to actually look for you,' she said. 'Don't assume that you can ignore it.' If you spot an attached tick, grab some clean, fine tipped tweezers and pinch the bug as close to the skin as possible. Using slow, even pressure, pull the tick directly up out of your skin, trying to keep the mouth parts intact. Then thoroughly clean the area with soap and water or rubbing alcohol. The longer the tick is attached, the more likely it is to transmit diseases, including Lyme disease, so it's crucial to remove ticks as soon as possible, Sperling said. She strongly recommends saving the tick in the freezer, in a bag labelled with the date and location of the bite. That way if you develop symptoms later, you can take the tick directly to the doctor to have it tested. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW When walking in nature, Sperling recommends tucking your pants into your socks or at least wearing long clothing if possible. Light-coloured clothing is best, because then you could better spot ticks if they're on you. As ticks prefer the cool of tall grasses and foliage, try to keep your lawn short in summer and take extra care when walking through brushes and thick foliage, she said. 'Ticks have been around since before the dinosaurs so they're well adapted to survive,' Sperling said. 'We need to learn to live with them.'
