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Researchers at 海角社区's Atlantic Veterinary College will receive a $2.5 million grant to support scientific research aimed at preventing and treating illness in Atlantic salmon. The grant is part of a new partnership between Dalhousie University in Halifax, 海角社区, and Memorial University in Newfoundland called the Ocean Frontier Institute.

The following is a media release issued at the announcement of the creation of the Ocean Frontier Institute at Dalhousie University, Halifax, on September 6, 2016:

The Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), led by Dalhousie University, represents an historic partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland and the 海角社区. It will be one of the world鈥檚 most significant international ocean science collaborations. OFI will focus on the globally significant Northwest Atlantic and Canadian Arctic gateway. With this investment, Canada is now a world leader in ocean science.

OFI is built on world-class Canadian university expertise of Dalhousie, Memorial University of Newfoundland and 海角社区, together with eight international partners including four of the top five ocean institutes in the world as well as partners in the Government of Canada鈥檚 federal laboratories, the Royal Canadian Navy, the National Film Board of Canada and national and international industry.

Today, Minister Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board, announced $94 million in funding through the Government of Canada鈥檚 Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) to support the Ocean Frontier Institute, the largest grant in the history of the three Canadian partner universities. OFI has also attracted an additional $125 million in support from provincial governments and partners, including a gift of $25 million from Mr. John Risley, prominent business leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist. This massive total investment of $220 million dollars is unprecedented in Canada鈥檚 ocean science sector.

OFI鈥檚 innovative research program is focused on understanding key aspects of ocean and ecosystem change; delivering ocean data science and technology tools to policy-makers, scientists and industry; and developing safe and sustainable solutions for ocean development. The Northwest Atlantic is one of the few places on earth where ocean changes are happening first and happening fastest, making it an epicenter of international scientific interest.

The OFI will provide the scientific, technological and human capacity to advance Canada鈥檚 ocean research leadership. OFI research will foster innovations related to sustainable fisheries and aquaculture to support transformation of those industries, as well as the development of

disruptive ocean technologies (innovations creating new markets and value markets) and data solutions to support Canada鈥檚 growing ocean tech industry. OFI鈥檚 innovative research program is focused on understanding key aspects of ocean and ecosystem change and developing strategic and effective solutions that can apply both locally and globally.

Through linkages with organizations like the National Research Council of Canada鈥檚 Ocean Technology Enterprise Centre and Memorial University鈥檚 Marine Institute in St. John鈥檚, and the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) in Halifax, OFI will help develop a nexus of high quality marine industries.

The institute will attract and retain world-leading research talent to Canada, and advance the region鈥檚 position as a center of ocean-related teaching and learning. The research developed through OFI will allow Canada to optimize opportunities and minimize the economic and environmental risks in the expanding ocean economy.

The OFI鈥檚 headquarters will be located at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an additional centre located at Memorial University in St. John鈥檚, Newfoundland and Labrador. Find more on the Ocean Frontier Institute

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鈥淭oday鈥檚 investment ensures Canadian institutions, experts and researchers are able to compete and excel globally. The projects funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, including the  Safe and Sustainable Development of the Ocean Frontier, will transform the post-secondary research conducted on several of our Atlantic campuses and pave the way for exciting new discoveries.鈥�
The Honourable Scott Brison, President of the Treasury Board     

鈥淭hrough the Ocean Frontier Institute (OFI), Dalhousie is bringing together the best in Atlantic Canada and the world to understand and sustain an ocean that is changing at an unprecedented rate. Led by Dal, OFI will be one of the world鈥檚 most significant international ocean science collaborations, creating opportunities for our students, scholars and partners to advance knowledge on a topic of regional and global importance.鈥�
Dr. Richard Florizone, President, Dalhousie University

鈥淭oday marks a truly unprecedented era in research innovation at Memorial as our university moves from world class to world leader, engaging with global partners on solutions for safe and sustainable ocean development. This shared federal investment with Dalhousie and the 海角社区 will boost our partnership鈥檚 unmatched research strengths relating to oceans, including offshore fisheries, aquaculture and sustainable coastal communities.鈥�
Dr. Gary Kachanoski, President and Vice-Chancellor, Memorial University.

鈥淭his research comes at a critical time for our planet and its oceans. We鈥檙e proud that 海角社区 and the Atlantic Veterinary College can bring our unique expertise in aquaculture and marine disease control and prevention to this unprecedented partnership. Together, we can help ensure healthy fish in a healthy environment, and nurture a sustainable source of quality protein for future generations.鈥�
Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President of the 海角社区

鈥淣ova Scotia is home to groundbreaking oceans research and some of the world's best ocean technology companies. The Ocean Frontier Institute is a key example of the kind of collaboration we need, and it will elevate Nova Scotia鈥檚 ocean science presence to the world stage and help us capitalize on our ocean advantage.鈥�
Minister Kelly Regan, Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education

鈥淚 am simply thrilled to be a part of this initiative. I have nothing but praise for Martha Crago, Vice-President of Research at Dalhousie and the whole Dal team, they are heroes for getting us this far. We also owe huge thanks to Minister Brison for convincing his cabinet colleagues this project was worthy of such generous Federal support. It is enormously important the community appreciate the extent to which the Institute has and will bring together so many partners across the Atlantic Canadian scene. I have every confidence the OFI can become an engine for regional economic growth and firmly establish us as global leaders in ocean science.鈥�
Mr. John Risley, Business leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist

Young Islanders are invited to attend YDAY, a new summit that will bring together youth from across Prince Edward Island to help shape policies and opportunities that meet the interests of young people.

YDAY is a full-day event to discuss opportunities for youth on Prince Edward Island and strategies related to youth, including employment, entrepreneurship, skills and training, migration and demographic shifts, labour market challenges, and more. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 21 at Holland College in Charlottetown.

The summit will be the inaugural event of the recently-announced Youth Futures Council; the summit is now accepting registrations from Islanders aged 16-34 years, who are passionate about creating better opportunities for young people in Prince Edward Island, and can bring diverse perspectives and life experiences to the day.

鈥淵outh are extremely important to Prince Edward Island and ensuring they have great opportunities to succeed in this province is a priority for my department and a commitment of the Province of Prince Edward Island,鈥� said Minister Richard Brown, Workforce and Advanced Learning. 鈥淵DAY is a great way for our Island youth to be heard and engaged to ensure we build vibrant communities to grow, live, and work.鈥�

鈥淵DAY is a tremendous opportunity to connect with the young people of our Province to hear their views on issues that impact their future,鈥� said 海角社区 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淵DAY will allow post secondary institutions to hear, first-hand, the vision these participants have for Prince Edward Island and collaboratively make positive changes.鈥�

YDAY will be facilitated by Tim Merry, who works locally and internationally to support change in communities, organizations, and societies through participatory engagement. Following the Summit, a report will be created to outline the recommendations and discuss next steps. It will be presented to policy makers, post secondary institutions, and businesses and will inform policies and programs for government and employers in Prince Edward Island.

鈥淗olland College is proud to be working with the organizing committee and supporting YDAY as the event host,鈥� said Brian McMillan, President of Holland College. 鈥淭his important initiative will serve as an energizing platform for youth to collaborate, learn, and share perspectives regarding employment, entrepreneurship, and a variety of topics focusing on making Prince Edward Island a place for our youth to prosper.鈥�

To register for YDAY, please visit . Deadline to register is September 21, 2016.

YDAY is supported by the Government of Prince Edward Island through the Department of Workforce and Advanced Learning and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism; the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce; the 海角社区; Holland College; and Coll猫ge Acadie.

Every week, 海角社区 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Rebecca Chapman (women鈥檚 rugby) and Brett Strba (men鈥檚 soccer), the 海角社区 Panther Subway Athletes of the week for September 5-11!

Rebecca Chapman plays the number 8 position for the Panther women鈥檚 rugby team. The fifth-year honours kinesiology student from Souris played an outstanding game in the season opener to the number one-ranked Acadia. The Panthers ultimately lost the game 29-17, but coach John Laboyne said, 鈥溾�橞eccs鈥� was effective at every aspect of the game and led the team from the front, both in attack and defence.鈥�

Brett Strba is the keeper for the Panther men鈥檚 soccer team. He is a second-year BBA student from Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia. 鈥淏rett played two very strong games for us on the weekend,鈥� said coach Lewis Page. The Panther men dropped two games over the weekend, losing to St. FX and CBU.

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except men鈥檚 hockey). Find more details at .

At the recent opening of the new , 海角社区 was proud to dedicate one of the building鈥檚 main throroughfares as the RBC Concourse. The RBC Concourse was named in honour of a generous donation to 海角社区鈥檚 by RBC.

鈥淚 want to thank RBC for its generosity and vision in supporting what will be an exciting new chapter in the history of the 海角社区,鈥� said Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, 海角社区 President and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淲e鈥檙e creating an exciting future for our students and the Island, and we鈥檙e doing it with the help of RBC.鈥�

鈥淩BC is committed to Canadian youth with a focus on supporting young people to ensure future generations have the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive and prosper in a rapidly-changing world,鈥� said Kirk Muise, RBC鈥檚 Regional Vice President, Eastern N.B. and P.E.I. 鈥淲e are simply thrilled to support 海角社区鈥檚 new School of Sustainable Design Engineering and commend the university for being a leader in this field.鈥�

The 海角社区 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥敽＝巧缜� has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 海角社区 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

All 海角社区 Alumni, corporate partners, season ticket holders, and Panther fans are invited to Red Shores Racetrack and Casino to help us kick off the 2016/2017 season! The evening begins at 5:00 pm in the grandstand. 海角社区 Athletics and Recreation Director Chris Huggan and each Panther coach will give a preview of the season. Join us after for a reception with all our student-athletes in attendance, where the fun continues into the evening鈥檚 race card with Panthers matched up with horses in races two and three.

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except men鈥檚 hockey). Find more details at .

海角社区 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz issued a statement today on the passing of 海角社区 honorary degree recipient Donald N. MacKenzie.

鈥淥n behalf of the 海角社区 community, I would like to extend my condolences to Donald鈥檚 wife Marion and to his family and friends,鈥� said 海角社区 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. 鈥淣ot only will he be missed by all of us here at 海角社区 who were fortunate enough to know him and of his generosity, but he will be forever remembered by the agricultural community.鈥�

Dr. MacKenzie's far-sightedness in the potato industry led to the development of major seed varieties in PEI and improvements in potato handling and transportation. A graduate of Prince of Wales College, he continued on to McGill University before the lure of farming brought him back to Prince Edward Island, where, in 1952, he became a partner in H. B. Willis, Inc.

He was named to the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2008, as an Honorary Lifetime Director of the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts in 2000, and a recipient of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at 海角社区 in 2010. Donald and Marion MacKenzie also established the E. Marion and Donald N. MacKenzie Renewable Entrance Scholarship in Nursing in 2010.

Dr. MacKenzie passed away in Charlottetown on September 10, 2016 in his 90th year.
 

The men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 soccer teams play at home Friday evening, playing host to Acadia. The finishing touches are still being put in on the artificial turf field at 海角社区, so the games will be played at the Terry Fox Sports Complex in Cornwall. The women鈥檚 game begins at 5:00 pm. The men begin at 7:15 pm.

鈥淲e are excited and look forward to watching the new recruits play in their first home opener this year,鈥� said Graeme McDonald, head coach of the women鈥檚 soccer team. 鈥淲e are expecting a tough game against a strong Acadia team who were last year鈥檚 finalists. Everyone is motivated for this game and the players are ready to wear the Panther jersey with pride.鈥�

鈥満＝巧缜� Men's Soccer is excited about the opportunity presented in our home opener,鈥� said Lewis Page, head coach of the men鈥檚 team. 鈥淔ollowing a weekend when we competed well but fell short in attack we will be looking to get forward quickly and create more chances in front of the goal. Acadia is a perennial AUS playoff team. We look forward to the challenge.鈥�

Both team also see action Sunday on the road against UNB. Follow all the games on Twitter with , or watch the webcast at  .

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Canadians for Health Research (CHR) have named Dr. Andrew Tasker its . Dr. Tasker is a Professor of Neuropharmacology in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Atlantic Veterinary College. He is also the Jeanne and J.Louis L茅vesque Research Professor in Nutrisciences and Health.

A profile on the plots the twists and turns of Dr. Tasker鈥檚 impressive career, from his first posting as a post-doctoral researcher examining the neurological effects of analgesic drugs on chronic pain at AVC. His focus shifted abruptly after a small group of people in Montreal developed neurological symptoms, including seizures and amnesia, after eating contaminated PEI mussels. They had contracted amnesic shellfish poisoning, caused by a deadly toxin known as domoic acid.

Dr. Tasker shifted his research focus to study how domoic acid adversely affects the brain. He became an internationally recognized expert in this area. His research grew and expanded to include other brain disorders. Today, he and his team are trying to identify biomarkers that signal the early development of many brain diseases, including epilepsy, Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, schizophrenia, depression, and autism. They hope to unlock the mysteries of brain function and, ultimately, find ways to cure or prevent neurological diseases.

The article also tracks his involvement with the development of NA-1, a stroke medication The Globe and Mail calls the first 鈥渂lockbuster鈥� drug from Canada since insulin.

鈥淚鈥檝e always been more interested in asking and answering questions,鈥� said Dr. Tasker in the article. 鈥淎t 海角社区, I have the flexibility to try new ideas and maintain a good work-life balance.鈥�

Congratulations, Andy!

海角社区鈥檚 UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability and the 海角社区 Climate Research Lab will co-host a public forum on climate change adaptations and islands. The forum begins at 7 pm on Thursday, September 22 in the Florence Simmons Performance Hall on the Prince of Wales Campus of Holland College. Information gathered at the forum will be become part of a statement delivered at the 22^nd session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change this November in Morocco and will inform public policy in local, national, and international jurisdictions.

鈥淒espite being minor contributors to global climate change, many of the 600 million islanders of the world are seeing their way of life, and indeed the very existence of their islands, being threatened by human-induced global warming,鈥� said Dr. Jim Randall, co-holder of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability. 鈥淭his public forum and the larger symposium is an opportunity to show how islands and islanders are being adaptive and resilient; and at the same time provide practical lessons to the rest of the world on how we should adapt to climate change.鈥�

Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino, co-holder of the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, will prime the forum by presenting a summary of a two-day international symposium on small island resilience to climate change. 鈥淏uilding Small Island Resilience to Global Climate Change: An International Symposium鈥� brings together 15 people from around the world to discuss how residents of small islands and coastal jurisdictions can build on their strengths and resourcefulness to respond to the consequences of climate change. The focus is on four areas: food security, renewable energy, innovation, and cultural heritage. Also hosted by the UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability and the 海角社区 Climate Research Lab, the symposium is funded in part by the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency (ACOA) and the province of Prince Edward Island.

"The Government of Prince Edward Island is a proud sponsor of this international symposium that will provide a platform for participants to engage on the topic of climate change and small Islands. Small islands, like Prince Edward Island, do face unique challenges and we have an opportunity to be leaders in confronting these challenges by making proactive decisions on how we adapt to these new realities. As the Minister Responsible for the Environment, I wish all event organizers and participants a successful and engaging symposium and I look forward to hearing the outcomes of this week's discussions," said the Hon. Robert J. Mitchell, Minister of Communities, Land and Environment.

鈥淭aking action to address climate change is an important part of building a strong and sustainable economy,鈥� said Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). 鈥淭hat鈥檚 why the Government of Canada has made clean growth and climate change a priority under the Atlantic Growth Strategy. ACOA鈥檚 investment of $35,190 to support this conference is part of our commitment to encourage innovation and create jobs while at the same time protecting our environment.鈥�

鈥淭he symposium provides a great opportunity for us to focus on climate change and adaptation in respect to islands. The forum gives the public an important venue to have their input added to this discussion,鈥� said Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the 海角社区 Climate Research Lab, who will help present the first draft of the symposium statement to the forum. The moderator will then invite comments and suggestions from the audience.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact iis@upei.ca or 902-894-2881.

The 海角社区 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥敽＝巧缜� has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 海角社区 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

Every week, 海角社区 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. Congratulations to Jeremy Thompson (Cross Country) and Holly Jones (Women鈥檚 Rugby), the 海角社区 Panther Subway Athletes of the week for September 12-18!

Jeremy Thompson is a second-year science student from Charlottetown, PEI. He competed this weekend at the Acadia AUS Invitational cross-country meet in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 鈥淛eremy had a very strong race, and a very good start to the season. I鈥檓 pleased for him,鈥� said coach Colin MacAdam. Thompson ran a strong race, finishing 13 of 37 runners.

Holly Jones is a fifth-year prop/flanker on the 海角社区 Women鈥檚 Rugby team. The Riverview, New Brunswick native had an outstanding game in the Panthers鈥� 54-7 win over SMU. 鈥淗olly Jones always has a good game,鈥� said coach John LaBoyne. 鈥淪he led the pack from her loose head prop position. While she scored four tries, she could have had more, but being the great team player she is, 鈥楯onesy鈥� chose to pass off to others.鈥�

It鈥檚 not too late to purchase your Panther Package, the best sports deal on Prince Edward Island! Your $75 season ticket gets you into every home Panther home game, in every sport (except Men鈥檚 Hockey). Find more details at .