Spencer Turcotte

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Spencer Turcotte

One of the greatest sounds in baseball is the sound of a bat connecting with a powerful pitch. It’s great for the hitter, but not so much for the pitcher. Major league teams dedicate a lot of resources analyzing how to prevent hits. A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo has been asked to help with that. “The [Baltimore] Orioles actually approached us. They explained the problem in this particular way that they do the analytics.

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Spencer Turcotte

Ontarians could soon have funded access to a promising new treatment for a rare and deadly form of cancer thanks, in part, to a Kitchener, Ont. woman’s advocacy. Noor Ayesha’s fight for access was cut short when she died late last year from cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer. Although, the drug Pemigatinib, sold under the brand name Pemazyre, helped extend her life, it came with a roughly $15,000 per month price tag.

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Spencer Turcotte

Several key members of Guelph’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) resigned from their positions during a meeting last week. They say it comes after years of not being heard or having a say in the decisions that impact the disabled community. “I’m stepping down from this committee, effective immediately,” said former AAC chair Lorelei Root during the meeting. “Accessibility is an afterthought at best, and a nuisance at worst to this city.”Root resigned after years of holding that position.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Spencer Turcotte

There’s been a noticeable and deliberate spike in online political advertising, according to a Kitchener, Ont. digital marketing firm. With the federal election campaign in full swing, EOK Consults is helping parties and candidates get their message out. Managing principal of the firm, Harneet Singh, said this federal election will be one to remember.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Spencer Turcotte

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is speaking out about a new ad from RONA. The animal protection organization, located in Puslinch, Ont., says the company’s latest campaign relies on harmful stereotypes. “Who half-assed this framing?” asks one of the actors in the commercial. “No one likes a half ass. No one,” replies another worker. The ad features a handful of contractors complaining about construction projects where corners have been cut.