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On Wednesday November 17, 2010 the Environmental Abatement Council of Ontario (EACO) hosted its first Women of EACO Pub Night at Marlowe’s in Richmond Hill. Kristine White of Sporometrics approached the EACO board of directors with the idea of hosting this inaugural event to recognize and support the involvement of women who work in the […]

White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a grave new disease of overwintering bats that has stricken bats throughout North America over the last few years. WNS is caused by a newly-described fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, first discovered in New York state in 2006. It has so far been found in 11 states and 2 Canadian provinces. The affected […]

On May 13th two of Sporometrics’ team raced in Ferro Canada Grand Prix customer appreciation event. It was a fun day of F1 Go Kart racing with the top consulting / engineering firms, property / facility management firms, and a few people from the public sector. The rain didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits, the wet track […]

The recent emergence of pandemic influenza caused by the H1N1 strain of influenza virus has prompted considerable public concern, and inspired many people to take steps to prevent their exposure to the virus. The use of hand sanitizers is not useful for the prevention of most influenza viruses (they are mostly transmitted through the air). […]

Flush before you sit? Paper the seat? Modern microbiology can shed light on these and other age-old advisories on the use and misuse of public washrooms. In an interview just released in Best Health Magazine, Dr. Scott provides answers to these long disputed questions. Click here to read the interview >