McMaster Archive

March 1, 2021

Professor emeritus has last words on death and dying

Dr. Ronald Bayne was one of Canada's first geriatricians and a lifelong advocate for better care for older adults. Dr. Bayne died on Friday after deciding to take advantage of the opportunity for medical assistance in dying.

February 26, 2021

317 miles, four wheels and two world records: 60 years since the greatest bed-pushing story ever told

It's been 60 years since an elaborate plan involving near-military precision, support vehicles, a custom-made bed and a relay of 100 to 125 maroon-and-grey pushers beat the odds — and the Aggies from Guelph.