Science Canada

We need a facility to attract and train top talent, with the goal of both making discoveries and getting them to market
Feb 3, 2012
JOHN BERGERON
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Canada+falling+behind+research/6095132/story.html

The worst of both worlds: high drug prices, low R&D

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:03 AM

Canadians are among the biggest consumers of pharmaceuticals in the world
Feb 2, 2012
JEFFREY SIMPSON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/jeffrey-simpson/the-worst-of-both-worlds-high-drug-prices-low-rd/article2324591/

AstraZeneca cuts 132 jobs, shuts Montreal facility

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:03 AM

Feb 2, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2012/02/02/astrazeneca-layoffs-montreal-cp.html

Canadian biotech firms ‘missing the boat’ in Asia

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:02 AM

Jan 30, 2012
Andy hoffman
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/canadian-biotech-firms-missing-the-boat-in-asia/article2320187/

Harper Government invests in personalized medicine

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:02 AM

Improving the quality of life of Canadians by developing more effective treatments
Jan 31, 2012
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/913339/harper-government-invests-in-personalized-medicine

Genome Canada New Competition Announcement and Launch: Genomics and Personalized Health

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:01 AM

Speaking Points of The Honourable Gary Goodyear, PC, MP, Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Jan 31, 2012
Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/07049.html

Scientific publishing: The price of information

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:00 AM

Academics are starting to boycott a big publisher of journals
Feb 4, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21545974

We’re ripe for a great disruption in higher education

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:00 AM

The digital revolution will turn our current university model upside down – and it's for the best
Feb 4, 2012
MARGARET WENTE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/margaret-wente/were-ripe-for-a-great-disruption-in-higher-education/article2325979/

University leaders want more Canadians to study abroad

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:59 AM

Feb 2, 2012
James Bradshaw
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/university-leaders-want-more-canadians-to-study-abroad/article2325034/

Innovation centre seen as spark for high-tech sector

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:59 AM

'Incubator' would help out new businesses
Feb 1, 2012
Matthew Gauk
Daily News
http://www.canada.com/Innovation+centre+seen+spark+high+tech+sector/6083054/story.html

After Kyoto and Durban: A question of balance

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:59 AM

Feb 2012
Peter Kent
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/kent.pdf

Coming down the pipe(line) in 2012

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:58 AM

Feb 2012
Todd Hirsch
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/hirsch.pdf

Harnessing energy for change

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:58 AM

Feb 2012
Velma McColl
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/mccoll.pdf

The Equinox Summit: Imagining a lower-carbon, electrified future

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:57 AM

Feb 2012
Wilson da Silva
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/dasilva.pdf

Beyond Kyoto and Keystone

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:57 AM Labels: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Feb 2012
Robin V. Sears
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/sears.pdf

Why Keystone failed and how to fix it

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:57 AM

Feb 2012
Donald Barry
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/barry.pdf

Becoming increasingly unconventional: Why energy is in need of a strategy

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:56 AM

Feb 2012
Kevin G. Lynch and Kathy Sendall
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/lynch.pdf

Making Canadians energy wise

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:55 AM

Feb 2012
John Manley
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/manley.pdf

Reversing the curse: Starting with energy

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:55 AM

Feb 2012
David L. Emerson
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/emerson.pdf

Sustainable energy: A driver for economic, environmental and social well-being

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:54 AM

Feb 2012
Daniel Gagnier
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/gagnier.pdf

Nuclear in the oil sands: Building on Canada’s strengths

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:54 AM

Feb 2012
John Stewart
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/stewart.pdf

Energy for nation-building in the 21st Century

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:54 AM

Feb 2012
Jim Prentice
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/prentice.pdf

Hydroelectricity: Green and renewable

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:53 AM

Feb 2012
Thierry Vandal
Policy Options
http://www.irpp.org/po/archive/feb12/vandal.pdf

Better Value for Money in Healthcare: European Lessons for Canada

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:52 AM

Canada would benefit from a serious look at European countries’ efforts to align incentives within their health systems to encourage better performance.
Jan 2012
Ake Blomqvist and Colin Busby
C.D. Howe Institute
http://www.cdhowe.org/pdf/Commentary_339.pdf

Russian Federation: Health System Review

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:52 AM Labels: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Feb 2012
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/157092/HiT-Russia_EN_web-with-links.pdf

Sick on the Job? Myths and Realities about Mental Health and Work

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:52 AM

Feb 3, 2012
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/social-issues-migration-health/mental-health-and-work_9789264124523-en

Mortality Risk Valuation in Environment, Health and Transport Policies

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:51 AM

Feb 4, 2012
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/environment/mortality-risk-valuation-in-environment-health-and-transport-policies_9789264130807-en

Scientists studying bird flu must have biosecurity: Canada

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:51 AM

Feb 4, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://m.ctv.ca/topstories/20120204/health-birdflu-study-research-20120204.html

'Yellow-cedar decline' mystery solved: study

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:50 AM

Tree deaths attributed to lack of snow to protect shallow roots
Feb 4, 2012
Randy Boswell
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Yellow+cedar+decline+mystery+solved+study/6102272/story.html

Scientists censure McGill University over ties to asbestos industry

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:50 AM

Feb 4, 2012
Michelle Lalonde
The Gazette
http://blogs.montrealgazette.com/2012/02/04/scientists-censure-mcgill-university-over-ties-to-asbestos-industry/

Federal food safety surveillance program stalled

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:50 AM

Feb 4, 2012
David McKie
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/02/03/pol-mckie-thehouse-disease-centres.html

Desk-bound lifestyles proving hazardous, researchers say

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:49 AM

Feb 4, 2012
Shelley Page
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Desk+bound+lifestyles+proving+hazardous+researchers/6103581/story.html

Harper in China: Juggling oil sales and core principles

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:49 AM

Feb 4, 2012
Charles Burton
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/article/1126179--harper-in-china-juggling-oil-sales-and-core-principles

Former NRC scientist abandons remaining lawsuit against employer

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:48 AM

Ottawa physicist, 69, cites health, money concerns for ending human rights battle
Feb 4, 2012
Andrew Duffy
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Former+scientist+abandons+remaining+lawsuit+against+employer/6103432/story.html

The nature of humanity: What’s a man?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:48 AM

Studies of brain genetics are starting to reveal what makes humans human
Feb 4, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21545972

Minister Ashfield Announces a 2011 National Recreational Fisheries Award Winner in Quebec

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:48 AM

Feb 4, 2012
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-ashfield-announces-2011-national-recreational-fisheries-award-winner-quebec-1615130.htm

McGill responds to charges it's in bed with asbestos industry

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:47 AM

Feb 3, 2012
Michelle Lalonde
Postmedia News
http://www.canada.com/business/McGill+responds+charges+with+asbestos+industry/6100016/story.html

Where Canada goes from Keystone

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:47 AM

We shouldn’t have all our energy eggs in one basket, and we should be seeking a more strategic approach to our energy future
Feb 3, 2012
Kevin Lynch AND Kathy Sendall
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/where-canada-goes-from-keystone/article2324588/

Imperial Oil okays $2-billion Cold Lake expansion

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:46 AM

Feb 3, 2012
Carrie Tait
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/imperial-oil-okays-2-billion-cold-lake-expansion/article2325314/

Scientists win historic battle over oilsands monitoring

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:46 AM

Feb 3, 2012
William Marsden
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Scientists+historic+battle+over+oilsands+monitoring/6100226/story.html

Alberta, Ottawa beef up oil sands monitoring

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:45 AM

New system will increase number of testing stations, but will not be independently run
Feb 3, 2012
Josh Wingrove
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/alberta-ottawa-beef-up-oil-sands-monitoring/article2325907/

Supreme Court opens trade secrets in Merck ruling

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:45 AM

Feb 3, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/02/03/trade-secrets-pharmaceuticals-scoc.html

Merck Frosst loses information-protection appeal

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:45 AM

Feb 3, 2012
Sheila Dabu Nonato and Brad Bouzane
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Merck+Frosst+loses+information+protection+appeal/6098105/story.html

Tanning bed ban urged for under-18s

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:44 AM

Feb 3, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/02/03/tanning-bed-ban.html

Girl has 6 organs replaced at once

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:44 AM

Feb 3, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/02/03/f-multiple-organ-transplants-esophagus.html

Clark stakes B.C.’s energy future on liquefied natural gas

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:43 AM

Christy Clark faces one major hurdle – finding the energy to turn natural gas into LNG
Feb 3, 2012
Justine Hunter AND Wendy Stueck
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/bc-premier-stakes-provinces-energy-future-on-liquefied-natural-gas/article2325632/

One breath away from diagnosing disease

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:43 AM

Researchers are closing in on commercially-viable devices to detect cancers by analyzing human breath
Feb 3, 2012
Rick Pilger
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/one-breath-away-from-diagnosing-disease/article2326029/

The case for biofuels in our energy mix

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:42 AM

Feb 3, 2012
Tim Haig
Financial Post
http://business.financialpost.com/2012/02/03/the-case-for-biofuels-in-our-energy-mix/

Fuel economy: Going along for the ride

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:42 AM

People say they want more fuel-efficient cars, but few actually buy them
Feb 3, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/02/fuel-economy

Life on Mars unlikely on dry surface

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:41 AM

Planet's relatively brief wet period occurred billions of years ago
Feb 3, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/02/03/sci-mars-dry-planet.html

Health Authorities Launch Blitz Against Toxic Lawn Products — pesticide ad campaign a first in BC history

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:41 AM

Feb 3, 2012
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/915667/health-authorities-launch-blitz-against-toxic-lawn-products-pesticide-ad-campaign-a-first-in-bc-history

Ontario Science Centre Hosts Unique Facebook Live Event Inside Da Vinci Exhibition

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:40 AM

Panel of Experts Debate How to Inspire Young Minds
Feb 3, 2012
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/915863/ontario-science-centre-hosts-unique-facebook-live-event-inside-da-vinci-exhibition

Report says science, not minister should rule Canada's fisheries

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:40 AM

Feb 2, 2012
Wendy Cox
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/report-says-science-not-minister-should-rule-canadas-fisheries-138578889.html

Canada failing its oceans, biodiversity panel finds

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:39 AM

Feb 2, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/02/02/bc-canada-biodiversity-oceans.html

McGill asbestos study flawed, epidemiologist says

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:39 AM

Government plans to approve asbestos sales to developing world
Feb 2, 2012
Gil Shochat and Joseph Loiero
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/02/01/asbestos-study-mcgill.html

Tracking Lyme disease

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:38 AM

Feb 2, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/02/02/lyme-disease-tick-map.html

Energy regulator approves export licence for BC LNG

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:38 AM

Feb 2, 2012
Carrie Tait AND Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/energy-regulator-approves-export-licence-for-bc-lng/article2324866/

Ottawa must consider cost of prison expansion -- in addition to pension reform

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:38 AM

If everything is on the table, why do the billions of dollars being added to the federal corrections budget feel untouchable?
Feb 2, 2012
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/ottawa-must-consider-cost-of-prison-expansion----in-addition-to-pension-reform/article2324562/

Why not try after-hours care the Dutch way?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:37 AM

Feb 2, 2012
GARY MASON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/gary_mason/why-not-try-after-hours-care-the-dutch-way/article2322792/

2 new Kepler planets with double suns discovered

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:37 AM

Now 3 such known systems in the galaxy
Feb 2, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/02/02/sci-kepler-new-planets-nasa.html

New study building framework to bring personalized medicine to the clinic

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:36 AM

Feb 2, 2012
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/915093/new-study-building-framework-to-bring-personalized-medicine-to-the-clinic

Slowing economic growth and rising health care pressures squeeze Ontario's finances

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:36 AM

Feb 2, 2012
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/914711/slowing-economic-growth-and-rising-health-care-pressures-squeeze-ontario-s-finances

Harper Government Investments to Help Dairy Farmers Boost Exports

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:35 AM

Feb 2, 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-investments-to-help-dairy-farmers-boost-exports-1614365.htm

Ontario's Clean Energy Workforce Continues to Grow

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:35 AM

Ontario's sustainable energy technology programs are helping build a skilled workforce to meet the demand for clean energy jobs and strengthen the province's position as a clean energy leader in North America.
Feb 2, 2012
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2012/02/ontarios-clean-energy-workforce-continues-to-grow.html

Government of Canada Helping Young Girls Explore Careers in Science

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:35 AM

Feb 2, 2012
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-helping-young-girls-explore-careers-in-science-1614563.htm

Strengthening Measures to Protect Canada From the Asian Long-Horned Beetle

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:21 AM

Feb 2, 2012
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/strengthening-measures-to-protect-canada-from-the-asian-long-horned-beetle-1614661.htm

Tax 'toxic' sugar, doctors urge

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:21 AM

Age restriction for sugary drinks proposed
Feb 1, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/02/01/sugar-toxic-regulate.html

Decision on proposed Glacier Discovery Walk in Jasper National Park delayed

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:21 AM

Parks Canada has delayed a decision on a controversial multi-million dollar tourist attraction proposed for Jasper National Park in order to digest a flood of comments
Feb 1, 2012
Dawn Walton
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/decision-on-proposed-glacier-discovery-walk-in-jasper-national-park-delayed/article2321135/

Ottawa heart researchers lauded

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:20 AM

Their work shows the use of next-generation pacemakers helps patients with moderate heart failure
Feb 1, 2012
Tom Spears
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Ottawa+heart+researchers+lauded/6081980/story.html

Harper Government Secures Jobs Through Forest Sector Innovation and Renewal

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:20 AM

Feb 1, 2012
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-secures-jobs-through-forest-sector-innovation-and-renewal-1613964.htm

Collaboration between food industry and government regulators would make a good system better

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:19 AM

Feb 1, 2012
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/914113/collaboration-between-food-industry-and-government-regulators-would-make-a-good-system-better

Flu research and public safety: Too dangerous for words

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:19 AM

The would-be censors of research into deadly flu strains publicly air their fears
Jan 31, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/01/flu-research-and-public-safety

Canadian researchers develop disease-outbreak surveillance systems

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:19 AM

Jan 31, 2012
Carmen Chai
Postmedia News
http://www.canada.com/Canadian+researchers+develop+disease+outbreak+surveillance+systems/6080541/story.html

Canada’s role in the global selective abortion debate

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:18 AM

Routine ultrasound improves prenatal health, and restricting abortions could worsen maternal deaths from unsafe abortions.
Jan 31, 2012
Prabhat Jha
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1124468--canada-s-role-in-the-global-selective-abortion-debate

The downside to Ontario’s health-care reforms

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:18 AM

Jan 31, 2012
Thomas Walkom
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1124376--walkom-the-downside-to-ontario-s-health-care-reforms

Does Holland have the key to our health-care future?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:18 AM

Jan 31, 2012
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/31/blackwell-on-health-does-holland-have-the-key-to-our-health-care-future/

Stop navel-gazing, learn from healthcare abroad

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:17 AM

Jan 31, 2011
C.D. Howe Institute
http://www.cdhowe.org/stop-navel-gazing-learn-from-healthcare-abroad/16400

Court Imposes Significant Fine for Damage to Northern Pike Habitat

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:17 AM

Jan 31, 2012
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/court-imposes-significant-fine-for-damage-to-northern-pike-habitat-1613322.htm

Statement by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, on Enforcement of the Cracking Down on Tobacco Marketing Aimed At Youth Act

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:17 AM

Jan 31, 2012
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/statement-honourable-leona-aglukkaq-minister-health-on-enforcement-cracking-down-on-1613469.htm

Minister Oliver Addresses Canada Mining Stakeholders About the Need for Regulatory Reform to Support Economic Growth

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:16 AM

Jan 31, 2012
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-addresses-canada-mining-stakeholders-about-need-regulatory-reform-support-1613129.htm

Covering the oilsands

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:16 AM

Journalists discuss tension between economic and environmental issues.
Jan 30, 2012
Gillian Steward
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1123870--covering-the-oilsands

Gingrich promises Canadians he will authorize Keystone if elected

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:15 AM

Jan 30, 2012
Konrad Yakabuski
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/gingrich-promises-canadians-he-will-authorize-keystone-if-elected/article2319740/

UN report calls for 'ever-green' energy revolution

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:15 AM

Extols use of more wind, solar and other renewable sources of energy
Jan 30, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/30/sci-un-green-energy.html

B.C. not ready to tip its hand on Gateway project

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:15 AM

Jan 30, 2012
Justine Hunter
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/bc-not-ready-to-tip-its-hand-on-gateway-project/article2320435/

Alberta STD rates drop for 1st time since 2004

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:13 AM

More work needs to be done, says chief medical officer
Jan 30, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/30/edmonton-sexually-transmitted-diseases-drop.html

Yukon youth want more support for drugs, alcohol addiction

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:13 AM

Friends of teen who died a year ago say there is still not enough help from government
Jan 30, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/30/north-yukon-youth-addictions.html

Liberals outline Ontario health reforms

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:12 AM

Jan 30, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/30/toronto-ontario-healthcare.html

Extreme tuberculosis raises alarms in Canada

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:12 AM

Jan 30, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/30/tuberculosis-resistant-india.html

Killer whales finding prey further north as Arctic ice melts, Inuit tell scientists

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:12 AM

Jan 30, 2012
Kenyon Wallace
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/article/1123942--killer-whales-finding-prey-further-north-as-arctic-ice-melts-inuit-tell-scientists

Canada's most prominent health organizations launch campaign calling on the Ontario government to invest to prevent Ontario's looming health crisis

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:11 AM

Jan 30, 2012
Ontario Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance (OCDPA)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/912873/canada-s-most-prominent-health-organizations-launch-campaign-calling-on-the-ontario-government-to-invest-now-to-prevent-ontario-s-looming-health-crisi

Ontario's Action Plan To Transform Health Care

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:10 AM

Ontario is launching an Action Plan to transform the health care system and deal with the demographic challenges as well as the province's deficit.
Jan 30, 2012
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2012/01/ontarios-action-plan-to-transform-health-care.html

Jackpine Mine Expansion and Pierre River Mine Projects Public Consultation on Revised Joint Review Panel Agreements

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:10 AM

Jan 30, 2012
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/912961/jackpine-mine-expansion-and-pierre-river-mine-projects-public-consultation-on-revised-joint-review-panel-agreements

Scientists 'in shock' after Canada's premiere icebreaker docked for repairs

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:10 AM

Jan 29, 2012
Margaret Munro
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Scientists+shock+after+Canada+premiere+icebreaker+docked+repairs/6069515/story.html

Oil sands companies brace for higher costs

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:09 AM

Jan 29, 2012
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/oil-sands-companies-brace-for-higher-costs/article2318968/

Keep jobs in Canada: Build refineries for oilsands

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:09 AM

Jan 29, 2012
Stephen Hume
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/Keep+jobs+Canada+Build+refineries+oilsands/6070305/story.html

CIDA funds seen to be subsidizing mining firms

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:09 AM

Jan 29, 2012
Daniel Leblanc
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/cida-funds-seen-to-be-subsidizing-mining-firms/article2319033/

Alberta First Nation outraged at lack of caribou protection

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:08 AM

Environment minister declined emergency order to protect animal last week
Jan 29, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/29/north-caribou-reaction.html

Government of Canada Takes Action to Improve Energy Efficiency

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:08 AM

Jan 29, 2012
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-takes-action-to-improve-energy-efficiency-1612022.htm

Embryonic stem cells: Looking up

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:08 AM

Stem-cell research is now bearing fruit
Jan 28, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21543471

Colony collapse disorder: Bee off

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:07 AM

A possible explanation of why beehives sometimes vanish
Jan 28, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21543469

Canada’s resource project reviews risk lost investment opportunities: Oliver

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:07 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Janet Mcfarland
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/canadas-resource-project-reviews-risk-lost-investment-opportunities-oliver/article2317718/

The Digital Rescue of health care

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:07 AM

Innovation, not more money, is needed
Jan 27, 2012
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/the-digital-rescue-of-health-care/article2318065/

Gateway panel urged to affirm it’s impartial

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:06 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/gateway-panel-urged-to-affirm-its-impartial/article2317612/

Federal documents spark outcry by oil sands critics

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:06 AM

Jan 26, 2012
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/federal-documents-spark-outcry-by-oil-sands-critics/article2316087/

Obama straddles middle in touting homegrown oil, gas

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:06 AM

Jan 26, 2012
Shawn Mccarthy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/obama-straddles-middle-in-touting-homegrown-oil-gas/article2316742/

Six Canadian firms among globe's most sustainable

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:05 AM

Jan 25, 2012
Richard Blackwell
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/six-canadian-firms-among-globes-most-sustainable/article2314683/

U.S. group wants trade ban on Canada for polar bear hunt

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:05 AM

Centre for Biological Diversity says Arviat quota increase violates a 1973 convention
Jan 25, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/01/25/north-polar-bear-ban.html

Ottawa promises speedier review of oil sands projects

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:05 AM

Jan 25, 2012
Nathan Vanderklippe AND Shawn McCarthy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/ottawa-promises-speedier-review-of-oil-sands-projects/article2314829/

Innovation is key to improving health care

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:04 AM

Jan 24, 2012
Colin Busby
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Busby+Innovation+improving+health+care/6045064/story.html

Northern Gateway panel hears from Albertans opposed to pipeline

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:04 AM

Jan 24, 2012
Josh Wingrove
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/northern-gateway-panel-hears-from-albertans-opposed-to-pipeline/article2313931/

Cherishing Canada’s beauty goes ‘beyond borders’

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:04 AM

Jan 23, 2012
Nathan Vanderklippe AND Carrie Tait
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/cherishing-canadas-beauty-goes-beyond-borders/article2312435/

Air Oil Sands: a new flight path in Alberta

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:03 AM

Jan 21, 2012
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/air-oil-sands-a-new-flight-path-in-alberta/article2310193/

With Keystone, it's Harvard vs. the heartland

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:03 AM

Jan 21, 2012
MARGARET WENTE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/margaret-wente/with-keystone-its-harvard-vs-the-heartland/article2309950/

Sunday, January 29, 2012

A pivotal year for science and innovation policy

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:57 AM

Jan 12, 2012
Mehrdad Hariri
IT in Canada
http://www.itincanada.ca/index.php?cid=0&id=15768&np=1

Harper signals Canada's looming R&D revamp

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:57 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Barrie Mckenna
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/harper-signals-looming-rd-revamp/article2317539/

Research and development spending intentions

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:57 AM Labels: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Jan 13, 2012
Statistics Canada - The Daily
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/120113/dq120113d-eng.htm

Gross Domestic Expenditures on Research and Development in Canada (GERD), and the Provinces

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:56 AM

National estimates 2001 to 2011 / Provincial estimates 2005 to 2009
Jan 2012
Statistics Canada
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/88-221-x/88-221-x2011001-eng.pdf

CFI awards $33.6 million

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:56 AM

Leaders Opportunity Fund awards go to 38 universities
Jan 25, 2012
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/cfi-awards-33-million.aspx

Oil, gas studies get $800K boost

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:55 AM

Ottawa, Sask. offer equal funds
Jan 28, 2012
Leader-Post
http://www.leaderpost.com/business/studies+800K+boost/6065107/story.html

Canada backs off on research into icebound energy reserves

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:55 AM

Jan 24, 2012
Tom Spears
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Canada+backs+research+into+icebound+energy+reserves/6045106/story.html

Environment Canada to get rid of 60 scientists

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:54 AM

Jan 12, 2012
Kathryn May
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Environment+Canada+scientists/5981982/story.html

Sneak peek at Canada's next innovation hub

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:54 AM

Jan 25, 2012
Dianne Buckner
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2012/01/25/f-vp-buckner-startup.html

Canadian business want simpler, faster innovation plan, report says

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:54 AM

Jan 19, 2012
Dana Flavelle
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/article/1117961--canadian-business-want-simpler-faster-innovation-plan-report-says

Ontario universities, hospitals ‘in shock’ after $66-million funding cut

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:53 AM

Jan 9, 2012
Karen Howlett AND James Bradshaw
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ontario-universities-hospitals-in-shock-after-66-million-funding-cut/article2296894/

McGuinty defends cuts to university research grants

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:53 AM

Jan 9, 2012
Tanya Talaga
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1112731--mcguinty-defends-cuts-to-university-research-grants

Ontario’s teaching hospitals fear loss of $100M in funding because of cuts

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:52 AM

Jan 10, 2012
Tanya Talaga
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1113643

Hospitals, universities slam research cuts

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:52 AM

Ontario Liberals say $66M budget reduction just the start as they look to fulfil regional development pledges
Jan 11, 2012
Lee Greenberg And Matthew Pearson
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Hospitals+universities+slam+research+cuts/5977244/story.html

Hospital researchers upset over Ontario funding cuts

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:51 AM Labels: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Jan 11, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2012/01/11/ottawa-research-health-funding-cut.html

University research grants scrapped by Liberals

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:51 AM

Jan 6, 2011
Tanya Talaga
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1111885--university-research-grants-scrapped-by-liberals

Starving arts education is a mistake

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:50 AM Labels: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Corporatist strategy will produce a population unable to think critically
Jan 21, 2012
David Marples
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Starving+arts+education+mistake/6031467/story.html

How much is too much research on pedagogy?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:50 AM

And other problems with teaching-only universities
Jan 25, 2012
Alan Slavin
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/how-much-is-too-much-research-on-pedagogy.aspx

Can student cheating be weeded out?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:49 AM

New research on academic integrity at universities.
Jan 18, 2012
Cathy Bolton, Mebs Kanji and Soheyla Salari
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/can-student-cheating-be-weeded-out.aspx

A modest proposal to recognize undergraduate teaching

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:49 AM

Recently there’s been a surge in criticism about the relative resources and time that universities put into undergraduate teaching.
Jan 9, 2012
Doug Owram
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/a-modest-proposal-to-recognize-undergraduate-teaching.aspx

Yes, Canadian universities do discriminate against their own graduates

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:49 AM

The following is a response to the 2009 article, “PhD: To what end?,” which showed that Canadian philosophy grads are less likely than foreign-educated PhDs to be hired at Canadian institutions. The article has received more than 40 comments to date, including this insightful reply.
Jan 9, 2012
Douglas Mann
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/yes-canadian-universities-do-discriminate-against-their-own-graduates.aspx

Academic reform: tread carefully

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:48 AM

Ontario’s system isn’t broken, just stressed. Before we try more radical fixes, why not encourage a robust college-university transfer system?
Jan 9, 2012
Peter Ricketts
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/academic-reform-tread-carefully.aspx

Mobilizing knowledge

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:47 AM

Sharing our research more effectively
Jan 9, 2012
Ben Levin
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/mobilizing-knowledge.aspx

Does Ontario really need three new universities?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:47 AM

Too many current graduates enter the job market without the qualifications to find meaningful work
Jan 14, 2012
Rick Miner
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1115552--does-ontario-really-need-three-new-universities

Canadian schools falling behind in online learning, report says

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:46 AM

Jan 24, 2012
Kate Hammer
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadian-schools-falling-behind-in-online-learning-report-says/article2312713/

The decade to innovate in India

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:46 AM

India is fast becoming the Promised Land for startups and dynamic entrepreneurs
Jan 26, 2012
Postmedia News
http://www.theprovince.com/business/decade+innovate+India/6054017/story.html

From solar energy to security, NRC spins out ideas

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:46 AM

Jan 11, 2012
Bert Hill
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/From+solar+energy+security+spins+ideas/5977265/story.html

U of S nuclear centre readies for research

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:45 AM

Jan 9, 2012
Jeremy Warren
The StarPhoenix
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/technology/nuclear+centre+readies+research/5965175/story.html

U of O sees health sciences building as a priority, says president

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:45 AM

Jan 5, 2012
Mark Brownlee
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/sees+health+sciences+building+priority+says+president/5947366/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

Integrating Emerging Technologies into Chemical Safety Assessment

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:44 AM

The Expert Panel on the Integrated Testing of Pesticides
Jan 17, 2012
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/uploads/eng/assessments%20and%20publications%20and%20news%20releases/pesticides/pesticides_full_report_en.pdf

Intellectual Assets and Innovation: The SME Dimension

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:44 AM

Jan 17, 2012
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/industry-and-services/intellectual-assets-and-innovation_9789264118263-en

Financing High-Growth Firms: The Role of Angel Investors

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:43 AM

Jan 17, 2012
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/industry-and-services/financing-high-growth-firms_9789264118782-en

Inventory of Estimated Budgetary Support and Tax Expenditures for Fossil Fuels

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:43 AM Labels: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Jan 2, 2012
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/environment/inventory-of-estimated-budgetary-support-and-tax-expenditures-for-fossil-fuels_9789264128736-en

OECD Green Growth Studies: Food and Agriculture

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:42 AM

Jan 12, 2012
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/agriculture-and-food/food-and-agriculture_9789264107250-en

POSTnote: Open Access to Scientific Information

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:42 AM

Jan 25, 2012
UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-397.pdf

POSTnote: Solar Photovoltaics

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:42 AM

Jan 25, 2012
UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-398.pdf

POSTnote: Measuring Energy Security

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:41 AM

Jan 23, 2012
UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/POST-PN-399.pdf

Beyond the Hospital Walls: Activity Based Funding Versus Integrated Health Care Reform

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:41 AM

Jan 16, 2012
Marcy Cohen, Margaret McGregor, Iglika Ivanova, Chris Kinkaid
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
http://www.policyalternatives.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/BC%20Office/2012/01/CCPA-BC_ABF_2012.pdf

Transformation Lessons from Disease-based Strategies: An Environmental Scan

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:40 AM

Dec 2011
Anne Brasset-Latulippe, Jennifer Verma, Gillian Mulvale and Kevin Barclay
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
http://www.chsrf.ca/Libraries/Commissioned_Research_Reports/EScanTransformationLessons-EN.sflb.ashx

Provincial and Territorial Health System Priorities: An Environmental Scan

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:40 AM

Value-Based Pricing of Pharmaceuticals in Canada: Opportunities to Expand the Role of Health Technology Asessment?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:39 AM

Dec 2011
Don Husereau, Chris G. Cameron
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
http://www.chsrf.ca/Libraries/Commissioned_Research_Reports/Husereau-Dec2011-EN.sflb.ashx

The Use of Health Technology Assessment to Inform the Value of Provider Fees: Current Challenges and Future Oportunities

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:39 AM

Oct 2011
Don Husereau, Chris G. Cameron
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
http://www.chsrf.ca/Libraries/Commissioned_Research_Reports/Husereau-Fee-Schedule-E.sflb.ashx

Oil and gas industry the "gorilla in the room" for Canada's environmental policies: Environment Canada

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:38 AM

Jan 28, 2012
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/industry+gorilla+room+Canada+environmental+policies+Environment+Canada/6067536/story.html

Tear down barriers to energy conservation

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:38 AM Labels: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Recent regulatory rulings put short-term price control ahead of deeper cost savings
Jan 28, 2012
Jack Gibbons
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1122862--tear-down-barriers-to-energy-conservation

Attention to energy sector is overdue

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:38 AM

Jan 28, 2012
Deborah Yedlin
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Attention+energy+sector+overdue/6066583/story.html

Canada behind in development of nuclear fusion, scientist says

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:37 AM

Jan 28, 2012
Richard Watts
Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/Canada+behind+development+nuclear+fusion+scientist+says/6067025/story.html

Prescriptions of second-generation antipsychotics on the rise

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:37 AM

Jan 28, 2012
Sharon Kirkey
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Prescriptions+second+generation+antipsychotics+rise/6067755/story.html

P.E.I. considers free HPV vaccine for boys

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:36 AM

Jan 28, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2012/01/28/pei-hpv-vaccine-boys.html

Peter Kent announces plans for bison in Banff

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:36 AM

Introducing bison back into the Yukon proves to be too successful
Jan 28, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/01/27/calgary-bison-banff-announcement.html

Flu research and public safety: Influenza and its complications

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:35 AM

When, if ever, are scientific results too sensitive to make public?
Jan 28, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21543472

Visible-light communication: Tripping the light fantastic

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:35 AM

A fast and cheap optical version of Wi-Fi is coming
Jan 28, 2012
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21543470

Federal push for oilsands lists allies, 'adversaries'

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:35 AM

First nations, activists listed among foes
Jan 27, 2012
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Federal+push+oilsands+lists+allies+adversaries/6060312/story.html

Switch off the lights, here comes the sun

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:34 AM

Transporting natural sunlight into the interior of buildings could one day make electric lighting a thing of the past
Jan 27, 2012
Rick Pilger
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/switch-off-the-lights-here-comes-the-sun/article2317875/

Research teams making progress collecting critical data on CCSVI: MS society

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:34 AM

Jan 27, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/style/research-teams-making-progress-collecting-critical-data-on-ccsvi-ms-society-138229969.html

'Radical' federal remarks boost support for enviro groups

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:33 AM

Jan 27, 2012
The Canadian Press
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20120127/federal-remarks-boost-environmental-groups-120127/

Are we over-diagnosing autism? The psychiatric debate

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:33 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Brent Bambury
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/27/f-vp-bambury-autism.html

Remote reserve declares emergency over prescription drug abuse

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:32 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Sheila Dabu Nonato
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Remote+reserve+declares+emergency+over+prescription+drug+abuse/6058171/story.html

Swine flu cases rise in Mexico

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:31 AM

No changes in virus, U.S. experts say
Jan 27, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/27/swine-flu-h1n1-mexico.html

Canadian-made orange juice seized by FDA

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:31 AM

Canadian, Brazilian products affected, U.S. government says
Jan 27, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/27/orange-juice-fungicide.html

Forestry sector sees hope in new technology

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:30 AM

Nanocrystalline cellulose plant opens in Quebec
Jan 27, 2012
LYNN MOORE
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Forestry+sector+sees+hope+technology/6059135/story.html

NASA's Kepler mission finds 26 new planets

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:30 AM

Sizes range from 1.5 times the radius of Earth to larger than Jupiter
Jan 27, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/26/sci-nasa-kepler-planets.html

Asteroid makes close approach to Earth

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:29 AM

Jan 27, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/27/sci-asteroid-earth.html

Researchers make key finding in loss of tumour-fighting gene

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:29 AM

Jan 27, 2011
Tori Stafford
Whig-Standard
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3450923

Canadian Health Policy Research - Many Voices, Much Complexity

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:29 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/911863/canadian-health-policy-research-many-voices-much-complexity

Drug Reform Providing Better Care For Families

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:27 AM

Ontarians have saved an additional $100 million in new savings thanks to the province's drug system reforms.
Jan 27, 2012
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2012/01/drug-reform-providing-better-care-for-families.html

Minister Oliver Discusses Moving Forward with Canada's Natural Resources

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:27 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-discusses-moving-forward-with-canadas-natural-resources-1611905.htm

Government of Canada Grows New Opportunities for Sunflower Sector

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:27 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-grows-new-opportunities-for-sunflower-sector-1611847.htm

Minister of State Goodyear Celebrates Grand Opening of Conestoga College Cambridge Campus

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:26 AM

Jan 27, 2012
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-state-goodyear-celebrates-grand-opening-conestoga-college-cambridge-campus-1611841.htm

Stephen Harper got it right in Davos: businesses aren't investing enough in innovation

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:26 AM

At the Davos economic summit Stephen Harper praised Canada as a great place to invest. That’s good advice for our own businesses, too.
Jan 26, 2012
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1122076--stephen-harper-got-it-right-in-davos-canadian-businesses-aren-t-investing-nearly-enough-in-innovation-and-the-jobs-it-brings

Oilsands 'allies' and 'adversaries' named in federal documents

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:25 AM

Jan 26, 2012
Meagan Fitzpatrick
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2012/01/26/pol-oilsands-campaign.html

Minister’s Calgary visit highlights pipeline innovation

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:25 AM

Jan 26, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/01/26/calgary-pipeline-technology-innovation.html

U.S. navy sued over possible sonar impact on whales

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:24 AM

Environmental law firm files suit after increased training exercises off west coast
Jan 26, 2012
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/26/whales-conservation-groups-navy-sonar.html

New device will detect infections, cancer in minutes

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:24 AM

Jan 26, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2012/01/26/toronto-health-detector.html

Heart patient's stem cells harnessed for healing

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:23 AM

Jan 26, 2012
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/26/heart-stem-cells.html

RSC Expert Panel: Sustaining Canadian Marine Biodiversity

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:23 AM

Jan 26, 2012
The Royal Society of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/911209/rsc-expert-panel-sustaining-canadian-marine-biodiversity

Six New Family Health Teams Open In Toronto

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 2:22 AM

Torontonians in need of a family doctor now have more access to care as six more Family Health Teams (FHTs) have opened in the city.
Jan 26, 2012
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2012/01/six-new-family-health-teams-open-in-toronto.html