Science Canada: 04/29/09

At 26 per cent above 1990 levels, emissions in violation of Kyoto Protocol pledge; rates far worse than in United States
Apr 28, 2009
MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090428.wemissions0428/BNStory/National

Canada against EU entry to Arctic Council because of seal trade ban

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:32 PM

Apr 29, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/04/29/cda-eu-arctic-seal.html

Swine flu edges closer to pandemic: WHO

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:31 PM

European cases increasing; 13 confirmed in Canada
Apr 29, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/04/29/health-swine-flu-world285.html

Keep fear-o-meter on low for now

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:31 PM

Apr 29, 2009
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090429.wflupicard29art2238/BNStory/National

'Inappropriate' to use antivirals now, public health chief says

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:31 PM

Apr 28, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/04/28/antivirals-swine-flu.html

Canadian swine flu cases double as tourists come home

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:30 PM

Health Minister points to 'mild' nature of illness in Canadians so far; Ottawa warns against travel to Mexico but stops short of ban
Apr 29, 2009
GLORIA GALLOWAY , CAROLINE ALPHONSO , KAREN HOWLETT and DAWN WALTON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090428.wflumain0428/BNStory/National/home?cid=al_gam_mostview

Seasonal workers raise swine flu fears on farms

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:30 PM

Temporary foreign help could be at greater risk
Apr 29, 2009
Lesley Ciarula Taylor
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/Article/626077

Pork industry braces for fallout

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:29 PM

Pig farmers cry foul, insist the influenza should not be linked with pigs and argue the name be changed
Apr 28, 2009
JOHN MINER
LONDON FREE PRESS
http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/CanadaWorld/2009/04/28/9272836-sun.html

Pork exports hit by panic

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:29 PM

Hogs from Canada, U.S., Mexico targeted despite public health assurances
Apr 29, 2009
Joanna Smith
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/626076

Act fast on 'old clunkers,' city urged

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:29 PM

Critics slam 5-year shift to greener equipment
Apr 29, 2009
Paul Moloney
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/626055

U.S. government revokes rule limiting species protections

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:28 PM

Apr 28, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/04/28/tech-090428-endangered-species-obama.html

Global warming key topic for Arctic Council meeting

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:28 PM

Apr 28, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/04/28/arctic-council.html

Ont. government backs down on plan to require energy audit on home sales

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:28 PM

Apr 28, 2009
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/04/28/energy-audits.html

Ontario government uncovers huge illegal drug rebate scheme

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:27 PM

Apr 28, 2009
Canwest News Service
http://www.canada.com/Ontario+government+uncovers+huge+illegal+drug+rebate+scheme/1541544/story.html

Charges laid, legal action taken in Ontario drug resale scheme

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:27 PM

Apr 28, 2009
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jPBmM7-Os_Zas_xaqNLMfm4BodHQ

Groups discuss hazards to local environment

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:26 PM

Apr 28, 2009
CAROL CHRISTIAN
Fort McMurray Today
http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1543989

Activists, experts mindful of water quality in Ontario

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 1:26 PM

Apr 28, 2009
BOB MIHELL
Sault Ste. Marie This Week
http://www.saultthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1543420

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Science Canada

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Keep fear-o-meter on low for now

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Canadian swine flu cases double as tourists come home

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Pork exports hit by panic

Act fast on 'old clunkers,' city urged

U.S. government revokes rule limiting species protections

Global warming key topic for Arctic Council meeting

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Charges laid, legal action taken in Ontario drug resale scheme

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