Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Researchers analyze tenure policy across Canada

Study finds similarities, some surprising differences, at Canada’s universities
Sep 21, 2009
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/researchers-analyze-tenure-policy-across-canada.aspx
Sep 22, 2009
Sheryl Ubelacker
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ioo6pbaf7dnmzQCCoLGisqNvW6Ow
Sep 22, 2009
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/climate-change-co-ordinate-the-efforts/article1295126/
Sep 22, 2009
Rudyard Griffiths
National Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/09/22/rudyard-griffiths-fight-protectionism-by-going-green.aspx
Sep 22, 2009
Terry Breese
National Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/09/22/terry-breese-working-together-on-climate-change.aspx
Sep 22, 2009
Martin Regg Cohn
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/698872
Sep 22, 2009
Edmonton Journal
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Alberta+Texas+harness+science+small+energy+efforts/2016714/story.html

Climate linked to security

Millions will be displaced by global warming, research scientist warns foresters in Nanaimo
Sep 22, 2009
Robert Barron
Daily News
http://www.canada.com/Climate+linked+security/2019299/story.html
Meeting aims to build momentum for December's Copenhagen conference
Sep 22, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/22/climate-change-un-ban-new-york381.html
President Hu Jintao to unveil new plans at summit on climate change today
Sep 22, 2009
John Heilprin
Associated Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/698947

PM's office given green petition

Sep 22, 2009
BILL KAUFMANN
SUN MEDIA
http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2009/09/22/11045871-sun.html
Sep 22, 2009
Pete Harrison
Reuters
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/699085

Kudos to college

Marc Garneau applauds school's research into alternative and renewable energy technologies
Sep 22, 2009
MIKE NORRIS
Whig-Standard
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1762885
Sep 21, 2009
PHRED DVORAK and BEN DUMMETT
The Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125348241860626023.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
A win for a Canadian startup was a win for innovation and the free market
Sep 21, 2009
Michael Trebilcock and Edward Iacobucci
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/patent-protection-the-new-mother-of-invention/article1296305/
Sep 21, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/21/tech-environment-ozone-depletion.html
Sep 21, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/21/stem-cell-summit.html
Sep 21, 2009
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/21/china-climate-change.html
Sep 21, 2009
Bruce Cheadle
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5ibUw5fihl-5Y-7vUbSGqU4EY1WcA
Sep 21, 2009
David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
Special to LondonTopic.ca
http://www.londontopic.ca/article.php?artid=16058
Sep 21, 2009
Tyler Hamilton
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/698476
Conservative MP Tim Uppal says some MPs are concerned that the campaign itself could spread H1N1.
Sep 21, 2009
Cynthia Münster
The Hill Times
http://www.hilltimes.com/html/cover_index.php?display=story&full_path=/2009/september/21/h1n1/&c=1

Fewer feet, smaller footprint

A world with fewer people would emit less greenhouse gases
Sep 21, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/world/international/displayStory.cfm?story_id=14488619
Sep 21, 2009
David Akin
Canwest News Service
http://www.canada.com/business/Feds+offer+financial+help+research+centre/2016843/story.html
Why Hamilton Health Sciences has a pandemic protocol
Sep 21, 2009
Andrea Frolic
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/h1n1-triage-hope-for-the-best-plan-for-the-worst/article1293606/
Sep 21, 2009
Canwest News Service
http://www.canada.com/health/food+labelling+proposals+tabled+Health+Canada/2016934/story.html
Sep 21, 2009
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/21/alzheimer-dementia-age.html
Sep 21, 2009
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/21/swine-flu-h1n1-sue-court.html
Sep 20, 2009
Sunny Freeman
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iaJS6ELf0TP4bCshIAbtv8pbel9Q
Sep 20, 2009
Helen Branswell
The Canadian Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5g3xUqfcj5tds9LjeSUvnZSpdrJQA
But access to care and more outreach also a concern, says community group
Sep 20, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/20/200909-h1n1-homeless-priority.html
Norman Borlaug used biotechnology to boost crop yields, saving millions from starvation
Sep 20, 2009
Diane Katz
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/697995
Sep 20, 2009
Mike De Souza
Canwest News Service
http://www.nationalpost.com/nationalpost/story.html?id=2014108
Sep 20, 2009
Jesse Kline
Western Standard.ca
http://westernstandard.blogs.com/shotgun/2009/09/the-carbon-tax-and-the-triumph-of-green.html
In the reward system of universities, it's research that matters
Sep 19, 2009
Margaret Wente
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/want-to-know-why-professors-dont-teach/article1293548/

Biotech 'revolution' may loom

Sep 19, 2009
HANK DANISZEWSKI
London Free Press
http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Business/2009/09/19/10990841-sun.html
Group of developing nations contributing one-tenth of pandemic vaccine to countries that lack access to the shots
Sep 19, 2009
Helen Branswell
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canada-hasnt-joined-us-others-in-donating-h1n1-vaccine/article1293749/
After decades of struggle, residents hope a $260 million project will finally eradicate curse of town's nuclear past
Sep 19, 2009
Carola Vyhnak
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/698050
Sep 19, 2009
Mike Barber
Canwest News Service
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Nova+Scotia+looks+powerful+tidal+energy/2012332/story.html
Sep 19, 2009
Steve Gorman
Reuters
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Arctic+melts+third+smallest+area+record/2008427/story.html

Desperately seeking dead ducks

Scientist documents his hunt for precious stuffed specimens
Sep 19, 2009
Noor Javed
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/698076
Health minister says communications plan should reduce fear over pandemic
Sep 19, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/19/swine-flu-aglukkaq.html

Oil sands need positive spin

Sep 19, 2009
Diane Francis
Financial Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=c205bfa8-21f6-4f11-86c8-36d348968cf7
Sep 18, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/18/calgary-exams-alberta-multiple-choice.html
The global recession means new sources of money are becoming increasingly elusive
Sep 18, 2009
Nicole Poirier
Special to the Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/biotech+industry+falling+behind/2007192/story.html
Sep 18, 2009
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/18/condoms-climate-change.html
Sep 18, 2009
Dina O'Meara
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Alberta+feel+brunt+looming+climate+change+legislation/2008996/story.html
Sep 18, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/18/bc-tamiflu-swine-flu-advice-vancouver-island.html
Sep 18, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/18/h1n1-who-cdc.html
Sep 18, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/18/who-flu-vaccine018.html
Record number of calves born this year
Sep 18, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/18/nb-right-whales.html
Sep 18, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/18/nunavut-pbear-surveys.html
Demand for products up 300 per cent, one firm reports
Sep 18, 2009
Glen McGregor
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.canada.com/health/Medical+supply+companies+scramble+fill+H1N1+orders/2006584/story.html
Sep 15, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2009/09/15/arctic-geo-map.html