Companies cut R&D spending

Canadian research and development investment falls for 4th year in a row
Oct 27, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/27/canadian-corporate-reasearch-spending.html

Corporate R&D Spending Continues to Fall - RIM #1 on Canada's Top 100 Corporate R&D Spenders List

Oct 27, 2010
Research Infosource
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/27/c6249.html

Immigrants vital to innovation: RBC chief

Oct 28, 2010
RICHARD BLACKWELL
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/immigrants-vital-to-innovation-rbc-chief/article1776318/

BMO vice-chair Kevin Lynch emphasizes the importance of innovation

Oct 22, 2010
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/bmo-vice-chair-kevin-lynch-emphasizes-the-importance-of-innovation/article1769605/

China bucks global drop in R&D spending

Oct 26, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/26/research-development-spending-china.html

The ultimate university brain drain?

China investing heavily in an effort to rival the best of the West as a seat of higher learning
Oct 23, 2010
Peter Foster
Daily Telegraph
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/ultimate+university+brain+drain/3716773/story.html

Proposals will boost study of Canada’s North

Oct 29, 2010
MIKE BEASLEY
METRO OTTAWA
http://www.metronews.ca/ottawa/article/676581--proposals-will-boost-study-of-canada-s-north

Arctic researchers get boost

Oct 29, 2010
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Arctic+researchers+boost/3743951/story.html

Universities change with the times

Oct 29, 2010
Mamdouh Shoukri
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/882748--universities-change-with-the-times

University enrolment continues to climb in Canada

Number of full-time students up 3.7 percent, with gains in every province.
Oct 29, 2010
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/university-enrolment-continues-to-climb-in-canada.aspx

Advisory body calls on Ontario universities to focus on programs they do best

Oct 26, 2010
CIARA BYRNE
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario-universities-should-specialize-in-programs-they-do-best-report/article1773431/

Universities face budget crunch

Sustained government funding needed to keep top students, profs in Canada
Oct 28, 2010
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Universities+face+budget+crunch/3738133/story.html

The disaster awaiting U.K. universities

Oct 26, 2010
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/margin-notes/the-disaster-awaiting-u-k-universities/

Sparks fly over theory that volcano caused salmon boom

Could volcanic ash feed ailing fish populations?
Oct 29, 2010
Nicola Jones
Nature
http://www.nature.com/news/2010/101029/full/news.2010.572.html

Canada agrees with China to cut pollution

Oct 29, 2010
Jason Fekete
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Canada+agrees+with+China+pollution/3745889/story.html

Fish farms ask for another study on pesticide

Lobsters died after being placed in a pen with pesticide
Oct 29, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/10/29/nb-alphamax-pesticide-aquaculture-1024.html

Seeing red over greenwashing

Oct 29, 2010
Paula Arab
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Arab+Seeing+over+greenwashing/3745053/story.html

Interplanetary travel cost studied

Oct 29, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/29/darpa-nasa-mars-money.html

Ethical mining: What’s Ignatieff’s view?

Oct 29, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/882726--ethical-mining-what-s-ignatieff-s-view

Universities bowed to pressure by Balsillie-funded think tank over academic freedom, report says

Oct 29, 2010
MICHAEL VALPY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/universities-bowed-to-pressure-by-balsillie-funded-think-tank-over-academic-freedom-report-says/article1777417/

Report finds Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier universities unjustly dismissed Balsillie School director over his defence of academic autonomy

Oct 29, 2010
Canadian Association of University Teachers
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/29/c7177.html

Government of Canada Works with B.C. Communities to Help Prevent Young People from Taking Illicit Drugs

Oct 29, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Works-with-BC-Communities-Help-Prevent-Young-People-from-Taking-Illicit-1344019.htm

Tar sands: Ottawa has to step in

Oct 28, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/882036--tar-sands-ottawa-has-to-step-in

Prentice livid at oilsands’ latest duck disaster

Oct 28, 2010
Don Martin
National Post
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/10/28/don-martin-prentice-livid-at-oilsands-latest-duck-disaster/

$1.3 million to stop duck deaths

Alberta judge orders Syncrude to fund research at U of A
Oct 28, 2010
Sarah Petz
Macleans
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2010/10/28/1-3-million-to-stop-duck-deaths/

Ignatieff’s mixed message on mining leaves Liberal heads spinning

Oct 28, 2010
Jane Taber
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/ignatieffs-mixed-message-on-mining-leaves-liberal-heads-spinning/article1776539/

Natural product companies targeting kids’ market

Oct 28, 2010
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/natural-product-companies-targeting-kids-market/article1776902/

Energy policy needs Ottawa's lead: wind body

Oct 28, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/28/wind-energy-strategy.html

Health Canada to weigh in on table salt and iodine

Oct 28, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20101028/iodized-salt-101028/

Approval of new drug heralds 'momentous' advance in stroke prevention

Oct 28, 2010
Sharon Kirkey
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Approval+drug+heralds+momentous+advance+stroke+prevention/3739714/story.html

Greener carbon capture comes closer

Oct 28, 2010
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/28/greener-carbon-capture.html

Fish farms begin use of new pesticide

Oct 28, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/10/28/nb-aquaculture-salmon-farming-alphamax-524.html

Thin gruel in the face of the national child obesity epidemic

A national school food program should be universal, free and focused on wholesome foods, experts say
Oct 28, 2010
Lauren Vogel
CMAJ
http://www.cmaj.ca/earlyreleases/28oct10-thin-gruel-in-the-face-of-the-national-child-obesity-epidemic.dtl

Shortage of ‘green’ job skill looms in B.C., study warns

Oct 28, 2010
Darah Hansen
Postmedia News
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Shortage+green+skill+looms+study+warns/3740914/story.html

Higher BPA levels linked to lower semen quality

Oct 28, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20101028/bpa-sperm-101028/

Wireless Internet making schoolchildren sick, father tells MPs

Oct 28, 2010
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Wireless+Internet+making+schoolchildren+sick+father+tells/3742801/story.html

MPs hear Wi-Fi worries about school kids

Oct 28, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/10/28/wifi-school-health-canada.html

California enjoys reefer madness

Oct 28, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/california-enjoys-reefer-madness/article1775416/

Ontario Science Centre Helps Youth Promote Ideas for Change

Ontario Science Centre Now Accepting Entries for the 2011 Weston Youth Innovation Award
October 28, 2010
Ontario Science Centre
http://smr.newswire.ca/en/ontario-science-centre/ontario-science-centre-helps-youth-promote-ideas

University enrolment continues to climb - In 15 years, university participation has increased by 57 percent

Oct 28, 2010
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/28/c6836.html

Tailings ponds' duck death toll rises

Oilsands companies promise thorough investigation
Oct 27, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/27/edmonton-suncor-tailings-ducks.html

Oilsands tailings ponds kill more ducks

230 dead birds at Syncrude facility, small tolls at Suncor and Shell ponds
Oct 27, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/26/edmonton-more-ducks-tailings-pond.html

Back to the biodiversity drawing board

Oct 27, 2010
Max Paris
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/26/f-enviro-paris-biodiversity.html

Biodiversity effort lands $2B from Japan

Oct 27, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/27/un-biodiversity-stalled-japan.html

World facing 'extinction crisis,' scientists say

Oct 27, 2010
Margaret Munro
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/World+facing+extinction+crisis+scientists/3734827/story.html

Mother Nature worth 'billions' to Vancouver

Oct 27, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/27/bc-natural-benefits-cost-analysis.html

Turbine can power home or business

Oct 27, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/27/con-turbine.html

Tuna numbers rising: report

Oct 27, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/27/pei-iccat-tuna-report-584.html

Lobbying blitz helps kill mining ethics bill

Oct 27, 2010
BILL CURRY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/lobbying-blitz-helps-kill-mining-ethics-bill/article1775529/

Monitoring of mining companies long overdue

Oct 27, 2010
Chris Albin-Lackey
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/881537--monitoring-of-mining-companies-long-overdue

Will Michael Ignatieff bury his own MP’s mining bill?

Oct 27, 2010
Jane Taber
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/will-michael-ignatieff-bury-his-own-mps-mining-bill/article1774457/

Caribou concerns arise at Winnipeg workshop

Oct 26, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/10/26/north-caribou-workshop-manitoba.html

Toxic Syncrude tailings pond kills hundreds more ducks

Oct 26, 2010
PATRICK WHITE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/toxic-syncrude-tailings-pond-kills-hundreds-more-ducks/article1773540/

Time to make reducing trans fats mandatory: Nutrition expert

Oct 26, 2010
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Time+make+reducing+trans+fats+mandatory+Nutrition+expert/3727721/story.html

Yellowknife geothermal proposal heats up

Oct 26, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/26/yellowknife-geothermal-heat.html

Clever use of smart meters saves energy

New power meters mean electricity is more expensive during peak hours
Oct 26, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/26/con-smart-meters.html

20% of vertebrates threatened, scientists warn

But conservation found to be slowing extinctions
Oct 26, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/26/vertebrates-threatened.html

Panel calls for national body to advise on research integrity

But expert panel recommends no major changes to Canada’s current system of enforcing integrity rules for federally funded research.
Oct 25, 2010
Rosanna Tamburri
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/national-body-research-integrity.aspx

Climate change extends Arctic fishing

Oct 25, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/25/arctic-climate-change-baffin-fisheries.html

Making sense of 'Frankenfish'

AquaBounty says its salmon means more efficient aquaculture
Oct 25, 2010
Peter Nowak
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/22/aquabounty-genetically-engineered-salmon.html

Volcanic eruption led to B.C. salmon boom: scientist

Oct 25, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/25/volcano-bc-eruption-sockeye-salmon.html

Award-winning malaria scientist warns of drug resistance

Oct 25, 2010
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/award-winning-malaria-scientist-warns-of-drug-resistance/article1771762/

No more space travel for Thirsk

Oct 25, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/25/astronuat-bob-thirsk.html

PM Harper touts economic benefits of planned purchase of new F-35 fighter jets

The government will spend $9-billion to buy 65 F-35 jets to replace the aging F18 jets to be phased out of service by 2017.
Oct 25, 2010
PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER
The Hill Times
http://hilltimes.com/page/view/harper-10-25-2010

Canada must adjust to U.S. space policy changes, say opposition MPs

While Canada is primed to be a player in future U.S. space plans and keen to get in on the anticipated increased international partnerships, other countries may be waiting in the wings.
Oct 25, 2010
KRISTEN SHANE
The Hill Times
http://hilltimes.com/page/view/spacepolicy-10-25-2010

Canada's aerospace sector currently suffers from government neglect

The non-strategy of successive Liberal and Conservative governments, which ignores the challenges of the industry has left Canadian aerospace at a considerable disadvantage.
Oct 25, 2010
Jim Maloway
The Hill Times
http://hilltimes.com/page/view/maloway-10-25-2010

Quebec only real aerospace centre in Canada entitled to its fair share

While Quebec is doing well in terms of aerospace research and development, it is no thanks to support from Ottawa; far from it.
Oct 25, 2010
ROBERT BOUCHARD
The Hill Times
http://hilltimes.com/page/view/-10-25-2010

Feds should boost R&D investment, tax incentives, to keep Canada's aerospace industry globally competitive

'We're competitive now because we did the R&D five, 10 years ago. At some point that R&D will not be leading edge. So we need to do more,' says Aerospace Industries Association of Canada president Claude Lajeunesse.
Oct 25, 2010
KRISTEN SHANE
The Hill Times
http://www.hilltimes.com/page/view/rnd-10-25-2010

Clement's top priority in aerospace: long-term competitiveness

Industry Minister Tony Clement says he's working to create an environment where 'innovation can flourish.'
Oct 25, 2010
BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH
The Hill Times
http://hilltimes.com/page/view/qnaclement-10-25-2010

All-party aerospace caucus hosts industry lobby group on Hill

Some MPs question industry's efforts to 'curry favour' for F-35 purchase.
Oct 25, 2010
TIM NAUMETZ
The Hill Times
http://hilltimes.com/page/view/f35-10-25-2010

Harper Government Strengthens Canada's Aerospace Sector

Investment Will Help Develop Cutting-Edge Flight Simulators
Oct 25, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Harper-Government-Strengthens-Canadas-Aerospace-Sector-1340600.htm

Experts see sense in regulating marijuana in Canada

Oct 21, 2010
Carlito Pablo
Georgia Straight
http://www.straight.com/article-353682/vancouver/experts-see-sense-regulating-marijuana

California considers a truce in the war on pot

Oct 20, 2010
JOANNA SLATER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/california-considers-a-truce-in-the-war-on-pot/article1766091/

Minister Goodyear Announces Plans for Online HUB to Connect Science, Technology and Engineering Community

Oct 21, 2010
Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Goodyear-Announces-Plans-Online-HUB-Connect-Science-Technology-Engineering-1339212.htm

University research for industry soars

Oct 22, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/22/industry-university-academic-research.html

Scientists' diplomacy role must grow: panel

Muzzling scientists impedes global problem-solving: ex-diplomat
Oct 21, 2010
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/21/science-diplomacy-canada.html

Government invests $185M in research and innovation

Funding will help major collaborations
Oct 22, 2010
CanadianManufacturing.com
http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/cmo/news/headline/article.jsp?content=20101022_130110_8752

Ottawa takes another shot at getting R&D on right track

Oct 18, 2010
BARRIE McKENNA
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/ottawa-takes-another-shot-at-getting-rd-on-right-track/article1761323/

Government Announces R&D Review

Oct 15, 2010
Rob Annan
Researcher Forum
http://dontleavecanadabehind.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/government-announces-rd-review/

Using R&D funds to encourage job creation won't create healthy, robust companies

Oct 19, 2010
Kenton White
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Using+funds+encourage+creation+create+healthy+robust+companies/3691432/story.html

Half of R&D panel linked to federal funding

Oct 19, 2010
Adam McDowell
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/Half+panel+linked+federal+funding/3691053/story.html

R&D a top priority, survey finds

Oct 21, 2010
Dave Hall
The Windsor Star
http://www.windsorstar.com/business/priority+survey+finds/3702844/story.html

For most Canadian businesses, innovation is continuous, incremental

Small and medium businesses are essential to economic development and wealth creation
Oct 19, 2010
Annie McLeod
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/most+Canadian+businesses+innovation+continuous+incremental/3692281/story.html

Minister of State Goodyear Celebrates Wrap-up of National Science and Technology Week

Oct 22, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-State-Goodyear-Celebrates-Wrap-up-National-Science-Technology-Week-1339773.htm

Cold, hard science at new Science and Tech Museum exhibit

Oct 22, 2010
JOE LOFARO
METRO OTTAWA
http://www.metronews.ca/ottawa/local/article/669828--cold-hard-science

New Metrics for Assessing Scientists: Collaboration Networks

Oct 18, 2010
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2010/10/18/new-metrics-for-assessing-scientists-collaboration-networks/

Dr. Pierre Meulien Appointed President and CEO of Genome Canada

Oct 20, 2010
Genome Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Dr-Pierre-Meulien-Appointed-President-and-CEO-of-Genome-Canada-1337962.htm

As the sea ice melts, so melts the Arctic

Oct 23, 2010
JEFFREY SIMPSON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/jeffrey-simpson/as-the-sea-ice-melts-so-melts-the-arctic/article1769518/

Philosophers, scientists unite . . . we think

UWO: The institute is being launched with a $4 million donation from Joseph Rotman who credits his education at Western with leading to his success
Oct 22, 2010
John Miner
The London Free Press
http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2010/10/21/15781516.html

Health Canada botched HIV facility: committee

Oct 22, 2010
Mia Rabson
Winnipeg Free Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/health-canada-botched-hiv-facility-committee-105510183.html

Syncrude to pay $3M penalty for duck deaths

Oct 22, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/22/edmonton-syncrude-dead-ducks-sentencing.html

Alberta government splashes new pro-oilsands ads in London

Oct 22, 2010
Jason Fekete
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Alberta+government+splashes+oilsands+London/3714067/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

Size matters on labels, Health Canada nutritionists say

Oct 22, 2010
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/size-matters-on-labels-health-canada-nutritionists-say/article1770050/

Canada ill prepared for big pandemic: CMA head

Oct 22, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/10/22/h1n1-pandemic-cma.html

Tigers could be extinct in 12 years: WWF

Oct 22, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/22/tigers-extinction.html

Why Toronto start-ups need venture capital

Oct 22, 2010
Madhavi Acharya-Tom Yew
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/business/money911/article/879838--why-toronto-start-ups-need-venture-capital

CFIA still implementing Listeria recommendations

Some changes to meat inspection process made, many still in planning stages
Oct 22, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/10/22/con-listeria-report.html

Gulf corals in oil spill zone appear healthy

More study needed, but coral reefs seem to have 'dodged a bullet'
Oct 22, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/22/bp-gulf-coral.html

The Government of Canada and Food & Consumer Products of Canada Launch Major Nutrition Labelling Initiative

Oct 22, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Food-Consumer-Products-Canada-Launch-Major-Nutrition-Labelling-Initiative-1339798.htm

'Picture incomplete' on academic fraud: report

Oct 22, 2010
AARON DERFEL
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Picture+incomplete+academic+fraud+report/3709075/story.html

Canada urged to tackle research misconduct

More education, advice and transparency needed to improve integrity
Oct 21, 2010
Hannah Hoag
Nature
http://www.nature.com/news/2010/101021/full/news.2010.555.html

Canada 'research integrity' council recommended

Oct 21, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/20/canada-research-integrity.html

Research Integrity: Should Canada establish an organization to ensure sound research?

Oct 21, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/pointofview/2010/10/research-integrity-should-canada-establish-an-organization-to-ensure-sound-research.html

Expert Panel Says Canada's System for Research Integrity Should be Strengthened

Oct 21, 2010
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/21/c4492.html

Arctic temperature rising at near record rates, sea ice melting faster: report

Oct 21, 2010
Randolph E. Schmid
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/arctic-temperature-rising-at-near-record-rates-sea-ice-melting-faster-report/article1767442/

N.B. examines new oil drilling rules

Oct 21, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/21/nb-oil-drilling-environmental-assessment-633.html

Fishermen concerned about sea lice pesticide

Oct 21, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/21/nb-alphamax-grand-manan.html

BP spill threatens a third of Canadian gannets

Oct 21, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/21/nl-montevecchi-gannets-1021.html

Innovative partnership provides important funding for mental disorders and palliative care research

Oct 21, 2010
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/21/c4517.html

Government of Canada Investment Leads to Milestone in the Development of Solar Powered Energy

New Solar Tracking Module Lighting the Path to Cleaner Energy Solutions for the Future
Oct 21, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Investment-Leads-Milestone-Development-Solar-Powered-Energy-1339178.htm

Do 'medical miracles' really exist?

Oct 20, 2010
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/andre-picard/do-medical-miracles-really-exist/article1765519/

Census mourned on World Statistics Day

Oct 20, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/20/long-form-census-world-statistics-day.html

Regulate oilsands development, report urges

Oct 20, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/20/oilsands-environment-pembina.html

Canada's marine ecosystems face threat: report

Oct 20, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/20/marine-report-card.html

Report puts price tag on environment

Oct 20, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/19/un-economy-environment-ecosystem.html

Foundations take shape: 183 projects in Canadian universities head into the home stretch

Oct 20, 2010
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/20/c3931.html

The Official Opening of the Second Annual Canadian Science Policy Conference-Pierre Noreau and Nina Fedoroff

Oct 20, 2010
Canadian Science Policy Centre
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Official-Opening-Second-Annual-Canadian-Science-Policy-Conference-Pierre-Noreau-Nina-1338293.htm

Suzuki exposes 'dirty dozen' toxic ingredients

Do the beauty products you use every day contain chemicals that are hazardous to your health? The David Suzuki Foundation says that they might.
Oct 20, 2010
Darcy Wintonyk
ctvbc.ca
http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20101020/bc_dirty_dozen_chemicals_101020/20101020/?hub=CalgaryHome

David Suzuki targets 'dirty dozen' toxic ingredients

Oct 19, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/19/suzuki-dirty-dozen.html

Feds to buy Nortel's Ottawa campus

Oct 19, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/19/ottawa-purchase-nortel-carling-campus.html

Green energy subsidies need changes: panel

Oct 19, 2010
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/19/energy-subsidies-cleantech.html

Universities are becoming too business-like, conference told

Oct 19, 2010
Janet Stefenhagen
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Universities+becoming+business+like+conference+told/3692191/story.html

Carleton team wins Dance Their PhD contest

Oct 19, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/19/carleton-students-win-dance-their-phd-contest.html

Invest more in R&D, businesses urged

Survey: Atlantic companies spend less than national average
Oct 19, 2010
BRUCE ERSKINE
Chronicle-Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1207751.html

Research Income Growth Slows for Canada's Top 50 Universities

Universities of Toronto, Waterloo and Northern British Columbia Named Research Universities of the Year
Oct 19, 2010
Research Infosource
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/19/c3528.html

Government of Canada Calls on Industry to Voluntarily Stop the Use of Cadmium in Children's Jewellery

Oct 19, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Calls-on-Industry-Voluntarily-Stop-Use-Cadmium-Childrens-Jewellery-1337413.htm

A Statement by the Chief Medical Officer of Health - Towards a Smoke-Free Ontario

Oct 19, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion
http://news.ontario.ca/mhp/en/2010/10/a-statement-by-the-chief-medical-officer-of-health---towards-a-smoke-free-ontario.html

Ontario Attracts Another Solar Manufacturing Plant

McGuinty Government's Green Energy Act Helps Create 300 Good Ontario Jobs
Oct 19, 2010
Ontario Office of the Premier
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2010/10/ontario-attracts-another-solar-manufacturing-plant.html

Carcinogenic cadmium-packed jewelry still being sold: Health Canada

Oct 19, 2010
Sarah Schmidt
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Carcinogenic+cadmium+packed+jewelry+still+being+sold+Health+Canada/3687511/story.html

UN biodiversity talks struggle with rifts

Oct 18, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/18/un-biodiversity-conference-2010.html

Media Advisory / Invitation / Photo Opportunity - Researchers Showcase World Leading Advances at Montreal Event

Oct 18, 2010
CANARIE
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/18/c3273.html

Federal union rails against disconnect between science, policy

Oct 18, 2010
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/federal-union-rails-against-disconnect-between-science-policy/article1762836/

Science undermined by politics: federal union

Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada launches website to boost support for science
Oct 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/18/federal-union-government-science.html

Public service union goes online to stick up for researchers

Oct 18, 2010
Margaret Munro
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Public+service+union+goes+online+stick+researchers/3689420/story.html

Scientists' union: Ottawa's decisions 'confusing'

Oct 18, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20101018/science-canada-confusing-101018/

Government Scientists Go Public: Website Will Speak Up for Science

Oct 18, 2010
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Scientists-Go-Public-Website-Will-Speak-Up-for-Science-1336445.htm

Bruce Power nuclear waste ruling delayed

Oct 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/18/bruce-power-nuclear-waste-sweden.html

Should we question the fluoridation of water?

Oct 17, 2010
MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/why-water-shouldnt-be-fluoridated/article1759535/

World leaders tackle a tall order: How to preserve life on Earth

Oct 17, 2010
PATRICK WHITE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/world-leaders-tackle-a-tall-order-how-to-preserve-life-on-earth/article1761052/

Immigration aids innovation: report

Study ties hiring of newcomers to increased foreign trade
Oct 15, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/money/story/2010/10/15/immigration-innovation-report.html

MEDIA ADVISORY - Council of Canadian Academies to Release Report on Research Integrity

Oct 18, 2010
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/18/c3213.html

This Week is Waste Reduction Week in Ontario

Oct 18, 2010
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2gP7jWdrVY

Government of Canada Takes Further Action on Bisphenol A

Oct 16, 2010
Environment Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Takes-Further-Action-on-Bisphenol-A-1336164.htm

Immigrants make significant contributions to innovation in canada

Oct 15, 2010
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/15/c2519.html

Canada's Minister of the Environment Comes to an Agreement With his Quebec Counterpart on Progress Toward Four Shared Priority Issues

Oct 15, 2010
Environment Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Canadas-Minister-Environment-Comes-Agreement-With-his-Quebec-Counterpart-on-Progress-1335822.htm

Government of Canada supports microbiome research

Oct 14, 2010
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/14/c1110.html

Lagging innovation leads feds to launch review into R&D

Oct 13, 2010
Andrew Mayeda
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Lagging+innovation+leads+feds+launch+review+into/3668183/story.html

Where you need to go in Ottawa for a good idea

How to attract human capital and find a place for science students in industry
Oct 14, 2010
Paul Wells
Macleans
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2010/10/14/where-you-need-to-go-in-ottawa-for-a-good-idea/

No big bang for bucks

Why isn’t Canada getting more for its research and development billions?
Oct 14, 2010
DAVID AKIN
QMI Agency
http://www.torontosun.com/comment/columnists/david_akin/2010/10/13/15681441.html

Ottawa to spend $11.7B on science, tech

Oct 13, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/13/science-tech-spending.html

Harper Government Takes Action to Better Support Business Research and Development

Government promotes innovation as a key driver of Canada's economic recovery
Industry Canada
Oct 14, 2010
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Harper-Government-Takes-Action-to-Better-Support-Business-Research-and-Development-1335016.htm

Expert panel struck to boost Canadian innovation

Oct 14, 2010
TERRY DAVIDSON
Toronto Sun
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/10/14/15690301.html

An innovative strategy for Canada

Oct 12, 2010
BARRIE McKENNA
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/growth/an-innovative-strategy-for-canada/article1754203/

Canada needs innovation boost, business leaders say

Oct 13, 2010
Financial Post
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/fp/Canada+needs+innovation+boost+business+leaders/3663742/story.html

Universities help make Canada an innovation underachiever

Oct 14, 2010
Gary Lamphier
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Universities+help+make+Canada+innovation+underachiever/3669338/story.html

Innovation key to small business success

Oct 13, 2010
Katherine Scarrow
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/grow/expanding-the-business/innovation-key-to-small-business-success/article1755574/

Canada’s sorry state of innovation

Oct 8, 2010
BARRIE McKENNA AND JEREMY TOROBIN
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/growth/canadas-sorry-state-of-innovation/article1750621/

Governor-General laments Canada's performance in innovation, access to post-secondary education

Oct 15, 2010
Tobi Cohen
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Governor+General+laments+Canada+performance+innovation+access+post+secondary+education/3675552/story.html

WEIRD findings point to flaws in research

The next time an article in a science journal posits a general theory of human behaviour, view its conclusions skeptically.
Oct 12, 2010
Laura Eggertson
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/weird-science.aspx

Human microbe projects get $14M from Ottawa

CIHR funds research probing bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in humans
Oct 14, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/14/microbiome-research-funding-cihr.html

Quebec genome scientists awarded $27.5 million to carry out 19 research projects

Oct 13, 2010
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/todays-paper/Quebec+genome+scientists+awarded+million+carry+research+projects/3662375/story.html

Bad press irks fertility industry regulator

Oct 15, 2010
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/press+irks+fertility+industry+regulator/3674341/story.html

U of S pursues research reactor

Facility would help city become a centre for nuclear science
Oct 15, 2010
Jeremy Warren
The StarPhoenix
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/health/pursues+research+reactor/3675379/story.html

Study says oilsands crude not that bad

Oct 15, 2010
CAROL CHRISTIAN
QMI Agency
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/10/15/15699071.html

Government of Canada Funds Projects to Diversify Supply Sources of Key Medical Isotope

Oct 15, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Funds-Projects-Diversify-Supply-Sources-Key-Medical-Isotope-1335739.htm

Government of Canada Leading Forest Sector Renewal by Investing in Environmental Improvements at the Norampac Trenton Pulp and Paper Mill

Oct 15, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Leading-Forest-Sector-Renewal-Investing-Environmental-Improvements-1335741.htm

Carbon tax finds a friend on the right

Oct 15, 2010
Tim Mak
National Post
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/10/15/tim-mak-carbon-tax-finds-a-friend-on-the-right/

Canada should tax polluters, OECD says

Would spur green tech innovations: report
Oct 14, 2010
PETER O'NEIL
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Canada+should+polluters+OECD+says/3669537/story.html

Science or Panic Behind BPA Decision?

Oct 14, 2010
Rob Breakenridge
CHQR
http://www.am770chqr.com/Blogs/RobBreakenridge/BlogEntry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10151950

Global warming confuses Americans

Oct 14, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/14/us-study-globalwarming-confusion.html

Eco fee reversal: Recycling costs won’t go away

Oct 14, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/874996--eco-fee-reversal-recycling-costs-won-t-go-away

Canada not ready for shale gas boom

Oct 14, 2010
SHAWN McCARTHY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/canada-not-ready-for-shale-gas-boom/article1756636/

Oil sands mean money, Morton insists

Oct 14, 2010
Scott Stinson
National Post
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/10/14/scott-stinson-oil-sands-mean-money-morton-insists/

Chemicals survive waste treatment to be released into environment: study

Oct 14, 2010
Bob Weber
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/life/sci_tech/chemicals-survive-waste-treatment-to-be-released-into-environment-study-104965919.html

Pot's not the problem, Mr. Harper

Oct 14, 2010
Charles W. Moore
Telegraph-Journal
http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/1261671

Government of Canada Works with Alberta to Improve Drug Treatment Services Aimed at Youth

Oct 14, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Works-with-Alberta-Improve-Drug-Treatment-Services-Aimed-Youth-1335197.htm

Safety Review of Bisphosphonate Drugs and the Possible Risk of Rare but Serious Thigh Bone Fractures

Oct 14, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Safety-Review-Bisphosphonate-Drugs-Possible-Risk-Rare-but-Serious-Thigh-Bone-Fractures-1335249.htm

HPIC and Rx&D renew agreement to provide hope and essential medicines to the Developing World

Signing Ceremony held in Mississauga as part of HPIC's 20th Anniversary
Oct 14, 2010
CANADA'S RESEARCH-BASED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES (RX&D)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/14/c1166.html

Canada first to declare bisphenol A toxic

Oct 13, 2010
Martin Mittelstaedt
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/canada-first-to-declare-bisphenol-a-toxic/article1755272/

BPA declared toxic in Canada

Oct 13, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/10/13/bpa-toxic.html

Ottawa biggest roadblock to easing pipeline's effects: panel

Oct 13, 2010
Bob Weber
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/breakingnews/ottawa-not-industry-biggest-roadblock-on-easing-effects-of-pipeline-panel-104878934.html

UBC robot to probe Antarctic sea ice

Oct 13, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/13/ubc-robot-seaice.html

Mercury leaked into Columbia River by smelter

Oct 13, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2010/10/13/bc-teck-smelter-mercury-dump.html

Shores of Lake Huron awash in plastic pellets

Oct 13, 2010
Patrick White
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/shores-of-lake-huron-awash-in-plastic-pellets/article1756213/

India group bids on Quebec asbestos mine

Oct 13, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2010/10/13/mtl-asbestos-mine.html

For wealthy countries, a mixed environmental report card

Oct 13, 2010
Adrian Morrow
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/for-wealthy-countries-a-mixed-environmental-report-card/article1754350/

Tiny sardines offer great guilt-free value

Oct 13, 2010
David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/life/sci_tech/science-matters-tiny-sardines-offer-great-guilt-free-value--104903634.html

Government of Canada Launches New Program to Help Graduates Start Innovative Businesses

Economic Action Plan Invests in Southern Ontario Future Leaders
Oct 13, 2010
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Launches-New-Program-Help-Graduates-Start-Innovative-Businesses-1334270.htm

Emerging Technologies Thrive in Canada

Oct 13, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Emerging-Technologies-Thrive-in-Canada-1334060.htm

Lunn: Government's Green Energy Investments Boost Nanaimo Forestry Community

Oct 13, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Lunn-Governments-Green-Energy-Investments-Boost-Nanaimo-Forestry-Community-1334463.htm

Ontario’s Green Energy Push Draws Fire From Japan, U.S. and E.U.

Oct 12, 2010
Jennifer Pinkowski
Reuters
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS84066630720101012

Medical scientists dispute geologists’ claims about safety of asbestos

It’s a hot issue in Quebec, where the mineral is a major export product, despite efforts to ban it
Oct 12, 2010
Daniel Drolet
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/safety-of-asbestos.aspx

Canada’s wind innovation put to the test

Oct 12, 2010
RICHARD BLACKWELL
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/growth/canadas-wind-innovation-put-to-the-test/article1754206/

Google investing in wind farm transmission

Oct 12, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/12/google-wind-transmission.html

Pollution could limit IT growth

Oct 12, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/12/technology-carbon-emissions.html

Harper Government Supports Innovation and Growth at Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses in Southern Ontario

Economic Action Plan invests in jobs and growth through research and development
Oct 12, 2010
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Harper-Government-Supports-Innovation-Growth-Small-Medium-Sized-Businesses-Southern-1333529.htm

Collaborative approach needed to overcome canada's lagging implementation of technology in health systems

Oct 12, 2010
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/12/c9759.html

Places of the heart, not the wallet

A visit to some of Canada’s national parks actually distances us from ecological realities
Oct 12, 2010
JEFF GAILUS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/places-of-the-heart-not-the-wallet/article1750749/

Government of Canada Works with the Province of Manitoba to Reduce Illicit Drug Use

Oct 12, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Works-with-the-Province-of-Manitoba-to-Reduce-Illicit-Drug-Use-1333565.htm

Sometimes, a little elitism is a good thing

Oct 11, 2010
John Moore
National Post
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/10/11/john-moore-sometimes-a-little-elitism-is-a-good-thing/

1st patient treated in stem-cell trial

Oct 11, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/11/stem-cells-geron.html

U.S. trial marks dawn of the ‘stem-cell age’

Oct 11, 2010
Adrian Morrow
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/us-trial-marks-dawn-of-the-stem-cell-age/article1752303/

New invasive tunicate hits N.B. waters

Oct 11, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/11/nb-golden-star-tunicate-caraquet.html

Why PEI’s wind plan is dying

Oct 11, 2010
RICHARD BLACKWELL
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/why-peis-wind-plan-is-dying/article1752506/

Maxime Bernier defended census as ‘essential’ in 2006

Oct 7, 2010
Jane Taber
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/maxime-bernier-defended-census-as-essential-in-2006/article1747621/

Tories among hundreds of census supporters who emailed Harper

Oct 7, 2010
Jim Bronskill and Jennifer Ditchburn
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/tories-among-hundreds-of-census-supporters-who-emailed-harper/article1748207/

Even one dissenting Canadian enough to kill long-form census, says Clement

Oct 6, 2010
Richard J. Brennan
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/census/article/871359--even-one-dissenting-canadian-enough-to-kill-long-form-census-says-clement?bn=1

Bernier backs off on census claims

Oct 5, 2010
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/canada/Bernier+backs+census+claims/3628705/story.html

B.C. launches power program to take on Ontario

Oct 4, 2010
Justine Hunter
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-launches-power-program-to-take-on-ontario/article1742590/

Opposition, provinces fail to stir Tories from census position

Sep 29, 2010
Jennifer Ditchburn and Heather Scoffield
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/opposition-provinces-fail-to-stir-tories-from-census-position/article1731919/

Ontario green policy comes under attack

Sep 16, 2010
Shawn McCarthy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/ontario-green-policy-comes-under-attack/article1710881/

New POSTnotes from the U.K. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology

October 2010
U.K. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
- Resilience of UK Infrastructure: http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn362-resilience-of-UK-infrastructure.pdf
- Sea Level Rise: http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn363-sea-level-rise.pdf
- Drug Pricing: http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn_364_Drug_Pricing.pdf
- Electric Vehicles: http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn365_electricvehicles.pdf

The Lorne Trottier Public Science Symposium Series: Confronting Pseudoscience - A Call to Action

Oct 18 & 19, 2010 at McGill University
http://www.mcgill.ca/science/trottier-symposium/

Statement from Ontario Minister of the Environment John Wilkinson Regarding Waste Diversion

Oct 12, 2010
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
http://news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2010/10/statement-from-ontario-minister-of-the-environment-john-wilkinson-regarding-waste-diversion.html

Weakness in Canada's venture-capital system at 'crisis levels'

Oct 8, 2010
Bert Hill
Postmedia News
http://www.canada.com/Weakness+Canada+venture+capital+system+crisis+levels/3645376/story.html

Science policy forum being hosted by McGill

Oct 5, 2010
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/Science+policy+forum+being+hosted+McGill/3623798/story.html

Chinese ethics: Scientists behaving badly

Recent events show China needs to clean up its scientific act
Oct 7, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/17199386

Colleges will make use of gov't funding

Oct 7, 2010
SYLVIA BARNARD
Subdury Star
http://www.sudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?archive=true&e=2792273

Canada must spend on technology: executive

ICT: Putting cash behind new technologies will improve productivity in the workplace
Oct 6, 2010
REBECCA PENTY
Telegraph-Journal
http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/journal/article/1250356

Executives see innovation as key

Oct 4, 2010
RICHARD BLACKWELL
CTV News
http://www.ctv.ca/generic/generated/static/business/article1741004.html

Switzerland blazes trail on innovation

Oct 8, 2010
TAVIA GRANT
CTV News
http://www.ctv.ca/generic/generated/static/business/article1750626.html

The 2010 Nobel prizes: Making new things

This year’s prizes are awarded for two types of carbon chemistry, and IVF
Oct 7, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/17199366

Physics Nobel goes to graphene researchers

Oct 5, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/05/nobel-prize-physica.html

Trio win Nobel Prize in Chemistry

October 6, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/06/nobel-prize-chemistry.html

'Fundraising agendas' won't shape oilsands plan: PM

Oct 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2010/10/08/harper-oilsands.html

When do we stop looking for life on Mars?

Oct 8, 2010
Stephen Strauss
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/29/f-vp-strauss-.html

Bonar's green plan focuses on energy efficiency

Oct 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2010/10/08/edmonton-bonar-mayor-candidate-green-plan.html

East Coast organism offers wealth of climate data, researchers say

Oct 8, 2010
Richard Foot
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/East+Coast+organism+offers+wealth+climate+data/3644814/story.html

Red tide toxin hits B.C. shellfish

Oct 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/08/con-shellfish-warning.html

Giant hogweed hits B.C. Interior

Oct 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/08/bc-interior-giant-hogweed-hills.html

Government of Canada Leading Forest Sector Renewal by Investing in Environmental Improvements at Tolko Industries Limited

Oct 8, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Leading-Forest-Sector-Renewal-Investing-Environmental-Improvements-1332183.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy in Manitoba

Oct 8, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Invests-in-Clean-Energy-in-Manitoba-1332244.htm

Yukon Wildlife Enforcement Blitz Yields More than 50 Violations

Oct 8, 2010
Environment Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Yukon-Wildlife-Enforcement-Blitz-Yields-More-than-50-Violations-1332294.htm

Millennium Development Goals: Broken promises, needless deaths

Oct 7, 2010
PETER SINGER
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/millennium-development-goals-broken-promises-needless-deaths/article1746815/

The case for legalizing marijuana

Oct 7, 2010
Gary Mason
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/gary_mason/the-case-for-legalizing-marijuana/article1746813/

More reasons to legalize the sale of marijuana

Oct 7, 2010
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Editorial+More+reasons+legalize+sale+marijuana/3636070/story.html

The Census: Policy by complaint

Oct 7, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/the-census-policy-by-complaint/article1746227/

P.E.I. Green leader spreads illegal pesticide

Sharon Labchuk wants to prove point about corn gluten use
Oct 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/07/pei-labchuk-lawn-pesticide-584.html

Honeybees killed by virus, fungus combo: study

Oct 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/07/honeybees-virus-study.html

Red mud: Toxic waste of aluminum refining

Oct 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/07/f-red-mud-bauxite-aluminum.html

Tropics more affected by global warming: study

Oct 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/07/tropics-animals-global-warming.html

Green building: the next generation

Oct 7, 2010
FRANCES BULA
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/property-report/green-building-the-next-generation/article1747015/

Alberta oilsands water panel named

Oct 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2010/10/07/edmonton-alberta-oilsands-water-panel.html

Canada’s life expectancy gains less than others: study

Oct 7, 2010
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/10/07/canadas-life-expectancy-gains-less-than-others-study/

The Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science Bestows Honorary Memberships to The Big Bang Theory Creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady

Oct 7, 2010
Royal Canadian Institute for the Advancement of Science
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-royal-canadian-institute-for-the-advancement-of-science-bestows-honorary-memberships-to-the-big-bang-theory-creators-chuck-lorre-and-bill-prady-104488129.html

Worried Liberals pull plug on Oakville gas plant

Oct 7, 2010
Rob Ferguson
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/872042--worried-liberals-pull-plug-on-oakville-gas-plant

Oakville Power Plant Not Moving Forward

McGuinty Government to Invest in Transmission to Meet Local Power Demands
Oct 7, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2010/10/oakville-power-plant-not-moving-forward.html

Harper Government Supports Research and Development for Innovative Signal and Sensor Processing

Oct 7, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Harper-Government-Supports-Research-Development-Innovative-Signal-Sensor-Processing-1331652.htm

Feds studying economic benefit of polar bears

Oct 6, 2010
Steve Rennie
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/feds-studying-economic-benefit-of-polar-bears/article1744680/

Sun's role in global warming questioned

Oct 6, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/06/tech-sun-cycle-climate.html

Climate change: Is this what the future will look like?

Oct 6, 2010
Adam McDowell
National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/10/06/climate-change-is-this-what-the-future-will-look-like/

Shady practices are good when it comes to coffee

Oct 6, 2010
David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/life/sci_tech/science-matters-shady-practices-are-good-when-it-comes-to-coffee--104426499.html

Oilsands expansion 'fool's gold,' scientist warns

Disastrous cleanup costs of global warming await future generations, hearing told
Oct 6, 2010
Sheila Pratt
Edmonton Journal
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Oilsands+expansion+fool+gold+scientist+warns/3628734/story.html

Climate change: don’t accentuate the positive

Oct 6, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/climate-change-dont-accentuate-the-positive/article1744167/

Screening young athletes: What’s one life worth?

Oct 6, 2010
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/andre-picard/screening-young-athletes-whats-one-life-worth/article1745801/

Canada Announces a New Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

Oct 6, 2010
Environment Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Canada-Announces-a-New-Federal-Sustainable-Development-Strategy-1331007.htm

How a 2-degree climate change would hit Canada

Oct 5, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/05/science-round-table-canadian-geographic-climate-change.html

Study seeks silver lining in climate change’s clouds

Oct 5, 2010
John Ibbitson
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/study-seeks-silver-lining-in-climate-changes-clouds/article1744369/

Coast guard trip across North Pacific dashes hopeful scientific theory

Oct 5, 2010
Justine Hunter
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/coast-guard-trip-across-north-pacific-dashes-hopeful-scientific-theory/article1744583/

Scientists to figure out how to thwart Asian carp from invading Great Lakes

Oct 5, 2010
Ciara Byrne
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/scientists-to-figure-out-how-to-thwart-asian-carp-from-invading-great-lakes/article1744032/

Asian carp threat to Great Lakes to be assessed

Oct 5, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/windsor/story/2010/10/05/science-asian-carp-fisheries.html

Environmental problems that matter

Oct 5, 2010
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Environmental+problems+that+matter/3623981/story.html

Electricity rates: Ontario ill-served by shrill debate

Oct 5, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/870601--electricity-rates-ontario-ill-served-by-shrill-debate

Child hospitalizations fall after smoking ban: study

Action in Scotland has an impact on childhood asthma
Oct 5, 2010
EVRA TAYLOR LEVY and EDDY LANG
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Child+hospitalizations+fall+after+smoking+study/3623916/story.html

Alberta at odds with Ottawa over oilsands

Shrill debate over environmental review exposes tensions
Oct 5, 2010
Graham Thomson
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Alberta+odds+with+Ottawa+over+oilsands/3624691/story.html

White House to go solar

Oct 5, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/05/white-house-solar-energy.html

Oil exploration threatens wildlife: Green Party

Oct 5, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/05/nl-airgun-survey-105.html

Tuna not endangered: fishermen

Oct 5, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/05/pei-tuna-fishermen-endangered-584.html

Canada calculating polar bear's value

Oct 5, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/05/cda-cp-polar-bears-appraisal.html

Canada's largest firms show leadership in climate change management, but widespread corporate action lags

Oct 5, 2010
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/October2010/05/c8151.html

Information Update: Ongoing Review of Calcium Supplements

Oct 5, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Information-Update-Ongoing-Review-of-Calcium-Supplements-1329948.htm

Minister of State Moore Highlights Government Support for Small Businesses at the New Brunswick Innovation Forum

Oct 5, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-State-Moore-Highlights-Government-Support-Small-Businesses-New-Brunswick-Innovation-1330036.htm

Is an oilsands truce possible?

Canada's forest giants and green activists have reached a ceasefire, but a similar pact in the oilsands conflict remains a sticky proposition, observers say, unless government steps up
Oct 4, 2010
Sheila Pratt
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/oilsands+truce+possible/3616360/story.html

Peace of mind through science

From offices and labs in universities across Canada, Science for Peace hopes to change the world – or at least change the Canadian government’s tune on climate change action
Oct 4, 2010
Sean MacKay
The Varsity
http://thevarsity.ca/articles/34447

Climate change talks open in China

Oct 4, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/04/china-climate-conference.html

Tuna reviewed for endangered status

Oct 4, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/04/pei-tuna-endangered-review-584.html

Livestock superbugs threaten humans: doctor

Oct 4, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/04/bc-livestock-superbugs-antibiotic-resistants.html

Enbridge completes Sarnia solar farm

Oct 4, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/04/sarnia-enbridge-solar-farm.html

Chinese tests sketchy: Health Canada

Oct 4, 2010
SARAH SCHMIDT
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Chinese+tests+sketchy+Health+Canada/3619048/story.html

About those tailings...

Oct 4, 2010
Linda Diebel
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/869640--sarah-palin-s-defence-of-alaskan-mine-threatens-canadian-fish

Oilsands project battle heats up again

Oct 4, 2010
FRANK LANDRY
SUN MEDIA
http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/alberta/2010/10/04/15577311.html

Avoiding urban sprawl could reduce pollution, boost economy: report

Oct 4, 2010
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Avoiding+urban+sprawl+could+reduce+pollution+boost+economy+report/3623127/story.html

Medical journal raises concerns about codeine use

Oct 4, 2010
Sharon Kirkey
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Medical+journal+raises+concerns+about+codeine/3622862/story.html

Canada Signs Ocean Science Cooperation Agreement With China

Oct 4, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Canada-Signs-Ocean-Science-Cooperation-Agreement-With-China-1329367.htm

Harper Government's Economic Policy Attracts New Jobs and Investment to Canada

New flight test facility in Quebec will drive innovation and long-term growth
Oct 4, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Harper-Governments-Economic-Policy-Attracts-New-Jobs-and-Investment-to-Canada-1329046.htm

Ontario Welcomes the World's Largest Solar PV Farm

McGuinty Government's Clean Economy Creates 1400 Construction Jobs
Oct 4, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2010/10/ontario-welcomes-the-worlds-largest-solar-pv-farm.html

If universities were in business, they’d be out of business

Oct 3, 2010
Gwyn Morgan
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/if-universities-were-in-business-theyd-be-out-of-business/article1740246/

North Pacific ‘overcrowded’ with salmon as population soars

Oct 3, 2010
Robert Matas
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/north-pacific-overcrowded-with-salmon-as-population-soars/article1740524/

James Cameron Glides into the Tar Sands

Hollywood's biggest director visits Extremistan
Sep 30, 2010
Andrew Nikiforuk
The Tyee.ca
http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2010/09/30/JamesCameronTarSands/

Learn About Knowledge Translation and Science Entrepreneurship at This Year's Canadian Science Policy Centre Conference

Sep 30, 2010
Canadian Science Policy Centre
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Learn-About-Knowledge-Translation-Science-Entrepreneurship-This-Years-Canadian-Science-1327734.htm

Announcing Keynote Speakers: Canadian Science Policy Conference, October 20-22, 2010, Montreal, Quebec

Sep 27, 2010
Canadian Science Policy Centre
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Announcing-Keynote-Speakers-Canadian-Science-Policy-Conference-October-20-22-2010-Montreal-1325364.htm

Integrated Innovation

One of the most pressing questions facing Grand Challenges Canada/Grand Défis Canada (GCC) and the science-for-development community more broadly is the respective roles that scientific/technological, social, and business innovation can play in delivering improved global health outcomes.
September 2010
Grand Challenges Canada
http://www.grandchallenges.ca/files/news/integratedInnovation.pdf

Inspiring a new generation of scientists and innovators

Sep 25, 2010
Mark Sutcliffe
Calgary Herald
http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=22afc525-7b3f-4c90-9cb2-6fb889494c9b

North American cooperation to fund innovation

Sep 27, 2010
Rob Annan
Researcher Forum
http://dontleavecanadabehind.wordpress.com/2010/09/27/north-american-cooperation-to-fund-innovation/

Banff math centre gets $10M from NAFTA partners

Sep 27, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/27/banff-math-centre.html

Research dollars flood Gulf of Mexico

Sep 30, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/30/science-gulf-mexico-research-science.html

Government accused of manipulating science news

Sep 29, 2010
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/09/29/federal-scientists-media-government.html

Canada must free scientists to talk to journalists

Strict controls on what federal researchers can reveal about their work is a disservice to science and the public
Sep 29, 2010
Kathryn O'Hara
Nature
http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100929/full/467501a.html

Science museum eyes Gatineau for new home

Sep 28, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/28/ottawa-science-tech-museum.html

No longer 'a numbers game'

Oct 1, 2010
IAN ELLIOT
THE WHIG-STANDARD
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2782883

Cash-strapped science departments face overseas brain drain

Government spending cuts mean British universities cannot compete with foreign rivals in science research
Sep 30, 2010
Ian Sample, Alok Jha, Jeevan Vasagar and Jessica Shepherd
guardian.co.uk
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/sep/30/british-science-university-budget-cuts

What to do about tuition?

Sep 2010
Leo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/margin-notes/what-to-do-about-tuition/

Suzuki is a natural selection for intimate documentary

'I had no idea what I was getting into when they roped me into this thing. ... It took a long time to give myself up'
Oct 2, 2010
JOHN GRIFFIN
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/Suzuki+natural+selection+intimate+documentary/3614272/story.html

Emission standards expected to cut gases by 25%

Environment minister says new rules provide incentives to bring in electric cars
Oct 2, 2010
MIKE DE SOUZA
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Emission+standards+expected+gases/3614158/story.html

Prentice all wet for good reason

Oct 2, 2010
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/Prentice+good+reason/3613686/story.html

Census fiasco: Their fingers in their ears

Oct 2, 2010
Chronicle-Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Editorials/1204970.html

Prime mover

Local scientist’s theories on globalization and energy consumption have wide influence
Oct 2, 2010
Morley Walker
Winnipeg Free Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/fyi/Local-scientists-theories-on-globalization-and-energy-consumption-have-wide-influence-104210094.html

Mercury in eggs downstream from oil sands grows 50 per cent: study

Oct 1, 2010
Bob Weber
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/mercury-in-eggs-downstream-from-oil-sands-grows-50-per-cent-study/article1739383/

MS Society backs 'Liberation' research

Re: "Why the fierce attacks on MS therapy?" Sept. 24
Oct 1, 2010
Todd Abercrombie
Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/health/Society+backs+Liberation+research/3607874/story.html

Why all the muzzling?

Oct 1, 2010
Matt St. Amand
Windsor Star
http://www.windsorstar.com/technology/muzzling/3606464/story.html

Hard to discount cynicism behind Prentice decision

Oct 1, 2010
The StarPhoenix
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/entertainment/Hard+discount+cynicism+behind+Prentice+decision/3607739/story.html

Ottawa to investigate pollution assessment

Reviewing oilsands industry-led water monitoring program
Oct 1, 2010
MIKE DE SOUZA
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Ottawa+investigate+pollution+assessment/3606284/story.html

U.S. presses for higher fuel efficiency

Oct 1, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/10/01/con-obama-fuel.html

The Suzuki Force

Documentary brings to life the man and his science
Oct 1, 2010
Katherine Monk
Postmedia News
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Suzuki+Force/3606414/story.html

Force of Nature: A powerful portrait of David Suzuki

Oct 1, 2010
Guy Dixon
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/movies/force-of-nature-a-powerful-portrait-of-david-suzuki/article1735077/

Government of Canada Announces Details of Major Investment to International Climate Change

Environment Canada
Oct 1, 2010
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Announces-Details-Major-Investment-International-Climate-Change-1328622.htm

Moving Ontario From Dirty Coal To A Clean Energy Future

McGuinty Government Permanently Shuts Down Four More Coal Units
Oct 1, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2010/10/moving-ontario-from-dirty-coal-to-a-clean-energy-future.html

Bedbug invasion: Time to name a czar

Oct 1, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/868894--bedbug-invasion-time-to-name-a-czar

Climate change forces B.C. to update wildfire strategy

Oct 1, 2010
Randy Shore
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Climate+change+forces+update+wildfire+strategy/3612386/story.html

Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Launches New Assessment on Canada’s Strategic Role in Global Health

Oct 1, 2010
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/288228/daa755afa6/1315018245/745ec229d5/

Canada Announces Final GHG Emission Regulations for New Light-Duty Vehicles

Environment Canada
Oct 1, 2010
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Canada-Announces-Final-GHG-Emission-Regulations-for-New-Light-Duty-Vehicles-1328475.htm

Reproductive scientists plow fertile fields in annual meeting

Delegates wrestle with ethics of advancing technology
Sep 30, 2010
Gerry Bellett
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Reproductive+scientists+plow+fertile+fields+annual+meeting/3601924/story.html

Fish farm pesticides should be banned: association

Sep 30, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/09/30/nb-pesticide-fish-fundy.html

Census saga continues with Liberal MP's bill

Sep 30, 2010
Laura Stone
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/canada/Census+saga+continues+with+Liberal+bill/3603580/story.html

Changes to 'orphan drug' approval could help Canadians with rare diseases

Sep 30, 2010
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Changes+orphan+drug+approval+could+help+Canadians+with+rare+diseases/3605530/story.html

Climate won’t be solved by conferences alone

Sep 30, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/climate-wont-be-solved-by-conferences-alone/article1733488/

Ottawa delays controversial Quebec hydro project

Sep 30, 2010
Oliver Moore
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/quebec/ottawa-delays-controversial-quebec-hydro-project/article1736147/

Proposed oil pipeline heats up jobs-versus-environment debate in B.C.

Sep 30, 2010
Justine Hunter
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/proposed-oil-pipeline-heats-up-jobs-versus-environment-debate-in-bc/article1736794/

David Suzuki: Protected species

Sep 30, 2010
Geoff Pevere
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/article/868973--david-suzuki-protected-species

Environmentalists worried about fallout from incident

Boucherville Islands are not in danger, Montreal Port authority says
Sep 30, 2010
CHERYL CORNACCHIA
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Environmentalists+worried+about+fallout+from+incident/3601391/story.html

Oilsands water concerns focus of panel

Sep 30, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/30/oilsands-water-panel-prentice.html

Tories create oilsands advisory panel

Sep 30, 2010
Steve Rennie
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/sciencetech/environment/article/868403--tories-create-oilsands-advisory-panel

Ottawa to scrutinize environmental monitoring of oil sands

Sep 30, 2010
Josh Wingrove
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-to-scrutinize-environmental-monitoring-of-oil-sands/article1734528/

Environment Minister Appoints Oilsands Advisory Panel

Environment Canada
Sep 30, 2010
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Environment-Minister-Appoints-Oilsands-Advisory-Panel-1327615.htm

Minister Shea Announces Appointment to the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation

Sep 30, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Shea-Announces-Appointment-to-the-Freshwater-Fish-Marketing-Corporation-1327746.htm

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Presents National Recreational Fisheries Award

Sep 30, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Fisheries-and-Oceans-Canada-Presents-National-Recreational-Fisheries-Award-1327921.htm

Canadians on centre stage at controversial biotech livestock conference

Sep 29, 2010
Sarah Schmidt
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Canadians+centre+stage+controversial+biotech+livestock+conference/3599741/story.html

Illegal pesticide use probed in 4 N.B. sites

Sep 29, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/09/29/nb-lobster-fundy-cypermethrin-557.html

Ontario health survey puts millions of people under the microscope

Sep 29, 2010
Carly Weeks
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/ontario-health-survey-puts-millions-of-people-under-the-microscope/article1733703/

James Cameron lends star power to fight against oil-sands ‘curse’

Sep 29, 2010
Josh Wingrove
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/james-cameron-lends-star-power-to-fight-against-oil-sands-curse/article1733878/

Oilsands need more regulation: Cameron

Sep 29, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/09/29/edmonton-ndp-cameron-stelmach.html

Towards North American Energy Security: Removing Barriers to Oil Industry Development

September 2010
Gerry Angevine
Fraser Institute
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/towards-north-american-energy-security.pdf

EU trade deal could affect water, First Nations, fishing

Sep 29, 2010
Anca Gurzu
Embassy
http://embassymag.ca/page/view/trade-09-29-2010

Stop Canadian mining companies' rights abuses

A victim's son speaks out
Sep 29, 2010
Jose Luis Abarca
Embassy
http://embassymag.ca/page/view/abarca-09-29-2010

IVF influences baby's sex: study

Sep 29, 2010
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/29/ivf-sex-ratio.html

Invasive mussels may halt Asian carp spread

But native species also in decline as mussels multiply
Sep 29, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/29/quagga-mussels-asian-carp-great-lakes.html

Sask. park trying to save prairie dogs

Sep 29, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/29/sk-prairie-dogs-.html

N.L. seabirds in Gulf spill area: researcher

Sep 29, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/09/29/nl-motevecchi-birds-929.html

Scientists should be smarter about finding missing species: study

Sep 29, 2010
David Fogarty
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/scientists-should-be-smarter-about-finding-missing-species-study/article1732193/

Fifth of world's plants endangered: study

Sep 29, 2010
Kate Kelland
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/fifth-of-worlds-plants-endangered-study/article1732249/

Census debate: It just won’t go away

Sep 29, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/867582--census-debate-it-just-won-t-go-away

Astronomers discover ‘Goldilocks' planet that could be just right for life

Sep 29, 2010
Seth Borenstein
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/astronomers-discover-goldilocks-planet-that-could-be-just-right-for-life/article1733476/

Government of Canada Supports Development of Water Treatment Technology

Saskatoon-based Delco Automation Inc. recognized as a Canadian Innovation Leader
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA
Sep 29, 2010
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Supports-Development-of-Water-Treatment-Technology-1327201.htm

MUN Taking First Steps to Study Deep-sea and Cold-Ocean Animals

Sep 29, 2010
Canada Foundation for Innovation
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/MUN-Taking-First-Steps-to-Study-Deep-sea-and-Cold-Ocean-Animals-1327059.htm

‘Avatar’ director puts oilsands in spotlight

Sep 28, 2010
Gillian Steward
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/867096--steward-avatar-director-puts-oilsands-in-spotlight

Nuclear deserves a place in Ontario’s power mix

Sep 28, 2010
Denise Carpenter
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/867097--nuclear-deserves-a-place-in-ontario-s-power-mix

Plan to ship radioactive generators through Great Lakes draws protest

Sep 29, 2010
Shawn M
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/plan-to-ship-radioactive-generators-through-great-lakes-draws-protest/article1730406/

Gold-mining firm fined $90K for polluting

Sep 28, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2010/09/28/sk-claude-fined-1009.html

You can never have enough flu vaccine

Sep 27, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/you-can-never-have-enough-flu-vaccine/article1729160/

Ottawa seeks backup source of pandemic vaccine

The federal government wants some backup in case its main supplier of pandemic flu vaccine can't deliver
Sep 27, 2010
Steve Rennie
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/ottawa-seeks-backup-source-of-pandemic-vaccine/article1729122/

Imported food: Auditor rings alarm

Sep 27, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/866253--imported-food-auditor-rings-alarm