Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Closing the Innovation Gap in Canada

Industry Canada's take on the strengths, weaknesses, and next steps for the nation.
Jul 25, 2011
The Mark News
http://www.themarknews.com/articles/6159-closing-the-innovation-gap-in-canada
Jul 25, 2011
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2011/07/25/notch-2-in-the-stic-business-expenditures-on-research-development/
Jul 27, 2011
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2011/07/27/the-30-year-old-question-why-does-canada-lag-in-rd-spending/
Supporting a new generation of researchers in social sciences and humanities
Jul 28, 2011
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-invests-in-development-of-world-class-research-talent-1543649.htm
Strong focus on partnerships addresses needs of private, public and not-for-profit sectors
Jul 28, 2011
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-invests-research-top-canadian-scholars-build-knowledge-on-economic-1543648.htm
July 2011
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/uploads/eng/annual%20reports/cca_ar_eng_web.pdf
Jul 12, 2011
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.keepeek.com/Digital-Asset-Management/oecd/agriculture-and-food/managing-risk-in-agriculture_9789264116146-en
Jul 28, 2011
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/21/12/48464394.pdf
July 2011
James H. Svara, Anna Read, Evelina Moulder
IBM Center for The Business of Government
http://www.businessofgovernment.org/sites/default/files/Promoting%20Environmental%20and%20Energy%20Programs%20in%20Local%20Government.pdf
Jul 2011
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
http://www.euro.who.int/en/home/projects/observatory/publications/eurohealth/pharmaceutical-policy-and-the-effects-of-the-economic-crisis

New POSTnote: Biofuels from Algae

Jul 2011
U.K. Parliamentary Office of Science and Technolgy (POST)
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/post/postpn_384-biofuels-from-algae.pdf
Jul 19, 2011
Mark Milke
Fraser Institute
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/in-americas-national-interest-canadian-oil.pdf
Jun 29, 2011
Mark Rovere & Brett J. Skinner
Fraser Institute
http://www.fraserinstitute.org/uploadedFiles/fraser-ca/Content/research-news/research/publications/access-delayed-access-denied-2011.pdf
Jul 19, 2011
Benjamin Dachis and Donald N. Dewees
C.D. Howe Institute
http://www.cdhowe.org/pdf/ebrief120.pdf
Jul 2011
Toronto Region Research Alliance
http://www.trra.ca/en/About/RINpeople.asp
Aug 2, 2011
Leslie Hook
Financial Times
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-news/global-exchange/financial-times/china-unveils-feed-in-tariff-for-solar-power/article2116937/
Aug 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/02/ghostwriting-medical-legal-fraud.html
Aug 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/02/hiv-offender-aziga.html
Aug 2, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/02/gluten-free-food-labels.html
Claims room was filthy
Aug 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/02/toronto-cdifficile-st-catharines-342.html
Aug 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/02/ground-turkey-salmonella.html
Aug 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/08/02/science-hydro-electric-reservoirs-greenhouse-gas-carbon.html
Aug 2, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/08/02/pei-sea-lettuce-machine-584.html
Aug 2, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-launches-new-clean-energy-innovation-initiative-1544916.htm
Ontario is making it easier for energy developers and manufacturers to do business in the province. This is part of ongoing efforts to help provide stability and create jobs in Ontario's clean energy sector while protecting the health and safety of Ontarians and the environment.
Aug 2, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/08/moving-clean-energy-projects-forward.html
Aug 2, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-supports-apple-research-in-the-maritimes-1544752.htm
Aug 2, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-provides-tax-deferrals-to-more-livestock-producers-1544993.htm
Aug 1, 2011
Laurie Monsebraaten
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1033334--new-avenue-to-fund-social-and-environmental-change
Refineries would be located in the U.S. and even China.
Aug 1, 2011
Gillian Steward
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1032499--steward-canadian-jobs-lost-down-the-pipeline
Aug 1, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/01/doctors-interprovincial-barriers.html

Cafe helps Alzheimer's patients

Aug 1, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/08/01/alzheimers-cafe-antigonish.html
Aug 1, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Bureaucrats+urged+Kent+take+global+warming+seriously/5189562/story.html
Aug 1, 2011
Bob Weber
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/arctic-oil-spill-cleanup-impossible-one-day-in-five-energy-board-report/article2116242/
Aug 1, 2011
Don Cayo
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Column+Canada+trails+many+peers+reducing+environmental+impact/5190333/story.html
Aug 1, 2011
George A. Neville
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/Muzzling+scientist+inappropriate/5187308/story.html
Aug 1, 2011
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Vancouver+Coastal+Health+hand+worth+crack+pipes/5189497/story.html

Help smokers butt out

Anything Ontario can do to help reduce smoking rates is worth trying.
Aug 1, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1033209--help-smokers-butt-out

The oil-diamond analogy

Jul 31, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/the-oil-diamond-analogy/article2115888/
With demand is bouncing back, pressure is on for a quick decision on adding generating capacity.
Jul 31, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1032460--hydro-alert-for-ontario-s-leaders
Putting rocks in medical scanners may help the search for oil and gas
Jul 30, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21524701
Jul 30, 2011
Amy Minsky
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/cars/Canada+overstating+effect+greenhouse+policies/5184693/story.html
NASA and the Canadian Space Agency see research implications for planetary exploration
Jul 30, 2011
Chris Chang-Yen Phillips
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/30/f-pavilion-lake-research-nasa.html

Spreading wireless panic

Jul 30, 2011
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Spreading+wireless+panic/5182323/story.html
Jul 30, 2011
Keith Ashfield
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Government+policy+muzzling+scientists+unacceptable/5183492/story.html
Jul 30, 2011
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Editorial+Modern+governments+muzzling+scientific+free+speech/5183641/story.html
Ottawa has spent millions, without much of an effect on emissions
Jul 29, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Spending+fails+greenhouse+gases/5177988/story.html
Jul 29, 2011
Meagan Fitzpatrick
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/29/pol-scoc-tobacco.html
Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/29/f-smoking-laws-timeline.html

The decline of smoking in Canada

Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/07/29/f-smoking-statistics.html
Obama, auto industry reach agreement
Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/29/mileage-us-autos-obama.html
Jul 29, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/29/health-medical-devices.html
Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/29/sk-shigella-bacterium-110729.html
Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/29/bc-talisman-fracking.html
Jul 29, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/07/29/fish-scientist-muzzled.html
Starting next week, Ontario families will benefit from new free vaccines that will help keep our kids healthy and save parents money.
Jul 29, 2011
Ontario Office of the Premier
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2011/07/ontario-launches-free-vaccines-program.html
Ontario continues to be a North American leader in providing clean, safe and reliable drinking water to Ontarians.
Jul 29, 2011
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
http://news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2011/07/ontario-leading-north-america---clean-safe-reliable-drinking-water.html
Jul 29, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/statement-from-honourable-leona-aglukkaq-minister-health-regarding-supreme-court-canadas-1544074.htm
Canadian Cancer Society applauds ruling that tobacco industry cannot shift damages to federal government
Jul 29, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/29/c8348.html
Jul 29, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-promotes-canadian-energy-and-cooperation-with-washington-1544090.htm
Jul 29, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/announcement-of-federal-funding-for-innovative-aquaculture-projects-in-bc-1544096.htm
Jul 29, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canadas-economic-action-plan-helping-meat-processors-stay-competitive-1544043.htm
Jul 28, 2011
PAUL KORING
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadian-innovators-win-global-competition-to-tackle-maternal-health/article2112896/
Jul 28, 2011
BECKY BOHRER
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/scientist-who-warned-of-threat-to-polar-bears-is-suspended/article2112539/
Jul 28, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/28/bc-sfu-earthquake-study-olympic-peninsula.html

Cycling head injuries drop 27%

Jul 28, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/28/health-bicycle-head-injury-helmet-children.html
Jul 28, 2011
COLIN FREEZE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ex-tory-message-maven-tailors-his-spin-to-oil-sands/article2112313/
Jul 28, 2011
Daniel LeBlanc
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/elizabeth-may-wages-war-against-wifi/article2112597/

Elizabeth May's wireless problem

Jul 28, 2011
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Elizabeth+wireless+problem/5169849/story.html
Ontario is calling on the federal government to work with the provinces to deliver a new long-term deal on health care.
Jul 28, 2011
Ontario Office of the Premier
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2011/07/ontario-calls-for-new-long-term-deal-on-health-care.html
Jul 28, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-across-canada-1543580.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-project-in-nova-scotia-1543574.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-in-quebec-1543575.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-in-alberta-1543582.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-in-british-columbia-1543576.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-announces-clean-technology-projects-in-ontario-1543585.htm
Number of cycling injuries remains stable over past decade but head injuries on the decline
Jul 28, 2011
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/28/c8129.html
Jul 28, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/public-consultation-period-extended-1543521.htm
Jul 28, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-encourages-all-to-eat-canadian-on-food-day-1543515.htm
Jul 28, 2011
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/privy-council-muzzles-canadian-scientist-1543504.htm
Jul 28, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/response-to-media-reports-about-science-at-fisheries-and-oceans-canada-1543796.htm
Jul 27, 2011
JOSH WINGROVE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/under-fire-over-emissions-alberta-banks-on-unproven-coal-gasification/article2112341/
Jul 27, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/27/stem-cell-research-lawsuit-dismissed.html
If only for the sake of aboriginal Canadians, it’s time to recognize the basic right to water and sanitation
Jul 27, 2011
MAUDE BARLOW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/do-you-have-running-water-i-dont-and-i-live-in-canada/article2111867/
Government fears influencing inquiry into declining stocks
Jul 27, 2011
Margaret Munro
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Feds+muzzle+scientist+over+salmon+study/5164709/story.html
Re: A deadly disdain for science, Column, July 9
Jul 27, 2011
Donald G. Fleming
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Conservative+government+ideology+trumps+science/5164733/story.html
Jul 27, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-to-reel-in-next-megathrust-earthquake-study-says/article2112283/
Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/cellphone-study-children.html
Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/exotic-ash-borer-threatens-montreal-trees.html
Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/27/calgary-ms-study.html
Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/science-cod-ecosystem-reverse-recover.html
Jul 27, 2011
INGRID PERITZ
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/scientist-sees-signs-of-recovery-for-cod-haddock-on-atlantic-coast/article2111939/
Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/science-hawking-waterloo.html
Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/technology-juno-spacecraft.html
Jul 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/27/pei-natural-repllent-garlic-584.html
Jul 27, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-supports-research-in-toronto-and-across-canada-1542936.htm
Jul 27, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-state-goodyear-recognizes-90th-anniversary-banting-bests-discovery-insulin-1543043.htm
Jul 27, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/statement-by-minister-ashfield-on-groundfish-recovery-1543136.htm
Jul 27, 2011
MaRS Discovery District
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/27/c7844.html
New treatments and technologies for common diseases have global market potential
Jul 27, 2011
Ontario Bioscience Industry Organization (OBIO)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/27/c7811.html
Jul 27, 2011
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/emerald-ash-borer-confirmed-in-the-city-of-montreal-1542878.htm
Jul 27, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-invests-in-marketing-opportunities-for-canadian-canola-industry-1542907.htm
Jul 26, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/parks-canada-excels-in-tech-innovation/article2110843/
Jul 26, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/26/bc-avatar-grove-vancouver-island.html
Jul 26, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/26/britain-dna-database.html
Jul 26, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/26/parkinsons-meth-link.html
Jul 26, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/26/cancer-records-missing.html
Jul 26, 2011
Tony Care
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/story/2011/07/26/sp-cfl-players-study.html
Jul 26, 2011
Tim Kiladze
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/streetwise/mars-toronto-expansion-ready-to-roll/article2110276/
Jul 26, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/nunavut/fed-up-arctic-towns-want-health-care-control-back-from-nunavut/article2110915/
Jul 26, 2011
MaRS Innovation
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7531.html
Jul 26, 2011
Ontario Institute for Cancer Research
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7472.html
Ontario is helping MaRS expand to more than double its size, making it the largest urban innovation hub in the world -- an investment that will create more than 4,000 new construction jobs.
Jul 26, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://news.ontario.ca/mri/en/2011/07/mars-discovery-district-expansion-creates-4000-construction-jobs.html
Strategic relationship with Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and support from Ontario Government will create one of the largest urban innovation hubs in the world
Jul 26, 2011
MaRS Discovery District
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7544.html
Jul 26, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7539.html
Jul 26, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2011/26/c7523.html
Jul 26, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-helps-canadas-canola-industry-maintain-access-lucrative-chinese-market-1542490.htm
Jul 25, 2011
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-policy/canadian-health-officials-create-care-guidelines-for-newcomers/article2109226/
Watching as the United States' 30-year-long space-shuttle program came to an end last Thursday, Canadians saw a chapter of their own space-travel history close
Jul 25, 2011
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Shuttle+program+launched+Canadian+space+innovation/5153233/story.html
Jul 25, 2011
Jason Magder
Postmedia News
http://www.leaderpost.com/technology/Number+women+tech+fields+falling/5153176/story.html
McGuinty Government Invests In World-Leading Research
Jul 25, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/ORFERA072511.asp
Ontario's clean energy economy has created 20,000 jobs to date, while supplying clean, renewable energy to power our homes and businesses.
Jul 25, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/07/green-energy-act-creates-20000-jobs.html
Jul 25, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/harper-government-takes-action-to-protect-children-from-dangerous-products-1541765.htm
Jul 25, 2011
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-invests-science-education-deep-river-science-academy-bring-research-1541796.htm
Jul 24, 2011
ADRIANA BARTON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-policy/big-pharma-wants-to-friend-you/article2106473/
Jul 24, 2011
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/mark-hume/herbicides-collateral-damage-in-bc-forests-under-attack/article2108265/

Energy ministers mimic NASCAR

Jul 22, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1029336--energy-ministers-mimic-nascar
Jul 22, 2011
Bruce Kirkby
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/destinations/travel-canada/how-long-will-canadas-final-frontier-stay-wild/article2106639/
WHO
Jul 22, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/22/patient-safety-hospital-infections.html
Jul 22, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/22/animal-human-experiments-uk.html
Jul 22, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/22/technology-cygnus-spacecraft-neptec.html
Ontario is leading the country in reducing health care wait times, providing families with better access to care while helping children lead healthier, active lives.
Jul 22, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2011/07/on-track-for-better-health-care-for-all-ontarians.html
Jul 21, 2011
Andrew Leach
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/economy-lab/the-economists/oil-sands-monitoring-plan-a-good-step-forward/article2105073/

AIDS: No hiding place

The long-sought goal of a cure for AIDS is inching closer
Jul 21, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18986001
A plan to wipe out polio by the end of next year is in trouble
Jul 21, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18985991
Jul 21, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/21/environment-oilsands-monitoring-kent.html

Triumph and tragedy

After 40 years of science, heroism and tragedy, the space shuttle will fly no more. It leaves a mixed legacy.
Jul 21, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1028606--triumph-and-tragedy
Jul 21, 2011
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/why-many-ms-sufferers-resist-taking-drugs-to-slow-the-disease/article2105097/
Jul 21, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ich-epi.nsf/eng/02213.html
Request for Proposals Announcement
Jul 21, 2011
Grand Challenges Canada
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/288228/9ff4c534f3/1402017985/0170ed12a3/
During a heat wave that is expected to result in the highest demand on Ontario's electricity system this year, the province is expected to have enough power to meet demand - keeping the lights on in Ontario homes and businesses.
Jul 21, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/07/electricity-investments-help-ontario-meet-summer-power-demand.html
Jul 21, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ich-epi.nsf/eng/02212.html
Jul 21, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/narwhal-co-management-partners-strengthen-collaborative-approach-1541117.htm
Jul 21, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/multaq-health-canada-reviewing-heart-related-risk-1540911.htm

Switching off the power glut

Ontario now has the problem of periodically having too much electricity.
Jul 20, 2011
Benjamin Dachis and Don Dewees
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1027995--switching-off-the-power-glut
Jul 20, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/20/toronto-hospital-overcrowding.html
Jul 20, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/20/hiv-aids-treatment-prevention-rome.html
Jul 20, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/20/alzheimer-blood-test.html
Jul 20, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/20/toronto-human-rights.html
Jul 20, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/20/science-sea-ice-polar-bears.html
Jul 20, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/20/technology-toilet-gates-cheng.html
Jul 20, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/07/20/nl-giant-ice-island-720.html
Jul 20, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/20/metoclopramide-muscle-movement.html
Jul 20, 2011
Glen Murray
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/blog/index.php/2011/07/minister-murray/