Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Research funds to flow again from Ottawa, scientists told

Minister says he has received overwhelming support for the recent budget, which included cuts to three funding bodies, as well as billions in new investments in infrastructure
May 26, 2009
Daniel Leblanc
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/research-funds-to-flow-again-from-ottawa-scientists-told/article1152683/

Flat tuition raises students’ concerns

Queen’s would need to evaluate pros and cons before following the University of Toronto’s lead, Vice-Principal Deane says
May 26, 2009
Jamie Lincoln
The Journal
http://www.queensjournal.ca/story/2009-05-26/news/flat-tuition-raises-students-concerns/

Two clicks and you're out, panel rules

Operating method patents face rough ride under Canadian statute
May 25, 2009
Michael Geist
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/sciencetech/article/639694

Residents not surprised after CN fined for oil spill

Company pleads guilty to three charges related to 2005 derailment that fouled lake
May 26, 2009
Hanneke Brooymans
The Edmonton Journal
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Residents+surprised+after+fined+spill/1631292/story.html

Climatologists alarmed at Amazon's fatal flooding

Thousands homeless, dozens dead, crops destroyed as unusual climate swings wreak havoc in Brazil
May 25, 2009
Alan Clendenning
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/climatologists-alarmed-at-amazons-fatal-flooding/article1152685/