June 15, 2009
Nick Taylor-Vaisey
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/goodyear-says-two-thirds-knowledge-infrastructure-funds-distributed.aspx
The goal of the Science Canada website is to highlight science policy issues in Canada's political arena and media.
Monday, June 15, 2009
A celebration of science, with guest star Stephen Hawking
Also, how one protein could produce the Schwarzenegger effect
Jun 12, 2009
Anne McIlroy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/a-celebration-of-science-with-guest-star-stephen-hawking/article1180871/
Jun 12, 2009
Anne McIlroy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/a-celebration-of-science-with-guest-star-stephen-hawking/article1180871/
Made-in-Canada caps and offsets
Canada is finally on its way toward doing its part to deal with carbon emissions.
Jun 15, 2009
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/made-in-canada-caps-and-offsets/article1180976/
Jun 15, 2009
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/made-in-canada-caps-and-offsets/article1180976/
Anger builds over carbon trading
Farmers have 'serious issues' with scheme
June 13, 2009
Kelly Cryderman; With Files From Renata D'Aliesio
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/Technology/Anger+builds+over+carbon+trading/1692423/story.html
June 13, 2009
Kelly Cryderman; With Files From Renata D'Aliesio
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/Technology/Anger+builds+over+carbon+trading/1692423/story.html
U of T switches to controversial flat-fee tuition
June 15, 2009
Anne Kershaw
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/u-of-t-switches-to-controversial-flat-fee-tuition.aspx
Anne Kershaw
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/u-of-t-switches-to-controversial-flat-fee-tuition.aspx
Plastic bag's legal turf may be thin
Will Power Hold? City intervening in commercial transaction
June 15, 2009
Shannon Kari
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/most-popular/story.html?id=1696140
June 15, 2009
Shannon Kari
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/most-popular/story.html?id=1696140
Education report calls for all-day kindergarten, sweeping reforms
Proposal blends early learning system into seamless program
Jun 15, 2009
JOE FRIESEN
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education-report-calls-for-all-day-kindergarten-sweeping-reforms/article1181958/
Jun 15, 2009
JOE FRIESEN
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education-report-calls-for-all-day-kindergarten-sweeping-reforms/article1181958/
Flu hits all provinces with Nfld. case
Health officials in Quebec announced two new deaths from H1N1 in the province over the weekend, bringing the Canadian death toll to six
Jun 15, 2009
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/flu-hits-all-provinces-as-nfld-reports-its-first-case/article1181943/
Jun 15, 2009
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/flu-hits-all-provinces-as-nfld-reports-its-first-case/article1181943/
Isotope crisis to dominate conference
Society of Nuclear Medicine annual meeting usually discusses research breakthroughs, but this year it will focus on how to solve the crisis following Chalk River shutdown
Jun 15, 2009
Anna Mehler-Paperny
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/isotope-crisis-to-dominate-conference/article1182199/
Jun 15, 2009
Anna Mehler-Paperny
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/isotope-crisis-to-dominate-conference/article1182199/
The Wind Debate: An expensive job killer
June 12, 2009
Michael J. Trebilcock
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/06/12/the-wind-debate-an-expensive-job-killer.aspx
Michael J. Trebilcock
Financial Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/06/12/the-wind-debate-an-expensive-job-killer.aspx
Premiers, governors, promote Canada-U.S. energy corridor
June 14, 2009
Jason Fekete
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/Business/Premiers+governors+promote+Canada+energy+corridor/1695862/story.html
Jason Fekete
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/Business/Premiers+governors+promote+Canada+energy+corridor/1695862/story.html
B.C. grizzly hunt being shot down by critics
June 14, 2009
Larry Pynn
Canwest News Service
http://www.canada.com/grizzly+hunt+being+shot+down+critics/1694864/story.html
Larry Pynn
Canwest News Service
http://www.canada.com/grizzly+hunt+being+shot+down+critics/1694864/story.html
Global economy to get 'shock of its life' when oil hits triple digits
Energy expert and former CIBC economist Jeff Rubin says he's doesn't give a hoot if politicians read his book. When oil prices soar, 'the folk' will force the political players to do the right thing.
June 15, 2009
Kate Malloy
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/html/index.php?display=story&full_path=2009/june/15/qa_rubin/&c=2
June 15, 2009
Kate Malloy
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/html/index.php?display=story&full_path=2009/june/15/qa_rubin/&c=2
Two generations of Canadian astronauts meet in space
Payette to join Thirsk at space station and she will be operating the Canadarm as it strains to reach the farthest end of the orbital complex.
Jun 13, 2009
Tu Thanh Ha
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/two-generations-of-canadian-astronauts-meet-in-space/article1178365/
Jun 13, 2009
Tu Thanh Ha
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/two-generations-of-canadian-astronauts-meet-in-space/article1178365/
New campaign promotes healthy treats to encourage kids
June 14, 2009
Sarah Schmidt
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/Health/campaign+promotes+healthy+treats+encourage+kids/1695350/story.html
Sarah Schmidt
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/Health/campaign+promotes+healthy+treats+encourage+kids/1695350/story.html
Drug-resistant infections: Fighting superbugs
The way a superbug tries to survive might provide a treatment
Jun 11, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13815133
Jun 11, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13815133
Solar-powered manned flight: Flying for ever
A new solar-powered aircraft attempts to fly around the world with zero emissions
Jun 11, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13815125
Jun 11, 2009
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13815125