Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Researchers analyze tenure policy across Canada

Study finds similarities, some surprising differences, at Canada’s universities
Sep 21, 2009
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/researchers-analyze-tenure-policy-across-canada.aspx

Climate linked to security

Millions will be displaced by global warming, research scientist warns foresters in Nanaimo
Sep 22, 2009
Robert Barron
Daily News
http://www.canada.com/Climate+linked+security/2019299/story.html

China passes U.S. in battle against warming, UN says

President Hu Jintao to unveil new plans at summit on climate change today
Sep 22, 2009
John Heilprin
Associated Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/698947

Kudos to college

Marc Garneau applauds school's research into alternative and renewable energy technologies
Sep 22, 2009
MIKE NORRIS
Whig-Standard
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1762885

Patent protection, the new mother of invention

A win for a Canadian startup was a win for innovation and the free market
Sep 21, 2009
Michael Trebilcock and Edward Iacobucci
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/patent-protection-the-new-mother-of-invention/article1296305/

H1N1 flu outbreak would affect a fall federal election campaign, say MPs

Conservative MP Tim Uppal says some MPs are concerned that the campaign itself could spread H1N1.
Sep 21, 2009
Cynthia Münster
The Hill Times
http://www.hilltimes.com/html/cover_index.php?display=story&full_path=/2009/september/21/h1n1/&c=1

The man who fought the 'neo-Luddites'

Norman Borlaug used biotechnology to boost crop yields, saving millions from starvation
Sep 20, 2009
Diane Katz
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/697995

Canada hasn't joined U.S., others in donating H1N1 vaccine

Group of developing nations contributing one-tenth of pandemic vaccine to countries that lack access to the shots
Sep 19, 2009
Helen Branswell
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canada-hasnt-joined-us-others-in-donating-h1n1-vaccine/article1293749/

Ground for concern about radioactive waste cleanup

After decades of struggle, residents hope a $260 million project will finally eradicate curse of town's nuclear past
Sep 19, 2009
Carola Vyhnak
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/698050

Desperately seeking dead ducks

Scientist documents his hunt for precious stuffed specimens
Sep 19, 2009
Noor Javed
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/698076

Why B.C.'s biotech industry is falling behind

The global recession means new sources of money are becoming increasingly elusive
Sep 18, 2009
Nicole Poirier
Special to the Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/biotech+industry+falling+behind/2007192/story.html