Women scientists paid less than male counterparts, survey finds

Jun 24, 2010
Margaret Munro
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Women+scientists+paid+less+than+male+counterparts+survey+finds/3195331/story.html

Research policy odds and sods

Jun 22, 2010
Rob Annan
Researcher Forum
http://dontleavecanadabehind.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/research-policy-odds-and-sods/

What Does A Graduate Degree Mean?

Jun 22, 2010
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2010/06/22/what-does-a-graduate-degree-mean/

The man behind the MaRS mission

Rafi Hofstein has a vision to monetize the brainpower in the city’s Discovery District
Jun 25, 2010
Joanna Pachner
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/the-man-behind-the-mars-mission/article1618520/

A hole in the thesis of Junk Science

Jun 22, 2010
John Varty
National Post
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/06/22/john-varty-a-hole-in-the-thesis-of-junk-science/

Science centre a rare gem

New facility's opening planned for fall 2011
Jun 26, 2010
Lea Storry
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/travel/Science+centre+rare/3205196/story.html

Glass ceiling persists among scientists

Females with science PhDs earn up to 40% less than their male counterparts
Jun 24, 2010
Carson Jerema
Macleans
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2010/06/24/glass-ceiling-persists-among-scientists/

Gender gap in salaries leads many female scientists to exit ivory tower

Jun 23, 2010
Sheryl Ubelacker
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/life/home_family/gender-gap-in-salaries-leads-many-female-scientists-toexit-ivory-tower-97013414.html

Minister Goodyear Announces Investment in Research and Innovation in Communities Across Canada

Jun 24, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Goodyear-Announces-Investment-Research-Innovation-Communities-Across-Canada-1281290.htm

Minister of State Goodyear Tours New Brunswick Community College

Canada's Economic Action Plan investment will renew laboratories for future generations
Jun 22, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-of-State-Goodyear-Tours-New-Brunswick-Community-College-1279959.htm

Museum hits the road

Cars have given Canada jobs, transport, earworms and, now, a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology
Jun 23, 2010
Robert Bostelaar
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Museum+hits+road/3189079/story.html

Stephen Hawking gets rock-star welcome at Canadian think-tank

World-renowned physicist’s gala presentation gives boost to Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ont.
Jun 20, 2010
Elizabeth Church
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/stephen-hawking-gets-rock-star-welcome-at-canadian-think-tank/article1611058/

Hawking trumpets Waterloo's physics cred

Jun 21, 2010
Joseph Brean
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/Hawking+trumpets+Waterloo+physics+cred/3179828/story.html

Minister of Industry and Minister of State for Science and Technology Welcome Stephen Hawking to Canada

Jun 20, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Industry-Minister-State-Science-Technology-Welcome-Stephen-Hawking-Canada-1278644.htm

Dr. Tom Brzustowski named Chair of the Council of Canadian Academies’ Scientific Advisory Committee

Jun 24, 2010
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.scienceadvice.ca/uploads/eng/assessments%20and%20publications%20and%20news%20releases/2010-06-24_news_release_sac_chair.pdf

Nora English Appointed Member of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Jun 22, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Nora-English-Appointed-Member-Social-Sciences-Humanities-Research-Council-Canada-1280117.htm

Kevin P.D. Smith Apppointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

Jun 21, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Kevin-PD-Smith-Apppointed-Chair-Board-Directors-Canada-Foundation-Innovation-1279252.htm

Michel Kelly-Gagnon Appointed to Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Innovation

Jun 21, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Michel-Kelly-Gagnon-Appointed-Board-Directors-Canada-Foundation-Innovation-1279261.htm

Brand-name pharmaceuticals not spending enough on R&D, say generics

Jun 25, 2010
Derek Abma
Financial Post
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Brand+name+pharmaceuticals+spending+enough+generics/3202840/story.html

Ottawa opens oilpatch to China

Sale of stake in Syncrude approved
Jun 26, 2010
Shaun Polczer
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Ottawa+opens+oilpatch+China/3205225/story.html

Syncrude guilty in death of 1,600 ducks in toxic tailings pond

Jun 25, 2010
Bob Weber
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/828890--syncrude-guilty-in-death-of-1-600-ducks-in-toxic-tailings-pond

Gale force winds could leave Gulf oil gushing for 2 weeks

Jun 25, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/828592--gale-force-winds-could-leave-gulf-oil-gushing-for-2-weeks

McDougall to stay at development agency

Jun 25, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/25/mcdougall-tobacco-idrc.html

Harper pledges $1.1B at G8 for maternal health

Canada can afford greater contribution than others to flagship initiative: PM
Jun 25, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/25/g8-g20-huntsville-leaders.html

When health and moral values collide

Misoprostol is a medication with magical properties, some of which are undeniably good and others that not everyone can endorse. The problem: How to allow some without the others.
Jun 25, 2010
Carolyn Abraham
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/maternal/when-health-and-moral-values-collide/article1618325/

G8 health pledges fall short of what's needed

Muskoka Initiative looks 'like a small down payment,' charity head says
Jun 25, 2010
Campbell Clark
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/news/g8-health-pledges-fall-short-of-whats-needed/article1618007/

Maternal health plan is something of a start

The G8 announcement is not all that women and children in developing countries need. It will, however, make a real impact, and gets the issue on the international political agenda.
Jun 25, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/opinion/maternal-health-plan-is-something-of-a-start/article1619014/

ASF must begin putting a value on wild salmon

Jun 25, 2010
Bill Taylor
Times & Transcript
http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/1109755

Saskatoon research centre mulls medical isotope production

Jun 25, 2010
Jeremy Warren
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
http://www.canada.com/health/Saskatoon+research+centre+mulls+medical+isotope+production/3203438/story.html

Anti-asbestos demos staged around globe

Protests coincide with Fete nationale
Jun 25, 2010
MICHELLE LALONDE
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Anti+asbestos+demos+staged+around+globe/3198578/story.html

What do climate scientists think - and why does it matter?

Attempts to portray the scientific community as fractured and in disagreement have prompted efforts to quantify the credibility of climate scientists
Jun 25, 2010
Gavin Schmidt and Eric Steig
guardian.co.uk
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jun/25/what-climate-scientists-think

Perils and profit of offshore oil

In the wake of the ongoing Gulf spill disaster, Newfoundland wrestles with finding a safe way to go deep
Jun 25, 2010
Shawn McCarthy and Paul Waldie
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/perils-and-profit-of-offshore-oil/article1618734/

East Coast offshore oil regulation fraught with federal-provincial bickering

Jun 25, 2010
Shawn McCarthy and Paul Waldie
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/east-coast-offshore-oil-regulation-fraught-with-federal-provincial-bickering/article1618757/

Does oily horror await birds flying south?

From a wildlife perspective, Canada and the Gulf are linked, which makes the spill of vital concern to conservationists and scientists
Jun 25, 2010
Nathan VanderKlippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/does-oily-horror-await-birds-flying-south/article1619047/

French connection in AECL sale sparks conflict concerns

Jun 25, 2010
Joan Bryden
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/828753--french-connection-in-aecl-sale-sparks-conflict-concerns

Quebec cuts generic drug costs

Jun 25, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/25/mtl-quebec-cuts-cost-generic-medication.html

California's drought: Water, water everywhere

Jun 25, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21007864

Group frowns on Happy Meals

Wants McDonald’s to stop using toys to entice kids to eat salty, fatty foods
Jun 25, 2010
BILL POWER
Chronicle-Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1188897.html

Red tape slowing flow of oil, gas in N.S.

Jun 25, 2010
ROGER TAYLOR
Chronicle-Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Business/1189021.html

City to get real-time air quality information

Jun 25, 2010
ADAM BOWIE
Daily Gleaner
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/1109596

Government of Canada Invests in Wind Energy in Ontario

Jun 25, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Invests-in-Wind-Energy-in-Ontario-1281805.htm

Rules Proposed For Off-shore Wind Turbines

McGuinty Government Helping Protect The Environment And Develop Clean Energy
Jun 25, 2010
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
http://news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2010/06/rules-proposed-for-off-shore-wind-turbines.html

The oil sands: redeemed by fire?

As the oil sands are castigated for high costs and a dirty footprint, an upstart extraction technology—combustion—promises a fix on both fronts. The potential is explosive in more ways than one
Jun 24, 2010
Nathan VanderKlippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/top-1000/the-oil-sands-redeemed-by-fire/article1603665/

Supreme Court to decide B.C. injection clinic’s future

Jun 24, 2010
Kirk Makin and Wendy Stueck
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/supreme-court-to-decide-future-of-bc-injection-site/article1616194/

Whales filled with toxins, study finds

Jun 24, 2010
Arthur Max
Associated Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/828093--whales-filled-with-toxins-study-finds

B.C. First Nations claim right to hunt bald eagles

Jun 24, 2010
CTV News
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100624/bc_eagle_parts_100624/20100624?hub=BritishColumbiaHome

Type 2 diabetes a public health disgrace: Lancet

Prevention overlooked, medical journal says
Jun 24, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/24/diabetes-type-2-prevention.html

CT scan radiation questions raised

Jun 24, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/24/ct-scan-radiation.html

Illegal Alteration of Fish Habitat Results in Heavy Fines for B.C. Development Corporation

Jun 24, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Illegal-Alteration-Fish-Habitat-Results-Heavy-Fines-BC-Development-Corporation-1281486.htm

Climate change poses economic threat

Jun 24, 2010
Wangari Maathai
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/827726--climate-change-poses-economic-threat

B.C. shale gas gets jump-start with $404-million land auction

Sale was among largest of exploration land in Canadian history and signals energy companies back in investment mode
Jun 24, 2010
David Ebner
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/bc-shale-gas-gets-jump-start-with-404-million-land-auction/article1616371/

Deepwater oil drilling ruling stands: judge

Jun 24, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/24/bp-oil-spill-containment-cap.html

Tiny sunscreen particles may pose risk

Jun 24, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/24/sunscreen-nanoparticles-study.html

Buildings in Canada earthquake-ready: experts

Jun 24, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/24/earthquake-building-code.html

Irving cancels N.B. tidal research project

Jun 24, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/23/nb-irving-cancels-tidal-project.html

Cap and no trade

Jun 24, 2010
Terence Corcoran
Financial Post
http://www.financialpost.com/trade/3193860/story.html

Development agency defends chair despite controversy

Jun 24, 2010
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Development+agency+defends+chair+despite+controversy/3197476/story.html

Canada commits $400M to climate change fund

Jun 23, 2010
Allan Woods
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontog20summit/article/827419--canada-commits-400m-to-climate-change-fund

U.S. Congress subverts Prentice’s energy message

Fifty members of U.S. Congress oppose imports from oil sands as Environment Minister hails Canada’s climate-change action
Jun 23, 2010
Shawn McCarthy
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/us-congress-subverts-prentices-energy-message/article1614569/

Stem cells for pets promised for fall

Jun 23, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2010/06/23/pei-stem-cell-pets.html

CMAJ cautions against complacency over polio

Outbreak in Tajikistan underlines need to eradicate crippling disease once and for all
Jun 23, 2010
Carly Weeks
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/cmaj-cautions-against-complacency-over-polio/article1615473/

Networking for green entrepreneurs

Toronto Greenhouse brings together eco-friendly entrepreneurs and professionals – and the people who want to work with them
Jun 23, 2010
Naomi Carniol
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/business-categories/sustainability/networking-for-green-entrepreneurs/article1613274/

Will the world forfeit victory in the battle with AIDS?

Universal access targets require continued funding from the G8/G20 leaders
Jun 23, 2010
James Orbinski and James Fraser
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/opinion/will-the-world-forfeit-victory-in-the-battle-with-aids/article1615233/

All talk, no summit action on the end to fossil-fuel subsidies

Once again – how many times has it been? – Canada’s position on climate change has proved to be an international embarrassment
Jun 23, 2010
Jeffrey Simpson
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/g8-g20/opinion/all-talk-no-summit-action-on-the-end-to-fossil-fuel-subsidies/article1613875/

Winnipeg to review mosquito control

Jun 23, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2010/06/23/mb-mosquito-control-review-buffer-winnipeg.html

Knowledge will empower Africa

Building continent’s university capacity should be on agenda
Jun 23, 2010
David Strangway
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/827111--knowledge-will-empower-africa

Cellphone radiation posting law passed in U.S.

Jun 23, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/23/san-francisco-cell-phone-law.html

Ottawa planning stricter coal emission standards

Jun 23, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/sciencetech/environment/article/827313--ottawa-planning-stricter-coal-emission-standards

Government of Canada to Regulate Emissions From Electricity Sector

Jun 23, 2010
Environment Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-to-Regulate-Emissions-From-Electricity-Sector-1280547.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Promising Cancer Treatment

Minister Goodyear announces investment in Sackville business conducting cancer research
Jun 23, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Invests-in-Promising-Cancer-Treatment-1280616.htm

Arctic seismic tests scaled back

Federal research project 'ill thought out,' Inuit group says
Jun 23, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/23/lancaster-sound-seismic-changes.html

WHO's H1N1 review panel sees 2 resign

Jun 23, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/23/h1n1-who-review-panel.html

TRIUMF to get new $63-million accelerator for isotopes, research

Jun 23, 2010
Margaret Munro
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/TRIUMF+million+accelerator+isotopes+research/3189338/story.html

New technology could provide alternative source for isotopes

Jun 22, 2010
Margaret Munro
Canwest News Service
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/technology+could+provide+alternative+source+isotopes/3183436/story.html

Minister Day Announces Investment for World-Leading Physics Laboratory

Supporting the development and operation of TRIUMF's Advanced Rare IsotopE Laboratory
Jun 22, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Day-Announces-Investment-for-World-Leading-Physics-Laboratory-1280081.htm

Canada can help to intensify war against killer diseases

Rolling back AIDS, TB and malaria saves lives and strengthens damaged societies
Jun 22, 2010
Dr. Michel Kazatchkine
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/826693--opinion-canada-can-help-to-intensify-war-against-killer-diseases

Organic pesticides can be worse than synthetic: study

University of Guelph researchers say organic requires larger doses
Jun 22, 2010
Cigdem Iltan
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/organic-pesticides-can-be-worse-than-synthetic-study/article1613773/

Alberta gov't scientist apologizes for saying researchers 'lied'

Study examined mercury levels in fish near oilsands
Jun 22, 2010
Alexandra Zabjek
Edmonton Journal
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Oilsands+researchers+defamation+suit+against+Alberta+scientist/3182210/story.html

Alberta researchers receive apology for attack on oil sands study

Provincial government scientist retracts critical statements made at University of Alberta forum
Jun 21, 2010
Dawn Walton
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/alberta-researchers-receive-apology-for-attack-on-oil-sands-study/article1612632/

Scientist apologizes to oilsands researchers

Jun 21, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2010/06/21/edmonton-mceachern-defamatory-apology.html

Taking tailings ponds seriously

Industry, government now see urgency to improve performance
Jun 21, 2010
Darcy Henton
Edmonton Journal
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Taking+tailings+ponds+seriously/3179955/story.html

Inuit TB strategy needed: report

Jun 22, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/06/21/inuit-tuberculosis-report.html

The Atlantic Bluefin tuna debate: True-bluefin

Farming one of the ocean’s greatest fish
Jun 22, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/16417965

Canada is falling behind on true green innovation

A new portrait of Canada’s green entrepreneurs is both encouraging – and worrying
Jun 21, 2010
Tyler Hamilton
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/business/cleanbreak/article/824436--hamilton-canada-is-falling-behind-on-true-green-innovation

'Animal health situation' closes Alberta meat plant

Jun 22, 2010
Philip Ling
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Animal+health+situation+closes+Alberta+meat+plant/3187227/story.html

No child cancer, cell tower link: study

Jun 22, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/22/cellphone-tower-cancer-children-pregnancy.html

Ban trans fats, cut salt, U.K. health group urges

Jun 22, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/22/trans-fat-salt-uk.html

U.S. deepwater drilling ban overturned

White House vows immediate appeal
Jun 22, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/22/bp-deepwater-horizon-oil.html

Canadians Benefit from over $1 Billion annual investment in R&D by Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies

Rx&D President calls for coordinated efforts to seize opportunities to attract more clinical trials research to Canada
Jun 21, 2010
Rx&D
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2010/21/c6918.html

Government of Canada and Prince Edward Island Support Innovation in Charlottetown

Ceapro Inc. expands to Atlantic Canada thanks to federal and provincial investment
Jun 21, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-and-Prince-Edward-Island-Support-Innovation-in-Charlottetown-1279090.htm

One step closer to eliminating lice

Scientists sequence the genome of the human body louse which could lead to new types of repellant against the disease-carrying parasite
Jun 21, 2010
Randolph E. Schmid
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/one-step-closer-to-eliminating-lice/article1612188/

More MDs want IDRC chair to resign over tobacco ties

Canadian Medical Association Journal is the latest to criticize Barbara McDougall’s links to the industry
Jun 21, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/more-mds-want-idrc-chair-to-resign-over-tobacco-ties/article1612131/

Don’t blow smoke over Barbara McDougall

The whiff of a “tobacco link” for International Development Research Centre chair Barbara McDougall (and former Imperial Tobacco director) persists, but Ms. McDougall should not step aside
Jun 18, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/dont-blow-smoke-over-barbara-mcdougall/article1611768/

Curbing the big killers

Jun 21, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/825850--curbing-the-big-killers

G8 'wrong forum' for health progress: editorial

Jun 21, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/21/g20-g8-health-cmaj.html

Confirmed: Big cats prowl in Ontario

Tracks, scat and DNA lay to rest any doubt that cougars exist here
Jun 21, 2010
Raveena Aulakh
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/826635

Roundup-resistant weeds pose threat

Jun 21, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/21/roundup-weeds-resistant.html

Minister Paradis Announces Appointment of Members to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

Jun 21, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Paradis-Announces-Appointment-Members-Canada-Newfoundland-Labrador-Offshore-1279159.htm

Minister Paradis Positions Canada as a Key Player for Future Energy Security of APEC Economies

Jun 21, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Paradis-Positions-Canada-as-Key-Player-Future-Energy-Security-APEC-Economies-1279378.htm

Environment Canada's Minister and the Nature Conservancy of Canada launch Gifts to Canadians Week in Calgary

Jun 21, 2010
Environment Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Environment-Canadas-Minister-Nature-Conservancy-Canada-launch-Gifts-Canadians-Week-Calgary-1279098.htm

Few firms disclose environmental practices

BP’s disaster in the Gulf of Mexico highlights why large institutional investors want more disclosure on how businesses deal with the environment. Which Canadian companies give it? Find out in our rankings on corporate social responsibility, conducted with Corporate Knights
Jun 20, 2010
Janet McFarland
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/managing/report-on-corporate-responsibil/few-companies-disclose-environmental-practices/article1605335/

Science suffers when it's put in the 'spin' cycle

Jun 20, 2010
JOE SCHWARCZ
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/Science+suffers+when+spin+cycle/3177811/story.html

Military drills spur worry for Fundy whales

Jun 19, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/19/nb-whales-military-exercise.html

Europe’s Little Ice Age may be on its way back

A series of harsh winters would severely test belief in global warming
Jun 18, 2010
Neil Reynolds
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/europes-little-ice-age-may-be-on-its-way-back/article1609874/

Devils of Details: Getting Scientists to Understand How Policy Making Works

June 16, 2010
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2010/06/16/devils-of-details-getting-scientists-to-understand-how-policy-making-works/

Canada falls down on commercialization

‘We are fabulous engineers but we are terrible business people because we are risk adverse and find reasons not to do things’
Jun 14, 2010
Mark Evans
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/start/mark-evans/canada-falls-down-on-commercialization/article1603149/?cid=art-rail-top40under402009

Alberta's prosperity far from assured

Province lags in innovation, venture capital
Jun 12, 2010
Gary Lamphier
Edmonton Journal
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Alberta+prosperity+from+assured/3145436/story.html

Innovation key to future

GE Canada CEO addresses oil and gas conference
Jun 19, 2010
DAVE BARTLETT
The Telegram
http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=344115&sc=82

He's chasing a Holy Grail... at 16

Science whiz's dream: a Nobel; Marymount student has a mess of medals, but makes time for other stuff, too
Jun 18, 2010
CHLOE FEDIO
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/chasing+Holy+Grail/3168959/story.html

Grand plans dashed for new science museum

Jun 12, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100612/science-museum-location-100612/20100612/?hub=OttawaHome

20 firms to receive research funding

Jun 19, 2010
Dave Hall
The Windsor Star
http://www.windsorstar.com/business/firms+receive+research+funding/3174156/story.html

Government of Canada Invests in Community Environmental Projects in the Okanagan

Jun 19, 2010
Environment Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Invests-in-Community-Environmental-Projects-in-the-Okanagan-1278616.htm

Construction of New Federally Funded Technology Centre Under Way at Universite de Moncton

Jun 14, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Construction-New-Federally-Funded-Technology-Centre-Under-Way-Universite-de-Moncton-1275540.htm

Ontario Leading The Way In Water Opportunities

Premier McGuinty Addresses Inaugural Canadian Water Summit
June 17, 2010
Office of the Premier, Government of Ontario
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2010/06/ontario-leading-the-way-in-water-opportunities.html

Ontario Paves The Way For Electric Vehicles

McGuinty Government Supporting Clean Transportation
Jun 18, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2010/06/ontario-paves-the-way-for-electric-vehicles.html

Canadian Biotech Bench Strength Devoted to Taking Canada Beyond Moose and Mountains, and into the Economy of the Future

Jun 18, 2010
BIOTECanada
http://www.financialpost.com/Canadian+Biotech+Bench+Strength+Devoted+Taking+Canada+Beyond+Moose+Mountains+andinto+Economy+Future/3171684/story.html

Turnover at Balsillie school raises questions of academic freedom

Joint venture between Waterloo universities and BlackBerry entrepreneur’s private think tank feeling tension about who calls the shots
Jun 17, 2010
Elizabeth Church
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/turnover-at-balsillie-school-raises-questions-of-academic-freedom/article1608394/

Doing their research

Jun 18, 2010
NICKI CRUICKSHANK
Barrie Examiner
http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2628448

MP applauds aquaculture investment

Jun 18, 2010
Courier-Islander
http://www.canada.com/applauds+aquaculture+investment/3168433/story.html

Old-school fuel

Jun 19, 2010
Carrie Tait
Financial Post
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/fp/school+fuel/3173228/story.html

PM's aversion to climate talk

Jun 19, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/825226--pm-s-aversion-to-climate-talk

Climate change deniers doing a disservice to legitimate science

Jun 18, 2010
Naomi Oreskes and Richard Littlemore
Special to the Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Climate+change+deniers+doing+disservice+legitimate+science/3169693/story.html

Climate and CO2 levels linked: study

Jun 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/18/climate-carbondioxide-study.html

Ottawa aims for green G8, G20 summits

Jun 18, 2010
Allison Jones
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontog20summit/article/825895--ottawa-aims-for-green-g8-g20-summits

New energy centre centralizes green heat

Jun 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/18/calgary-enmax-district-energy-centre-heat-east-village.html

Canadians pay too much for generic drugs: Report

Jun 18, 2010
Giuseppe Valiante
Canwest News Service
http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Canadians+much+generic+drugs+Report/3171080/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

Nunavut reversal on polar bears alarming: Scientist

Jun 18, 2010
Gabriel Zarate
Nunatsiaq News
http://www.vancouversun.com/Nunavut+reversal+polar+bears+alarming+Scientist/3172367/story.html

Lax government enforcement to blame for Flin Flon contamination: expert

Jun 18, 2010
Jen Skerritt
Winnipeg Free Press
http://www.timescolonist.com/health/government+enforcement+blame+Flin+Flon+contamination+expert/3173770/story.html

Will the gannets in the oil-drenched Gulf return?

As northern gannets in the Gaspé guard their eggs, scientists worry the display may be much diminished in years to come
Jun 18, 2010
CINDA CHAVICH
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/will-the-gannets-in-the-oil-drenched-gulf-return/article1609184/

Harbour sewage probe still underway

Jun 18, 2010
MICHAEL LIGHTSTONE
Chronicle-Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1187958.html

Farm progress show all about tech

Jun 18, 2010
Barbara Woolsey
Saskatchewan News Network
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/Farm+progress+show+about+tech/3169613/story.html

Japan could scupper whaling ban

Jun 18, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/18/japan-whaling-ban.html

Nearly all stroke risk preventable: study

June 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/17/stroke-prevent.html

Arctic seismic tests opposed by eco group

Jun 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/06/18/lancaster-sound-letter.html

Diabetes diagnoses expected to surge: report

Jun 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/16/diabetes-cases-canada.html

Female libido pill rejected by U.S. panel

Jun 18, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/18/female-viagra-libido.html

Two million Canadians will get diabetes this decade, shows study

Jun 17, 2010
Mike Barber
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/canada/million+Canadians+will+diabetes+this+decade+shows+study/3165490/story.html

Mosquito fogging begins in Winnipeg

Jun 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2010/06/17/mb-mosquito-fogging-winnipeg.html

Ash borer threatens Ottawa farm's rare trees

June 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/17/ottawa-emerald-ash-borer-central-experimental-farm.html

Aboriginal babies more likely to die: study

Access to urban health care doesn't lower mortality rates
Jun 17, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/17/man-infant-mortality-cp-manitoba.html

Research intelligence - Science's man in the lobby

As an ex-parliamentary researcher, CaSE's new head knows his way around the corridors of power
June 17, 2010
Paul Jump
Times Higher Education
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=412067&c=1

Scientists explore storing CO2 in rock

Jun 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/17/carbon-sequestration-iceland.html

H1N1 swaps genes with other pig viruses: study

Jun 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/17/h1n1-swine-genes.html

Japan's space programme: A blaze of glory

The Japanese chalk up two successes in space
Jun 17, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/16374480

A special report on the human genome: Biology 2.0

A decade after the human-genome project, writes Geoffrey Carr (interviewed here), biological science is poised on the edge of something wonderful
Jun 17, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/16349358

How to improve the IPCC

Code of conduct and rapid communication are key, scientists tell review panel
Jun 16, 2010
Hannah Hoag
Nature
http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100616/full/news.2010.302.html

BP pledges $20B fund for oil spill claims

Fund to be managed by independent 3rd party, Obama says
Jun 16, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/16/obama-bp-executives.html

Polar bear habitat plan draws fire in Alaska

484,000 square kilometres, largely sea ice, deemed critical
Jun 16, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/16/polar-bears-alaska.html

U.S. doubles spending on bike, walking paths

Jun 16, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/16/con-obama-bicycles.html

Mercury in N.W.T. lakes sparks health advisory

Jun 16, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/16/nwt-lake-mercury-fish.html

San Francisco proposes cellphone radiation law

Jun 16, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/16/con-sf-cell-radiation.html

AECL wants Chalk River reactor operating by end of July

Medical isotope shortage because of rector closing led to one-fifth fewer tests, report says
Jun 16, 2010
Sarah Boesveld
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/aecl-wants-chalk-river-reactor-operating-by-end-of-july/article1607040/

Chalk River reactor ready to restart: AECL

Jun 16, 2010
Ian MacLeod
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Chalk+River+reactor+ready+restart+AECL/3163184/story.html

Species loss is a silent epidemic that threatens our planet

Jun 16, 2010
David Suzuki with Faisal Moola
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/greenpage/environment/science-matters-species-loss-is-a-silent-epidemic-that-threatens-our-planet-96491229.html

Canada's pandemic vaccine maker to block release of deal

Jun 16, 2010
ELIZABETH THOMPSON
SUN MEDIA
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/06/16/14415806.html

The Fraser Institute: Sustainable Water Exports Possible With Reformed Canadian Water Policies

Jun 16, 2010
The Fraser Institute
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Fraser-Institute-Sustainable-Water-Exports-Possible-With-Reformed-Canadian-Water-Policies-1276814.htm

‘Male menopause’ symptoms revealed, but not without skeptics

Jun 16, 2010
Shereen Dindar
National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/06/16/male-menopause-symptoms-revealed-but-there-are-skeptics/

Creation redux: A powerful tool for redesigning life

The risks of synthetic biology are outweighed by the hope it may help us avert environmental catastrophe
Jun 15, 2010
Peter Singer
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/creation-redux-a-powerful-tool-for-redesigning-life/article1603949/

Tories put climate change on G8 agenda

Jun 15, 2010
Steve Rennie
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/g8/article/823391--tories-put-climate-change-on-g8-agenda

B.C. inquiry into 10 million missing salmon begins

Jun 15, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/15/bc-cohen-salmon-inquiry.html

Charest, McGuinty to talk climate-change plan

Jun 15, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/15/mcguinty-charest.html

Quebec and Ontario eye cap-and-trade system to cut carbon

Jun 15, 2010
Rob Ferguson
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/824053--quebec-and-ontario-eye-cap-and-trade-system-to-cut-carbon

Joint cabinet meeting a chance to chart green Canadian future

Jun 15, 2010
Sidney Ribaux and Rick Smith
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/823490--joint-cabinet-meeting-a-chance-to-chart-green-canadian-future

Court asked to weigh gay rights and blood policy

At the heart of the case is the question: Does the donation process protect recipients at the price of discrimination?
Jun 15, 2010
Natalie Stechyson
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/court-asked-to-weigh-gay-rights-and-blood-policy/article1605732/

Deepwater oil drill record excellent: Chevron

Jun 15, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/15/chevron-deepwater-oil-drill-615.html

B.C. orcas lack protection, court told

Jun 15, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/15/bc-ecojustice-orcas-lawsuit.html

U.S. pollution legacy flagged in Labrador town

Jun 15, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/15/hopedale-pollution-legacy-meeting-615.html

Aerial polar bear survey tested in Baffin Bay

Jun 15, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/15/nunavut-baffin-bay-polar-bears.html

No way to clean up oil spill under Arctic ice: Expert

Jun 15, 2010
Andrew Mayeda
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/clean+spill+under+Arctic+Expert/3158005/story.html

Disband Canada's fertility-industry watchdog: MP

Jun 15, 2010
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Disband+fertility+industry+monitor/3156448/story.html

Panel asks gov't to encourage less sodium intake

Jun 15, 2010
MARY CLARE JALONICK
Associated Press
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iuTQi_aNAaDX4fMjQSxw4OiYJpegD9GBQG700

Albertans must develop thicker skin about oilsands

Jun 15, 2010
Paul Stanway
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Albertans+must+develop+thicker+skin+about+oilsands/3155535/story.html

Thinning on top

Predicting the Arctic’s summer fate is not so simple
Jun 15, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/16369706

Western leaders to talk clean and green at annual meeting in Vancouver

Jun 14, 2010
Dirk Meissner
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/greenpage/environment/western-leaders-to-talk-clean-and-green-at-annual-meeting-in-vancouver--96340069.html

Arctic drilling review seeks public input

Jun 14, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/14/arctic-drilling-neb.html

Board bid foiled for frustrated MS patients

Jun 14, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20100614/ms-board-ccsvi-100614/

MS Society of Canada “a house divided,” CEO says

Anger and insurrection disrupt annual meeting
Jun 14, 2010
Anne Kingston
Macleans
http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/06/14/ms-society-of-canada-a-house-divided-ceo-says/

Ottawa fails to lead on isotopes

Government has ignored expert panel’s key recommendation for new reactor
Jun 14, 2010
Jatin Nathwani & Donald Wallace
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/822618--ottawa-fails-to-lead-on-isotopes

'Green light' for global biodiversity science panel

Jun 14, 2010
Mark Kinver
BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10307761.stm

Gulf oil spill ‘wake-up call’ for Ontario, groups warn McGuinty

Jun 14, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/sciencetech/environment/article/823162--gulf-oil-spill-wake-up-call-for-ontario-groups-warn-mcguinty

This science is fishy

Jun 18, 2010
Terence Corcoran
Financial Post
http://www.financialpost.com/This+science+fishy/3169251/story.html

Junk Science Week: Solar junk economics

The authors assume 16 indirect jobs for every solar employee
Jun 16, 2010
William Watson
Financial Post
http://opinion.financialpost.com/2010/06/16/junk-science-week-solar-junk-economics/

Junk Science Week: Hope mongering

Media promotes the opposite of scare mongering
Jun 14, 2010
Terence Corcoran
Financial Post
http://opinion.financialpost.com/2010/06/14/hope-mongering/#more-2112

Junk Science Week: Salt scare lacks solid evidence

Canada should call for a trial to test the science
Jun 14, 2010
David McCarron
Financial Post
http://opinion.financialpost.com/2010/06/14/junk-science-week-salt-scare-lacks-solid-evidence/#more-2104

Junk Science Week: The missing smog dead

Repeated claims of thousands of victims fail basic statistical tests
Jun 15, 2010
Peter Shawn Taylor
Financial Post
http://opinion.financialpost.com/2010/06/15/junk-science-week-the-missing-smog-dead/

Junk Science Week: The devil you know

Replacing products with low levels of bisphenol A with less-studied materials will have unknown effects
Jun 16, 2010
Julie E. Goodman
Financial Post
http://opinion.financialpost.com/2010/06/16/junk-science-week-the-devil-you-know/

Junk Science Week: Climate junk hard to dump

Why would scientists allow themselves to be recruited to essentially political objectives?
Jun 15, 2010
Peter Foster
Financial Post
http://opinion.financialpost.com/2010/06/15/junk-science-week-climate-junk-hard-to-dump/

Feds' isotope plans too short-sighted, critics say

Jun 13, 2010
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Feds+isotope+plans+short+sighted+critics/3149387/story.html

Harper pressured to put climate change on G8, G20 agenda

Jun 13, 2010
Mike De Souza
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Harper+pressured+climate+change+agenda/3149140/story.html

Millions of litres of pollutants dumped in cities: analysis

Jun 13, 2010
Steve Rennie
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/823043--millions-of-litres-of-pollutants-dumped-in-cities-analysis?bn=1

Arctic Ocean ice retreating at 30-year record pace

Jun 13, 2010
Randy Boswell
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Arctic+Ocean+retreating+year+record+pace/3149267/story.html

Push Canadian population to 100 million, scholar argues

Jun 12, 2010
Ian MacLeod
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/Push+Canadian+population+million+scholar+argues/3147619/story.html

The sleep of reason produces monsters. Or at least oil-covered pelicans

Forget the Enlightenment; this is the Endarkenment
Jun 12, 2010
Peter Scowen
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/columnists/the-sleep-of-reason-produces-monsters-or-at-least-oil-covered-pelicans/article1603315/

Remaking the University of Winnipeg

Lloyd Axworthy’s ambitious mission has drawn prominent backers – and a few grumblers
Jun 11, 2010
Jeffrey Simpson
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/remaking-the-university-of-winnipeg/article1601582/

MS societies to fund research into controversial theory

After months of agitation from some patients, Canadian and U.S. societies put up $2.4-million to probe links between CCSVI and MS
Jun 11, 2010
Adrian Morrow
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/ms-societies-to-fund-research-into-controversial-theory/article1601709/

Science economics: What science is really worth

Spending on science is one of the best ways to generate jobs and economic growth, say research advocates. But as Colin Macilwain reports, the evidence behind such claims is patchy.
Jun 9, 2010
Colin Macilwain
Nature
http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100609/full/465682a.html

Oh The Humanities: Research as a commodity

Jun 5, 2010
Drew Halfnight
National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/06/05/oh-the-humanities-research-as-a-commodity/#more-8681

Innovation is key to prosperity, says think-tank

Institute argues against cuts in education to slash deficits
Jun 8, 2010
Madhavi Acharya-Tom Yew
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/820164--innovation-is-key-to-prosperity-says-think-tank

It’s innovation that matters

Without the ability to turn new creations into helpful processes, societal gains are elusive. Governments should make the link between the two easier
Jun 11, 2010
Roger Martin
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/its-innovation-that-matters/article1599801/

Teaching the humanities: Vital to society?

Acclaimed philosopher Martha Nussbaum argues it is. She’s the latest sage to raise the alarm against higher education's growing obsession with knowledge you can take to the bank.
Jun 11, 2010
John Allemang
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/teaching-the-humanities-vital-to-society/article1601322/

New chairs program nets prize researchers from abroad

All 19 chair holders held positions outside Canada prior to being named – a big brain gain for this country.
Jun 8, 2010
Mark Cardwell
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/new-research-chairs.aspx

Elite research needs more women

Jun 8, 2010
Lynne Quarmby
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Elite+research+needs+more+women/3124950/story.html

Why Do Scientists Blog?

Jun 9, 2010
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affacting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2010/06/09/why-do-scientists-blog/

Government of Canada Helps University of Lethbridge Science and Engineering Graduates Enter the Workforce

Jun 11, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Helps-University-Lethbridge-Science-Engineering-Graduates-Enter-Workforce-1275085.htm

Genome Canada Funded Research Uncovers Key Changes in DNA in Individuals with Autism

Jun 11, 2010
Genome Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Genome-Canada-Funded-Research-Uncovers-Key-Changes-in-DNA-in-Individuals-with-Autism-1274851.htm

Alzheimer's research gains $1.26M deal

Jun 11, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/11/alzheimer-research-standards.html

Milestone for Research on Neurodegenerative Diseases

International cooperation to establish uniform guidelines and technologies
June 10, 2010
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2010/10/c3914.html

David Willetts plugs science lessons for MPs

Jun 9, 2010
Mark Henderson
The Times
http://timesonline.typepad.com/science/2010/06/david-willetts-plugs-science-lessons-for-mps.html#scivote

A brief history of Stephen Hawking’s time in Waterloo

Famed physicist spotted around town as he visits theoretical physics institute to help researchers
Jun 11, 2010
Elizabeth Church
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/a-brief-history-of-stephen-hawkings-time-in-waterloo/article1600096/

Carbon capture and storage will work

Jun 11, 2010
Eric Beynon
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Carbon+capture+storage+will+work/3139984/story.html

Gulf spill could be double first estimates, scientists say

New figures for blown-out well show amount of oil spewing may have been twice as much as previously thought
Jun 11, 2010
Seth Borenstein and Harry R. Weber
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/gulf-spill-could-be-double-first-estimates-scientists-say/article1600305/

Sitting takes toll on body, scientists find

Jun 11, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/10/sitting-health-physiology.html

FDA reopens debate on dental amalgam fillings

Mercury-containing material used extensively in Canada, U.S.
Jun 11, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/06/11/con-amalgam-hearing.html

Why is Canada not putting climate change on the G20 agenda?

Our lack of action stands in stark contrast to earlier achievements
Jun 11, 2010
Jody Williams
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/why-is-canada-not-putting-climate-change-on-the-g20-agenda/article1599421/

An Arctic spill would be even worse

Canadians want to drill in some of the roughest, coldest oceans: If we can’t mitigate the risk, we shouldn’t undertake it
Jun 11, 2010
Gerald Butts
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/an-arctic-spill-would-be-even-worse/article1599718/

Cutting your personal dependence on oil easier said than done

Gulf oil spill reminds that oil permeates our daily lives in ways we never think about – it’s everywhere from shampoo to running shoes
Jun 11, 2010
Seth Borenstein
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/cutting-your-personal-dependence-on-oil-easier-said-than-done/article1600680/

Pooch feeling anxious? There’s a pill for that

Multi-billion-dollar market for ‘lifestyle’ drugs for animals raises alarms
Jun 11, 2010
Carly Weeks
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/pooch-feeling-anxious-theres-a-pill-for-that/article1600488/

Turbine damage stalls Fundy tidal power test

Jun 11, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/11/ns-fundy-tidal-blades.html

MS research projects test theory

Jun 11, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/11/multiple-sclerosis-ccsvi-research.html

Kirk's new enterprise — saving B.C. salmon

Jun 10, 2010
Amy Minsky
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/canada/Kirk+enterprise+saving+salmon/3138121/story.html

Health Canada ruling: Food products can claim to be cholesterol busters

Becel’s pro.activ calorie-reduced margarine is first sterol-fortified food available in Canada
Jun 10, 2010
Carly Weeks
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/health-canada-ruling-food-products-can-claim-to-be-cholesterol-busters/article1599717/

Drug spending in U.S., Canada about same: report

Jun 10, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/10/con-drug-costs.html

Tougher consumer protection bill lauded

Jun 10, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/06/10/con-consumer-bill-reax.html

Fill gender gap in medical research: scientists

Jun 10, 2010
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/10/gender-bias-medical-research.html

Feds seeking oil cleanup crews as thousands of spills flow in Canada annually

Jun 10, 2010
Andy Blatchford
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/feds-seeking-oil-cleanup-crews-as-thousands-of-spills-flow-in-canada-annually-96076199.html

Oil spill could harm Arctic birds: WWF

Jun 10, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/10/north-birds-oil-spill.html

Eliminate Canada's 'one-size-fits-all' criminalization of marijuana, study argues

Jun 10, 2010
TODD COYNE
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/Eliminate+Canada+size+fits+criminalization+marijuana+study+argues/3137447/story.html

How Canadian politics harms Africans

Jun 10, 2010
Elizabeth Payne
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/Canadian+politics+harms+Africans/3134068/story.html

Big changes on the way for Pharmacare

Drug policy reform should mean lower prices for generic medications and new ways to deliver health care
Jun 10, 2010
Cheryl Koehn
Special to the Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/changes+Pharmacare/3135349/story.html

Waiter, there’s a carcinogen in my soup

June 10, 2010
Ernest Scheyder
REUTERS
http://www.healthzone.ca/health/dietfitness/diet/article/821725--waiter-there-s-a-carcinogen-in-my-soup

Global warming concerns rising in U.S.

Jun 10, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/09/globalwarming-americans.html

Once more, with less feeling

Climate-change negotiations settle in for the long haul
Jun 9, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/16317359

Gulf oil disaster doesn’t make the tar sands green

Jun 9, 2010
Jeff Rubin
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/commentary/jeff-rubins-smaller-world/gulf-oil-disaster-doesnt-make-the-tar-sands-green/article1596265/

H1N1 decision free of money interest: WHO

Jun 9, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/09/h1n1-who-chan.html

Better your plan to fight TB on reserves, Health Canada urged

Jun 9, 2010
Jen Skerritt
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Better+your+plan+fight+reserves+Health+Canada+urged/3129517/story.html

Fungi a possible biodiesel source

Jun 9, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/09/fungi-biodiesel-study.html

We’ve seen the spewing oil... where’s the public outcry?

It’s the worst oil spill in American history, but the protests against BP and deepwater drilling have been surprisingly tame
Jun 9, 2010
Eric Reguly
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/commentary/eric-reguly/weve-seen-the-spewing-oil-wheres-the-public-outcry/article1598369/

B.C.'s ancient reefs slated for protected status

Jun 9, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/09/bc-glass-sponge-reefs-protected.html

NASA to launch Arctic mission

Jun 9, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/09/nasa-arctic-mission.html

Biomass allocation upsets ecology groups

Jun 9, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/09/nb-biomass-crown-forests.html

Toronto Hydro urged to spark local solar panel industry

Initiative would help the environment and create good jobs for disadvantaged groups, coalition says
Jun 9, 2010
Laurie Monsebraaten
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/820662--toronto-hydro-urged-to-spark-local-solar-panel-industry

Tale of two opinions at maternal health meeting

Jun 9, 2010
Lee-Anne Goodman
The Canadian Press
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/821466--tale-of-two-opinions-at-maternal-health-meeting

Awareness of oil risks seeps north

Jun 8, 2010
Gillian Steward
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/820289--steward-awareness-of-oil-risks-seeps-north

Arctic seismic testing useful: Nunavut minister

Jun 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/06/08/lancaster-seismic-nunavut.html

Health food store advice not scientific: study

Jun 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/08/con-health-study.html

Legal fight over breast cancer gene begins

Jun 8, 2010
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/08/brca1-patent.html

Black-footed ferrets survive Sask. winter

Jun 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/08/sk-black-footed-ferret-survive-winter-1068.html

Hospitals' biggest H1N1 problem: Confusion

Outbreak exposed serious gaps in Canada's pandemic planning
Jun 8, 2010
Sharon Kirkey
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Hospitals+biggest+H1N1+problem+Confusion/3125925/story.html

Being prepared

Jun 8, 2010
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Being+prepared/3124943/story.html

Oil slick will head north but not to Canada, computer simulations show

Jun 7, 2010
Lesley Ciarula Taylor
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/820030--oil-slick-will-head-north-but-not-to-canada-computer-simulations-show?bn=1

Nuclear scientists slam Canada over isotopes

Jun 7, 2010
Joanna Smith
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/820089--nuclear-scientists-slam-canada-over-isotopes

Honour medical isotope promise: U.S. group

Jun 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/07/medical-isotopes-atcher.html

Other medical isotope cuts wait in Ottawa

Jun 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/07/medical-isotopes-ottawa-rubidium-pet.html

New drug prices in Ont. take effect July 1

Jun 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/07/ontario-pharmacy.html

Genetically altered trees for paper cause worry

Jun 7, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/07/genetically-altered-trees-paper.html

Strokes cost Canada $2.5B a year: study

Jun 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/07/stroke-cost.html

Invest in women's health: UN head

Jun 7, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/07/maternal-health-un.html

Deathbed reprieve for killer industry?

Ottawa and Quebec City appear poised to bail out asbestos producers
Jun 6, 2010
Kathleen Ruff
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/819432--deathbed-reprieve-for-killer-industry

Greenhouse gas cuts 'a tenth' of what was predicted, Ottawa says

Jun 4, 2010
Mike DeSouza
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Greenhouse+cuts+tenth+what+predicted+Ottawa+says/3110598/story.html

Emissions reductions 10 times less than government’s projections: report

Critics say results show Harper government failing to reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas pollution
Jun 3, 2010
Gloria Galloway
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/emissions-reductions-10-times-less-than-governments-projections-report/article1591784/

2010 Canadian Science Policy Centre Conference Details

Jun 4, 2010
Canadian Science Policy Centre
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/2010-Canadian-Science-Policy-Centre-Conference-Details-1271377.htm

OECD Innovation Strategy

May 27, 2010
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
http://www.oecd.org/innovation/strategy

Canada Excellence Research Chairs good for Canada

June 2, 2010
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/Canada+Excellence+Research+Chairs+good+Canada/3101275/story.html

Research program highlights lack of vision

June 3, 2010
Penni Stewart
Special to The Windsor Star
http://www.windsorstar.com/technology/Research+program+highlights+lack+vision/3104855/story.html

Game changer — big bucks, big brains

Søren Rysgaard will leave Greenland for the University of Manitoba, and David Barber of the Centre for Earth Observation Science
May 21, 2010
Paul Wells
Macleans
http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/05/21/game-changer%E2%80%94big-bucks-big-brains/

Innovation isn’t just about science funding

June 1, 2010
Rob Annan
Researcher Forum
http://dontleavecanadabehind.wordpress.com/2010/06/01/innovation-isnt-just-about-science-funding/

Shutout of ’soft’ sciences provokes discontent

As 9,000 scholars descend on Concordia University for Congress, the role of the social sciences and humanities is top of mind
June 1, 2010
Carson Jerema
Macleans
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2010/06/01/shutout-of-soft-sciences-provokes-discontent/

Arts and social sciences struggle for a place in new economy

Academics at Montreal conference worry about lack of recognition and funding in government policy
Jun 1, 2010
Elizabeth Church
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/arts-and-social-sciences-struggle-for-a-place-in-new-economy/article1587526/

Canada needs national 'orphan-disease' strategy,' MPs hear

June 3, 2010
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Canada+needs+national+orphan+disease+strategy+hear/3108471/story.html

Discrimination in academia

June 3, 2010
Leo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/margin-notes/discrimination-in-academia/

Prestigious research awards show gender bias

The lack of female appointments demonstrates a need for better search criteria to enhance diversity
Jun 1, 2010
Lynne Quarmby
Special to the Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Prestigious+research+awards+show+gender+bias/3096092/story.html

The real discrimination at universities

The trend is to hire women over men, a shameful practice for anyone who favours non-discriminatory hiring
June 1, 2010
Andrew Irvine
Special to the Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/real+discrimination+universities/3096091/story.html

Sorry, professor, but women do still face hiring discrimination

The numbers just don’t support the notion that men have it worse in the workplace
June 3, 2010
Gary Mason
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/sorry-professor-but-women-do-still-face-hiring-discrimination/article1589954/

Alberta Innovates grants $43M for health research

Rebuilding damaged heart tissue among the funded projects
June 3, 2010
Karen Kleiss
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/health/Alberta+Innovates+grants+health+research/3108171/story.html

U of S professor to head multi-million project

Jun 4, 2010
Alanna Adamko
The StarPhoenix
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/business/professor+head+multi+million+project/3113619/story.html

Montreal's Brassard wins Canada's top science medal

Jun 1, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/01/canada-gold-medal-winner-science-engineering.html

Canada's top science prize awarded

May 31, 2010
Mike Barber
Canwest News Service
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=3097680

UBC researchers among national science award winners

June 3, 2010
TIFFANY CRAWFORD
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/researchers+among+national+science+award+winners/3108819/story.html

Hawking in Canada for research visit

'Completely determined to work at all costs'
Jun 5, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/05/hawking-canada-visit.html

Ontario institute finally gets Stephen Hawking

Groundbreaking physicist begins stint at Waterloo centre
Jun 5, 2010
San Grewal
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/819558--ontario-institute-finally-gets-stephen-hawking?bn=1

After five-year 'relay race,' Vinet reflects on role of universities

Jun 1, 2010
PEGGY CURRAN
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/editorials/After+five+year+relay+race+Vinet+reflects+role+universities/3094992/story.html

Nortel-era degree cut in Ottawa

Jun 4, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/04/ottawa-algonquin-college.html

Government of Canada Introduces Proposals to Modernize the Copyright Act

Jun 2, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Introduces-Proposals-to-Modernize-the-Copyright-Act-1270199.htm

Copyright reform plan flawed, but fixable

June 4, 2010
Michael Geist
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Copyright+reform+plan+flawed+fixable/3109702/story.html

Copyright bill restricts user rights, research and innovation

Jun 2, 2010
CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS (CAUT)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2010/02/c9434.html

College gets innovative

Jun 1, 2010
MICHAEL LEA
THE WHIG-STANDARD
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2602223

The Government of Canada Invests in the Jobs of Tomorrow - Today

Government invests in new research partnerships for colleges and communities
May 31, 2010
Government of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/The-Government-of-Canada-Invests-in-the-Jobs-of-Tomorrow-Today-1268486.htm

Government of Canada Announces New Research to Measure the Benefits of Co-Operatives for Canadians

May 31, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Announces-New-Research-Measure-Benefits-Co-Operatives-Canadians-1268503.htm

Layoffs at AECL 'poorly timed:' Union

May 31, 2010
Kathryn May
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Layoffs+AECL+poorly+timed+Union/3094456/story.html

AECL Layoffs Compromise the Future of Canada's Nuclear Industry

May 31, 2010
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/AECL-Layoffs-Compromise-the-Future-of-Canadas-Nuclear-Industry-1268591.htm

Another member quits federal fertility agency

Calls For Review
Jun 1, 2010
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=3094761

Reproductive agency losses alarming: expert

June 3, 2010
CHRISTINA SPENCER
Toronto Sun
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/06/03/14252781.html

Toronto astrophysicists pretty much figured out origins of universe

But what do they do for an encore (and how do they get a date)?
Jun 4, 2010
Ian Brown
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/toronto-astrophysicists-pretty-much-figured-out-origins-of-universe/article1592812/

Want to know about climate science? Ask climate scientists

Jun 5, 2010
Dan Gardner
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Want+know+about+climate+science+climate+scientists/3109623/story.html

Calmar gas leak conjures up spectre of future carbon capture woes

If an entire subdivision can be built over a forgotten well, then what happens when we lose track of CO2 stored underground?
Jun 5, 2010
Graham Thomson
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Graham+Thomson+Calmar+leak+conjures+spectre+future+carbon+capture+woes/3115933/story.html

Study's findings contain lessons for all ecosystems, says scientist

In nature it's good to 'diversify your portfolio'
Jun 5, 2010
Margaret Munro
Canwest News Service
http://www.canada.com/Study+findings+contain+lessons+ecosystems+says+scientist/3116435/story.html

Too much yellow in our green spaces

Jun 5, 2010
Bronwyn Eyre
The StarPhoenix
http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/much+yellow+green+spaces/3116714/story.html

West Nile threat looms this summer — but monitoring in decline

Jun 5, 2010
Carmen Chai
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/West+Nile+threat+looms+this+summer+monitoring+decline/3117618/story.html

No spill risk from proposed pipeline: Enbridge

But 'gaps remain' in federal regulations designed to minimize damage in case of a major oil leak
Jun 5, 2010
Scott Simpson
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/spill+risk+from+proposed+pipeline+Enbridge/3117221/story.html

The Big Spill, coming to a coast near you

Jun 5, 2010
Peter Gorrie
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/article/819541--gorrie-the-big-spill-coming-to-a-coast-near-you

B.C. gov't leaves door open to coastal oil drilling

Jun 4, 2010
Judith Lavoie
Victoria Times Colonist
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/leaves+door+open+coastal+drilling/3113292/story.html

Fish-bearing lakes to be destroyed to become tailings ponds: CoC to sue feds

Council of Canadians to sue federal government over Fisheries Act amendment
Jun 4, 2010
Tiffany Crawford
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Fish+bearing+lakes+destroyed+become+tailings+ponds+feds/3109850/story.html

Ottawa should do more to lower emissions, Charest says

Jun 4, 2010
Canwest News Service
http://www.canada.com/technology/Ottawa+should+more+lower+emissions+Charest+says/3113099/story.html

The numbers say it all: Canada is a climate-change miscreant

The annual report required by all signatories to the original Kyoto Protocol is depressing
Jun 4, 2010
Jeffrey Simpson
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/the-numbers-say-it-all-canada-is-a-climate-change-miscreant/article1591592/

Controversial treatment creating bitterness in MS Society elections

Board members split on backing CCSVI theory
Jun 4, 2010
Sarah Boesveld
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/controversial-treatment-creating-bitterness-in-ms-society-elections/article1593234/

Raids highlight gaps in medical marijuana program

Police shut down 5 compassion clubs in Quebec
Jun 4, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2010/06/04/mtl-compassion-club-raids-debate.html

Algae could power new Canadian industry: NRC

Jun 4, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/04/algae-biofuel.html

Screens to halt Asian carp go in near Chicago

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rejects lock closures
Jun 4, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/04/great-lakes-asian-carp.html

N.B. expands flu shot program

Public health office will offer free seasonal flu vaccine to children under 18
Jun 4, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/04/nb-h1n1-flu-vaccine-program-217.html

P.E.I. wants to improve vaccination rates

Jun 4, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/04/pei-vaccination-rates-584.html

Feds accused of being 'too soft' on emission targets

Jun 4, 2010
DOMINIQUE LA HAYE
QMI AGENCY
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Politics/2010/06/04/14270696.html

Gulf spill killing N.L. birds: researcher

Jun 3, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/06/03/nl-gannets-montevecchi-603.html

BP oil could hit Atlantic coast this summer

Simulations suggest oil will spread well beyond Florida
Jun 3, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/03/oil-spread.html

Sea ice retreat in Arctic worst in thousands of years: Study

June 3, 2010
Randy Boswell
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/retreat+Arctic+worst+thousands+years+Study/3108574/story.html

Organ donation tax credit proposed

June 3, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/06/03/organ-donation-tax-credit.html

Labour shortage feared in energy sector

June 3, 2010
Dan Healing
Calgary Herald
http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Labour+shortage+feared+energy+sector/3105403/story.html

Lock in safety regime for high-Arctic drilling

Jun 3, 2010
Colin Kenny
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/818248--lock-in-safety-regime-for-high-arctic-drilling

Canada's food safety rated among world's best

But ability to trace food-borne outbreaks faulted
June 3, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/06/03/con-food-safety.html

H1N1 still a pandemic: WHO chief

Jun 3, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/03/who-flu-h1n1.html

AECL confirms more N.B. reactor delays

Jun 3, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/03/nb-aecl-point-lepreau-nuclear-reactor-delays-239.html

Mars mission simulation begins

'Something that no human has done before'
Jun 3, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/03/mars-flight-simulation.html

The Galapagos Islands: On the extinction of species

Tourism is imperilling a wildlife paradise
Jun 3, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/world/americas/displayStory.cfm?story_id=16281325

HIV/AIDS: Altogether now

Enlisting business to fight HIV
Jun 3, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/world/united-states/displaystory.cfm?story_id=16274497

Oil isn’t subsidized

New investments in oil and gas are already taxed more heavily than are other industries
Jun 3, 2010
Jack M. Mintz
Special to the National Post
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/06/03/oil-isnt-subsidized/

Technology, complexity, economy, catastrophe

Oil and financial crises highlight the massive regulatory challenge for our ever-innovating world
Jun 2, 2010
Kenneth Rogoff
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/technology-complexity-economy-catastrophe/article1588565/

India is world’s green giant while Canada’s image dims

Lots of motorists but not enough people cycling, walking, eco poll reveals
Jun 2, 2010
Olivia Ward
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/818235--india-is-world-s-green-giant-while-canada-s-image-dims

UN report calls for changes in diet, fuel use

More vegetarianism and less energy use called for
Jun 2, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/02/con-un-sustainability.html

United Nations identify meat eaters as warming the planet

With global population set to increase 50% by 2050, and climate change problems, world body presses issue
June 2, 2010
Margaret Munro
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/United+Nations+identify+meat+eaters+warming+planet/3102038/story.html

U.K. GMO group's senior member quits

Jun 2, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/02/uk-resignation-genetically-modified-foods.html

UN picks 13 new biosphere reserves

Jun 2, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/02/un-biosphere-sites.html

Beware the strict new fuel rules

Industry analyst says tougher fuel economy standards ‘are impossible to meet’ by 2016 deadline
Jun 2, 2010
Jeremy Cato
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/new-cars/auto-news/beware-the-strict-new-fuel-rules/article1589568/

Time to get shaking on the salt issue

At last, the Sodium Working Group is making some headway
Jun 2, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/time-to-get-shaking-on-the-salt-issue/article1588649/

Evidence does not connect cellphones to brain cancers

Electromagnetic radiation streaming from a device held inches of sensitive brain tissue. Sounds nasty, right?
Jun 1, 2010
EVRA TAYLOR LEVY & EDDIE LANG
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Evidence+does+connect+cellphones+brain+cancers/3095570/story.html

U.S. says greenhouses gases to rise by 2020

Jun 1, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/06/01/us-global-warming-un-report.html

'We need to recognize the importance of our environment'

Jun 1, 2010
ALEXANDRA DAVIS
Daily Gleaner
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/1075638

Health Canada aims to cut Canadians' salt intake

Food industry asked to follow voluntary sodium reduction targets
May 31, 2010
Megan Ogilvie & Joseph Hall
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/817144--health-canada-aims-to-cut-salt-intake

Entrepreneurs flock to cleantech sector

Renewable Energy
May 31, 2010
Mary Teresa Bitti
Financial Post
http://www.financialpost.com/small-business/succession/story.html?id=3091153

Feds blasted over isotopes from Israel

May 31, 2010
CHRISTINA SPENCER
Toronto Sun
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/05/31/14204956.html

Fake pot poses real dangers

Products marketed as potpourri harbour severe side-effects when smoked
May 31, 2010
Douglas Quan
Canwest News Service
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Fake+poses+real+dangers/3091434/story.html

In search of Arctic riches

May 31, 2010
Ed Struzik
Edmonton Journal
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/ARCTIC+RICHES/3094015/story.html

Exclude donors with risky behaviour: AIDS PEI

May 31, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/05/31/pei-gay-blood-donors-584.html

Sewage, jet fuel spilled in Arctic

May 31, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/05/31/arctic-spill-jet-fuel-sewage.html

Toxic spills put Arctic under threat, report finds

Revelations come as Gulf of Mexico spill presses Ottawa to put its Arctic environmental rules under more scrutiny
May 30, 2010
Steve Rennie
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toxic-spills-put-arctic-under-threat-report-finds/article1585959/

The changing face of the environmental movement

May 29, 2010
Stephen Murgatroyd
Troy Media
http://www.troymedia.com/?p=11209

Gulf oil spill stirs memories of Exxon Valdez disaster

May 29, 2010
Margaret Munro
Canwest News Service
http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Gulf+spill+stirs+memories+Exxon+Valdez+disaster/3085437/story.html

There is s--- in the water - literally

May 29, 2010
PETER ZIMONJIC and THANE BURNETT
QMI Agency
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/05/25/14170301.html

Mexico's President pushes Ottawa to act on climate change

Felipe Calderon breaks diplomatic ranks with host Stephen Harper, says 'we cannot wait’ to follow U.S. lead
May 27, 2010
Campbell Clark and Brian Milner
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/mexicos-president-pushes-ottawa-to-act-on-climate-change/article1583574/