Science Canada: November 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

R&D field is 'chronically under-funded'

ICT: Province spends about 1% of GDP on research and development: NBIT
Nov 18, 2010
JON MACNEILL
TELEGRAPH-JOURNAL
http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/journal/article/1313383

Ontario professors rewarded more for research than for teaching: study

Nov 12, 2010
Ciara Byrne
The Canadian Press
http://www.thespec.com/news/ontario/article/275758--ontario-professors-rewarded-more-for-research-than-for-teaching-study

Don't hold back the brain gain

Nov 18, 2010
Allan Rock, Claude Lague, and Andre Lalonde
Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/hold+back+brain+gain/3846564/story.html

In praise of scholarships for foreign students

Nov 17, 2010
Leo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/margin-notes/in-praise-of-scholarships-for-foreign-students/

Ontario wins by attracting the best international students

Nov 16, 2010
Feridun Hamdullahpur
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/891250--ontario-wins-by-attracting-the-best-international-students

Bringing smart people to Canada can only make us better

Nov 18, 2010
GARY MASON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/bringing-smart-people-to-canada-can-only-make-us-better/article1803321/

Ontario invests $15-million in brain research

Nov 15, 2010
ANNE McILROY and KAREN HOWLETT
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/ontario-invests-15-million-in-brain-research/article1799326/

Look Mom, I can do PCR! Benefits and Drawbacks of Formal Undergraduate Research Programs

Nov 15, 2010
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2010/11/15/look-mom-i-can-do-pcr-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-formal-undergraduate-research-programs/

From goat herder to scientific pioneer

A prestigious award is the latest chapter in a remarkable life
Nov 16, 2010
Ian MacLeod
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/From+goat+herder+scientific+pioneer/3833802/story.html

New P.E.I. university pitched by developer

Homburg University would focus on real estate
Nov 15, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2010/11/15/pei-homburg-university-584.html

A Govt Versus Its People on Climate Change

The Canadian public is completely at odds with its own government on climate change, a new survey revealed Friday
Nov 19, 2010
Stephen Leahy
Inter Press Service
http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=53611

Forget fighter jets, fight climate change: poll

Nov 18, 2010
BRIAN LILLEY
Toronto Sun
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/11/18/16210206.html

Health of 400,000 ‘nearly homeless’ Canadians as poor as those on streets: study

Nov 19, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/health-of-400000-nearly-homeless-canadians-as-poor-as-those-on-streets-study/article1805746/

The Senate was right to kill the climate-change bill

Proposed law sets irresponsible targets that would have cost thousands of jobs
Nov 19, 2010
TOM HARRIS
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Senate+right+kill+climate+change+bill/3853376/story.html

Ont. man dies after MS vein opening

Nov 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/11/18/multiple-sclerosis-vein-death-costa-rica-mostic.html

The inconvenient truth about the climate change bill

Nov 18, 2010
Greg Weston
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/18/greg-weston-climate-change-bill.html

Consumerism causes climate change: poll

Nov 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/18/climate-change-poll-consumerism.html

Bluefin tuna cutback proposal scrapped

EU had wanted to slash current quota in half
Nov 18, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/18/tuna-bluefin-cutback-plan-abandoned.html

Historic hydro pact signed between N.L., N.S.

Lower Churchill power to flow past Quebec, promises stable prices
Nov 18, 2010
John Gushue
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/18/nl-muskrat-deal-1118.html

N.B. is the fattest province: health council

Nov 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2010/11/18/nb-health-profile-943.html

Late Hudson Bay ice imperils polar bears

Nov 18, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/hudson-bay-ice-polar-bear.html

Canada to strengthen HIV/AIDS prevention research in sub-Saharan Africa

Nov 18, 2010
International Development Research Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/18/c5538.html

Expert Panel on Biodiversity Science Calls for a Bold Vision

Nov 18, 2010
Council of Canadian Academies
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/18/c5332.html

Government of Canada Strengthens Food Safety System With Ministerial Advisory Board

Nov 18, 2010
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Strengthens-Food-Safety-System-With-Ministerial-Advisory-Board-1356085.htm

Canada lacks biodiversity data: scientists

Nov 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/biodiversity-data-canada.html

Killed climate change bill flawed: Harper

Defeating legislation passed by House unprecedented, opposition parties say
Nov 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/senate-climate-bill.html

Alta. tailings pond OK'd by federal inspectors

Nov 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/edmonton-environment-canada-no-violations-cnrl.html

Health council calls for better drug testing

Nov 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/11/17/drug-testing-improvements-health-council.html

Antimatter atoms held captive by physicists

Nov 17, 2010
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/antimatter-antihydrogen-atoms-trap.html

Canadian researchers at SFU, UBC and TRIUMF key to capturing antimatter

Nov 17, 2010
Derek Abma
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Canadian+researchers+TRIUMF+capturing+antimatter/3843648/story.html

The climate-change file, post-Prentice: same old, same old

Hopes for serious action disappeared when the Republicans won a majority in the U.S. House
Nov 17, 2010
Jeffrey Simpson
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/the-climate-change-file-post-prentice-same-old-same-old/article1801668/

Energy accord confirms major wind cutback

Nov 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/pei-wind-power-cutback-584.html

Port Hope mayor criticizes anti-nuclear activist

Caldicott warned about radioactive waste
Nov 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/port-hope-radioactive-soil-helen-caldicott.html

CO2 considered water pollutant by U.S. agency

Nov 17, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/carbon-dioxide-water-epa.html

Pomegranate scientist barred from endorsements

Juice company disputes FTC's misleading advertising charges
Nov 17, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/17/con-pom-phd.html

Harper tough on crime but soft on facts

Charles Pascal
Nov 17, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/891822--harper-tough-on-crime-but-soft-on-facts

Trustees strike a blow against junk science

Nov 17, 2010
Heather Mallick
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/891829--mallick-trustees-strike-a-blow-against-junk-science

Mandatory minimums for drug crimes are a giant step backward for Canada

Bill S-10 will neither deter organized crime nor make any serious dent in our drug trade. What it will do is alarm the low-level street dealers
Nov 17, 2010
ERIKA SASSON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/mandatory-minimums-for-drug-crimes-are-a-giant-step-backward-for-canada/article1801674/

Webcast: Innovations in Gender, Sex, and Health Research - Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Institute of Gender and Health - Nov 22 & 23, 2010

Nov 17, 2010
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/17/c5254.html

CFI News Brief: New Ways to Harness Energy

Nov 17, 2010
Canada Foundation for Innovation
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/CFI-News-Brief-New-Ways-to-Harness-Energy-1355542.htm

Government of Canada Launches New Anti-drug Campaign: New Ads Latest in Effort to Help Parents Keep their Children Drug-free

Nov 17, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Launches-New-Anti-drug-Campaign-New-Ads-Latest-Effort-Help-Parents-1355320.htm

Biological effects from exposure to EMF from cell towers and Wifi

Critique of the Levitt and Lai Article
Nov 16, 2010
Lorne Trottier
Skeptic North
http://www.skepticnorth.com/2010/11/levitt-and-lai-peddling-discredited-emf-science/

Alberta opposition slams Horizon tailings pond

Worry mounts despite recent ERCB inspections showing containment
Nov 16, 2010
Keith Gerein
Edmonton Journal
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Alberta+opposition+slams+Horizon+tailings+pond/3831774/story.html

Tailings pond plans not part of public hearings

Nov 16, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/16/edmonton-cnrl-pond-environment-canada.html

Water fluoridation meets its Waterloo

Nov 16, 2010
Tamsin McMahon
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Water+fluoridation+meets+Waterloo/3839306/story.html

1-way trip to Mars proposed

Nov 16, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/16/mars-trip-oneway.html

Climate change a top fear in North: report

Nov 16, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/16/arctic-security-conference-board.html

Supporting Brain Research

McGuinty Government Supports Better Health Care, Life Science Jobs
Nov 15, 2010
Ontario Office of the Premier
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2010/11/supporting-brain-research.html

Does Ontario’s Green Energy Act pass the ‘net benefit’ test?

If we truly want to transform the electricity sector, then increasing the role of renewable technologies along a ‘smart grid’ is a better approach
Nov 15, 2010
JATIN NATHWANI
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/does-ontarios-green-energy-act-pass-the-net-benefit-test/article1797190/

Arctic's 'fiery ice' is potential new energy source

Scientists drill through permafrost to assess challenges in harnessing gas hydrates, a source of clean-burning methane
Nov 15, 2010
Margaret Munro
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Arctic+fiery+potential+energy+source/3829993/story.html

Alta. tailings pond to get federal inspection

Nov 15, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/15/edmonton-cnrl-pond-environment-canada.html

Baird steps in as acting environment minister, critics concerned

Government House Leader John Baird is also the acting environment minister and critics say the environment will be pushed to the backburner, again
Nov 15, 2010
BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/page/view/environmentbaird-11-15-2010

Ontario’s summer quake spilled toxic mercury at museum

Nov 15, 2010
Dean Beeby
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/ontarios-summer-quake-spilled-toxic-mercury-at-museum/article1798496/

Government of Canada takes action on childhood obesity

Nov 15, 2010
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/15/c4216.html

A Consumer's Guide to Understanding Green Claims and Labels in Canada

This guide explains some of the common green claims and labels you will see in Canada
Nov 2010
Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/oca-bc.nsf/vwapj/10-010-IC-Eco_logos_EN_WEB.pdf/$FILE/10-010-IC-Eco_logos_EN_WEB.pdf

MacKay Announces Cutting-Edge Clean Energy Project for Atlantic Canada

Nov 14, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/MacKay-Announces-Cutting-Edge-Clean-Energy-Project-for-Atlantic-Canada-1352963.htm

'No new data' in exposure study, Health Canada says

Nov 13, 2010
David Johnston
The Gazette
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/data+exposure+study+Health+Canada+says/3823410/story.html

Two Halifax professors win top national award for spinal cord research

Nov 12, 2010
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/12/c3877.html

Government of Canada Supports Innovation at Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses in National Capital Region

Economic Action Plan invests in jobs and growth through research and development
Nov 12, 2010
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Supports-Innovation-Small-Medium-Sized-Businesses-National-Capital-1352766.htm

Government of Canada Investing in Environmental Improvements at Hinton Pulp Mill

Nov 12, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Investing-in-Environmental-Improvements-at-Hinton-Pulp-Mill-1352657.htm

Ontario asked Ottawa to delay AECL sale

Nov 10, 2010
SHAWN McCARTHY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/ontario-asked-ottawa-to-delay-aecl-sale/article1794307/

Friday, November 12, 2010

UNESCO Science Report 2010

The Current Status of Science around the World
Nov 10, 2010
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/science-technology/prospective-studies/unesco-science-report/unesco-science-report-2010/

Communicating research for evidence-based policymaking

A practical guide for researchers in socio-economic sciences and humanities
Nov 4, 2010
European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/research/social-sciences/pdf/guide-communicating-research_en.pdf

Teens don't think scientists are cool: survey

Nov 9, 2010
QMI Agency
http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2010/11/09/16048056.html

Everybody keeps talking about innovation

Canada's inefficiencies might have more to do with the nature of the economy than how the government hands out funding
Nov 3, 2010
Jacob Serebrin
Macleans
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2010/11/03/everybody-keeps-talking-about-innovation/

A call for increased R&D

Productivity: Governor General says private sector should invest more in research and development
Nov 10, 2010
BRETT BUNDALE
TELEGRAPH-JOURNAL
http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/front/article/1301392

Science is suddenly sexy

Nov 10, 2010
Darah Hansen
Vancouver Sun
http://communities.canada.com/vancouversun/blogs/workplace/archive/2010/11/10/science-is-suddenly-sexy.aspx

Global science: Climbing Mount Publishable

The old scientific powers are starting to lose their grip
Nov 11, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/17460678

Research and development: USA, Europe and Japan increasingly challenged by emerging countries, says a UNESCO report

While the USA, Europe and Japan may still be leading the global research and development (R&D) effort, they are increasingly being challenged by emerging countries, especially China. This is one of the findings of the 2010 UNESCO Science Report, launched at the Organization’s headquarters on 10 November, World Science Day.
Nov 10, 2010
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/media-services/single-view/news/research_and_development_usa_europe_and_japan_increasingly_challenged_by_emerging_countries_says_a_unesco_report/

Brain gain

Top scientists make Canada home, thanks to federal program
Nov 8, 2010
Calgary Herald
http://www2.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/theeditorialpage/story.html?id=64550514-2312-4665-a3cd-4cd46ece227b

Universities give grudging recognition to Maclean's rankings

Nov 11, 2010
Mark Iype
Postmedia News
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/Universities+give+grudging+recognition+Maclean+rankings/3811305/story.html

Measuring excellence

Maclean's has spent 20 years gathering the best numerical data to compare the quality of Canadian schools. It isn't easy. Here's how we do it.
Nov 11, 2010
Mary Dwyer
Maclean's
http://oncampus.macleans.ca/education/2010/11/11/measuring-excellence/

Need small business funding? The government could help

Nov 10, 2010
Brian Gordon
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/your-business/business-categories/innovation/need-small-business-funding-the-government-could-help/article1791939/

The innovation gap: Government subsidies come with a price in paperwork

Nov 5, 2010
Adam McDowell
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/innovation+Government+subsidies+come+with+price/3785905/story.html

Why more women aren’t becoming engineers

Nov 9, 2010
JENNIFER MYERS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/managing/on-the-job/why-more-women-arent-becoming-engineers/article1792386/

Why international student scholarships are good for Canada

Nov 8, 2010
Amit Chakma
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/why-international-student-scholarships-are-good-for-canada/article1787859/

Foreign scholarships: Not a zero sum game

Nov 8, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/887245--foreign-scholarships-not-a-zero-sum-game

Cost of McGuinty’s foreign scholarships sparks political row

Nov 8, 2010
JAMES BRADSHAW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/cost-of-mcguintys-foreign-scholarships-sparks-political-row/article1790957/

University senate – is it still useful?

Faculty and administrators hold lively discussion at international conference on higher ed governance
Nov 8, 2010
Peggy Berkowitz
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/university-senate-is-it-still-useful.aspx

15 presidents make their way to India

Find out why India is on the minds of those who work at Canada’s universities
Nov 8, 2010
Tara Fraser
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/15-presidents-make-their-way-to-India.aspx

Ottawa scientists lands $100,000 Gates Foundation grant to develop contraceptive that prevents STD transmission

Nov 9, 2010
Catherine Lawson
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Ottawa+scientists+lands+Gates+grant+develop+contraceptive+that+blocks/3801787/story.html

Asian students suffering for success

Nov 10, 2010
Louise Brown
Toronto Star
http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/education/article/888368--asian-students-being-forced-into-university-maclean-s

Dr. Jean L. Rouleau appointed scientific director of CIHR's Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health

Nov 12, 2010
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/12/c3714.html

All food production affects the environment

Closed-containment salmon farms not the panacea they are said to be
Nov 12, 2010
Mary Ellen Walling
Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/food+production+affects+environment/3816388/story.html

Think again on labels

Nov 12, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/889569--think-again-on-labels

'Mega-quake' would likely spare B.C., study says

But the resulting tsunami could slam a wall of water into our coast
Nov 12, 2010
Randy Boswell
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Mega+quake+would+likely+spare+study+says/3816471/story.html

Space telescope $1.5B over budget

Nov 12, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/12/space-telescope-overbudget.html

Generic drugs not the same: experts

Nov 11, 2010
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/Generic+drugs+same+experts/3816000/story.html

GE to buy 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015

Nov 11, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/11/generalelectric-electric-vehicles.html

Plastic waste polluting Manitoba lakes

Nov 11, 2010
Mychaylo Prystupa
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/11/man-f-plastic-pollution.html

Mutant mosquitoes released in dengue fight

Nov 11, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/11/mutant-mosquitos-release-denguefever.html

Dark matter hunt deepens at Ont. mine

Nov 11, 2010
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/10/dark-matter-snolab-collar.html

Too soon to ban bisphenol A, WHO says

Nov 11, 2010
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/11/11/too-soon-to-ban-bisphenol-a-who-says/

Science starting to prove Canada better get its fish farms on land, quickly

Nov 10, 2010
D.C. Reid
Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/Science+starting+prove+Canada+better+fish+farms+land+quickly/3805426/story.html

NDM-1 superbug cases jump to 8 in Canada

Nov 10, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/11/10/superbug-ndm-1-canada.html

Pollution-tracking website can pinpoint trouble spots

Nov 10, 2010
Hanneke Brooymans
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Pollution+tracking+website+pinpoint+trouble+spots/3809872/story.html

As Canada drops new cigarette warnings, U.S. moves ahead

Nov 10, 2010
Tom Blackwell
National Post
http://news.nationalpost.com/2010/11/10/as-canada-drops-new-cigarette-warnings-us-moves-ahead/

Labrador caribou count plummets

Nov 10, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/10/george-river-caribou-population-110.html

Sunburned whales linked to ozone depletion

Nov 10, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/10/science-whale-sunburn-ozone-layer.html

Tick-fighting study underway in N.S.

Aimed at curbing Lyme disease
Nov 10, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/10/ns-deer-bait-tick-study-lyme-disease.html

Invasive tunicate targeted by new test

Nov 10, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/09/pei-invasive-tunicate-test-584.html

Canada Targets Illegal Fishing in North Pacific Ocean

Nov 10, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Canada-Targets-Illegal-Fishing-in-North-Pacific-Ocean-1351284.htm

Quebec MDs warn against controversial MS treatment

Nov 9, 2010
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/quebec/quebec-mds-warn-against-controversial-ms-treatment/article1792585/

Forgo MS vein-opening clinics: Que. doctors

Nov 9, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/11/09/multiple-sclerosis-quebec-treatment.html

Energy plan needs trillion$

Nov 9, 2010
Paul Luke
The Province
http://www.theprovince.com/technology/Energy+plan+needs+trillion/3798366/story.html

Ottawa too slow on new tobacco warnings, CMA

Nov 9, 2010
Amy Minsky
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Ottawa+slow+tobacco+warnings/3799420/story.html

Pan-Canadian strategy being developed to tackle mental health in prisons

Jurisdiction wrangling often leaves prisoners with mental problems feeling trapped and without access to mental health services
Nov 9, 2010
Lauren Vogel
CMAJ
http://www.cmaj.ca/earlyreleases/9nov10-pan-canadian-strategy-being-developed-to-tackle-mental-health-in-prisons.dtl

Check homes for radon gas, urge health groups

Nov 9, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Health/20101109/radon-gas-health-101109/

Fish-farm sea lice more widespread than thought

Nov 9, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/09/science-salmon-sea-lice-fish-farm.html

BP rushed doomed well: panel chair

Former BP chief says the company wasn't ready for oil spill crisis
Nov 9, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/09/world-tony-hayward-bp-plc.html

Rising temperatures threaten wind energy: study

Nov 9, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/09/science-wind-climate-change-temperatures.html

Alberta carbon capture bill in controversy

Nov 9, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/09/alberta-carbon-capture-bill-taxpayers.html

Energy price spike looms, agency says

International Energy Agency says governments are unprepared for rise in demand
Nov 9, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/09/iea-world-energy-report.html

Lakes, rivers at risk due to knowledge gaps

Nov 9, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/09/water-knowledge-gaps.html

Bird beak deformities show big rise: study

Nov 9, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/09/science-bird-beaks-deformed.html

Let them eat broccoli!

Sorry, campaigners, the fight against obesity is doomed
Nov 9, 2010
MARGARET WENTE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/let-them-eat-broccoli/article1790640/

Lung cancer in smokers may be different from lung cancer in nonsmokers: Vancouver study

Nov 9, 2010
PAMELA FAYERMAN
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Lung+cancer+smokers+different+from+lung+cancer+nonsmokers+Vancouver+study/3802627/story.html

Illegal bird sales see 3 N.L. men fined

Nov 9, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/11/09/nl-illegal-turr-1109.html

New lab dedicated to food safety

Nov 9, 2010
Rob O’Flanagan
Guelph Mercury
http://news.guelphmercury.com/News/article/718157

Canada's hallowed halls are open for business, India told

Nov 9, 2010
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Canada+hallowed+halls+open+business+India+told/3802259/story.html

New Solar Panel Assembly Plant To Be Built In Hamilton

Joint Venture With Chinese Company Creating Up To 300 Jobs
Nov 9, 2010
Ontario Office of the Premier
http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2010/11/new-solar-panel-assembly-plant-to-be-built-in-hamilton.html

Promoting Sustainable Development in Far North

McGuinty Government And First Nations Reach Important Milestone
Nov 9, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2010/11/promoting-sustainable-development-in-far-north.html

Canadian universities invest in India

Canadian university presidents announce over $4 million investment in India-specific initiatives
Nov 9, 2010
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/09/c2482.html

Government of Canada Supports Green Energy Innovative Research and Development in Oakville, Ontario

MP Terence Young also recognizes Tyne Engineering Inc. as a Canadian Innovation Leader
Nov 9, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Supports-Green-Energy-Innovative-Research-Development-Oakville-Ontario-1350251.htm

Ministers Move Forward in St. John's to Develop Canada's Fisheries Potential

Nov 9, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Ministers-Move-Forward-in-St-Johns-to-Develop-Canadas-Fisheries-Potential-1350376.htm

Minister Paradis Announces New Clean Energy Project in British Columbia

Nov 9, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Paradis-Announces-New-Clean-Energy-Project-in-British-Columbia-1350214.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy Heating Project for Seniors' Community

Nov 9, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Invests-in-Clean-Energy-Heating-Project-for-Seniors-Community-1349806.htm

Government of Canada Investing in Environmental Improvements at Domtar Espanola

Nov 9, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-of-Canada-Investing-in-Environmental-Improvements-at-Domtar-Espanola-1349801.htm

Canada Enhances Research Collaboration Opportunities with India and the United Kingdom

Nov 9, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Canada-Enhances-Research-Collaboration-Opportunities-with-India-United-Kingdom-1349988.htm

Bisphenol A linked to sterility in roundworms

Nov 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/08/biphenol-a-roundworm-sterility.html

2nd H1N1 wave in Canada larger than 1st

Nov 8, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/11/08/h1n1-second-wave.html

Did Ottawa bow to tobacco industry on warning labels?

Nov 8, 2010
Carly Weeks
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/did-ottawa-bow-to-tobacco-industry-on-warning-labels/article1790616/

Taxes are key to capturing greenhouse gases: report

Nov 7, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20101107/carbon-capture-report-101107/

Climate change prosperity or disparity?

Nov 7, 2010
Stephen Bede Scharper
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/887260--climate-change-prosperity-or-disparity

New Western Canada Innovation Agreement Creates Jointly Managed Fund to Advance Health Sciences Discoveries

Nov 7, 2010
Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD)
http://www.financialpost.com/markets/news/Western+Canada+Innovation+Agreement+Creates+Jointly+Managed+Fund/3796737/story.html

Canadian university delegation on recruitment drive in India

Nov 5, 2010
JAMES BRADSHAW
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/canadian-university-delegation-on-recruitment-drive-in-india/article1788298/

Medical innovations drive demand for lab workers

Nov 5, 2010
Derek Sankey
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Medical+innovations+drive+demand+workers/3771533/story.html

Cell tower radiation harmful to humans: study

Multiple radio signals enough to cause physical and psychological problems
Nov 5, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/11/05/con-cell-radiation.html

California rejects measure to legalize marijuana

Nov 3, 2010
DAVID CRARY AND LISA LEFF
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/california-rejects-measure-to-legalize-marijuana/article1783538/

Arctic shipping will hasten ice melt, study says

Oct 26, 2010
Randy Boswell
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Arctic+shipping+will+hasten+melt+study+says/3729602/story.html

Friday, November 5, 2010

Innovation – time to pull

Nov 4, 2010
Rob Annan
Researcher Forum
http://dontleavecanadabehind.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/innovation-time_to_pull/

Waving the magic 'innovation' wand

Oct 31, 2010
Iain Hunter
Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/Iain+Hunter+Waving+magic+innovation+wand/3753991/story.html

Government of Canada Recognizes Innovative Collaboration Between Businesses and Universities

2010 Synergy Awards for Innovation highlight partnerships that foster economic growth
Nov 2, 2010
Government of Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Recognizes-Innovative-Collaboration-Between-Businesses-Universities-1345733.htm

Innovate, compete: Manley

Nov 3, 2010
GALEN EAGLE
The Peterborough Examiner
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2826901

Ontario seeks to lure foreign PhD candidates

Nov 3, 2010
JAMES BRADSHAW and ADAM RADWANSKI
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/ontario-to-lure-foreign-students-with-hefty-university-scholarships/article1784161/

Training Students: Not simply lab monkeys...

Nov 1, 2010
The Black Hole: Science in Canada - Issues Affecting Trainees
http://scienceadvocacy.org/Blog/2010/11/01/training-students-not-simply-lab-monkeys/

Supporting Innovation And Creating Jobs In Hamilton

McGuinty Government Supporting Entrepreneurs, Bringing Local Ideas To Life
Nov 2, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/ONE110210a.asp

Supporting Innovation And Creating Jobs In Niagara

McGuinty Government Supporting Entrepreneurs, Bringing Local Ideas To Life
Nov 2, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/ONE110210b.asp

Report calls for more differentiation in Ontario universities

Nov 3, 2010
JULIE GRECO
THE STANDARD
http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2827139

Ontario Colleges Stimulate Innovation

Nov 2, 2010
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/02/c8091.html

Canada's universities call for international education strategy

Nov 3, 2010
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/03/c8552.html

Bulgarian scientists protest government cuts

Nov 3, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/03/bulgaria-protest-.html

Calgary researcher wins neurobiology award

Nov 4, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/04/calgary-researcher-neurobiology.html

Gas extraction might ruin water, union says

Nov 5, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/05/pei-upse-groundwater-584.html

N.B. wind power surges in summer

Nov 5, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/05/nb-wind-power-system-operator-552.html

Minister of State Goodyear Leads University Delegation to India

Canadian team advancing research partnerships abroad
Industry Canada
Nov 5, 2010
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-of-State-Goodyear-Leads-University-Delegation-to-India-1347904.htm

Global warming: News is both good and bad

Nov 5, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/886133--global-warming-news-is-both-good-and-bad

Clean energy strategy draws support

Nov 4, 2010
Max Paris
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/04/new-clean-energy-strategy.html

Ont. rejects cellphone warning labels

New Democrat's bill calling for special stickers expected to go nowhere
Nov 4, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/04/con-cell-radiation.html

Geoengineering: Lift-off

Research into the possibility of engineering a better climate is progressing at an impressive rate — and meeting strong opposition
Nov 4, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/17414216

Canada still lacking inspectors at meat plants: CFIA

Nov 4, 2010
Sarah Schmidt
Postmedia News
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Canada+still+lacking+inspectors+meat+plants+CFIA/3779286/story.html

Food no safer than before tainted-meat scandal, union says

Nov 4, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/food-no-safer-than-before-tainted-meat-scandal-union-says/article1785903/

Food safety watchdog still unclear on numbers

Nov 4, 2010
Joanna Smith
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/886200--food-safety-watchdog-still-unclear-on-numbers

Agriculture becomes the next big thing

Nov 4, 2010
ERIC REGULY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/commentary/eric-reguly/agriculture-becomes-the-next-big-thing/article1785210/

Canadian Polar Commission board named

Nov 4, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/11/04/cdn-polar-commisison-board.html

Canadian university presidents head to India

Largest-ever Canadian university mission aims to tap into strong demand for higher education
Nov 4, 2010
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/04/c9073.html

Minister Clement Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Canadian RADARSAT-1 Satellite

Nov 4, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Clement-Celebrates-15th-Anniversary-Canadian-RADARSAT-1-Satellite-1347512.htm

Government of Canada Announces Funding for EQuilibrium(TM) Communities Project in Toronto

Nov 4, 2010
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Announces-Funding-EQuilibrium-Communities-Project-Toronto-1347091.htm

Tories right to block B.C. mine

Nov 4, 2010
Edmonton Journal
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/technology/Tories+right+block+mine/3775058/story.html

Ottawa quashes plans for B.C. gold and copper mine

Plans by Vancouver-based Taseko Mines had already been approved by provincial government
Nov 3, 2010
Laura Baziuk
The Province
http://www.theprovince.com/business/Ottawa+quashes+plans+gold+copper+mine/3768224/story.html

Canada blocks development of major gold-copper mine project in B.C.

Nov 3, 2010
JONATHAN FOWLIE
Vancouver Sun
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Canada+blocks+development+major+gold+copper+mine+project/3766168/story.html

Prosperity ruling a blow to Taseko, B.C. mining sector

Nov 3, 2010
DAVID EBNER
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/prosperity-ruling-a-blow-to-taseko-bc-mining-sector/article1783978/

Warning labels on cellphones sought

Nov 3, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2010/11/03/con-wireless-warning.html

Brain lesions linked to sharp drop in sockeye stocks

Nov 3, 2010
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/brain-lesions-linked-to-sharp-drop-in-sockeye-stocks/article1783546/

Campus torn in dispute over PhD

Nov 3, 2010
Joseph Brean
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Campus+torn+dispute+over/3767102/story.html

Foreign investors look for educated workforce, solid infrastructure and legal protections: Conference Board analysis

Nov 3, 2010
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/03/c8420.html

Deep-diving narwhals aid Arctic research

Nov 3, 2010
Randy Boswell
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Deep+diving+narwhals+Arctic+research/3750705/story.html

Ontario Science Centre Brings Whales | Tohora to Toronto

New Zealand exhibition explores the dramatic undersea world of whales
Nov 3, 2010
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2010/03/c7768.html