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

Cap-and-trade likely on hold: Prentice

Nov 2, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/02/canada-prentice-cap-trade-elections.html

Nothing to stop petroleum exploration in Lancaster Sound: Analysis

Nov 2, 2010
Randy Boswell
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Nothing+stop+petroleum+exploration+Lancaster+Sound+Analysis/3766646/story.html

AECL reactor work to be probed by N.B.

Nov 2, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/02/nb-point-lepreau-craig-leonard-523.html

David Suzuki informed Canada’s environmental conscience

Nov 2, 2010
Nick Rockel
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/25/david-suzuki-informed-canadas-environmental-conscience/article1780558/

Polar Commission still lacks board after 2 years

Nov 2, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2010/11/02/cdn-polar-commission-board.html

U.S. biotech firm seeks Canadian stem cell patent

Nov 2, 2010
Ian MacLeod
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/biotech+firm+seeks+Canadian+stem+cell+patent/3762231/story.html

Ottawa vetoes controversial Prosperity mine project in B.C.

Nov 2, 2010
WENDY STUECK
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/ottawa-rejects-proposed-mine-at-fish-lake-bc/article1783048/

Stand up for science

Nov 1, 2010
The Ottawa Citizen
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/Stand+science/3755908/story.html

N.L. oil spill talk 'risky', Paradis told

Nov 1, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/01/oil-spill-gulf-newfoundland-paradis.html

DFO restructuring emphasizes ecosystem management, panel told

Nov 1, 2010
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/dfo-restructuring-emphasizes-ecosystem-management-panel-told/article1781799/

DNA barcoding aims to protect species, food

Nov 1, 2010
Natalie Armstrong
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/dna-barcoding-aims-to-protect-species-food/article1780431/

Trees' ability to soak up CO2 has limits

Nov 1, 2010
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/01/tech-forests-carbon-dioxide.html

New Safety Measures for Pesticides Used to Control Rodents

Health Canada
Nov 1, 2010
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/New-Safety-Measures-for-Pesticides-Used-to-Control-Rodents-1344912.htm

Lack of census data will imperil policy-making

Oct 31, 2010
Munir Sheikh
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/883374--lack-of-census-data-will-imperil-policy-making

Flu vaccine: It’s time for a shot

Oct 31, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/883395--flu-vaccine-it-s-time-for-a-shot

Universities lost sight of academic freedom in firing Balsillie School of International Affairs director, report claims

Oct 31, 2010
Luisa D’Amato
Waterloo Record
http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/803305

Key northern agency has not had a board or a president since 2008

Oct 31, 2010
DANIEL LEBLANC
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/key-northern-agency-has-not-had-a-board-or-a-president-since-2008/article1780010/

Sudden fish boom doesn’t mean decline is over, inquiry head says

Oct 29, 2010
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/sudden-fish-boom-doesnt-mean-decline-is-over-inquiry-head-says/article1779070/

Vegetative patients may be aware, newly recruited researcher says

Oct 29, 2010
ANNE McILROY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/vegetative-patients-may-be-aware-newly-recruited-researcher-says/article1779227/

Plastics: There and back again

An old idea may help solve the problem of plastic waste
Oct 28, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/17358583

The future of biofuels: The post-alcohol world

Biofuels are back. This time they might even work
Oct 28, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/17358802

Panelists argue about how much biodiversity is good

Oct 28, 2010
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/panelists-argue-about-how-much-biodiversity-is-good/article1777139/

Is B.C.'s sockeye boom a one-off?

Oct 24, 2010
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/is-bcs-sockeye-boom-a-one-off/article1771042/