Science Canada: 06/12/11

McGuinty Government Helps Kitchener Company Bring New Technology To Market
Jun 10, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/IAF061011.asp

Announcement of Collaborative Health Research Projects Program

Speaking Points for The Honourable Gary Goodyear, PC, MP, Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Jun 9, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/06524.html

Canada's UN climate inventory data clashes with new Environment Canada report

Jun 9, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Canada+climate+inventory+data+clashes+with+Environment+Canada+report/4914574/story.html

Harper government receives diplomatic spanking over climate policies

Jun 9, 2011
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Harper+government+receives+diplomatic+spanking+over+climate+policies/4921908/story.html

DFO cuts inspire fear for fish stock management

Jun 9, 2011
BRIAN MEDEL
Chronicle-Herald
http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotia/1247606.html

Rockies snowpack loss foreshadows water woes

Jun 9, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/09/science-rocky-mountains-snowpack-water.html

Plan to put caution labels on energy drinks appears stalled

Jun 9, 2011
Sarah Schmidt
Postmedia News
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Plan+caution+labels+energy+drinks+appears+stalled/4914625/story.html

Disparate prescriptions in desperate times

Canadians attending the CMA's town hall meetings on health care transformation offered at vast range of diagnoses about the ailments of the health care system, and as vast a range of prescriptions.
Jun 9, 2011
Wayne Kondro
CMAJ
http://www.cmaj.ca/earlyreleases/9june11_disparate-prescriptions-in-desperate-times.dtl

Health linked with income, education: study

Jun 9, 2011
Derek Abma
Postmedia News
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Health+linked+with+income+education+study/4914316/story.html?cid=megadrop_story

Canadian education is going global

Jun 9, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/canadian-education-is-going-global/article2054292/

Making the case for vaccines

Jun 9, 2011
CARLY WEEKS
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-policy/making-the-case-for-vaccines/article2054835/

Canada's i4i wins patent battle with Microsoft

Jun 9, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/09/technology-microsoft-i4i-patent.html

Asteroids factories for building blocks of life: study

Jun 9, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/09/science-asteroids-meteorite-organic-amino.html

2 elements added to periodic table

No permanent names yet for elements 114 and 116
Jun 9, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/09/science-elements-periodic-table.html

Cancer therapy: Taking aim sooner

If personalised medicine is to achieve its full potential, it should be used earlier on in clinical trials
Jun 9, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/18802942

Running scared from safe nuclear power

Jun 9, 2011
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Running+scared+from+safe+nuclear+power/4915853/story.html

Canadian Researchers Discover Method for Direct Measurement of the Quantum Wavefunction

Keeping Canada at the forefront of quantum research
Jun 9, 2011
National Research Council Canada-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canadian-researchers-discover-method-direct-measurement-quantum-wavefunction-1524983.htm

Investing In Innovation To Create 70 New Jobs And Protect 300 Jobs

McGuinty Government Helps Biotech Company Drive Innovation In Mississauga
Jun 9, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://news.ontario.ca/mri/en/2011/06/investing-in-innovation-to-create-70-new-jobs-and-protect-300-jobs.html

Supporting Innovation At University Of Windsor

Students will soon have a new state-of-the-art facility to help them study aerospace manufacturing and engineering in Windsor.
Jun 9, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
http://news.ontario.ca/tcu/en/2011/06/post-4.html

CFIA/Help Save Our Forests: Don't Move Firewood

Jun 9, 2011
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/cfia-help-save-our-forests-dont-move-firewood-1525132.htm

Jackpine Mine Expansion Project and Pierre River Mine Project - Federal Funding Allocated to Support Participation in the Environmental Assessment

Jun 9, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/09/c4440.html

The return of measles: Where did we go wrong?

Jun 8, 2011
André Picard
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/the-return-of-measles-where-did-we-go-wrong/article2052432/

UN member states agree on ‘universal access’ to AIDS treatment

Jun 8, 2011
STEPHANIE NOLEN
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/un-member-states-agree-on-universal-access-to-aids-treatment/article2052699/

How a child’s breakfast can improve health in old age

A new study of 17,000 Canadians over 16 years shows that children from families with lower educational and income levels are less healthy over time than their more affluent counterparts
Jun 8, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/how-a-childs-breakfast-can-improve-health-in-old-age/article2052411/

N.B. spud scientists looking to create a greener potato

Jun 8, 2011
JAMIE ROSS
Daily Gleaner
http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/gleaner/article/1413338

Springer and Canada's International Development Research Centre launch new book series

Multi-disciplinary series to showcase emerging topics in economic, political, social, environmental, and technological development around the world
Jun 8, 2011
International Development Research Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3860.html

New Clean Energy Jobs For Chatham-Kent

Ontario's shift toward clean, renewable energy is strengthening the province's economy by attracting good jobs and investment opportunities for families in the Chatham-Kent area.
Jun 8, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/06/new-clean-energy-jobs-for-chatham-kent.html

New Research Boat Supports Ontario Fisheries

A new research boat launched today on Lake Ontario will help manage the lake's fish population and support commercial and recreational fishing. The construction of the new boat also created 15 jobs.
Jun 8, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2011/06/new-research-boat-supports-ontario-fisheries.html

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Releases the Pacific Region Cold-Water Coral and Sponge Conservation Strategy

Jun 8, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/fisheries-oceans-canada-releases-pacific-region-cold-water-coral-sponge-conservation-1524483.htm

Government of Canada Announces Progress on Marine Protection

Minister Ashfield announces three new Areas of Interest
June 8, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-announces-progress-on-marine-protection-1524427.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Wind Energy in Ontario

Jun 8, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-invests-in-wind-energy-in-ontario-1524412.htm

Your Opinion is in Season! Join the Discussion on the Future of Agricultural Policy in Canada

Jun 8, 2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/your-opinion-is-season-join-discussion-on-future-agricultural-policy-canada-1524478.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/your-opinion-is-season-join-discussion-on-future-agricultural-policy-canada-1524461.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/your-opinion-is-season-join-discussion-on-future-agricultural-policy-canada-1524455.htm
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/your-opinion-is-season-click-join-discussion-on-future-agricultural-policy-canada-1524517.htm

The Ontario Science Centre brings the science behind reptiles to life with Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly

Jun 8, 2011
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3863.html

"Arm Chair Forensic Scientists" experience the thrill of CSI: LIVE! at the Ontario Science Centre

This live-action stage performance takes place from June 6 to September 5, 2011
Jun 8, 2011
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3758.html

Proposed Marathon Platinum Group Metals and Copper Mine Project in Ontario

Availability of $150,000 to Support Participation in the Environmental Assessment-Phase II
Jun 8, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3578.html

More than 45 Canadians hospitalized every day due to self-injury

Report provides new measures of health system performance for mental health services
Jun 8, 2011
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/08/c3936.html

Bare-bottomed forests get new carpeting

Jun 7, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/06/environment-sudbury-forest-floor-transplant.html

Afraid of a needle? Hospital staff must get flu shots

Too many health-care workers are failing to get flu protection, and that’s putting their patients at risk.
Jun 7, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1003680--hospital-staff-must-get-flu-shots

Ontario’s overlooked health crisis

Province spends just 3 cents out of every health-care dollar on mental illness — and Toronto is below the provincial average.
Jun 7, 2011
Carol Goar
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1004318--goar-ontario-s-overlooked-health-crisis

EU proposals in trade negotiations would wipe out savings from Ontario drug reforms

Jun 7, 2011
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/07/c3533.html

The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA): A $12-billion boost to the Canadian economy and an increase in bilateral trade by over 20%

Jun 7, 2011
Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/07/c3785.html

Historic Drug Reforms Delivering Better Health Care For Ontarians

Ontarians now have access to more cancer drugs, receive new services from their local pharmacists, and get better value for their health care dollars thanks to drug system reforms.
Jun 7, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2011/06/historic-drug-reforms-delivering-better-health-care-for-ontarians.html

More Spaces For Graduate Students

Ontario is creating 6,000 new spaces for students to enrol in masters and PhD programs at universities across the province by 2015-16.
Jun 7, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
http://news.ontario.ca/tcu/en/2011/06/more-spaces-for-graduate-students.html

Ontario Invests In Innovation, Creates More Than 20 New Jobs

McGuinty Government Helps Clean-Tech Company Turn the Corner
Jun 7, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/IDF060711.asp

Health Canada Reviewing Safety of Drospirenone-Containing Oral Contraceptives (Yasmin and Yaz) and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism

Jun 7, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/health-canada-reviewing-safety-drospirenone-containing-oral-contraceptives-yasmin-yaz-1523800.htm

Minister Joe Oliver Highlights the Next Phase of Canada's Economic Action Plan's Benefits to Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area

Harper Government committed to a Low-Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth
Jun 7, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-joe-oliver-highlights-next-phase-canadas-economic-action-plans-benefits-toronto-1523798.htm

CFIA: Statement by Dr. Brian Evans

Chief Food Safety Officer (CFSO) /Chief Veterinary Officer of Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
June 7, 2011
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/cfia-statement-by-dr-brian-evans-1524002.htm

Canada's food sector has a nourishing impact on economy and employment

Jun 7, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/07/c3357.html

Natural disasters displaced 42 million in 2010

Jun 6, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/06/disaster-displacements-report.html

Transmission corridor or World Heritage site?

Proposal to protect boreal forest threatened by plans for hydro development
Jun 6, 2011
David Israelson
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1002692--transmission-corridor-or-world-heritage-site

Quebec health director urges measles vaccinations after outbreak

Jun 6, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/quebec-health-director-urges-measles-vaccinations-after-outbreak/article2049518/

Que. measles outbreak worsens

Health authorities call for vaccinations as number of reported cases grows
Jun 6, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/story/2011/06/06/quebec-measles-outbreak.html

Obesity: The next health challenge

Effective public policy dramatically reduced smoking. It's time to take the same approach with obesity.
Jun 6, 2011
Dr. Ben Chan
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1002695--obesity-the-next-health-challenge

Antimatter atoms trapped for 16 minutes

Jun 6, 2011
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/06/science-antimatter-atoms-fujiwara-antihydrogen.html

Ontario Invests in Innovation, Creates 90 New Jobs

Ontario is helping Entropex -- an innovative recycling company in Sarnia -- pilot new technology, generate local and global business opportunities and create 90 jobs for families.
Jun 6, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://news.ontario.ca/mri/en/2011/06/ontario-invests-in-innovation-creates-90-new-jobs.html

Limited offer for free blood glucose monitoring kits

Association provides kits to Canadians living with diabetes as part of Compassionate Use Program
Jun 6, 2011
Canadian Diabetes Association
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/06/c2689.html

Prostate drug holiday will change the standard of care for men with recurring prostate cancer

Jun 6, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/06/c2820.html

Federal Budget: Caregiver Commitment and Palliative Care Funding Positive Steps, says Canadian Cancer Society

Jun 6, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/06/c3248.html

Proposed marine protected areas a diverse collection of 12 sites

Jun 5, 2011
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/proposed-marine-protected-areas-a-diverse-collection-of-12-sites/article2048254/

York University places 2nd in Mars rover contest

Jun 5, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/06/05/york-university-mars-rover.html

Death by cellphone? Put the fear industry on hold

Your mobile is harmless, unlike lawn mowers, deer and other everyday killers
Jun 4, 2011
MARGARET WENTE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/death-by-cellphone-put-the-fear-industry-on-hold/article2046759/

Three decades of AIDS

Disease that first hit gay men in North America now is a plague among Africa’s poor
Jun 4, 2011
Dr. Philip Berger
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1002703--three-decades-of-aids

Practice-changing cancer trial shows additional radiation decreases cancer recurrence

Jun 4, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/04/c2746.html

Landmark breast cancer prevention trial finds exemestane significantly reduces risk of breast cancer

Jun 4, 2011
Canadian Cancer Society
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2011/04/c2733.html

Fresh hope arises for finding a cure for AIDS

Jun 3, 2011
MARILYNN MARCHIONE
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/fresh-hope-arises-for-finding-a-cure-for-aids/article2046272/

Canada turning from leader to laggard in AIDS research

Jun 3, 2011
ANNA MEHLER PAPERNY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/canada-turning-from-leader-to-laggard-in-aids-research/article2046936/

Hot enough for you? Preparing for Canada’s 100-year heat wave

Jun 3, 2011
SIRI AGRELL
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/hot-enough-for-you-preparing-for-canadas-100-year-heat-wave/article2047055/

Conference Board gives ‘patchwork’ climate policies a failing grade

Jun 1, 2011
GLORIA GALLOWAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/conference-board-gives-patchwork-climate-policies-a-failing-grade/article2042933/