Science Canada

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:11 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:10 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:10 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:10 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:09 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:09 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:09 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:08 AM

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?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:08 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:08 AM

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

Climate change prosperity or disparity?

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:07 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:07 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:06 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:06 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:06 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:05 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:05 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:40 AM

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

Waving the magic 'innovation' wand

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:39 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:39 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:38 AM

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

Ontario seeks to lure foreign PhD candidates

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:38 AM

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...

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:37 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:37 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:36 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:36 AM

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

Ontario Colleges Stimulate Innovation

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:36 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:35 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:35 AM

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

Calgary researcher wins neurobiology award

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:35 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:34 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:34 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:34 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:33 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:33 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:33 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:32 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:32 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:32 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:31 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:31 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:31 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:30 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:30 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:30 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:29 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:29 AM

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.

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:29 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:28 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:28 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:27 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:27 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:27 AM

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

Deep-diving narwhals aid Arctic research

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:26 AM

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

Posted by Jeff Sharom at 10:26 AM

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