New Wind Tower Plant Creates 700 Jobs in Windsor

McGuinty Government Helping Build Ontario's Clean Energy Economy
Dec 1, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2010/12/new-wind-tower-plant-creates-700-jobs-in-windsor.html

What happened to the plan for an HIV-AIDS vaccine?

Nov 30, 2010
Louise Elliott
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/11/26/vaccine-canada-aids-hiv.html

Harvesting wealth from oilsands waste

Canadian technology aims to extract $500 million a year from oilsands effluent
Nov 30, 2010
Dave Simms
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/f-oilsands-tailings-recovery.html

Resetting the climate change button

Nov 30, 2010
Alec Bruce
Times & Transcipt
http://timestranscript.canadaeast.com/opinion/article/1330237

Arguing over bluefin tuna: Singing the blues

How much bluefin tuna should be caught in the Atlantic?
Nov 30, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2010/11/arguing_over_bluefin_tuna

Arctic offshore drilling review underway

Nov 30, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/north-offshore-drilling-review.html

Oil tanker traffic ban sought by B.C. groups

Nov 30, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/bc-groups-want-ban-on-oil-tanker-traffic.html

Sierra Club, CAPP both claim victory in ad ruling

Oil firms will change ad saying oilsands ponds 'like yogurt'
Nov 30, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/con-oilsand-ad-ruling.html

Canada on doorstep of global water boom

Innovation, know-how puts country ahead
Nov 30, 2010
Jameson Berkow
Financial Post
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Canada+doorstep+global+water+boom/3905667/story.html

Extreme heat will soon be norm: UN agency

Nov 30, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/tech-cancun-un-climate.html

Extinctions feared as ocean dead zones grow

Nov 30, 2010
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/mass-extinction-dead-zone.html

A convenient excuse for climate inaction

It’s not true that Alberta and Saskatchewan will bear the brunt of any attempt to price emissions
Nov 30, 2010
MARK JACCARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/a-convenient-excuse-for-climate-inaction/article1818177/

Climate guilt-tripping doesn't work on China and India

Nov 30, 2010
Paul Stanway
Calgary Herald
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Climate+guilt+tripping+doesn+work+China+India/3905583/story.html

Tuna quota down in western Atlantic

Nov 30, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/pei-tuna-quota-iccat-584.html

Bill C-36 would ratchet up consumer protection

Nov 30, 2010
JEFF GRAY
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/the-law-page/bill-c-36-would-ratchet-up-consumer-protection/article1819610/

Panel raises recommended level of sunshine vitamin

Nov 30, 2010
Joseph Hall
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/article/898832--panel-raises-recommended-level-of-sunshine-vitamin

Google to translate European patents

Nov 30, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/tech-google-patents-translation.html

Radon gas tests urged by Health Canada

Nov 30, 2010
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/30/mb-radon-levels-health-canada.html

What's your gaming DNA? Is McGill's Phylo Farmville for the PhD set?

Nov 30, 2010
Peggy Curran
The Gazette
http://communities.canada.com/montrealgazette/blogs/universitycity/archive/2010/11/30/what-s-your-gaming-dna-mcgill-s-phylo-is-farmville-for-the-phd-set.aspx

Improving Ontario's Response To Public Health Emergencies

McGuinty Government Proposes Expanding Chief Medical Officer Of Health's Powers
Nov 30, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
http://news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2010/11/improving-ontarios-response-to-public-health-emergencies.html

Towers of Ontario Steel Arrive At Essex Wind Farm

McGuinty Government's Energy Plan Creating 126 Jobs and Cleaner Air
Nov 30, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2010/11/towers-of-ontario-steel-arrive-at-essex-wind-farm.html

Harper Government Encourages Canadians to Test Their Homes for Radon

Nov 30, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Harper-Government-Encourages-Canadians-to-Test-Their-Homes-for-Radon-1361273.htm

Minister Aglukkaq Announces Appointment to Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission

Nov 30, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Aglukkaq-Announces-Appointment-Hazardous-Materials-Information-Review-Commission-1361463.htm

B.C.'s restructured natural resources ministry causing shock waves

Nov 29, 2010
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/mark-hume/bcs-restructured-natural-resources-ministry-causing-shock-waves/article1816798/

Anger, conflict helped shape salmon policy, inquiry told

Nov 29, 2010
MARK HUME
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/anger-conflict-helped-shape-salmon-policy-inquiry-told/article1818306/

Grit Senators made procedural error on climate-change bill, but slam feds on lack of climate plan

The Conservative defeat of the bill in the Senate comes after Republicans, who are not interested in cap-in-trade, take over U.S. Congress.
Nov 29, 2010
BEA VONGDOUANGCHANH
The Hill Times
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/page/view/legislation-11-29-2010

Species-at-risk report card shows little progress

Nov 29, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/29/tech-cosewic-wildlife-assessment.html

B.C. biotech firm develops non-browning apple

Asks for U.S. approval of genetically modified fruit
Nov 29, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/29/con-gmo-apple.html

2010 National Model Construction Codes Now Available

Nearly 800 technical changes made to address technological advances, health and safety concerns
Nov 29, 2010
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/2010-National-Model-Construction-Codes-Now-Available-1360563.htm

Harper Government Takes Action to Protect Children from Lead Exposure

Nov 29, 2010
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Harper-Government-Takes-Action-to-Protect-Children-from-Lead-Exposure-1360330.htm

Senate’s ‘kill bill’ move a blow to Canadians and democracy

Nov 28, 2010
David Suzuki
Western Star
http://www.thewesternstar.com/News/Local/2010-11-26/article-1997823/Senates-kill-bill-move-a-blow-to-Canadians-and-democracy/1

Mathematicians protest degree granted by University of Manitoba

Nov 28, 2010
Joseph Brean
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Mathematicians+protest+degree+granted+University+Manitoba/3897066/story.html

Government of Canada Comments on Results of Latest Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas

Nov 28, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Government-Canada-Comments-on-Results-Latest-Meeting-International-Commission-Conservation-1359970.htm

Cooling climate change: Environmental inaction seems to be taking hold

Nov 27, 2010
Kevin Libin
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/Cooling+climate+change+Environmental+inaction+seems+taking+hold/3892945/story.html

Cancun conference: Climate change back-burnered

Nov 27, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/897693--cancun-conference-climate-change-back-burnered

A green light for nuclear power

Nov 27, 2010
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/green+light+nuclear+power/3892995/story.html

Can environmentalism be saved from itself?

Nov 27, 2010
Margaret Wente
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/margaret-wente/can-environmentalism-be-saved-from-itself/article1815408/

Climate deal not expected at Cancun

Nov 26, 2010
Max Paris
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/25/climate-negotiator.html

In Australian politics, climate change equals grief

Nov 26, 2010
JEFFREY SIMPSON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/in-australian-politics-climate-change-equals-grief/article1813974/

The hunger for more ambition in Canadian agriculture

Nov 26, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/global-food/the-hunger-for-more-ambition-in-canadian-agriculture/article1814497/

Healthy wind blows away toxic coal

There’s no comparison between the health impacts of the two sources of generation
Nov 26, 2010
Gideon Forman
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/897100--healthy-wind-blows-away-toxic-coal

Hadron Collider detects 'Big Bang' matter

Nov 26, 2010
Emily Chung
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/26/lhc-big-bang-quark-gluon-plasma.html

Climate talks seek to bridge rich-poor divisions

Nov 26, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/29/tech-cancun-climate-change.html

B.C. scientists make colour-changing glass

Nov 26, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/26/tech-glass-film-colour-energy.html

Saturn's moon has atmosphere with oxygen

But levels just 0.00000001% that found on Earth
Nov 26, 2010
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/26/saturn-moon-atmosphere-oxygen-co2.html

Supporting Innovation And Creating Jobs In Waterloo Region

McGuinty Government Supporting Entrepreneurs, Bringing Local Ideas To Life
Nov 26, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/news/ONE112610.asp

New Initiative to Support Economic Growth in Southern Ontario

FedDev Ontario invests in southern Ontario's future
Nov 26, 2010
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/New-Initiative-to-Support-Economic-Growth-in-Southern-Ontario-1359780.htm

Adapting to climate change: Facing the consequences

Global action is not going to stop climate change. The world needs to look harder at how to live with it
Nov 25, 2010
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/17572735

More Clean Energy Jobs at Cambridge Solar Manufacturer

McGuinty Government's Clean Energy Economy Helps Create 150 Jobs
Nov 25, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2010/11/more-clean-energy-jobs-at-cambridge-solar-manufacturer.html

U.S. invests in Que. firm for faster flu shots

Medicago building vaccine factory in North Carolina
Nov 24, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/24/flu-vaccine-tobacco-plants-medicago.html

Nuclear reactors: We can’t live without them

Nov 24, 2010
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/895732--nuclear-reactors-we-can-t-live-without-them

The myth of bluefin abundance

Canada, the good global citizen, mustn’t sabotage the short-term recovery of Atlantic tuna
Nov 24, 2010
PAUL GREENBERG
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/the-myth-of-bluefin-abundance/article1810781/

U.S. creates 'critical habitat' for polar bear

Nov 24, 2010
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/24/us-polar-bear-ap-habitat.html

The deceptive allure of ‘Ontario First’

Province would be wiser to promote innovation to build a stronger Canada
Nov 24, 2010
David Crane
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/895762--the-deceptive-allure-of-ontario-first

Que. environmental group urges progress in Cancun

Nov 24, 2010
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/11/24/cancun-climate-meeting.html

Strengthening Ontario's Leadership In Protecting Water

McGuinty Government Tapping into Ontario's Water Expertise, Creating Jobs
Nov 24, 2010
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
http://news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2010/11/strengthening-ontarios-leadership-in-protecting-water.html

China admits it is world’s biggest polluter

Nov 23, 2010
Chris Buckley
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/china-admits-it-is-worlds-biggest-polluter/article1810043/

The growing problem: Canada slips from agricultural superpower status

Nov 23, 2010
PAUL WALDIE
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/global-food/the-growing-problem-canada-slips-from-agricultural-superpower-status/article1809672/

Green energy costs lowballed, task force says

Nov 23, 2010
Lee Greenberg
Postmedia News
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/Green+energy+costs+lowballed+task+force+says/3869668/story.html

Clean Energy Revolution Leading to Jobs, Cleaner Air

McGuinty Government's Long-Term Energy Plan Turns On Clean Power, Turns Off Dirty Coal
Nov 23, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2010/11/energy-news-release-november-23-2010.html

Thunder Bay Coal Plant To Convert To Cleaner Power

McGuinty Government Plan Will Ensure Reliable Supply, Improve Air, Create Jobs
Nov 23, 2010
Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2010/11/thunder-bay-coal-plant-to-convert-to-cleaner-power.html

What's on your plate? Canada lags in tracing food for safety and profit

Nov 22, 2010
Jessica Leeder
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/global-food/whats-on-your-plate-canada-lags-in-tracing-food-for-safety-and-profit/article1807777/

We need a continuum of care for mentally ill offenders

More forensic hospital beds will help, but the solution is more complicated
Nov 22, 2010
Sandy Simpson
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/we-need-a-continuum-of-care-for-mentally-ill-offenders/article1806776/

Canada’s hidden emergency: the ‘vulnerably housed’

Progress in protecting and promoting the health of Canadians depends on action to ensure healthy housing for all
Nov 22, 2010
STEPHEN HWANG
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/canadas-hidden-emergency-the-vulnerably-housed/article1806777/

Minister Clement Updates Canadians on Canada's Digital Economy Strategy

Nov 22, 2010
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Minister-Clement-Updates-Canadians-on-Canadas-Digital-Economy-Strategy-1357740.htm

Canada Signs on to New International Measures to Fight Illegal Fishing

Nov 22, 2010
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Canada-Signs-on-to-New-International-Measures-to-Fight-Illegal-Fishing-1357592.htm

Canada and the U.S.: Partners in energy security

Nov 21, 2010
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/Canada+Partners+energy+security/3865089/story.html

AECL up for auction but West’s industries protected

Nov 21, 2010
Peter White
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/894110--aecl-up-for-auction-but-west-s-industries-protected

Demise of climate bill was undemocratic

Unelected members of the Senate killed legislation approved by MPs
Nov 20, 2010
Elizabeth May
Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/Elizabeth+Demise+climate+bill+undemocratic/3859883/story.html

Death of MS patient fuels debate over new treatment

Nov 19, 2010
CAROLINE ALPHONSO
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/death-of-ms-patient-fuels-debate-over-new-treatment/article1807127/

MS is a bedevilling disease with no simple answers

Nov 19, 2010
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ms-is-a-bedevilling-disease-with-no-simple-answers/article1807128/

Danny Williams’s end run on hydro

Nov 19, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/danny-williamss-end-run-on-hydro/article1806767/

Strict Conditions Put On Energy-From-Waste Facility

McGuinty Government Protecting Local Air Quality
Nov 19, 2010
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
http://news.ontario.ca/ene/en/2010/11/strict-conditions-put-on-energy-from-waste-facility.html

Layton blasts senators for killing green bill

Scrapped without Senate hearings, debate
Nov 18, 2010
Mike De Souza
Postmedia News
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/layton-blasts-senators-for-killing-green-bill-108891354.html

It's tough to be a climate scientist when dinosaurs are making the calls

Nov 18, 2010
Jack Knox
Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/tough+climate+scientist+when+dinosaurs+making+calls/3847040/story.html

‘Bad start’ as EU rejects quotas in summit to save the giant bluefin tuna

Nov 18, 2010
Pete Harrison
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/bad-start-as-eu-rejects-quotas-in-summit-to-save-the-giant-bluefin-tuna/article1803982/

A red flag on McGuinty’s green policy

Nov 17, 2010
ADAM RADWANSKI
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/adam-radwanski/a-red-flag-on-mcguintys-green-policy/article1803686/

Foreign scholarships touch off Ontario culture war

Nov 11, 2010
ADAM RADWANSKI
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/adam-radwanski/foreign-scholarships-touch-off-ontario-culture-war/article1795839/

Foreign scholarships and the risky business of innovating

Nov 16, 2010
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/foreign-scholarships-and-the-risky-business-of-innovating/article1800085/

Universities join the startup game

Nov 14, 2010
Karen Mazurkewich
Financial Post
http://www.financialpost.com/Universities+join+startup+game/3828782/story.html

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