Enbridge confident of avoiding Keystone XL woes

Nov 9, 2011
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/enbridge-confident-of-avoiding-keystone-xl-woes/article2230685/

Canada cuts environment spending

Stephen Harper's administration is cutting budgets for climate, conservation and ozone monitoring projects
Nov 9, 2011
Stephen Leahy
guardian.co.uk
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/nov/09/canada-cuts-environment-spending?newsfeed=true

More solar parks slated for Thunder Bay

The Lakehead's sunny skies prompt Calgary firm to build solar farms
Nov 9, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/story/2011/11/09/tby-solar-parks.html

B.C. doctor agrees to stop using Amazonian plant to treat addictions

Nov 9, 2011
Michael Posner
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/health-news/bc-doctor-agrees-to-stop-using-amazonian-plant-to-treat-addictions/article2231413/

Canada Enhances Research and Business Collaboration Opportunities with Germany

Nov 9, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canada-enhances-research-and-business-collaboration-opportunities-with-germany-1584582.htm

Government of Canada Announces Support for Innovation at UNBC

Nov 9, 2011
Western Economic Diversification Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-announces-support-for-innovation-at-unbc-1584833.htm

Governments of Canada and United States Harmonize Approach to Save Energy in Commercial Buildings

Nov 9, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/governments-canada-united-states-harmonize-approach-save-energy-commercial-buildings-1584679.htm

Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Energy in China

Nov 9, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-promotes-canadian-energy-in-china-1584858.htm

Statement from the Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada Keith Ashfield and British Columbia Minister of Agriculture Don McRae...

... on New Test Results Indicating That There are no Confirmed Cases of ISA in British Columbia Salmon
Nov 9, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/statement-from-federal-minister-fisheries-oceans-canada-keith-ashfield-british-columbia-1584782.htm

Government of Canada Supports Partnerships Between St. Lawrence College and Local Businesses

Nov 9, 2011
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-supports-partnerships-between-st-lawrence-college-local-businesses-1584585.htm

RSC Expert Panel: End-of-Life Decision Making

Nov 9, 2011
Royal Society of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/874282/rsc-expert-panel-end-of-life-decision-making

U.S. talks on Keystone route could push project past 2012 election

Nov 8, 2011
Tamara Baluja
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/us-talks-on-keystone-route-could-push-project-past-2012-election/article2230213/

Fluoride removal briefly addressed at Windsor council

Nov 8, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/08/wdr-fluride-windsor.html

Schizophrenia and meth linked, research suggests

Nov 8, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/08/health-meth-schizophrenia.html

University presidents make academic freedom an afterthought

Nov 8, 2011
George Jonas
National Post
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/11/08/george-jonas-university-presidents-make-academic-freedom-an-afterthought/

Academic freedom not a static concept

Re: Making Academic Freedom An Afterthought, George Jonas, Nov. 9.
Nov 11, 2011
Paul Davidson
National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/Academic+freedom+static+concept/5694351/story.html

Diagnosing cancer: Indolent or aggressive?

Computers are about to change the world of cancer diagnosis
Nov 8, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2011/11/diagnosing-cancer

Ontario Centres of Excellence Honours Three Start-Ups With Over $200K to Facilitate Innovative Industry-Academic Business Ventures

Alexander Levy-MyVoice Inc., Jessica Ching-Eve Medical and Ibraheem Khan-Innovative Processing Technologies Inc. Receive Martin Walmsley Fellowships for Technological Entrepreneurship
Nov 8, 2011
Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/ontario-centres-excellence-honours-three-start-ups-with-over-200k-facilitate-innovative-1583957.htm

Aeryon Labs Inc. Honoured With Prestigious Mind to Market Award for Collaborative Research Efforts in Commercialization

Company Founders Turn Passion in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Into Sought-After Device Through Strategic Partnerships With Academia and Industry
Nov 8, 2011
Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc.
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/aeryon-labs-inc-honoured-with-prestigious-mind-market-award-collaborative-research-efforts-1583959.htm

Conference Board of Canada Publishes Findings on Mental Health Issues in Quebec Workplaces

Nov 8, 2011
Conference Board of Canada
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/873698/conference-board-of-canada-publishes-findings-on-mental-health-issues-in-quebec-workplaces

Canada's climate stance likely to spark controversy

New funding for climate change adaptation
Nov 8, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/11/08/environment-peter-kent-climate-change.html

Canada can meet 2020 emissions target, report says

Carbon-pricing program might still be needed, researchers say
Nov 7, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/11/07/greenhouse-gas-cuts-federal-government.html

Electronic nose aims to sniff out disease

CBC News
Nov 7, 2011
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/11/07/tuberculosis-electronic-nose.html

Graphic cigarette image rule in U.S. blocked

Nov 7, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/07/cigarette-labels.html

U.S. to review pipeline’s permit process

Nov 7, 2011
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/us-to-review-pipelines-permit-process/article2228146/

Kent criticized over second review of huge B.C. mine proposal

Nov 7, 2011
Peter O'Neil
Postmedia News
http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Kent+criticized+over+second+review+huge+mine+proposal/5671475/story.html

School soda pop bans don't cut drinking overall

Nov 7, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/07/pop-sweet-beverages-school-bans.html

UBC’s greenest new building puts spotlight on sustainability

“Living laboratory” will serve as a test bed for innovation and research.
Nov 7, 2011
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/ubc-greenest-new-building-puts-spotlight-on-sustainability.aspx

Health-care system needs a front door

Nov 7, 2011
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/health-care-system-needs-a-front-door/article2228320/

Why Harper spends so much on health

Nov 7, 2011
Andrew Steele
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/second-reading/andrew-steele/why-harper-spends-so-much-on-health/article2228382/

Australia passes historic carbon tax in major victory for PM

Nov 7, 2011
JAMES GRUBEL
Reuters
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/australia-passes-historic-carbon-tax-in-major-victory-for-pm/article2228683/

Scientists race to kill crop-destroying stink bug expected to swarm Ontario

Nov 7, 2011
Renata D’aliesio
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/scientists-race-to-kill-crop-destroying-stink-bug-expected-to-swarm-ontario/article2228578/

What's the future for wind power in Canada?

Nov 7, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/building-innovation-in-canada/whats-the-future-for-wind-power-in-canada/article2228555/

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: Patients With Myasthenia Gravis May Risk Increased Muscle Weakness

Nov 7, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/fluoroquinolone-antibiotics-patients-with-myasthenia-gravis-may-risk-increased-muscle-1583015.htm

Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Power in New Brunswick

Nov 7, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-invests-in-renewable-power-in-new-brunswick-1583148.htm

Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Resources and Expertise in China

Nov 7, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-promotes-canadian-resources-and-expertise-in-china-1582827.htm

Solar power boom hits a wall

Nov 6, 2011
Richard Blackwell
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/solar-power-boom-hits-a-wall/article2227268/

Small turbines generate huge sales potential

Nov 6, 2011
Richard Blackwell
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/building-innovation-in-canada/small-turbines-generate-huge-sales-potential/article2227323/

Canadian innovations in wind turbines

Nov 6, 2011
Richard Blackwell
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/time-to-lead/building-innovation-in-canada/canadian-innovations-in-wind-turbines/article2226513/

Too many babies, too little family planning

Nov 5, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/too-many-babies-too-little-family-planning/article2226184/

Science in South Africa: All squared

A new radio telescope may catalyse African science
Nov 5, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21536541

Ageing: Forever young?

A way to counteract part of the process of growing old
Nov 5, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21536539

Mars mission simulation ends after 520 days

Nov 4, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/11/04/mars-deep-space-simulation.html

Massive iceberg calving off Antarctica

Nov 4, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/11/04/science-giant-iceberg-antarctica.html

Ottawa infection scare leads to endoscopy anxieties

Nov 4, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/04/ottawa-endoscopies-nervous-patients.html

Asbestos victims object to Quebec mine plans

Nov 4, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/04/asbestos-victims-mine-protest.html

OxyContin maker sends phase-out notice

Company says it will be replaced with a safer drug called OxyNEO
Nov 4, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/04/nl-oxycontin-plan-1104.html

C-section on demand rule changed in UK

Caving to 'too posh to push?'
Nov 4, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/04/c-sections-planned.html

Health Canada struggles to regulate food product health claims

Nov 4, 2011
Sarah Schmidt
Postmedia News
http://www.theprovince.com/health/Health+Canada+struggles+regulate+food+product+health+claims/5653697/story.html

There is no crime epidemic

The government's 'tough on crime' agenda is expensive, counterproductive and politically motivated
Nov 4, 2011
JEFFREY SIMPSON
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/jeffrey-simpson/there-is-no-crime-epidemic/article2224613/

Artificial intelligence: Luddite legacy

Is smart technology now destroying more jobs than it creates?
Nov 4, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2011/11/artificial-intelligence

Minister of State Goodyear Joins Canadian Delegation to Germany

Canadian team advancing research and business partnerships abroad
Nov 4, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-of-state-goodyear-joins-canadian-delegation-to-germany-1582483.htm

Canada's Official Time: at the Right Time and Place

Nov 4, 2011
National Research Council Canada-NRC
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canadas-official-time-at-the-right-time-and-place-1582373.htm

Detour Lake Gold Mine Project - Public Comments Invited on the Comprehensive Study Report

Nov 4, 2011
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/872005/detour-lake-gold-mine-project-public-comments-invited-on-the-comprehensive-study-report

Oil patch gives a dire warning to the U.S.

Nov 3, 2011
Nathan Vanderklippe, Shawn McCarthy AND Carrie Tait
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/oil-patch-gives-a-dire-warning-to-the-us/article2224781/

Climate change 'skeptic' concludes world is warming

Global warming study partly funded by owner of Manitoba fertilizer plant
Nov 3, 2011
Mychaylo Prystupa
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/11/03/climate-change-berkley-muller.html

Infant formula ads reduce breastfeeding

Nov 3, 2011
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/11/03/formula-infant-breastfeeding.html

Enbridge invests $330-million in Quebec wind project

Nov 3, 2011
The Canadian Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/enbridge-invests-330-million-in-quebec-wind-project/article2223794/

Health spending to reach $200 billion in 2011

Compensation of health professionals, evolution in the use of services important cost drivers of past decade
Nov 3, 2011
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/871197/health-spending-to-reach-200-billion-in-2011

20 ways the world has changed since 1st Earth Summit

UN report details changes over the past 20 years — both good and bad
Nov 2, 2011
Margo McDiarmid
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/11/02/pol-environment-earth-summit-changes.html

Renewing the Liberals’ grasp of renewable energy

Can the Liberal government’s new point man on energy dial down the heat?
Nov 2, 2011
Martin Regg Cohn
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1080448--cohn-renewing-the-liberals-grasp-of-renewable-energy

A setback for public debate

Funding cut has implications beyond the environmental sector
Nov 2, 2011
Raili Lakanen
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1080453--a-setback-for-public-debate

Battle brewing over pipeline plans in B.C.

Nov 2, 2011
Rod Mickleburgh
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/bc-politics/battle-brewing-over-pipeline-plans-in-bc/article2223417/

Tory crime bill is too tough on the provinces

Nov 2, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/tory-crime-bill-is-too-tough-on-the-provinces/article2223102/

Provinces won’t foot bill for crime legislation, McGuinty warns PM

Nov 2, 2011
Karen Howlett AND Rhéal Séguin
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/provinces-wont-foot-bill-for-crime-legislation-mcguinty-warns-pm/article2222867/

Canada, U.S. can Work to be Innovation Leaders, Minister of State Goodyear says at Canada 2020 Innovation Conference

Nov 2, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canada-us-can-work-be-innovation-leaders-minister-state-goodyear-says-canada-2020-innovation-1580987.htm

The Canada 2020 Innovation Summit

Speaking Points of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, PC, MP Minister of State (Science and Technology)
Nov 2, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/06942.html

Canada and Norway Promote Cooperation in Energy Resource Development

Nov 2, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/canada-and-norway-promote-cooperation-in-energy-resource-development-1581259.htm

Revising route could kill Keystone XL: TransCanada

Nov 1, 2011
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/revising-route-could-kill-keystone-xl-transcanada/article2220811/

Global warming worsens weather extremes, climate panel to say

Nov 1, 2011
SETH BORENSTEIN
The Associated Press
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/global-warming-worsens-weather-extremes-climate-panel-to-say/article2220698/

Quebec balks at Ottawa’s law-and-order agenda

Nov 1, 2011
Daniel Leblanc AND Rhéal Séguin
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/quebec-balks-at-ottawas-law-and-order-agenda/article2221192/

Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy Technology in Quebec

Nov 1, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-invests-in-clean-energy-technology-in-quebec-1580606.htm

We need a health plan for boomers now

Oct 31, 2011
ANDRÉ PICARD
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/new-health/andre-picard/we-need-a-health-plan-for-boomers-now/article2220127/

How to reform health care

Oct 31, 2011
Will Falk
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1079107--how-to-reform-health-care

Fruit flies have done more good than Sarah Palin

Oct 31, 2011
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/fruit-flies-have-done-more-good-than-sarah-palin/article2220328/

It’s a girl! World celebrates the 7 billionth person

Oct 31, 2011
Sonia Verma
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/worldview/its-a-girl-world-celebrates-the-7-billionth-person/article2219666/

The world at 7 billion? Not so fast

Oct 31, 2011
Doug Saunders
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/worldview/the-world-at-7-billion-not-so-fast/article2219956/

Moving Renewable Energy Forward

Ontario is moving forward with its commitment to review its clean energy Feed-in Tariff (FIT) Program.
Oct 31, 2011
Ontario Ministry of Energy
http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2011/10/moving-renewable-energy-forward.html

Government of Canada Takes Action to Protect Canadian Families

The Government of Canada today announced funding for the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies (CNODES).
Oct 31, 2011
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/868447/government-of-canada-takes-action-to-protect-canadian-families

Minister Oliver Reinforces Canada's Role as a World Energy Leader

Oct 31, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-reinforces-canadas-role-as-a-world-energy-leader-1579798.htm

Centre wants to Spark Calgary’s attention, despite price increase

Premier Redford wants to increase access to Calgary's new Science Centre
Oct 30, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2011/10/30/calgary-science-centre-prices.html

Vaccination our best shot

Oct 30, 2011
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1077977--vaccination-our-best-shot

Reality: A soaring population. Reality check: Food, water and poverty

Oct 30, 2011
Tamara Baluja
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/reality-a-soaring-population-reality-check-food-water-and-poverty/article2219381/

Pollution and evolution: Waters of change

An accidental experiment in America shows how evolution happens
Oct 29, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21534749

The X Prize Foundation: Now count to a hundred

A new prize for the genomics of the elderly is now on offer
Oct 29, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21534747

Reading the brain: Mind-goggling

It is now possible to scan someone’s brain and get a reasonable idea of what is going through his mind
Oct 29, 2011
The Economist
http://www.economist.com/node/21534748

Sugar bushes vs oilsands: environmental agency's role under review

Oct 28, 2011
Heather Scoffield
The Canadian Press
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/sugar-shacks-vs-oilsands-environmental-agencys-role-under-review-132793588.html

Minister Toews Tours Green Energy Upgrades at Providence University College

Oct 28, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-toews-tours-green-energy-upgrades-at-providence-university-college-1579208.htm

Government of Canada Supports Partnerships Between La Cite collegiale and Local Businesses

Oct 28, 2011
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-canada-supports-partnerships-between-la-cite-collegiale-local-businesses-1579109.htm

Environment Minister Peter Kent talks climate change

Oct 27, 2011
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/10/27/the-current-peter-kent-climate-change.html

Gun control keeps suicides down

Firearm suicides fell 48 per cent after the enactment of the Firearms Act.
Oct 27, 2011
Michael Bryant
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorialopinion/article/1077286--gun-control-keeps-suicides-down

Minister Oliver Outlines Importance of Canada's Clean Tech Industry

Oct 27, 2011
Natural Resources Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-oliver-outlines-importance-of-canadas-clean-tech-industry-1578604.htm

Scientists at work on low-cost test for tuberculosis

Recent WHO recommendation about TB testing prompted by team’s finding.
Oct 26, 2011
Sylvain Comeau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/scientists-at-work-on-low-cost-test.aspx

Undergraduate enrolment in Canada reaches the million mark

The number of international students also up sharply from last year
Oct 25, 2011
Léo Charbonneau
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/undergrad-enrolment-canada-reaches-the-million-mark.aspx

Canada’s homicide rate falls to its lowest level in 44 years

Oct 26, 2011
Gloria Galloway
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/canadas-homicide-rate-falls-to-its-lowest-level-in-44-years/article2215324/

Will Canada see ‘demographic dividend’ as world hits seven billion?

Oct 26, 2011
CAMPBELL CLARK
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/will-canada-see-demographic-dividend-as-global-population-hits-seven-billion/article2213957/

Minister of State Goodyear Celebrates Centennial of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada

Oct 26, 2011
Industry Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/minister-state-goodyear-celebrates-centennial-association-universities-colleges-canada-1578098.htm

Information Update: Xigris (drotrecogin alfa) Withdrawn Worldwide

Oct 25, 2011
Health Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/information-update-xigris-drotrecogin-alfa-withdrawn-worldwide-1577391.htm

Fisheries and Oceans Parliamentary Secretary Randy Kamp Addresses North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission Annual Meeting...

... on Importance of Science and Salmon Conservation
Oct 24, 2011
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/fisheries-oceans-parliamentary-secretary-randy-kamp-addresses-north-pacific-anadromous-1577020.htm

Canada's Innovation Underperformance: Whose Policy Problem is it?

Oct 14, 2011
Tijs Creutzberg
Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation
http://www.mowatcentre.ca/pdfs/mowatResearch/36.pdf