We need a forum on science policy

National conference in October is a first step to making this a reality
Sep 8, 2009
Mehrdad Hariri and Jeff Sharom
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/we-need-a-forum-on-science-policy.aspx

AUCC calls for research funding boost

In its pre-budget submission to the federal government, association puts emphasis on research spending
Sep 8, 2009
Peggy Berkowitz
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/AUCC-calls-for-research-funding-boost.aspx

Ottawa enhances student aid

Canada Student Loans Program expects to dole out over $500 million in new grants
Sep 8, 2009
Nick Taylor-Vaisey
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/ottawa-enhances-student-aid.aspx

Changes ahead for university governance in Quebec

This sensitive subject is back in the spotlight following tabling of new bill
Sep 8, 2009
François-Olivier Dorais
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/changes-ahead-for-university-governance-in-Quebec.aspx

Fair access to university

What will it take to make postsecondary education within the grasp of more Canadians?
Sep 8, 2009
Rosanna Tamburri
University Affairs
http://www.universityaffairs.ca/fair-access-to-university.aspx

Education pays in many ways, OECD tells Canada

Sep 8, 2009
Peter O'Neil
Canwest News
http://www.canada.com/business/Education+pays+many+ways+OECD+tells+Canada/1973184/story.html

Making university education a quality product

The history of attempts to measure and improve quality is not a happy one
Sep 8, 2009
Ross Finnie and Alex Usher
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/making-university-education-a-quality-product/article1276857/

Will Ontario lose in Ottawa's plan?

Sep 9, 2009
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/692576

Bright idea or sci-fi?

Experts meet to discuss feasibility of harvesting solar power in space, beaming it back to Earth
Sep 9, 2009
Tyler Hamilton
Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/business/article/692716

U.S. space panel says moon return plan is no go

Panel suggests extending planned life of space station, shuttle fleet
Sep 9, 2009
The Associated Press
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/09/09/space-nasa-moon-travel-009.html

NASA strategy proposal aims for Mars over Moon

Sep 8, 2009
Irene Klotz
Reuters
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/technology/NASA+strategy+proposal+aims+Mars+over+Moon/1972693/story.html

Swine flu shown to be deadliest among children

Findings by U.S. health authorities stoke fears that classrooms will serve as incubators for the pandemic virus
Sep 8, 2009
Caroline Alphonso
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/science/swine-flu-shown-to-be-deadliest-among-children/article1275321/

Swine flu models preparing Canada for pandemic

Sep 8, 2009
Meagan Fitzpatrick
Canwest News Service
http://www.canada.com/Swine+models+preparing+Canada+pandemic/1972331/story.html

Smart grid, smart future

Work is already under way on bringing the electrical system, which is largely unchanged since its inception a century ago, into the information age
Sep 8, 2009
Grant Buckler
Special to Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/smart-grid-smart-future/article1279109/

U.S. urges tighter use of flu antivirals

Sep 8, 2009
CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/09/08/swine-flu-china.html

Why the British are invading the oil patch

North Sea oil environmental technology, recruitment and engineering firms are setting up shop in Alberta
Sep 8, 2009
Nathan Vanderklippe
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/why-the-british-are-invading-the-oil-patch/article1278005/

As go the sockeye, so go the grizzlies

As salmon numbers drop, bears are also few and far between along B.C.'s wild central coast – signalling what conservationists say is an unfolding ecological disaster
Sep 8, 2009
Mark Hume
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/as-go-the-sockeye-so-go-the-grizzlies/article1279874/

Fraser River sockeye fry had little chance because of fish farms

Sep 8, 2009
D.C. Reid
Special to Times Colonist
http://www.timescolonist.com/Fraser+River+sockeye+little+chance+because+fish+farms/1971312/story.html

Fish farms put squeeze on marine resources

A new study finds that consumer demand for healthy omega-3 fatty acids has put a squeeze on the fish-food supply, where alternatives must be relied upon to avoid a wipeout of wild forage fish
Sep 8, 2009
Sarah Boesveld
Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/fish-farms-put-squeeze-on-marine-resources/article1279812/

Protecting the environment without hurting the economy

Sep 8, 2009
Ken Field
National Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/09/08/ken-field-protecting-the-environment-without-hurting-the-economy.aspx