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Oil sands: a question of balance.(GUEST COLUMN / CHRONIQUER INVITE)
Canada's oil sands provide a secure energy supply in a world of geopolitical uncertainty. There are challenges in developing the oil sands, to be sure, but continuous progress has been achieved thro . . .

Ontario students to benefit from new vaccine.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parents will be able to choose to vaccinate their children against four strains of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) beginning in September. The Ontario government will . . .

MDS Nordion urges Government of Canada to address medical isotope supply shortage.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
MDS Nordion, a provider of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals is recommending that the Government of Canada and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited consult with international experts to activate . . .

UCB Pharma Canada Inc. offers scholarships to students living with rheumatoid arthritis.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
Sixteen students living with rheumatoid arthritis will be getting a $5,000 boost from UCB Pharma Canada Inc. aimed at easing the financial burden of the disease. The UCBeyond scholarship program wil . . .

More couples to gain access to fertility treatment at the MUHC.(NEWS
When it comes to merging technology with cultural and religious standards, couples attending the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) will have one less thing weighing on their minds. "We have t . . .

Students unveil green vehicle designs.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
Seventeen teams from universities across North America showcased innovative clean car technologies last month in Toronto, with the Minister of Natural Resources Lisa Raitt and Minister of Transport . . .

Canadians reminded to protect themselves against H1N1 Influenza virus.(NEWS
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the World Health Organization declaring the H1N1 Influenza virus a full-scale pandemic, the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCSPA) is reminding Canadi . . .

Medicago awarded funding from Quebec's Consortium for Drug Discovery.(NEWS
Medicago Inc., a biotechnology company specializing in developing vaccines based on proprietary manufacturing technologies, announces that it has been awarded $11.77 million in funding by Quebec's C . . .

Canadian biofuel pioneers make straw-based cellulosic ethanol blend available to the public.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
Royal Dutch Shell and Canada's Iogen Corporation have launched the world's first cellulose ethanol blend fuel at an Ottawa Shell service station. Regular gasoline purchased at the Shell service st . . .

Kidney disease patients prevented from receiving therapy due to restrictive public coverage.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
Albertans living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis are not receiving the same access to alternate therapy choices available to patients in all other provinces and territories in Canada. . . .

New andropause screening panel released.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)(Brief article)
A new test panel called Androtest has been released by Opmedic Group, a healthcare-related services company based in Quebec. The Androtest is a complete screening profile used to diagnose and manage . . .

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute selected for $10 million grant.(NEWS
A $10 million grant from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) will enable the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute fund research and development for new therapeutics for cancer patients, i . . .

Cymat Technologies Ltd.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)(appointment of Jim Johnson, Kevin Smith and Greg Skvortsoff)(Brief article)
Cymat Technologies Ltd. announces the appointment of Jim Johnson as its new vice president of operation and Kevin Smith as its new vice-president of business development. Greg Skvortsoff, the compan . . .

MaRS Innovation.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)(appointment of Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein as president and Chief Executive Officers)(Brief arti
MaRS Innovation announces the appointment of Raphael (Rafi) Hofstein as president and CEO by the board of directors. Hofstein was previously the president and CEO of Hadasit Ltd,, a technology tranf . . .

The Canadian Medical Association.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
The Canadian Medical Association's (CMA) board of directors announce the appointment of Paul-Emile Cloutier as secretary general and chief executive officer of the association. Cloutier joined the C . . .

BioSyntech Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
BioSyntech Inc. announces the resignation of Nick Losey as a member of the board. The resignation is subsequent to Losey's resignation from Highland Capital Management. Under the terms of an underwr . . .

Intrinsyc Software International Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
Intrinsyc Software International Inc. announces the appointment of Tracy Rees as president and chief executive officer effective immediately. Rees has served as interim CEO since November 2008 after . . .

McVicar Industries Inc. has obtained Chinese government approval on McVicar's withdrawal from a joint ventue with Sino Lion (USA
McVicar Industries Inc. has obtained Chinese government approval on McVicar's withdrawal from a joint ventue with Sino Lion (USA) Ltd. as previously announced on October 2, 2008. McVicar's 27 percen . . .

Climate Change Central.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
Climate Change Central announces the appointment of Patricia McCunn Miller as interim president and CEO of the Alberta-based climate change organization. McCunn-Miller currently serves on the organi . . .

Jane Haldimand Marcet a popular science writer.(CHEMFUSION)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jane Haldimand Marcet. A lady after my own heart! Although not a scientist, her contribution to science was huge. I suppose we could call her an inventor. Her invention? Pop . . .

Addressing the challenges of oil sands development through better public policy not public relations.(ARTICLE: ENVIRONMENTAL MAN
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oil sands development is of national interest and has attracted significant international media attention. It is a clear example of the increasing environmental costs associ . . .

Canada's oil sand: facing the challenges.(ARTICLE: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Although it's easily taken for granted, we all need energy. We hit the alarm clock, turn on the lights, run a shower, start the coffee maker, hop in a car, bus or train--hun . . .

Cleaner energy for a global market: Canadian efforts in oil sands upgrading research and development.(ARTICLE: BITUMEN PRODUCTIO
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hydrocarbon-based energy has been estimated to account for 88 percent of the primary global energy consumption in 2007. Forecast reductions in primary energy supplies are ma . . .

Exploring the oil sands story: the oil sands story begins with the formation of hydrocarbons at depth, in an area adjacent to th
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Northern Alberta contains a unique hydrocarbon resource known as the oil sands. From it's humble origins as a curiosity to fur trade explorers seeing bitumen freely flowing . . .

Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering 2009 Award winners/Gegnants 2009 des prix de la Societe canadienne de genie chimique.(
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering Board of Directors would li . . .

2009 MSED/LANXESS Graduate Award in polymer science.(RECOGNITION / RECONNAISSANCE)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Each year, the Macromolecular Science and Engineering Division (MSED) sponsors an award that recognizes research excellence by two graduate students . . .

The Catalysis Award--call for nominations/Appel de candidatures pour le Prix de catalyse.(RECOGNITION / RECONNAISSANCE)
The Catalysis Award, sponsored by the Canadian Catalysis Foundation, is awarded biannually to an individual who, while resident in Canada, has made a distinguished contribution to the field of catal . . .

Canada conferences.(EVENTS / EVENEMENTS)(Conference news)(Calendar)
August 23-27, 2009. 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, Montreal, QC, www.wcce8.org. May 29-June 2, 2010. 93rd Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, Toronto, ON, www.csc2010.ca A . . .

U.S. and overseas conferences.(EVENTS / EVENEMENTS)(Conference news)(Calendar)
August 1-9, 2009. IUPAC 42nd Congress and 45th General Assembly, Glasgow, U.K., www.iupac2009.org. September 27-30, 2009. Engineering our Future, Perth, Australia, www.chemeca2009.com. December . . .

Risk assessment course.(Continuing Education for Chemical Professionals)
The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) and the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) are presenting a two-day course designed to enhance the knowledge and working experience of safety, e . . .

New wave of fuel efficiency.(GUEST COLUMN / CHRINIQUEUR INVITE)
Fuel economy is extremely important in today's society for a number of reasons. Fuel efficient vehicles reduce our dependence on petroleum, are more economical and are generally better for the envir . . .

Canada's BPA ban catching on.(NEWS: NOUVELLES)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Canada became the first country in the world to ban the import and sale of baby bottles containing bisphenol-A (BPA) in October 2008, and this month Chicago is following sui . . .

ARS file patent on pasteurization technology.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Eastern Regional Research Center have filed a patent on technology that can protect pasteurized liquid eggs from bacteria and pathogens. Exist . . .

NRC and DNP developing succinic acid technology.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)(National Research Council Canada Biotechnology Research Insti
The National Research Council Canada Biotechnology Research Institute (NRC-BRI) is partnering with DNP Green Technology to develop a second-generation technology for the production of bio-based succ . . .

Manitoba labs to receive funding.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
Federal laboratories in Manitoba are getting a $34 million boost to modernize existing facilities from the Government of Canada over the next two years. "This program is modernizing our laboratori . . .

BMS to collaborate on AEVS.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)(alternative energy vehicles)(Bayer MaterialScience L.L.C.)(Velozzi)(Brief article)
Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) is gearing up to deliver affordable eco-friendly alternative energy vehicles (AEVs) by announcing its strategic collaboration with Velozzi, a startup automotive OEM. Bo . . .

Promotional items can influence medical students.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Medical students exposed to small promotional items from pharmaceutical companies, such as clipboards and notepads, appear to be unconsciously influenced toward the marketed . . .

Panel examines the future of groundwater.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
Canada's groundwater is at risk of contamination and depletion, a pane] of experts from the Council of Canadian Academies concluded last month. "A nationally adopted framework involving provincial . . .

Dalton Pharma teaming up to provide contract services.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
Dalton Pharma Services and ProCitius announce a strategic alliance to provide clients with contract chemistry services. Projects carried out by ProCitius in India will be controlled by senior Dalt . . .

SFU professor helps combat deadly flu viruses.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
A Simon Fraser University professor is part of a research team that has developed a new computational weapon that will destroy influenza viruses such as H1N1 (swine flu) and H5N1 (avian flu). Rese . . .

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE).(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) announces the election of Annette Bergeron, P.Eng., MBA, as its new president and chair. Bergeron is currently a lecturer at Queen's University's . . .

Pure Nickel Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
Pure Nickel Inc., a Toronto-based mineral exploration company releases details of its exploration plans for the MAN, Alaska project. Pure Nickel and its project partner, ITOCHU Corporation of Tokyo, . . .

Bri-Chem Corp.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)(retirement of Alan Campbell)(Brief article)
Bri-Chem Corp., a Canadian wholesale distributor of industrial drilling fluids, steel products and services based in Alberta announces that its chief executive officer, Alan Campbell, retired on Apr . . .

SemBioSys Genetics Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
SemBioSys Genetics Inc. held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders this month at its corporate headquarters in Calgary, where the shareholders re-elected Richard Smith, lan S. Brown, Alexan . . .

ERT.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
ERT, a provider of centralized ECG and eClinical technology, ePRO and services to the biopharmaceutical, medical device and related industries, launches its newly designed website at www.ERT.com fol . . .

Pfizer Canada.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
Pfizer Canada increases its initial commitment from $1 million to an additional $2 million to the "Pfizer-CDRD Innovation Fund"at the Centre for Drug Research and Development to help speed up the co . . .

Medicago Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
Medicago Inc., a biotechnology company based in Quebec City, has been selected to receive the Gold Leaf Award from BIOTECanada for "Early Stage Company of the Year." The award is given every year to . . .

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announces it will sponsor the 2009 Shanghai Symposium of Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine this month at the Shanghai Tong Ji University. The two-day event w . . .

Oncolytics Biotech Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
Oncolytics Biotech Inc., a Calgary-based company, announces that it has closed its previously announced prospectus offering. Oncolytics issued 3.45 million units, with each comprised of one common s . . .

The case for rubber.(CHEM FUSION)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's hard to fight an effective war without rubber. Fan belts, gaskets, gas masks and, of course, tires are critical to the war effort. The young American army officer was w . . .