Canadian Research

• Federal officials were wary of creating ‘chill’ over research security: documents

  The federal government has been working for months to prepare a list of sensitive research areas and the names of labs and institutions considered a risk to national security. 

  Canada

  Jan 16
  
• Canadian anti-crime researcher sentenced to 2 years in prison in Algeria

  Human Rights Watch has said Raouf Farrah's arrest came amid a larger crackdown against Algeria's pro-democracy movement

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
  
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• UBC engineers find permanent solution for removing ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

  Water and oil repelling, forever chemicals are used in products like non-stick cookware, cosmetics and toilet paper, but when ingested, may contribute to adverse health effects.

  Science

  Mar 22, 2023
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• Library and Archives Canada service cuts hindering research, historians complain

  Researchers say recent service cuts at Canada's national archives are making their work — already hampered by COVID-19 — even more challenging.

  Education

  Oct 22, 2021
• Montreal molecular pharmacologist among winners of $100K Killam Prize

  A philosopher, a molecular pharmacologist and a political scientist are among the five Canadian researchers who will receive $100,000 apiece.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2021
• New research promises E. Coli detection in a fraction of the time

  A team from Toronto's York University has developed an E. coli detection process that promises to identify contaminated drinking water in a fraction of the time of current systems.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2016
• Liberals need to move quicker on obesity report: Senate committee

  The Senate says the Liberal government is not acting quickly enough to combat the growing problem of obesity.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2016
• Childhood obesity rates fall in Canada for the first time in years: study

  A new Canadian study suggests there are fewer kids who are overweight or obese in Canada after years of increased rates.

  Health

  May 9, 2016
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• Using a common acne drug improperly? You could end up with pregnancy complications, miscarriage: study

  Canadian women aren’t using a popular acne medication properly and ignoring the guidelines is leading to pregnancy complications, miscarriages and even birth defects, a new study is warning.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2016
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• Canadian study suggests the term ‘palliative care’ needs rebranding

  A perception of palliative care as being synonymous with death is preventing many patients from accessing therapies aimed at improving their quality of life, researchers say.

  Health

  Apr 19, 2016