Canadian Chemical News articles from March 2009

Canadian Chemical News archives from March 2009

Life in a chemical world.(GUEST COLUMN/CHRONIQUEUR INVITE)
March 1, 2009... Can you imagine life without the art and science of chemistry? Can you imagine a world without public appreciation and understanding of the chemistry involved in producing food, medicine, sustainable energy, clean water, manufactured products...

Liability insurance follow-up.(LETTERS/LETTRES)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2009... DEAR EDITOR, Just read ACCN January 2009, p. 20, regarding liability insurance, a subject close to my heart being I run a consulting company. Since it was unsigned, I assume it was an editorial. Suggestion: As a follow up, run an...

3,3 M $ de plus pour l'Universite de Sherbrooke.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(research grants given to three University of Sherbrooke professors)
March 1, 2009... Trois professeurs de l'Universite de Sherbrooke poursuivront des recherches novatrices grace a des subventions totalisant 3,3 M $ du Programme des chaires de recherche du Canada, annoncees par le ministre d'Etat, l'honorable Gary Goodyear....

World's smallest quantum dot created in Canada.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
March 1, 2009... Researchers at Canada's National Institute for Nanotechnology and the University of Alberta have created a quantum dot composed of a single atom of silicon measuring less than one nanometer in diameter. "Because they operate at room...

Une base de donnees facilite la depollution.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Les gestionnaires qui doivent confiner ou depolluer des sites contamines disposent desormais d'une base de donnees fort exhaustive et d'un outil de prise de decisions qui les aideront dans leur travail. Ils n'auront...

US stimulus package includes unprecedented funding for science and technology.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The US$787 billion stimulus package was agreed upon by both the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 13 and signed into law on February 16. It is estimated by the American Association for the...

Amendments to the TDG Act proposed.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... A proposed amendment to The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act of 1992 has been introduced in the House of Commons. Bill C-9 looks to enhance safety and security in the transportation of dangerous goods. Included in the amendments are...

2008 financial statements.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... By mid-April 2009, the complete audited financial statements of the CIC, CSC, CSChE and CSCT will be available in both official languages on the CIC Web site and on request from the executive director. The statements will also be available at...

Etats financiers 2008.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
March 1, 2009... Des la mi-avril 2009, les etats financiers verifies de l'ICC, de la SCC, de la SCGCh et de la SCTC seront disponibles dans les deux langues officielles sur le site Web de l'ICC et sur demande aupres du directeur general. Les etats seront aussi...

Dalhousie students to compete with fuel efficient vehicle.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Six senior mechanical engineering students at Dalhousie University have created a super fuel efficient vehicle and are entering their creation in the Shell Eco-marathon Americas. The event, held at the Auto Club...

Agricultural biotechnology continues growth.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
March 1, 2009... The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) has released its annual report that stated agricultural biotechnology is being used by 13.3 million farmers in 25 countries. The report showed the United...

New cleantech report highlights industry potential.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)(Survey)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... With estimates for global demand for cleantech solutions already at US$1 trillion, a new report released by the OCETA and the Russell-Mitchell group offers frameworks and analysis for policy makes, stakeholders and company leaders. The report...

BC waste regulations updated.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
March 1, 2009... The removal of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act Class 9 Environmentally Hazardous Substances from the TDG regulations may cause regulation compliance problems. In many provinces, alignment between TDG and waste regulations,...

Chemists turn raw biomass into biofuel.(NEWS/NOUVELLES)
March 1, 2009... Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a two-step method to convert the cellulose in raw biomass into a biofuel. The key to the process is the first step, in which cellulose is converted into the "platform"...

Tundra Oil & Gas Limited.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
March 1, 2009... Tundra Oil & Gas Limited announces Daniel A. MacLean has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Tundra Oil & Gas. MacLean served most recently as Tundra's vice-president, Reservoir Engineering and has 28 years prior experience...

The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
March 1, 2009... The Canadian Chemical Producers' Association (CCPA) announces that on January 1, 2009, Lorna Young joined CCPA as the new BC regional manager replacing Brian Lockhart who retired. Young, who retired from Methanex in 2008, worked on TEAP II and...

Waters Corporation announces it has acquired all of the remaining outstanding capital stock of privately held Pittsburgh-based Thar Instruments Inc., the world's largest supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
March 1, 2009... Waters Corporation announces it has acquired all of the remaining outstanding capital stock of privately held Pittsburgh-based Thar Instruments Inc., the world's largest supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) manufacturer, for an undisclosed...

Microbix Biosystems Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)(Financial report)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Microbix Biosystems Inc. announces that it continues its advance toward the sustained profitability, after announcing results for the first quarter ending December 31, 2008. "The company has improved the fundamentals of its core business and we...

Therapure and LFB Biotechnologies.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Therapure and LFB Biotechnologies announces the development services contract has been agreed upon between the companies. The contract is for the development of a manufacturing method for an innovative plasma therapeutic protein. Therapure will...

LAB Research Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
March 1, 2009... LAB Research Inc. announces the nomination of Carl A. Spalding as chair of its Board of Directors. Spalding will replace Karsten Skydsgaard who wished to step down to focus on other professional obligations. Spalding brings extensive...

Biosyntech.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)(Arnine Selmani)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... Biosyntech announces that Arnine Selmani has resigned from its Board of Directors effective January 23, 2009. Selmani founded BioSyntech and was its chief executive officer from 1995 to 2004. Selmani will remain available as an advisor to the...

What's to worry about?(CHEMFUSION)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Why does a shower curtain get sucked in when taking a shower? How do two-in-one shampoos work? If nothing sticks to Teflou, how do they get it to stick to the pan? These are the typical kinds of questions I used to...

Ten things ...
March 1, 2009... Introduction The following article was passed to me by a friend who, I think, was trying to help me understand my own "split personality." As a graduate of Queen's engineering chemistry program, I like to think that I can approach a...

Science matters! The importance of scientific literacy.
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is well understood that literacy plays a major role in the career and personal life of individuals and in the degree of success they achieve. According to Statistics Canada, "Traditionally, literacy has referred...

Ten days in China.(Travel narrative)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In November 2008, a diverse group of 18 Canadians visited three cities in China as members of a Chemical Institute of Canada delegation. The theme was sustainability, with an emphasis on green chemistry. The tour,...

Chemistry in Quebec: the importance of protecting the exclusive nature of the profession/ La chimie au Quebec: l'importance de proteger le caractere exclusif de l'exercice.(Law overview)
March 1, 2009... The Ordre des chimistes du Quebec, one of the 45 orders governed by the Professional Code and one of the 25 granted exclusive practice rights, is unique in Canada. While Alberta recently officially recognized the Association of the Chemical...

Dennis Hall, FCIC, University of Alberta, was named the 2008 winner of the Steacie Prize.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dennis Hall, FCIC, University of Alberta, was named the 2008 winner of the Steacie Prize. The award is presented annually to a scientist or engineer of 40 years of age or less for outstanding scientific research...

Natunola Health Biosciences Inc.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Natunola Health Biosciences Inc. is the winner of the 2008 Award of Excellence for Innovation in Agriculture and Agri-Foods. This is one of the most prestigious awards within the agricultural and agri-food industry....

Philip Jessop, FCIC, Queen's University and Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry has been awarded the Polanyi Award which is given for outstanding advance in the natural sciences or engineering.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)
March 1, 2009... Philip Jessop, FCIC, Queen's University and Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry has been awarded the Polanyi Award which is given for outstanding advance in the natural sciences or engineering. The award is worth $250,000 and is presented...

CIC's National Chemistry Week (NCW).(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)(Chemical Institute of Canada)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] National Chemistry Week 2008 took place October 18-25 with activities carried out by volunteers across the country. Ottawa hosted a chemistry display at the Canada Museum of Science and Technology, including a...

The 2008 National Public Understanding of Chemistry Sponsors.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)
March 1, 2009... Gold BASF H. L. Blachford Ltd. Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. NOVA Chemicals Corp. Rohm and Haas Canada Inc. Silver Anachemia Science Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. Recochem Inc. Rhodia Canada Inc....

Canada's National Crystal Growing Competition.(RECOGNITION/RECONNAISSANCE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2009... A long-running favourite of National Chemistry Week is the National Crystal Growing Competition. High school students compete to grow the largest, best quality crystal. There is even a category for the teachers to try their skills. Competitors...

Events/Evenements.(Conference news)(Brief article)(Calendar)
March 1, 2009... Canada Conferences May 26-29, 2009. 2nd Georgian Bay International Conference on Bioinorganic Chemistry (CanBIC-2009) Parry Sound, ON, www.canbic.ca. May 30-June 3, 2009. 92nd Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition,...

CIC board of directors nominations/ nominations pour le Conseil de direction de I'ICC.(2009-2010)
March 1, 2009... The Nominating Committee, appointed under the terms of CIC By-Law Article X, Section I, has proposed these candidates to serve as the Institute officers for 2009-2010. Further nominations are solicited from the membership for the positions of...