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‘A funeral for our careers’: Trump’s science cuts spill onto Canadian turf
Nature

‘A funeral for our careers’: Trump’s science cuts spill onto Canadian turf

Brian Owens May 28, 2025

Researchers in Canada prepare for turbulence in the wake of US funding changes — but there’s a silver lining. As US science policy continues to shift…

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Study finds no evidence of mystery brain disease in New Brunswick
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Study finds no evidence of mystery brain disease in New Brunswick

Brian Owens May 8, 2025

There is no evidence to support the existence of neurological syndrome of unknown cause in New Brunswick, according to a new independent scientific study. The existence…

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Liberals keep power in Canada—thanks to Trump
Science

Liberals keep power in Canada—thanks to Trump

Brian Owens Apr 29, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to boost research. The Liberal Party, led by economist Mark Carney, won yesterday’s federal election in Canada and will remain…

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Survival Improves for Heart Attacks During Marathons
Medscape

Survival Improves for Heart Attacks During Marathons

Brian Owens Apr 24, 2025

Despite increased participation in long-distance running races in the United States, the rate of heart attacks among runners remains stable, but survival has improved dramatically, according…

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In Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ’woke ideology’ in science funding
Science

In Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ’woke ideology’ in science funding

Brian Owens Apr 9, 2025

Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is trying to topple Liberal government in 28 April election. Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, has pledged to “end the…

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St. Stephen municipal plan proposes shake-up of BIA
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St. Stephen municipal plan proposes shake-up of BIA

Brian Owens Apr 3, 2025

St. Stephen’s Business Improvement Area (BIA) organization, also known as Downtown St. Stephen, is potentially facing a big reduction in funding and a scaling back of…

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