http://www.thesheaf.com/news/2011/08/31/elected-u-of-s-senators-take-on-board-chair/ by Daryl Hofmann on August 31, 2011 in News Nancy Hopkins speaks at the Board of Governors meeting at the University of Saskatchewan on Friday, March 4, 2011. A small group of University of Saskatchewan senators are troubled by the growing influence of corporations on campus and want the chair of the Board of […]
Following the provincial funding announcement in March, the real work of establishing a centre for nuclear innovation at the U of S is underway, beginning with the recent appointment of an interim director. John Root’s first task was to shape the centre’s mandate in consultation with university and government stakeholders. He is now consulting with […]
(Govt of Saskatchewan in collaboration with Govt of Canada) The August 2011 news report below from the Minister Responsible spells out: “funding . . . that will facilitate and support research collaborations in . . . small reactor design.” Connect the dots: Earlier we circulated information about “Small” nuclear reactors – – Hyperion in […]
“ . . Japan was slow to develop alternative forms of energy, like solar or wind power, which account for just 1 percent of its electricity supply.” Why didn’t Japan develop alternative forms of energy (the need was obvious)? “ . . . cumbersome regulations and government foot-dragging were holding the (alternative)industry back. “The cost […]
Background is at: 2011-08-16 Revolution Canadian style? U of S Senators challenge conflicts-of-interest at the University while The Walkers challenge the Government’s corporate interests. – – – – – – – – – – Mary Jean writes: USSWORD (University of Saskatchewan Senators WOrking to Revive Democracy) sent out a media advisory earlier this week […]
Recalling that the citizens of Saskatchewan gave a resounding “No” to the nuclear industry through public consultations in 2009, and Fukishima is providing all the “research” necessary, if there was ever any doubt about the nuclear industry: CONTENTS 1. DELIVER A DOUBLE WHAMMY (7000 Generations Walk PLUS an email to the University). 2. PRESS RELEASE: […]
I can hardly keep my butt on my chair long enough to write. This is so exciting! People from northern Saskatchewan have done an incredible job of organizing an 800 km, 22-day walk to the Saskatchewan legislature. What a blast it has become! I read Jim Harding’s article about the 7000 Generation Walk (Aug 4th […]
First Nations respond to victory in Federal Court caribou case Court finds federal environment Minister acted unlawfully in refusing to recommend emergency order for woodland caribou July 29, 2011 – Victoria, BC – Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation, Beaver Lake Cree Nation and Enoch Cree Nation received a favourable judgment from the Federal Court of Canada […]
The CNSC does not, but they are SUPPOSED TO regulate the nuclear industry. That is their one and only job. Get a load of this: the CNSC asked permission to act as an advocate for the nuclear industry, to defend and promote Bruce Power’s plan in federal court. Brazen. CNSC = Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Feb. 4 – the CNSC […]
The Commonwealth of Virginia asked the National Academy of Science (NAS) of the USA to help determine if uranium mining is safe. Saskatchewan has a long history upon which to draw. Areva funded the NAS trip to Saskatchewan. NAS Committee members are volunteers; Areva paid for their transportation, accommodation and meal costs. Their schedule while […]