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June 6, 2013 to June 9, 2013

Canadian Science Writers' Association Annual Conference [1]

This year’s CSWA conference, at the McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, offers sessions on nanotechnology, food security, ecosystem services, biofuels, smart machines, scientist speed dating, and more.

Professional Meetings [2]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Technology [4]
Science [5]
Food [6]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Agriculture [8]
Region: 
Canada [9]
March 28, 2025

DEADLINE: Canada's National Eco-Journalism Competition for Youth [10]

This annual competition, presented by Young Reporters for the Environment, recognizes inspired stories, photos and videos about local environmental issues from 11-18 year olds. Win great prizes for your school. Deadline: Mar 28, 2025.

Awards and Grants [11]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Journalism & Media [12]
Region: 
International [13]
Canada [9]

"I Heart Asbestos" [14]

"Why does the town of Asbestos, Quebec want to reopen a mine that’s been giving its residents cancer for a hundred years?"

Pollution [15]
Public [3]
Canada [9]
Source: McGill Daily [16], 04/03/2012

"Critics Alarmed by Looser Ontario Farm Sludge Rules" [17]

"TORONTO — The loosening of rules around spreading sewage sludge -- potentially laced with pharmaceuticals like Viagra -- on Ontario farm fields has critics sounding the alarm about potential health risks."

Agriculture [8]
Waste [18]
Public [3]
Canada [9]
Source: Canadian Press [19], 04/02/2012

Common Toothpaste Additive Triclosan To Be Deemed Toxic To Environment [20]

"OTTAWA — The federal government is set to declare a bacteria killer found in many toothpastes, mouthwashes and anti-bacterial soaps as toxic to the environment, a move which could see the use of the chemical curtailed sharply, Postmedia News has learned."

Chemicals [21]
Public [3]
Canada [9]
Source: Postmedia [22], 03/27/2012

Canada: "Asbestos Brake Pad Ban Proposed" [23]

"Ontario is poised to ban asbestos brake pads that release deadly fibres that can be inhaled by auto mechanics during repairs."

Consumer [24]
Chemicals [21]
Public [3]
Canada [9]
Source: CBC News [25], 03/21/2012
June 2, 2026

DEADLINE: Knight-Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism [26]

Up to $10,000 is available to support an enterprise or investigative environmental story set in the western United States, which is defined as all states west of the Mississippi River, including Hawaii and Alaska. Applications open May 6, and close June 2, with a winner selected in early July 2026. 

Awards and Grants [11]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [27]
Alaska and Hawaii [28]
California [29]
Great Lakes (IL IN MI MN OH WI) [30]
Great Plains (IA KS ND NE MO SD) [31]
Mountain West (CO ID MT NV UT WY) [32]
Northwest (OR WA) [33]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [34]
Canada [9]
Mexico [35]

"Decrying Federal 'Bully Tactics,' B.C. Natives Vow To Block Pipeline" [36]

"Ottawa is headed for a legal showdown with British Columbia first nations if it insists on proceeding with the Northern Gateway pipeline, the leader of the Yinka Dene Alliance warns."

Activism [37]
Energy & Fuel [7]
Environmental Politics [38]
People & Population [39]
Public [3]
Canada [9]
Source: Toronto Globe & Mail [40], 03/15/2012

Disease-Carrying Tick Populations Spread North To Canada: Study [41]

"A new study has documented the rapid growth in Canada of ticks that can cause Lyme disease, and global warming is thought to be a factor."

Climate Change [42]
Environmental Health [43]
Public [3]
Canada [9]
Source: Postmedia [44], 03/12/2012
November 26, 2014

SEJ Toronto Pub Night [45]

The SEJ and the Canadian Science Writers' Association are having a pub night in Toronto at 7:30 p.m. on Nov 26th. Join us for a pint and to chat about science and environmental issues from a journalistic point of view. SEJ member Stephen Leahy will talk about his new book, "Your Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use To Make Everyday Products."

Professional Meetings [2]
SEJ Regional Conferences [46]
Visibility: 
Public [3]
Topics on the Beat: 
Journalism & Media [12]
Region: 
Canada [9]

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