I have a tradition this time of year. I watch Harold Ramis’ Groundhog Day, staring Bill Murray. You might think it could get a little repetitive, but its messages of agency, kindness, interpersonal impact are timeless. In the film, Murray’s character, Phil Connors, is an egotistical television weatherman who finds himself living the same day… Learn More
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The January issue of CJCE, which is currently free-to-read, is packed with excellent content, including a special section honouring John Ross Grace, organized by guest editors Xiaotao Bi, Roland Clift, Naoko Ellis, and Charles Haynes from the University of British Columbia. This special issue section contains 18 articles, many from Dr. Grace’s former students and colleagues, on… Learn More
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In a bid to reduce the time and cost associated with developing promising new medicines, University of Toronto scientists have successfully tested the use of artificial intelligence to guide the design of long-acting injectable drug formulations. The study, published this week in Nature Communication, was led by Professor Christine Allen in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Alán… Learn More
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With February being Black History Month, we want to celebrate that Black scientists have and continue to contribute to science. But it’s also important to acknowledge and celebrate the known and unknown contributions–past, present and future–beyond Black History Month. So we want to highlight some great Black Canadian scientists and Black scientists in Canada you… Learn More
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The Environment Division (EN) of the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) is collaborating with the Working Towards Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (WIDE) Member Resource Group of the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) to promote work that enhances the diversity of ideas and people in Canadian environmental research. This month they are happy to feature a… Learn More
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Low level air pollution is deadlier than current models suggest according to new Canadian research that is improving our understanding of how fine particulate matter affects human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 4.2 million people die every year from long-term exposure to fine particulate matter of 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5). But McGill… Learn More
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Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 Dear Members, The Registrar of the ACPO is requesting that members of the association be nominated for the following Districts in 2023 District 1 – Kingston / Cornwall District 3 – Belleville / Peterborough District 5 – Scarborough / Oshawa District 7 – Brampton / Mississauga District… Learn More
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Lili Cretu, C.Chem. ACPO President and District 12 Councillor Key Account Manager, Care Chemicals, Home and Personal Care, BASF Canada What Chemical Industry do you work in? What do you love about your industry? Personal Care is where I have spent most of my career. I am very fortunate to have a 360° view of… Learn More
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Robert Johnson, C.Chem. ACPO Past President and Environment Committee Chair Environmental Consultant/Contractor, Bioforj Environmental Why would you encourage a colleague to join the ACPO? The ACPO adds creditability to your training and experience. How has ACPO brought value to your career? Being a member of the ACPO allowed me to become more recognized as a… Learn More
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