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02/02/2015 Eric Taylor and Ann McMillan honored by the Atmospheric Science Librarians International
Eric Taylor and Ann McMillan received an honorable mention from the Atmospheric Science Librarians International for bringing together expert views on many aspects of this topic from a Canadian perspective in the book "Air quality management: Canadian perspectives on a global issue".
See http://blog.ametsoc.org/uncategorized/book-it-asli-announces-2014-winners/
03/11/2014 An Earth System Science Initiative - webinar by Mel Shapiro
At the World Weather Open Science Conference (WWOSC), the organizers invited Dr. Mel Shapiro to make the opening presentation. It presents an overview of the history of weather prediction from yesterday to tomorrow. Those who were there can testify that it was a very interesting and inspiring presentation. Fortunately, it has been recorded as a webinar which is now available.
03/07/2014 Elizabeth Dowdeswell named Ontario's new lieutenant-governor
Elizabeth Dowdeswell, former Assistant Deputy Minister of the Meteorological Service of Canada, was named Ontario's new lieutenant-governor.
24/03/2014 Warning for Winter Driving! (from the Institute of Canadian Justice)
It has been found that in some makes of new car, the "Automatic headlights" setting does not engage the rear lights during daylight snow storms or daylight fog
10/03/2014 The Canadian Climate Forum is pleased to announce a Symposium on Extreme Weather: Impacts, Challenges and Adaptations
Organized by the Canadian Climate Forum (www.climateforum.ca), the Symposium will examine the incidence and impact of severe weather, the challenges it raises