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CMOS helping scientists to be heard

Written on February 18, 2018.

– By Paul Kushner, Department of Physics at the University of Toronto and Vice-President of CMOS – Media coverage of climate change plays a significant part in shaping public...

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Message from CMOS President: Advocating for Science

Written on February 6, 2018.

– By Wayne Richardson, P.Eng., CMOS President – In my previous messages as CMOS President I have spent quite a lot of time promoting the strong advocacy role that CMOS can and should...

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Seeking Nominations for CMOS Annual Awards

Written on February 1, 2018.

Each year, the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society recognizes significant achievements with prestigious awards and prizes. This tradition started with three prizes during the...

Message from the CMOS President as 2017 Draws to a Close

Written on December 27, 2017.

– Wayne Richardson, P.Eng., CMOS President – New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and the holiday season is upon us as I write this message. Here in Ottawa, Parliament has recessed and...

Arctic Science Events in Canada and Beyond

Written on December 23, 2017.

– Compiled by Helen Joseph, CMOS Arctic SIG and HCJ Consulting – The Arctic is experiencing unprecedented change of its ocean and terrestrial ice, permafrost and ecosystems under the...

CMOS Founding Member Dick Morgan Turns 100

Written on November 10, 2017.

– By David Nowell, Elizabeth Marshall and Veronica Leonard – A member of CMOS and its predecessor, the Canadian Branch of the Royal Meteorological Society, for over 50 years, CDR/Dr...

Message from the CMOS President: Why has the CMOS Bulletin moved to an on-line format?

Written on October 31, 2017.

– By Wayne Richardson, P.Eng., CMOS President – The CMOS Bulletin is embarking on a new adventure. We are no longer publishing a print version! I must confess to being sceptical about this...

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Message from CMOS President: Looking Back While Moving Forward

Written on September 1, 2017.

– By Wayne Richardson, P.Eng., CMOS President – In 1980, I left my job in Toronto as a Senior Environmental Scientist with the Ontario Ministry of Environment and moved to Ottawa to...

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Highlights from the 51st Annual CMOS Congress, June 2017

Written on September 1, 2017.

The CMOS Congress was held June 4th to 8th in downtown Toronto at the Hilton. With over 575 registered participants, 60+ scientific sessions, 15 industry exhibitors, and an assortment of student...