Lid is off on drink contract secrecy

Article Abstract:

The provincial privacy commissioner of British Columbia, Canada ordered the University of British Columbia to release a confidential contract between the university and Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd. Under the terms of the ten-year contract, the university agreed to give exclusive soft-drink rights to Coca-Cola in return for C$8.5 million.

Laws, regulations and rules, Finance, Universities and colleges, Contracts, Freedom of information, University of British Columbia, Coca-Cola Bottlers Ltd.

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A black box that can end a dark despair

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the side effects of certain drugs are presented, with the specific view that those which increase the risk of suicide should carry a warning. It appears that drugs manufacturers are resisting the inclusion of such warnings since studies using them have shown a significant loss in sales.

Drugs, Pharmaceutical industry, Complications and side effects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethical aspects, Labeling, Labels, Drug utilization, Drug monitoring

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Toddler is raring to find feet

Article Abstract:

Up to 200 people are enrolled on courses provided by the Technical University of British Columbia (TechBC) although the institution was originally boycotted by members of the Canadian Association of University Teachers.

Canada, High technology, Schools, Education, Study and teaching, High technology and education, Technical University of British Colombia, Canada

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