News Archives for June, 2010
July - August Newsletter (PDF)
June 28, 2010
Click on the link below for the July - August CFI Ontario newsletter. Full Entry »
CFI in Ottawa Citizen: How should schools handle education about sex?
June 17, 2010
CFI Board Member Kevin Smith’s regular weekly column in the Ottawa Citizen: How should schools handle education about sex? Full Entry »
CFI Expresses Dismay at ROM’s Presentation of Deepak Chopra
June 09, 2010
Toronto, ON (June 9 2010) -- On June 23rd, 2010, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) was set to present Deepak Chopra as a part of their Director's Series of lectures in connection with the The Warrior Emperor and China's Terracotta Army , a new ROM exhibit. CASS …Full Entry »
Clearing the Air: CFI White Paper and Media Release on Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Autism
June 08, 2010
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a form of developmental disability in children that, to date, are not very well understood. They are characterized by difficulties in sociality and communication as well as a restriction of interests, which may also be accompanied by stereotypical and repetitive behaviours. Recently there has been an increased use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for the treatment of ASD, with some studies suggestive that it may have beneficial effects based on a number of behavioural parameters. CFI examines these treatments. Full Entry »
Clifford Beninger of the Committee for the Advancement of Scientific Skepticism on Radio
June 07, 2010
Clifford Beninger, spokesperon for the CFI Committee for the Advancement of Scientific Skepticism, on the topic of chiropractic treatment for infants and children on the Rob Breakenridge Show on Calgary Radio Full Entry »
Media Release: Nate Phelps to Speak in Toronto
June 02, 2010
Nate Phelps, Estranged Son of "God Hates Fags" Pastor Fred Phelps, to Speak in Toronto Full Entry »
CFI in Ottawa Citizen: Should the government withhold funding from overseas aid groups that do not..
June 01, 2010
CFI Board Member Kevin Smith's regular weekly column in the Ottawa Citizen: Should the government withhold funding from overseas aid groups that do not align with the ruling party’s politics? Full Entry »