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Canadian governement proposed bank “bail in” legislation – Does this create a lottery?

The Canadian government is proposing a “bail in” mechanism for Canadian banks very similar to the provisions currently in force in Europe, and used in Cyprus.

This is supposedly to “protect the taxpayer”, but aren’t they the same as people as account holders? Well not quite, and this therefore creates a lottery. Continue reading

Inovio’s DNA-based monoclonal antibody and DNA vaccine provide 100% protection against lethal chikungunya virus

Inovio Pharmaceutical {NASDAQ: INO} monoclonal antibody and DNA vaccine provide 100% protection against lethal chikungunya virus challenge in preclinical study.

Ability of unique dMAb and DNA vaccine combination to induce rapid short-term and long-term protection has broad implications for infectious disease prevention and control. Continue reading

Kootenay Silver partner Northair announces April 14th date for shareholder vote of approval

Northair Silver Corp. {TSX.V: INM} is pleased to announce that it has filed its management information circular and related proxy materials on SEDAR in advance of the Company’s special meeting of shareholders to be held on April 14, 2016 to seek approval of the proposed plan of arrangement  with Kootenay Silver Inc.{TSX.V: KTN} Continue reading

PDAC 2016 Report – Day 4

PDAC 2016 Report – Day 4

A light attendance on the last day of the conference  is normal, and 2016 was no exception.

After four feet aching days of trudging around, the final bell tolled at midday, and the remaining stalwarts breathed a collective sigh of relief and headed towards the exit, and Pearson Airport for the overnight flight home. Continue reading