Sally Beck: Richard Horton Waffles on Lancet’s Wakefield Retraction (The Huffington Post) Richard Horton's response to the retracted Wakefield study is in stark contrast to comments he made earlier in an interview with me for The Observer newspaper in 2006. [News Source]

Blue language used to describe Alberta’s red ink (CBC Edmonton) This week's provincial budget has led to some rough and tumble language from Alberta's politicians. [News Source]

Uncertain future for farmers (Cornwall Standard Freeholder) Time is running out for many farms in the area and the province, say agricultural reps, after recent high-level talks failed to grow a new assistance program. Apple Hill's Ian Howes is one of the many beef and cash crop farmers in the area who face an uncertain future.[...] [News Source]