In a sad week for science journalism in Canada, we note Daily Planet has been cancelled following a tremendously successful 23-year run.

The Discovery Channel program not only brought fun, informative daily science news to Canadians from coast-to-coast, it served as a unique and important training ground for a generation of science journalists, producers and presenters, many of whom are, and have been, valued members of the SWCC. We send our best to those directly affected by the cut, and thank all of those who have contributed to the program’s effort to enrich our lives with science.

Douglas Keddy, President

Science Writers and Communicators of Canada