Techstreet Selected to Market and Distribute American Gas Association Publications

Ann Arbor, MI and Washington, DC - October 30, 2006 Today, Thomson Scientific announced that the American Gas Association (AGA) has selected Techstreet to market and distribute AGA publications through their newly expanded online publications store at www.aga.org. The agreement makes Techstreet, a business unit of Thomson Scientific, the primary distributor of AGA publications in print and electronic format.

Members and customers who visit the AGA online store, which is operated by Techstreet, can search and order AGA publications and related codes and standards in print and downloadable PDF formats, sign up for free document alerts and learn about multi-user subscription services.

Greg S. Pruett, AGA Vice President of Communications said, "We chose Techstreet because they are an acknowledged leader in online delivery and customer service. Our members and customers will benefit from the self-serve features and functionality of the newly expanded online store, new electronic download options, free tracking alert system and multi-user web-based subscriptions. Customers will also appreciate the enhanced customer service we are now able to offer because of our partnership with Techstreet."

Pruett explained that Techstreet will operate the AGA online publications store, as well as market and sell a wide range of natural gas industry information. Customers will now be able to easily manage their account information and track purchases through the online store or the toll-free number, 1-800-699-9277.

Andrew Bank, director of Business Development at Techstreet said, "Our proven technologies satisfy the needs of engineers and their support staff by making it easy to obtain and manage the technical information they need to do their jobs. By applying our web-based tools and proven e-commerce methods to AGA's operation, we can provide a much-needed service to AGA members and customers and increase AGA's net income from publication sales."

AGA's publications division serves members and related agencies with a vast catalog of natural gas-related publications, including: books on gas appliance installation, codes and standards, new and emerging gas technologies, operating and engineering reports, manuals, software, market research and educational materials. Popular featured publications include the National Fuel Gas Code and ANSI-approved standards for safety, measurement and installation of gas meters and regulators.

About AGA
The American Gas Association, founded in 1918, represents 197 local energy utility companies that deliver natural gas to more than 56 million homes, businesses and industries throughout the United States. AGA provides a broad range of programs and services for member natural gas pipelines, marketers, gatherers, international gas companies and industry associates.

About Techstreet
Founded in 1997, Techstreet provides vital information resources and online information management tools to over 90,000 engineers, corporate librarians and technical professionals worldwide. Through its e-commerce website, www.techstreet.com, customers can search over 250,000 titles aggregated into one of the largest online databases of industry codes and standards in the world. A web-based subscription service offers multi-user access to a custom set of full-text standards. The company also offers publication fulfillment, e-commerce, and information management solutions to associations and publishers, and continues to provide innovative solutions in the field of Digital Rights Management.

About The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com ), with 2005 revenues of approximately $8.40 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate e-learning and assessment, scientific research and healthcare. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson has approximately 40,500 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).

Thomson Scientific is a business of The Thomson Corporation. Its information solutions assist professionals at every stage of research and development-from discovery to analysis to product development and distribution. Thomson scientific information solutions can be found at www.scientific.thomson.com.

Contact Information:

Betsy Henrichs 734-913-3935 betsy.henrichs@thomson.com

Rodney Yancey 215-823-5397 rodney.yancey@thomson.com