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Thursday, January 18, 2007 |
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Waterloo named one of the World’s Top Seven Intelligent Communities two years running
WATERLOO – Once again, the Intelligent Communities Forum (ICF) has recognized Waterloo as being among the Top Seven Intelligent Communities from around the world, after being named to the short list of the Smart 21 Cities last November.
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Free CIGI Lecture on the Politics of Food
CIGI and Engineers Without Borders present a public lecture featuring Jennifer Clapp, Chair in International Governance, CIGI and Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo.
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Gore Mutual Insurance Company Donates $1 Million
CAMBRIDGE - Gore Mutual Insurance Company announced today that they have donated $1 million to their charitable Foundation. The Gore Mutual Foundation was established to support worthwhile causes in the communities where Gore Mutual's brokers and policyholders live.
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December/January 2007 issue of CMA Management examines the need for new risk parameters
TORONTO - Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an important part of risk mitigation - if you handle local environmental and social issues proactively, they don't become a problem or a drain on resources later. Although this sounds self-evident, social responsibility often isn't seen in such straightforward practical terms by companies.
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XBRL Canada Conference: "Better Government Reporting - XBRL For the Public Sector"
TORONTO - XBRL Canada and CNW Group proudly announce a conference designed to educate the public sector about XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and the adoption of XBRL in the public sector. Registration is free of charge, and the conference will conclude with a discussion of the Canadian Taxonomy Project, whose goal is to significantly reduce the compliance burden for Canadian businesses.
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The Co-operators Gets Behind Sustainable Energy
GUELPH, ON - The Co-operators is committed to the fight against climate change - and promoting the use of environmentally-friendly alternative sources of energy is a key battleground.
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UW credits newer programs and those involving business for increase in applications
WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo is proving to be a destination of choice among Ontario high-school students selecting their top universities.
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McGill Students Denounce Principal's Ideological and Unsustainable Approach to Education - Students United in Demand for Accessible Tuition Fees
MONTREAL - "With great disappointment we read Principal Munroe-Blum's recent tirade in the National Assembly calling for higher tuition fees across the board for students in Quebec. We were especially disturbed by the Principal's ideological argumentation to this end, choosing to focus on an unrealistic, pie-in-the-sky vision, rather than the facts," responded Aaron Donny-Clark, President of the Students
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New White Paper Identifies Top Five Trends Impacting Cross-Border Payments
Paper Provides Comprehensive Look at Cross-Border Payments Sector
SAN FRANCISCO - A new white paper titled, "The inefficiencies of cross-border payments: How current forces are shaping the future," provides a comprehensive overview of the cross-border payments infrastructure and identifies five key payment trends that impact cross-border payments.
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Agreement between SHIFTV Inc. and Sky Angel gives Canadians access today to multiple channels of Christian and family TV and radio
TORONTO - SHIFTV Inc., a pioneer in providing Broadband TV (or IPTV, Internet Protocol Television) which can be watched on any television via a set-top box, is pleased to announce January 17, 2007 that it has entered into an exclusive Canadian IPTV agreement with Sky Angel, the leading U.S.-based direct-to-home satellite broadcaster of Christian and family-friendly TV and radio programming.
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Study: International mobility: A longitudinal analysis of the effects on individuals' earnings 1982 to 2003
The study "International mobility: A longitudinal analysis of the effects on individuals earnings" examines the relative growth in earnings among men who left Canada during the past two decades, spent some time out of the country working and then returned.
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Ontario and Portugal strengthen partnership
Premier McGuinty Meets With Portuguese President In India
BANGALORE - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and the President of Portugal, Anibal Cavaco Silva, said they would work together to strengthen their people and economies by focusing on common areas of interest such as education and innovation.
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Stop the Confusion Over Passport Requirements!
OTTAWA - While long lines and delays at the passport office may be frustrating, it's the conflicting reports over the new U.S. passport requirements that are creating confusion among Canadian and American travellers.
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Travel between Canada and other countries for November 2006 Same Day CAr travel from US increases
Travel to Canada increased for the first time in seven months in November, with gains in travel from both the United States and overseas countries. Despite the increase, monthly figures on travel to Canada were still among the lowest in 25 years.
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WestJet announces daily non-stop service to Calgary from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and WestJet announced today the introduction of daily seasonal non-stop service between Calgary (YYC) and Waterloo Region starting May 14, 2007.
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Managing Employees in Today’s Virtual World
Be a successful leader in the demanding world of companies without walls
Millions of North Americans do it every workday—head to their home office instead of their car to start their day. While the benefits of telecommuting or working from remote locations are numerous, so are the pitfalls.
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Cable Association Urges Changes to Minister's Order to Encourage Competition in Small Markets
QUISPAMSIS, NEW BRUNSWICK - The Industry Minister's proposed order to deregulate local telephone competition will have a devastating impact on local telephone competition in all but Canada's largest urban markets says the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA).
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UN 'Should Take Lead On Climate'
“The top UN official on climate change says the failure of world leaders to agree on global warming means it is time for the UN to take the lead. Yvo de Boer, head of the UN Climate Secretariat, wants a summit of world leaders to talk about what happens when the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. Despite rising sea levels, there is no agreement on how to deal with global warming's long-term threat.
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Restaurant industry seeks level playing field with government casinos
Ontario bar sales down 24% since smoking bans began taking effect in 2001
TORONTO - A decision to allow government-run casinos to build smoking shelters should be extended to Ontario's bars, pubs and lounges, which have also seen a dramatic drop in business as result of smoking bans, says the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA).
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Mercedes-Benz Canada appoints nine Star Dealers for 2007
TORONTO - In recognition of their exceptional performance and contribution to the success of Mercedes-Benz Canada in 2006 - when the company established new volume records overall and for the Mercedes-Benz brand
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Consumers’ willingness to pay for biotech foods in China
By William Lin, Agapi Somwaru, Francis Tuan, Jikun Huang, and Junfei Bai
Based on a large-scale survey, this study employs the contingent valuation method to estimate consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for biotech foods in China and to account for the effects of respondents’ characteristics on the likelihood of purchasing biotech foods and WTP.
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Monthly Survey of Manufacturing November 2006 Ontario and Quebec drive shipments increase
Factory shipments bounced back in November mainly because of a strong showing in the transportation equipment sector, which rebounded after hitting their lowest level in nearly two years in the third quarter.
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Canada's New Government Launches ecoEnergy Technology Initiative
OTTAWA - The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, today announced the ecoEnergy Technology Initiative-a $230-million investment in the research, development and demonstration of clean-energy technologies.
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Confidence still low, but dollar has peaked says EDC exporter survey
OTTAWA - Confidence levels among Canadian exporters remain low, rising marginally as they expect a moderation in the value of the Canadian dollar and commodities according to the semi-annual Trade Confidence Index (TCI) survey from Export Development Canada (EDC).
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Travelers to and From Canada do not Need a Passport - Yet!
Laws requiring passports at Detroit Windsor border will not be implemented before January 2008
DETROIT -- Many travelers are confused as to what they need when traveling between the United States and Canada. Neal Belitsky, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Detroit Windsor Tunnel wants to assure people that they only need to prove their citizenship when traveling through the Tunnel.
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Wednesday January 17, 2007
Marriages in 2003 Canada reached a plateau
Female couples formed majority of same-sex marriages in British Columbia
The number of marriages in Canada appears to have reached a plateau following a flurry of activity around the turn of the millennium.
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Upcoming Communitech Events Posted January 17, 2006
January 31st
Techworking Breakfast with Carol Leaman & Robert Tong
Bingemans Conference Centre, Ballroom A
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Farm business cash flows 2005 (revised)
Cash income for Canadian farm businesses fell 2.2% in 2005 as higher revenues from cattle and calves were insufficient to offset declining receipts from crops and hogs.
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Centre CORUS: A Natural Laboratory working on extracting wind energy
MURDOCHVILLE, QUEBEC - The TechnoCentre eolien Gaspesie - les Iles and its partners are pleased to inaugurate Centre CORUS, a facility dedicated to the study of the various facets of extracting wind energy in nordic environments.
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Celebrate Canada's Best Winter Bash - National Ski & Snowboard Week
One of Canada's biggest and best winter events, Samsung National Ski & Snowboard Week (NSSW), takes place at ski and snowboard areas across Canada NOW-- January 13-21, 2007. And this year is National Ski and Snowboard Week's 30th anniversary!
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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ANNUAL MEETING 2007 IN DAVOS: WORLD LEADERS CONFRONT "THE SHIFTING POWER EQUATION"
The challenge of an “increasingly schizophrenic world’
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Economic Forum today unveiled the programme for its Annual Meeting in Davos, including the key participants, themes and goals. The overarching theme of the Meeting, which will take place from 24 to 28 January, is “Shaping the Global Agenda, The Shifting Power Equation.”
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Balance sheet of the agricultural sector December 31, 2005 (revised)
Farm sector equity in Canada increased 3.3% in 2005 to $192.2 billion, as assets rose more rapidly than liabilities. The value of farm real estate continued the steady growth started in 1988. It advanced 2.6% in 2005 and was an important contributor to the increase in assets.
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DVD and guide will broaden family and public understanding of dementia
WATERLOO - The Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP) at the University of Waterloo is marking Alzheimer Awareness month with the release of a research-based drama on DVD for people experiencing dementia.
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Achieving peaceful coexistence with biotechnology is a goal of University of California program
CALIFORNIA - Growing genetically engineered (GE) crops in the United States continues to stir debate, but some University of California scientists believe attention should now be focused on how farmers opposed to the technology and those in favor of it can step back from the controversy and successfully produce and market their crops in the way they personally see fit.
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Chase Seeks To Hire 100 People In Ottawa in 2007
Talented Employees Needed to Support Chase, Sears Canada Card Businesses
OTTAWA - On January 16, 2007, Chase announced that it is seeking to hire approximately 100 Ottawa-area employees in 2007 to support its credit card business. Chase has open positions in its customer service, collections, fraud operations and credit authorization areas in Ottawa.
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Ontario Strengthens Ties With Italy
Premier McGuinty Meets President Of Lombardy During India Trade Mission
NEW DELHI - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and the President of Italy's Lombardy Region, Roberto Formigoni, said they would strengthen ties between their people and economies during a meeting today in New Delhi, India.
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Retailers Reveal Strong Demand for Labor Budgeting Systems
Survey finds retailers looking to budget creation and management solutions to remedy labor budgeting challenges
TORONTO - Workbrain Corporation, the leading provider of workforce management solutions for large enterprises , January 17, 2007, announced survey results that showed retailers are interested in a budget creation and management solution to help close the gap on the disconnect between head office and store level operations. Workbrain and BearingPoint, a leading management and technology consulting company, conducted the survey during the month of December, when many retailers prepare for their annual labor budgets.
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Study: Revenue fluctuations for newspaper publishers - 1975 to 2005
The article "Revenue fluctuations for newspaper publishers" focuses on sources of revenue for the Canadian newspaper industry. Specifically, it looks at how the industry's advertising revenue has been affected by economic conditions since 1975.
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ARISE Signs Letter of Intent with Commerzbank for Bank Financing
DRESDEN, Germany - ARISE Technologies Corporation, announce on January 16, 2007, that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with Commerzbank AG for a bank credit facility.
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Descartes Global Logistics Network Joins IATA e-freight Initiative moving air cargo towards an electronic, paper-free commercial environment
WATERLOO - Descartes Systems Group announced that it has joined the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Strategic Partner Program as an IATA e-freight 'Simplifying the Business" preferred partner.
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More students make Laurier their first choice for university
WATERLOO – The number of first-choice applications from high school students to Wilfrid Laurier University increased 13.2 per cent this year, while the overall number of applications jumped 10.3 per cent.
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CDIC Kicks Off 2007 with Public Awareness Campaign
OTTAWA - The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) is launching a national public awareness campaign designed to boost awareness among Canadians of CDIC deposit insurance and the $100,000 coverage limit.
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Yellow Pages Groups Calls for Entries to its Second Annual Make It Real Program
Initiative Recognizes and Rewards Community-focused Small Businesses in 10 Canadian Cities
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - Yellow Pages Group announced January 16, 2007 the launch of the second annual Make it Real: Better Businesses for Better Communities program that recognizes and rewards small Canadian businesses dedicated to improving the communities they serve.
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Young entrepreneurs win iGNITION $1K pitch competition
WATERLOO – Three young entrepreneurs topped a field of 44 competitors to win the 2007 iGNITION $1K business-pitch competition, held Friday Jan. 12 at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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Victims Of Unlawful Activity To Receive Compensation
$300,000 Being Distributed Under Civil Forfeiture Law
TORONTO - Victims of fraud will receive $300,000 forfeited under Ontario's Remedies for Organized Crime and Other Unlawful Activities Act (Civil Remedies Act), Attorney General Michael Bryant announced January 16, 2007.
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Ontario Government Helps Students Stay In School
Creating More Opportunities For Youth To Succeed
TORONTO - The Ontario government is giving youth who left high school without a diploma a chance at success by expanding the OPS Learn and Work Pilot Program, Government Services Minister Gerry Phillips announced January 16, 2007.
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New Marketing Head for DreamWorks Animation
GLENDALE, Calif. - Anne Globe, a senior member of the DreamWorks Animation (NYSE: DWA) leadership team, has been appointed the company' s new Head of Worldwide Marketing and Consumer Products, it was announced today by Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation CEO.
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Canadians Reveal to TransUnion their Top Resolutions for 2007
Spending More Time with Family is #1, Topping Diet or Debt Losing Ten Pounds Seen as More Difficult than Paying Off Credit Cards
TORONTO - As consumers make plans for self-improvement in the New Year, TransUnion commissioned GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media to gauge their top resolutions.
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Agriculture value added account for 2005
The value of agricultural production rose only slightly in 2005 as a strong decline in the value of inventory change offset rising sales of agricultural products and higher program payments.
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Construction Union Wage Rate Index December 2006
The Construction Union Wage Rate Index (including supplements) for Canada remained unchanged in December compared to the revised November level of 138.0 (1992=100). The composite index increased 1.9% compared with the December 2005 index (135.4).
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Tuesday January 16, 2007
Top 10 trends in Tech, Media and Telecom from Deloitte for 2007 and beyond
Power to the People: Study reveals shift in power to consumers from manufacturers
Toronto – According to a Deloitte study released January 15, 2007, challenges and opportunities abound for the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) landscape in 2007.
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PEPID™ Offers BlackBerry Pearl™ device SD Card Capability for BlackBerry® Healthcare Users
MicroSD card speeds answers, improves functionality and expands memory
Evanston, Illinois - PEPID LLC announced January 16, 2007, a new feature for their line medical knowledge tools and drug information applications designed exclusively for use on BlackBerry® handheld devices.
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Migration and Remittances in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union
Brussels — Migration can benefit both sending and receiving countries and reduce poverty among migrants if it is better coordinated between countries, according to a new World Bank report released January 16, 2007.
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US And EU Advance Slightly On Trade Issues
"The US Trade Representative, Susan Schwab, said Friday, January 12, 2007, that new political momentum to restart the collapsed Doha trade talks was reason for optimism, but added that putting it back on track was not yet within grasp.
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Global Communication Semiconductors, Inc. and Xponent Photonics, Inc. Establish a Strategic Partnership and Wafer Foundry Agreement
TORRANCE, CA - Global Communication Semiconductors, Inc. (GCS), a leading III-V compound semiconductor foundry services provider for RF and optoelectronic industry, and Xponent Photonics, Inc., a leading technology innovator of advanced optical components, announced January 15, 2007, an agreement to establish a strategic partnership and wafer foundry agreement.
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Exclusive agreement offers Manulife group pension clients insights from renowned UCLA behavioural finance expert
WATERLOO - Manulife Financial has secured an exclusive agreement with behavioural finance expert Dr. Shlomo Benartzi, a professor at University of California, Los Angeles, to provide Manulife Canadian group pension clients with custom newsletters and quarterly advice on retirement savings trends.
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CAW and CN Rail Reach Tentative Agreement
TORONTO - After several weeks of tough bargaining, CAW Local 100 and CAW National Council 4000 reached a tentative collective agreement Sunday January 14, 2007, with CN Rail in Toronto.
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Major boost for biofuels sector
By Philip Clarke
More biofuels will be used in road transport in future, under new EU Commission proposals to increase the minimum inclusion rates and make them compulsory.
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Health Canada undertakes on-line consultations on a commission for mental health and mental illness in Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's New Government is launching on-line consultations to hear Canadians' opinions on the proposal to establish a mental health commission in Canada.
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Seventy-three Per Cent of Ontario Boomers Have RSPs, but More Than Half Don't Have a Financial Plan
Fifty-two per cent of Ontario boomers mistakenly think their RSP is a financial plan
TORONTO - According to a survey of Canadians aged 45 - 60 conducted for BMO Financial Group by Ipsos Reid, 73 per cent of Ontario boomers have an RSP compared to the national average of 69 per cent.
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Kreido Biofuels, Inc. Completes Merger and Closes $25 Million Private Placement
CAMARILLO, CALIF. - Kreido Laboratories, a privately held alternative energy company, announced January 16, 2007, the completion of a reverse merger with publicly held company Gemwood Productions, Inc. The Company, which will operate under the name Kreido Biofuels, Inc.
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Canada to drive the design of leading space technologies
LONGUEUIL, QC - The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Space Agency, on January 16, 2007, announced an investment of $10.3 million in 36 research and development contracts awarded to Canadian industry for the design of new space technologies and applications.
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Applications to Ontario universities up over 5%
Demand for university education keeps growing
TORONTO - It is another year of extraordinary growth in applications to Ontario universities. As of January 11, 2007 - the deadline for submission of university applications - 79,568 secondary school students have applied for first-year admission to Ontario universities for fall 2007. This is an increase of 3,908 applicants or 5.2% over 2006.
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End-to-End Solution Delivers Business Value to Market Leaders
WATERLOO - Descartes Systems Group, announced that the new solutions it is offering for the retail market have captured the attention of many of the largest retailers in North America. CVS/pharmacy, Samsung, Bad Boy Furniture, and Grocery Gateway are among the major retail brands that have selected Descartes for the business value it delivers by standardizing business processes.
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Former Microsoft Chairman EMEA, Patrick De Smedt, Joins the Board of Directors of WISeKey to Assist the Company With the Further Expansion of its International Growth
WISeKey, the leading Internet Trust and Digital Identification company is
pleased to announce that Mr. Patrick De Smedt has joined WISeKey's Board of
Directors.
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Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) Announces Environmental Public Health Week 2007
Region of Waterloo Public Health would like to announce the celebration of the “Environmental Public Health Week 2007” in Canada the week of January 15-21.
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RIM Files Additional Financial Information Regarding Q2 and Q3 Fiscal 2007 Preliminary Operating Results
Waterloo - As previously indicated in its press releases dated December 21, 2006 and January 5, 2007, Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) is filing “Additional Financial Information” beyond that reported by RIM on September 28, 2006
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3 out of 4 Canadians are concerned that chronic disease could impact their quality of life: survey
Veronica Tennant speaks about her fulfilling life and what steps she's taking to stay healthy
TORONTO - According to a new national survey, the majority of Canadians fear that chronic disease could impact their quality of life and their ability to take on new challenges as they age.
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Study: Earnings losses of displaced workers - 1988 to 1997
High-seniority employees who lost their job during the 1990s as a result of firm closures and mass layoffs suffered substantial losses in earnings, even five years after they were displaced, according to a new study.
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Research and development personnel - 1995 to 2004
Researchers comprised nearly two-thirds of all personnel involved in research and development (R&D) in 2004, and the overwhelming majority of them were natural science researchers.
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Monday January 15, 2007
Michael Barnstijn and Louise MacCallum 2 original Blackberry developers launch major international Musagetes Café to explore the importance of the arts in society.
Waterloo - Musagetes, a major arts foundation announced January 15 2007, that a major investment in the Musagetes Café, to take place this year in London, U,K on January 26 - 28 and later in Toronto and Montreal. In conjunction with other major philanthropists and foundations, it will present a manifesto of unprecedented scope and content that intends to influence the role of creation and the arts in society.
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Southern Ontario homebuilder wins energy efficiency award Homes located in London, Kitchener, Guelph and Port Elgin
Guelph - During a year when Ontario had a 255% jump in new, energy efficient homes, Reid's Heritage Homes, with ENERGY STAR® qualified homes in London, Kitchener, Guelph and Port Elgin, won EnerQuality's Technical Excellence Award .
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New motor vehicle sales Strong Ontario for November 2006
Strong demand for North American-built passenger cars drove new motor vehicle sales 3.0% higher in November, following two consecutive monthly declines. Consumers purchased 140,012 new vehicles, an increase of about 4,000 vehicles from the previous month.
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Worldwide Survey Highlights Lack of Faith in Leaders in an Uncertain World
Geneva, Switzerland - The findings of a global survey carried out for the World Economic Forum and released January 15, 2007 show a growing lack of confidence in leaders to improve our lives. As leaders from business, politics and civil society prepare for the Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, the findings from the Gallup International Voice of the People© survey highlight a lack of faith that leaders can make positive change in such a fragile global environment.
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Chef Camanini will share his expertise with students at Stratford Chefs School
Michelin One Star Chef Riccardo Camanini to visit Stratford January 22-26, 2007
Startford - Known for his unique interpretation of the regional cuisine Lombardy, Chef Camanini will share his expertise with students of the Stratford Chefs School during his stay in Stratford, Ontario from January 22 - 26, 2007.
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Enbridge Gas Distribution wins Industry Partner of the Year Award for home energy efficiency initiatives
Markham - EnerQuality Corporation awarded Enbridge Gas Distribution the Industry Partner of the Year Award (sponsored by the EnerQuality Builder Council) during the EnerQuality Awards of Excellence ceremony. Held January 12, 2007 in Markham, in conjunction with the Ontario Building & Renovation Forum, the Awards were presented to outstanding building professionals, industry partners and homebuilders for advancing energy efficiency in new home construction.
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Study: Depression and work impairment some obvious data from 2002
Around half a million Canadian workers experience depression and most of them say the symptoms interfere with their ability to work, according to a new study.
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Greenfuel Technologies Corporation signed a strategic alliance agreement with IGV
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Greenfuel Technologies Corporation, a leader in the development of algae bioreactor technology for recycling CO2 in flue gases into clean, renewable biofuels, announced that it has signed a strategic alliance agreement with IGV, a private industrial research institute headquartered in Pottsdam, Germany.
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Nanotechnology: Appointment of a new NanoQuébec interim CEO
MONTREAL - Mr. Jean Bourbonnais, Chairman of the Board of NanoQuébec, announces the departure of Mr. Robert Nault, CEO of NanoQuébec since 2005, whose primary mandate was to promote industry-university collaboration on nanotechnology projects.
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New President for First Gulf Corporation developer of Uptown Waterloo
MISSISSAUGA - On behalf of The Board of Directors of First Gulf Corporation, David R. Gibson, Chairman, is pleased to announce the following senior executive appointments to the Management Team. David Gerofsky has been promoted to the position of President and John MacNeil has joined First Gulf as Chief Operating Officer.
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Investment in non-residential building construction Fourth quarter and annual 2006
Investment in non-residential building construction set a sixth consecutive annual record in 2006, thanks largely to huge gains in Alberta and British Columbia. Investment in commercial, industrial and institutional projects amounted to more than $35.0 billion, up 10.8% from 2005. Adjusted for inflation, the increase was 3.1%.
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Civil aviation operating statistics May to October 2006
From May to October 2006, the major Canadian air carriers reported a 3.0% increase in passengers and a 4.2% advance in passenger-kilometres compared to the same period in 2005.
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Study: Changes in provincial labour productivity 1997 to 2005
Relative levels of total-economy labour productivity among most of the provinces remained fairly stable from 1997 to 2005 when these changes in provincial productivity, measured in 1997 constant dollars, are benchmarked against changes in the national average, according to a new study.
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Record number of energy efficient homes built in Ontario during 2006
EnerQuality Awards of Excellence presented to energy efficiency leaders
Markham - With their annual Awards of Excellence, the EnerQuality Corporation recognized Ontario's outstanding building professionals, industry partners and homebuilders today for advancing energy efficiency in new home construction. There were 9 award categories ranging from ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Builder of the Year to Best Marketing Program (chart attached). The awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the Ontario Building & Renovation Forum in Markham.
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Travel Insurance Tips for Canadians - Or, How $150 Can Save You $100,000
NORTH VANCOUVER - As winter settles in, many Canadians start dreaming of warmer climates. Those lucky enough to be planning a vacation in the sun should remember to pack sunscreen, a bathing suit - and their travel insurance policy. Travel insurance is an affordable way to make sure your trip doesn't turn into a nightmare.
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Ontario Premier Kicks Off Business Mission To India: "Our Diversity Is Our Competitive Advantage"
Stops Include New Delhi, Bangalore And Mumbai
NEW DELHI - Premier Dalton McGuinty kicked off Ontario's business mission to India on January 14, 2007 by urging delegates to promote the province's diversity as they seek new partnerships.
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SNOW ARRIVES IN Ontario's Southern Georgian Bay Resort Destination IN TIME FOR NATIONAL SKI WEEK.
Georgian Bay-Lake Huron -The Midland - Penetanguishene - Lafontaine area offers great winter getaways for the family. There are cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and downhill ski packages available for families and couples looking for a winter getaways experience.
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New Democrats Demand More From Party
Applauding the conciliations in the recent speech of their leader Jack Layton, New Democrats for Change is calling for a further implementation of its programme. The leader must reverse his recent Afghanistan policy and call for a complete and immediate withdrawal immediately, as well decentralize the party and empower the grassroots, say activists.
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Medically unexplained physical symptoms become a substantial force
A substantial number of Canadians report symptoms of conditions that cannot be definitively identified through physical examination or medical testing. These are known as "medically unexplained physical symptoms," and they characterize conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and/or multiple chemical sensitivity.
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