Canadian entertainment and media market to expand to $47 billion by 2011 Digital and mobile paving the way for innovative opportunities

TORONTO — The overall Canadian entertainment and media (E&M) market is experiencing sustained growth and will expand at a consistent 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to US$47 billion in 2011 from $36 billion in 2006.
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McGuinty Government Making Summer More Affordable 1.4 Million Children Get In Free At Provincial Attractions Starting

KINGSTON, ON - Ontario's Fun Pass gets kids in free to 15 exciting provincial summer attractions across the province, starting on Canada Day, Tourism Minister Jim Bradley announced today at Fort Henry.
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The good times are rolling for the Canadian energy sector in 2006: PricewaterhouseCoopers

TORONTO — Good times continued for Canadian energy companies in 2006 with an increase in gross revenues, cash flows from operations and total assets as compared to 2005.
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ST. PATRICK’S GRADE SCHOOL RECOGNIZED FOR CREATING HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Kitchener: St. Patrick’s Grade School was presented with a healthy schools pennant to recognize its “Healthy Schools, Healthy Lunches” program which was created in response to the McGuinty government’s Healthy Schools Challenge, said John Milloy, MPP, Kitchener Centre.
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Dietitians of Canada supports elimination of trans fats from the food supply

Toronto, Ontario – Dietitians of Canada (DC) supports the announcement by the Minister of Health, Tony Clement, indicating that Canada will gradually eliminate added trans fat in manufactured foods.
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World Bank Warns Of Hidden Dangers From Aging Population In Eastern Europe, Former Soviet Union

“By 2025, many countries in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union will have populations that are among the oldest in the world, according to a World Bank report released in Washington.
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National balance sheet accounts

National net worth reached $5.3 trillion by the end of the first quarter, or $159,900 per capita. National net worth expanded by $134 billion, or 2.6%, in the first quarter, a pace just under that of the two previous quarters.
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Trucking industry

In 2005, Canada's trucking industry recorded 3.7% annual growth. It was the second largest increase among the eight segments in the nation's transportation sector and was preceded only by air transportation, which registered a growth rate of 10.8%.
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NCR Study Shows Consumers Are Driving Self-Service

People Prefer Self-Service to Manage a Growing Number of Everyday Transactions

WASHINGTON - On-the-go consumers prefer to handle an increasing number of transactions themselves through self-service devices, and are more likely to do business with companies that make it easier to for them to do so
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Website helps Canada's fast growing "clean tech sector"

WorkCabin.ca is the latest tool for Canadians seeking employment in the growing green economy

Simcoe, Ontario - Recently, public interest in climate change has dictated that businesses and organizations change the way they operate, requiring many to adopt better practices and cleaner technology to attract and retain clientele.
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UW launches aviation science and geography degrees

WATERLOO, Ont. - Aviation enthusiasts will be able to learn to fly while earning a university degree through two new programs to be offered this fall by the University of Waterloo.
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UN Report: Universal Pension Of $1 A Day Would Reduce Old Age Poverty In Developing Countries

“A universal pension offering benefits equivalent to the extreme poverty line of $1 a day would reduce old age poverty in developing countries which are expected to see the most rapid population aging in coming decades, according to a new UN report launched Tuesday.
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Government spending on social services - 1989 to 2007

An analysis of data on government finance released in The Daily on June 14, 2007, reveals that between 2002 and 2007, spending on health and environment had annual average rates of growth among the fastest of all spending components.
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Thursday, June 21, 2007

Ontario housing markets defy industry expectations as confidence levels push sales and prices to new heights, Kitchener CMA (Waterloo Region) one of six metropolitian area that are above average

MISSISSAUGA - Despite concerns over a higher Canadian dollar and its impact on the province's manufacturing sector, housing markets across Ontario continue to perform above and beyond industry expectations, according to a report released today by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada.
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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WILL STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT CANADIAN MANUFACTURING

DEARBORN, Mich. — The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) have developed an alliance to strengthen the competitive skills, knowledge and innovation capabilities of the Canadian manufacturing community through joint efforts in membership development, event planning, professional and workforce development activities and programs.
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Impact Of Globalization On Workers Is Manageable: OECD

“The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday urged governments to boost employee mobility and job protection to cushion workers against the effects of globalization and competition from low-wage countries such as China and India.
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Hydro One Networks launches PowerHouse Loan pilot program in support of Ontario's Climate Change Strategy

Interest-free financing for renewable home renovations and new home construction

BRAMPTON - In support of the Government of Ontario's climate change strategy, Hydro One Networks announced today details of its PowerHouse Loan Pilot Program - part of the Ontario government's $150 million Home Retrofit Initiative.
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Conestoga Students Win National Skills Medals

Five Conestoga entrants in the 13th Canadian Skills Competition have come home from the Saskatoon event with medals that testify to their technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
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Cash for Conservation Ontario's Climate Plan A Start

Toronto - The Province of Ontario is pitching in $150 million dollars to help Ontarians save energy at home and buy green power. Chris Winter, Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario, is calling on community groups across Ontario to pick up the challenge and help promote the conservation incentives and support programs.
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16th World Economic Forum on East Asia to Open This Weekend in Singapore

Singapore – At a June 21, 2007 press briefing, the World Economic Forum announced the names of the key participants who will take part in the 16th World Economic Forum on East Asia taking place from 24 to 25 June 2007 in Singapore.
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YouTube Live on Apple TV Today; Coming to iPhone on June 29 Best YouTube Experience on a Mobile Device

CUPERTINO, California—Apple® announced that iPhone™ users will be able to enjoy YouTube’s originally-created content on their iPhones when they begin shipping on June 29.
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American Biofuels Council to encourage use of alternative fuels

Miami - In the first major initiative to build a grassroots communications network for the advancement of biofuels adoption, a new national association called The American Biofuels Council (ABC) has been formed.
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Sandvine Corporation announces $45 million offering of common shares on bought deal basis

WATERLOO - Sandvine Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters led jointly by Canaccord Capital Corporation and CIBC World Markets, to issue to the public on a bought deal basis, subject to regulatory approval, 8,911,000 common shares in capital of Sandvine Corporation.

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As of January 1, 2006 the number of Pension plan members in Canada have increased in Public sector and decreased in private sector

After several years of growth, membership in Canada's 15,130 active registered pension plans (RPP) remained virtually unchanged in 2005, according to new data from an annual census of these employer-sponsored plans.
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Helen Schumacher Presented With the 2007 Senior of the Year Award

Waterloo Region - Waterloo Regional Council recognized Helen Schumacher with an Ontario Senior of the Year Award at Regional Council. The plaque was presented by Regional Chair Ken Seiling.
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CanSIA supports Ontario solar initiative

OTTAWA - The Canadian Solar Industries Association signaled its support for the Ontario Government's Home Energy Retrofit and Solar Power Initiatives announcement, saying it is a move in the right direction.
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US Opens Caribbean Summit With Call To Boost Competitiveness

“The US opened a summit with Caribbean nations Tuesday with a call to some of the poorest nations in its own backyard to strengthen competitiveness and create a business-friendly environment.
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Tissue Regeneration Therapeutics Inc. Announces $20 M Stem Cell License to Stem Cell Authority Ltd. for US Market

TORONTO - Tissue Regeneration Therapeutics Inc. (TRT) announced today the exclusive US license of its HUCPVC (human umbilical cord perivascular cell) technology to Stem Cell Authority Ltd. (SCAL) for family stem cell banking.
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World Bank Approves $100 Million Loan To Support Micro-Business In China

“The World Bank announced on Wednesday that its executive directors have approved a loan of $100 million to support China's efforts to finance micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
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Could cow poo power your home?
By Jorge Chapa

When it comes to finding cleaner greener sources of electrical power, we’re going to have to start thinking out of the box a bit if we want to reduce carbon emissions and increase efficiency.
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation grants license to Porter Airlines

TORONTO - Porter Airlines has received official clearance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide scheduled and charter service.
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Leading indicators May 2007 Manufactureres remain Weakest Link

The growth of the composite leading index was steady at 0.5% in May. In total, 8 of the 10 components rose, the same as in April. The components related to household spending improved markedly, while export demand for manufacturers remained the weakest sector.
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Wednesday June 20, 2007

CHRISTIE ACHIEVES ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION
Company Projects a “Greener Future” with New Environmental Initiative

Kitchener/Waterloo – Christie, a global leader in visual solutions for business, entertainment and industry, announced that it has achieved ISO 14001 certification, meeting an internationally recognized Environmental Management Standard designed to support both environmental protection and pollution prevention.
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Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Companies Look to a More Holistic Approach to Enterprise-Wide Content Management

DIA 43rd Annual Meeting, ATLANTA, GA - Facing increased regulatory and legal scrutiny, pharmaceutical and life sciences companies have rushed to adopt new technology to cope. But the rapid pace of adoption has left many companies juggling a hodge-podge of information silos
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Green Power vs. Star Power: David Suzuki Tops the List as Canada’s Most Priceless™ Living Celebrity

Toronto – Environmentalist David Suzuki ranked as this year’s most Priceless living Canadian celebrity, according to MasterCard Canada’s 2007 Priceless Index, its 5th barometer of Canadian patriotism that tracks who, what and where is most Priceless to Canadians, including our heroes, our symbols and our cities.
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Official unveiling of energy efficient, low CO2 emissions Discovery Home

Empire Communities is one of the province's leaders in building to an EnerGuide 80 performance rating five years ahead of the Ontario Building Code.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers to provide auditing services to 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai

SHANGHAI — The 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games Executive Committee today named PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the world’s largest professional services firm, as the auditing services provider for this year’s World Summer Games, to be held in Shanghai, China’s financial capital, come October.
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Good News for the Auto Industry

OSHAWA, ON - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced the Ontario government will set up a fund of up to $650 million for the development of Ontario-built green cars and parts. The Next Generation Jobs Fund was announced during a speech at the General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa.
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ATS takes next steps to focus on automation

CAMBRIDGE, ON - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. announced June 20th, the next major steps in its strategy intended to significantly improve its performance and focus on its automation systems business.
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Sun Life Financial U.S. variable annuity gross sales exceed US$1 billion

TORONTO - Sun Life Financial Inc. announced today that it exceeded the US$1 billion mark in U.S. variable annuity gross sales for the first five months of 2007, representing an increase of 66% over the comparable period in 2006.
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ThinData Certified As Leader in Data Security
Email Service Provider first to meet highest standards in industry

Toronto, Canada - ThinData announced that it has achieved SysTrust Security Certification for ThinData EMS, the company's permission-based email marketing and online database platform.
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Wholesale trade - April 2007

Wholesalers posted sharply lower sales in April, as declines in a number of major sectors erased all of the strong gains made over the previous two months.
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Balance sheet of the agricultural sector - December 31, 2006

Farm sector equity in Canada increased 2.7% in 2006 to $195.2 billion, as assets rose more rapidly than liabilities. The value of farm real estate continued the steady growth started in 1988.
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UW celebrates unveiling of living wall in environmental studies faculty

WATERLOO, ON - The University of Waterloo's faculty of environmental studies will celebrate this week the unveiling of a living wall of plants, which will improve air quality in the faculty's main building.
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Incarceration Often Leads to Homelessness Prof Finds

Inmates are often released from jail with no other choice but to live on the streets or in homeless shelters because of a lack of discharge planning and support from the institutions, says a U of G sociologist.
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Revolutionary Armrest Can Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries

University of Guelph engineers have designed an armrest that reduces repetitive strain injuries and has the potential to be used in almost anything with a seat, from heavy machinery to powered wheelchairs.
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WATERLOO, ON - Manulife Bank is launching two new $US Investment Savings Accounts to offer Canadians an opportunity to earn a high rate of interest on their U.S. dollar investments.
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University of Waterloo 2007 Co-op Student of the Year Award

University of Waterloo student, Kristin Harris, currently in third-year health studies, received the 2007 student-of-the-year awards from both the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO).
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Laurier Centre for Community Service-Learning wins Volunteer Impact Award

WATERLOO – The Laurier Centre for Community Service-Learning is only in its first year of placing students into volunteer positions in the community, and it has already won an award for its success.
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New Fire Hall Will Equal LEED's Silver Environmental Standard

KITCHENER - The City is implementing a list of changes to bring its future Fire Hall No. 7 up to the equivalent of Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.
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With $680,000 in grants to fund projects aimed at protecting farmland and green space - Ontario's Greenbelt is "growing" on the people of Niagara

QUEENSTON HEIGHTS, ON - At a press conference this morning announcing seven major Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation grants to Niagara area organizations, Niagara Economic Development Corporation CEO Patrick Gedge said, "As is evident today, we in Niagara are benefiting from many new and innovative investments that positively leverage the creation of Ontario's Greenbelt."
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CBL DATA RECOVERY DISCOUNTS SERVICE BY 35 PER CENT FOR FLOOD-DAMAGED COMPUTERS IN WESTERN CANADA
Don’t Throw Out the Hard Drive with the Flood Water: Data on Water-Ravaged Computers is Recoverable

MARKHAM, ON – CBL Data Recovery Technologies Inc., a leading international provider of data recovery services, is extending to business and residential users in Western Canada affected by recent flooding and rain a 35 per cent discount off the cost of data recovery services.
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Plant Occupation ends with severance deal for Steelworkers at Collins and Aikman

MISSISSAUGA and PORT HOPE, ON - After an almost -24-hour work stoppage and occupation, an interim settlement has been reached by members of the United Steelworkers (USW) at two auto parts factories owned by US-based Collins and Aikman Corporation in Port Hope and Mississauga.
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Canada's international investment position - First quarter 2007

Canada's net external liabilities continued their long-term decline during the first three months of 2007 as international assets rose at a faster pace than external liabilities.
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Travel between Canada and other countries

Travel between Canada and other countries declined in April, with decreases recorded in both directions.
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Agriculture value added account

The value of agricultural production fell 4.3% in 2006 to $44.9 billion, as the value of inventory change continued to decline along with a slight drop in sales of agricultural products and lower program payments.
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Farm business cash flows

Cash income for Canadian farm businesses decreased 9.4% in 2006. Although stronger crop revenue helped to offset declines in livestock receipts and program payments, producers faced higher interest charges, labour costs and fuel prices, which drove farm operating expenses higher.
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Tuesday June 19, 2007

Perrin Beatty to Lead Canadian Chamber of Commerce

OTTAWA - Perrin Beatty has been named President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. A high-profile corporate executive and former federal Cabinet Minister, Mr. Beatty, 57, was appointed to the position after a unanimous vote by the Chamber's Board of Directors in Ottawa June 18, 2007
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Revolutionary Armrest Can Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries

University of Guelph engineers have designed an armrest that reduces repetitive strain injuries and has the potential to be used in almost anything with a seat, from heavy machinery to powered wheelchairs.
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Consumer Price Index increases year to year by 2.2%

Consumer prices increased 2.2% on average in May 2007 compared with May 2006, identical to the 12-month change in April.
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UW confirmations total 114 per cent of fall 2007's enrolment target

WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo remains one of the more popular choices for students now selecting a university program. After experiencing one of the largest percentage increases in applications, UW is receiving more confirmations than anticipated.
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WB Press Review Editorial: Slashing and Warming

An editorial published in Saturday’s NYT, writes: “Buried in the final communique issued at the recent Group of 8 summit in Germany was an important and overdue pledge to help poorer nations reduce the global warming emissions caused by the slashing and burning of their tropical forests.
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Implementing a Formal Financial Plan with an Investment Firm Results in Considerably Higher Levels of Overall Satisfaction among Canadian Investors

Edward Jones Ranks Highest among Full Service Investment Firms for a Second Consecutive Year

TORONTO - Investors who use financial planning services are much more satisfied in their relationship with their firm than those who do not, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Canadian Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study(SM) released June 18, 2007.
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News From USW: USW Strike at TD Canada Trust Demands Fairness

PITTSBURGH - News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) is calling on TD Canada Trust, one of Canada's largest financial institutions, to resolve the impasse in negotiations that has caused a strike today by some 100 members of USW Local 2020 in the Sudbury, Ontario, area.
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From the Concerned: Falling further behind on climate change
Ontario Clean Air Alliance

Premier Dalton McGuinty announced his climate change plan in Toronto this morning – a plan that hinges on shutting down Ontario's four remaining coal plants, but puts the job off to 2014, seven years later than his 2003 election promise date of 2007.
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From the Group: Everything hinges on what happens next!

Ontario's communities and community groups will be key players in Ontario's climate plan, says Conservation Council of Ontario

Toronto - It's the bottom of the ninth for climate change in Ontario, and the home side is down a few runs. Things don't look good.
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From McGuinty's Office: McGuinty Government Sets Ambitious, Realistic Greenhouse Gas Targets

New Targets Promote Innovation By Building On Initiatives To Date

TORONTO - Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario will build on its efforts to fight climate change by setting aggressive targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the government's climate change plan.
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Study: Streaming in Grade 10 in four provinces in 2000

Statscan - Social background – specifically, the education level of parents and the family's income – played a significant role in the course-selection choices made by high school students in four provinces, according to a new study.
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Europe is catching up with U.S. biofuel
By Bill Lambrecht

PROVIN, France - On Francois-Xavier Letang’s farm, yellow-flowering canola fields hold the promise of a payoff that is changing the color of the European landscape and the future of its transportation: biodiesel.
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Largest Canadian survey on menopause takes temperature as women enter this life stage on an unprecedented scale

Survey explores impact; reveals significant informational and treatment gaps facing today's generation of menopausal women

TORONTO - An unprecedented 2.7 million Canadian women - one in six - will reach menopause over the next decade. Today, more women than ever face the many disruptive symptoms that can accompany the transition towards this major life event.(1)
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High taxes leave Ontario with one of the latest Tax Freedom Days in Canada

VANCOUVER - Tax Freedom Day falls on June 19 in Ontario this year, one of the latest dates in Canada ahead of only Saskatchewan, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, according to The Fraser Institute's annual Tax Freedom Day calculations.
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Nanotechnology research, development and use can be enhanced through regulation and policy which protects human health and our environment, says CIELAP

Toronto - The Canadian Institute of Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) has just released an important new document discussing a policy framework for nanotechnology in Canada. Nanotechnology is the ability to measure, see, manipulate and manufacture materials at the scale of between 1 and 100 nanometers (nm).
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Frustrated workers walk off the job at two Collins and Aikman plants

PORT HOPE, and MISSISSAUGA, ON - At the start of morning shifts on Monday, employees at two auto parts factories owned by US-based Collins and Aikman Corporation walked off the job in frustration at the lack of talks with management over plant closure details dealing with their collective agreement and legal rights.
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Voice on the Go makes using your phone easy and safe

TORONTO - Voice on the Go Inc., provider of mobile voice solutions today announced that Voice on the Go(TM) is available through Handango, the world's leading provider of smartphone content, and its network of sites.
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Youth anti-gang project being filmed in Guelph

Guelph - Filming of Real Choices, an interactive educational DVD, was filmed in various locations throughout Guelph on June 18. Working with Guelph Police Services and the City of Guelph, the production company is shooting a mock police raid scene on Edinburgh Road.
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iPhone Delivers Up to Eight Hours of Talk Time

Now Features Durable Glass Top Surface

CUPERTINO, California - Apple® announced that iPhone™ will deliver significantly longer battery life when it ships on June 29 than was originally estimated when iPhone was unveiled in January. iPhone will feature up to 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of Internet use, 7 hours of video playback or 24 hours of audio playback.*
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Ontario Centres of Excellence Backs a Winner: Distil Interactive

OTTAWA - Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) Inc. is pleased to announce that Distil Interactive (formerly i2Learning) of Ottawa, a leading developer of new media platforms, has received a $2.2 million investment from GrowthWorks Canadian Fund. Distil is a true OCE success story.
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GENESIS -- Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford -- Launches Their First Tour in 15 Years

The Highly Anticipated 'Turn It On Again' Tour Kicks Off In Europe. Heading to Toronto on Sept. 7th

LOS ANGELES - The moment that Genesis fans have been waiting 15 years for, finally arrived this week, as Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford reunited for Turn It On Again - the tour.
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Monday June 18, 2007

EXECULINK INSTALLS FIBRE NETWORK

Woodstock - Woodstock’s Economic Advisory Committee told City Council that the presence of active fibre in the ground was as important as sewers and paved roads when it came to industrial development.
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Addressing the aging workforce issue - We need to stop encouraging early retirement and push back normal retirement age to 67

MONTREAL - Ending the encouragement of early retirement right away and gradually pushing back normal retirement age from 65 to 67 are among the measures needed to reduce the impact of aging on public finances as well as to ease labour shortages.
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Canada's international transactions in securities April 2007

Canadians acquired a near-record $13.2 billion worth of foreign securities in April, equally split between bonds and stocks. Investment over the first four months of 2007 has amounted to $39.2 billion, nearly half of the record $78.7 billion invested in 2006.
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Benefits and challenges of Digital Filmmaking at 4K resolution.

Waterloo - DALSA and the Digital Cinema Society are co-hosting a 4K presentation at the Cine Gear Expo, the industry's premiere film, video and digital media expo. The event which takes place this Saturday, June 23rd will explore 4K for production, post, and projection.
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CENTRE IN THE SQUARE ANNOUNCES 2007-2008 SEASON

CENTRE SERIES TICKETS GO ON SALE THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 10 a.m.

The Centre In The Square is thrilled to announce a stellar line-up of performances for the upcoming Centre In The Square 2007-2008 Season, including The Producers, STOMP, Bill Cosby, and Natalie MacMaster.
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Environment Leaders Say UN Summit Should Set Timeline For Post-Kyoto Agreement

“Environment leaders from 28 countries on Thursday said that a UN summit in Indonesia later this year should establish a timeline for a new climate pact to replace the Kyoto Protocol.
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JOHN MILLOY, MPP, KITCHENER CENTRE ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY GRANTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AGENCIES TO ENHANCE VICTIM SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITIES

Kitchener: Three local agencies will receive a total of $169 942 through the Community Grant Program to help community-based agencies develop and enhance projects to offer effective services and supports to victims of crime.
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High school team from Chatham wins Laurier stock market competition

WATERLOO – A team from Ursuline College in Chatham, ON has won the winter 2007 National Secondary School Stock Market Competition organized by Wilfrid Laurier University.
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Royal LePage Finds Reliable Email Affordable With Ceryx's Hosted Solution

--Real Estate Services Provider Transitions to Hosted Microsoft Exchange-based Solution For Network of 12,000 Sales Representatives--

TORONTO - Ceryx announced that it successfully deployed a Microsoft Exchange Server-based email solution for Royal LePage's network of 12,000 sales reps.
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CFM runs successful tests using biofuel in an aero engine

France - CFM International has successfully carried out an initial test of a CFM56-7B aero engine using an ester-type biofuel at Snecma's Villaroche facility near Paris.
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DuPont to invest $42 million in Pioneer seed research

DES MOINES - Plant genetics research company Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. and its parent company, DuPont, plan to spend $41.7 million to expand seed genetics research in Iowa.
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Study: Urban economies and productivity in 1999

Canadian manufacturing plants located in urban areas are more productive when these urban areas have the right mix of labour and industries, according to a new study.
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Canadians taking some action to reduce greenhouse gases, but don't consider their homes a major source of emissions

Home improvement store employee just as likely to spur more action as PM

TORONTO - A new poll conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Icynene has found more than three-quarters (79%) of Canadian homeowners claim to have taken 'some' or 'a lot' of action to reduce greenhouse gases, yet only three per cent believe their homes and offices contribute most to apparent increases in greenhouse gas emissions.
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Home Hardware Brings Health Close to Home

Company sponsors health and wellness fair for Staff Members

St. Jacobs, ON, June 15th, 2007 – Yesterday in St. Jacobs, Home Hardware Stores Limited hosted a health and wellness fair to promote healthy living amongst 1,200 current and retired Staff Members and their immediate families. The first ‘Health is Close to Home’ fair was held at the company’s distribution centre in St. Jacobs and featured more than twenty exhibitors.
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Laurier to host international Greening of Industry conference

WATERLOO — A prominent group of international experts will gather at Wilfrid Laurier University from June 15 to 17 to discuss the role of organizations in sustainable development.
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MBEKI: TELL US YOUR PROBLEMS; WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ON AFRICA ENDS

Cape Town - South African President Thabo Mbeki called on investors to tell government leaders about specific problems they encounter in doing business in Africa. Speaking at the closing session of the World Economic Forum on Africa, Mbeki invited the business sector to engage governments in a frank discussion about the issues and challenges they face.
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CJPME LAMENTS DEMISE OF PALESTINIAN UNITY GOVERNMENT -- BLAMES WESTERN GOVERNMENTS

MONTREAL – CJPME laments the apparent demise of the Palestinian Unity Government, established through long negotiations between Hamas and Fatah earlier this year.
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Japan jumps on the bioethanol bandwagon
By Shinichi Terada

Japan is looking to bioethanol as a way to become less dependent on imported energy.
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Canadian Construction Association and Canada Green Building Council sign Memorandum of Understanding

OTTAWA - On June 12, 2007 The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that commits the two organizations to work closely for the promotion of green building practices throughout Canada.
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