Deaths from Cancer and Cardiovascular diseases are in decline

Canada - The number of deaths attributable to cancer may soon surpass those caused by cardiovascular diseases says a recently released Statistics Canada study. Combined, the two caused about six out of every 10 deaths in 2004.
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Ontario exports to decline in 2007, level off in 2008, says EDC

OTTAWA- Ontario's export growth is forecast to decline by 3 per cent in 2007 before flattening out in 2008, according to a provincial export outlook by Export Development Canada (EDC). EDC Economics also forecasts that the auto and forestry sectors will begin to emerge from the bottom of their business cycles through 2008.
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Business Conditions Survey: Manufacturing industries April 2007

Manufacturers were more upbeat about their current situation and prospects for production and employment for the second quarter of 2007, according to the April Business Conditions Survey.
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RedDot Names Purple Monkey 'Partner of the Year' For 2006

The Open Text Web Solutions Group Honors Web Experts for Excellence in Web Content Management

CHICAGO - Open Text(TM) Corporation, the largest independent provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software and solutions, today announced that Purple Monkey Studios has been named "Partner of the Year" for 2006 by RedDot, The Open Text Web Solutions Group.
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'Innovative companies will leave Ontario' warns Venture Capital Association

TORONTO - The Province of Ontario's Finance Committee was warned April 26, 2007 that funding for early stage innovative companies is in crisis and the Premier's innovation agenda at risk.
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Restaurants, caterers and taverns February 2007

Total estimated sales of the restaurants, caterers and taverns industry reached $2.9 billion in February, a 2.4% increase over February 2006. (Data are neither seasonally adjusted, nor adjusted for inflation.)
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When It Comes to Lining Up, Canadian Consumers Can't Take It Anymore

More Than 60 per cent Estimate in a Typical Week, They Waste Anywhere from 30 Minutes to over Four Hours in Queues

MISSISSAUGA - Leisure time has become line-up time for many Canadians as they juggle increasingly busy lifestyles. And a new survey reveals just how frustrating line-ups are for today's time-starved consumers.
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Newspapers 07 - Takin' Care of Business

CanWest CEO Leonard Asper, US Ambassador David Wilkins, futurist Ian Morrison and Washington Post's Rob Curley Speak at Canadian Newspaper Association Conference in Winnipeg, May 9 - 11

TORONTO - The Canadian Newspaper Association, in conjunction the Canadian Community Newspaper Association and the Canadian Circulation Management Association, will hold its annual Super Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from May 9 - 11.
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CNW Telbec awarded Government of Quebec contract

MONTREAL/TORONTO - CNW Telbec, Quebec's largest newswire and communication services provider, has again been awarded the contract as sole-supplier of newswire services for the Government of Quebec for the next three years.
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G8 Industry Warns Leaders Over Protectionism, Trade

“Industry heads from the G8 nations urged political leaders in a novel joint declaration on Wednesday to push ahead with the Doha trade round and warned them against trying to create national champions.
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California Distributotor AVAD Announces “Integration Partner” Program

Distributor Leads Industry with New Initiative Bringing Vendors Together for the Sake of Seamless Interoperability

Van Nuys, Calif. – AVAD LLC, America’s leading distributor of custom home electronics, announced the introduction of a new marketing initiative called “Integration Partners.”
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Day of Mourning: Steelworker leaders at rallies, memorials across Canada

TORONTO - At the end of a week in which two high-profile workplace deaths included a Toronto Transit Commission worker and an engineer on a runaway train in BC, national and international leaders of the United Steelworkers (USW) are taking part in events across Canada commemorating workers killed because of their work.
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Ontario Tourism makes it easy for families to plan a summer drive in Ontario

TORONTO - Ontario Tourism is helping people plan an Ontario road trip this summer through the 2007 Great Drives Program. Designed by the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership (OTMPC), the program encourages consumers to get out of their homes and explore Ontario via nine multi-day driving routes highlighting fun and learning.
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Specialized design and Landscape services increase in 2005

Specialized design and landscape architecture firms generated $2.6 billion in operating revenues in 2005, up 5% from the previous year.
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Demand for biofuels seen spurring agriculture growth

MANILA - Rising demand for biofuels could lead to an "agricultural renaissance," an economist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said.
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16 Tales About Money

TORONTO - Three in four Canadians would rather have an extra $10,000 than the equivalent value in vacation time, while only 11 per cent believe they have the funds to retire right now.
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ESLITE Energy Solutions Inc., launches in Canada with exclusive national distribution rights for China's Tungda Duralites Product

Beijing Based Shangdong Medicines and Health Products Import & Export Corp. Signs Exclusive Induction Lighting Distribution Deal with Canadian Enviro - Focused Lighting Company

TORONTO and BEIJING - Newly formed ESLITE Energy Solutions Inc. and China based induction lighting distribution partner and agent, Shangdong Medicines and Health Products Import & Export Corp., on April 26, 2007 announced their distribution agreement in conjunction with the operations launch of Toronto based, ESLITE.
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U of G Hosts International Leadership Conference

Public-sector leadership in the 21st century is at the heart of an international leadership conference being hosted at the University of Guelph May 4 and 5 by the Centre for Studies in Leadership (CSL).
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Waterloo students invited to explore their intelligent community

Waterloo – Whether they’re in Grade 1 or Grade 12, students throughout Waterloo are being challenged to explore their community and to learn more about why it’s being recognized as one of the Top 7 Intelligent Communities in the world.
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Teachers Celebrate Education Week

TORONTO - Ontario Teachers' Federation President Hilda Watkins today called on all Ontarians to celebrate the great things that are going on in our public schools.
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Ontario Employers Recognized for Providing Outstanding School-Work Programs to High School Students

TORONTO - Four Ontario employers were honoured today with the Passport to Prosperity Employer Champion Award. The award is presented to employers who offer outstanding school-work opportunities to high school students.
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DALSA Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial Results

Waterloo - DALSA Corporation reported revenue of $45.3 million for the quarter ended March 31st, 2007, and net income of $0.2 million or $0.01 per share, diluted. The following table summarizes the key results for the first quarter of 2007 and compares them to the same quarter of 2006:
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RDM Corporation reports second quarter results

- 34% revenue growth drives 182% increase in net earnings

WATERLOO - RDM Corporation reported its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2007.
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Innovation Communication: Ontario Centres of Excellence Invites Students to Report on Ontario's Hottest Research

TORONTO - An expert in forging collaborations across disciplines, Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) on April 26, 2007 announced a roster of six communications students to cover its upcoming conference Discovery 2007: TO NEXT.
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Eastforest Homes is Going Blu! - University Meadows Development Builds With BluWood

Kitchener, Ontario - Eastforest Homes is proud to announce the showcasing of BluWood lumber in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Paris and Brantford area. Bluwood is a revolutionary new wood coating system that addresses the trend of builder tighter houses to save energy and ensure better air quality.
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Ontario To Build One Of World's Largest Solar Farms

Part Of McGuinty Government's Initiatives For A Greener, Healthier Ontario

TORONTO - Ontario's electricity grid will soon get a boost from 14 new renewable energy projects - including North America's largest solar farm - awarded through the Standard Offer Program, Energy Minister Dwight Duncan announced.
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UW researcher involved in network to develop fuel cell power in Ontario

WATERLOO - Fuel-cell power holds the key to a more sustainable energy future in Ontario, says a University of Waterloo engineering professor involved in a new multi-disciplinary university-industry network developing the innovative technology.
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Kitchener’s brownfield revitalization trend continues with The inTowns

KITCHENER - Coldwell Banker Peter Benninger Realty is pleased to announce that Kitchener’s brownfield revitalization trend continues with the intowns a 128 unit townhouse and live/work community being developed by the Hallstone Group of Companies in one of the City’s central neigbourhoods.
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Landmark Economic Impact Study Reveals Gaming Industry in Canada Worth $15.3 billion in Direct Spending Alone

Larger than magazine, book, spectator sport, movie theatre and performing arts sectors combined

TORONTO - The most comprehensive study ever conducted on the economic impact of gaming in Canada reveals that the gaming industry is responsible for more than $15 billion in direct revenue, more than $2 billion in direct salaried employment for Canadians working in the industry, and $10 billion in current capital investment.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENTS INAUGURAL VICTIM SERVICES AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

Local Residents Honoured For Dedication To Victim Services

KITCHENER-WATERLOO – Jo-Anne Hughes and Lynn Zammit of Kitchener-Waterloo are recipients of the inaugural Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction, John Milloy, MPP, Kitchener Centre announced April 26, 2007.
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U of G Boosts Agri-Food Outreach

The University of Guelph announced that it is increasing outreach efforts dedicated to promoting the importance of Ontario’s agri-food sector. As part of that activity, Rob McLaughlin, current associate vice-president (research) agri-food and partnerships, will devote full-time attention to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
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36 European, Asian Nations Pledge To Fight Climate Change

“European and Asian environment leaders pledged Wednesday to strengthen cooperation to fight climate change, but stopped short of committing to a deadline for a new global treaty limiting greenhouse emissions.
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Conestoga Graduate, Employee Earns Ontario Hostelry Institute Honour

Mike Magda earned a Conestoga diploma from the Food and Beverage Management program in 2001. He returned to Conestoga as a chef technologist for the hospitality programs at the Waterloo campus in 2006. Now, he has been named by the Ontario Hostelry Institute as one of the year*s Top 30 Under 30 in the hospitality industry.
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Thursday April 26, 2007

Waterloo Region tech firms take three of five Provincial Innovation awards

WATERLOO REGION - Three Waterloo Region tech leaders took top honours at the Premier's Catalyst, Discovery and Summit Awards held in Toronto at MaRS Discovery District held April 23, 2007. Premier and Minister of Research and Innovation, Dalton McGuinty, recognized the leadership of Slipstream Data Inc., DALSA Corporation, and Research In Motion for revolutionizing business and industry in Ontario.
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Apple Earnings Grow 88 Percent Year-over-Year as it Reports Second Quarter Results

CUPERTINO, California—Apple® announced financial results for its fiscal 2007 second quarter ended March 31, 2007. The Company posted revenue of $5.26 billion and net quarterly profit of $770 million, or $.87 per diluted share.
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Insurance Bureau of Canada urges federal MPs to toughen punishment for auto theft

TORONTO - Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) on April 26, 2007 strongly urged federal MPs to support Bill C-343, which would make auto theft a separate offence under the Criminal Code and implement mandatory jail times for repeat offenders. Bill C-343 is currently before the House of Commons for second reading.
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Study: Demographic changes across an urban-to-rural gradient 1971 to 2001

The growth in Canada's population during the past 30 years has been concentrated in the nation's largest metropolitan areas, and in rural areas on which these urban areas have a strong influence, according to a new report.
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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ON LATIN AMERICA OPENS

Region must break out of the boom-bust cycle, Chile's Finance Minister says

Santiago de Chile – Latin America must break out from the boom-bust commodity price cycle by finding new sources of growth, productivity and stability, Chilean Finance Minister Andrés Velasco told participants in the opening plenary session of the World Economic Forum on Latin America.
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Changes To Ontario Mining Regulations Increase Protection For Miners

Ontario Government Moves To Improve Safety in Ontario Mines

TORONTO - The Ontario government is improving health and safety protection for mine workers in Ontario by enhancing or updating training, vehicle and elevator safety and explosive storage and handling requirements, Labour Minister Steve Peters announced April 25, 2007.
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Travel & Tourism – do we deliver on our promises?

London, UK – As the highest level gathering of Travel & Tourism leaders draws closer, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals the main topics that will be addressed at the Global Travel & Tourism Summit, taking place in Lisbon from May 10 to 12.
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Chile, Brazil and Colombia Most Attractive in Latin America for Private Investment in Infrastructure

In the World Economic Forum’s new index measuring attractiveness for private investment in infrastructure in Latin America, Peru follows the top three closely, while Venezuela, Bolivia and Dominican Republic have the least attractive environment

Santiago de Chile, Chile – Chile , Brazil, Colombia and Peru lead the region with respect to the attractiveness of their private investment climate for infrastructure. Covering 12 economies in Latin America and the Caribbean, the study, “Benchmarking National Attractiveness for Private Investment in Latin American Infrastructure”
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Government patents diesel fuel technology

OAK RIDGE - An innovative methodology developed by U.S. government scientists might help speed reformulated diesel fuels to market.
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Artists call on Liberals to keep promise

Status of the Artist Act needs fundamental changes, says ACTRA

TORONTO - ACTRA Toronto President, Karl Pruner, called on the Ontario Liberal government to keep its promise to artists by adopting meaningful amendments to the badly flawed Status Of Ontario Artists Act.
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McGuinty Government Introduces Legislation To Modernize Elections

Legislation Would Make Voting More Convenient And More Secure

TORONTO - The McGuinty government is introducing legislation that would, if passed, make it easier than ever for Ontarians to vote while making the process more secure, Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal, announced April 25, 2007.
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Paying taxes and maintaining tax bureaucracy cost Canadians $19 billion to $31 billion in 2005

VANCOUVER - Preparing, filing and submitting our tax returns plus maintaining a government bureaucracy to manage and regulate our tax system cost Canadians between $19 billion and $31 billion in 2005, says a new study from The Fraser Institute, an independent research organization with offices across Canada.
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Canadian Payroll employment, earnings and hours increase in February 2007

The average weekly earnings of payroll employees (seasonally adjusted) increased $1.06 (+0.1%) from a month earlier to $764.12 in February. The year-to-date growth is 3.1%. This rate of change is calculated as the average of the first two months of 2007 compared to the average of the same two months in 2006.
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Two of Kitchener’s Leading Engineering Firms - Merge

Frontline Environmental Management joins MTE Consultants Inc.

KITCHENER - The President of MTE Consultants – Mr. Greg Marks, P. Eng announced April 23, 2007 that Frontline Environmental Management has joined with MTE Consultants.
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Centre In The Square Purchases Steinway Concert Grand Piano

Kitchener – The Centre In The Square has purchased a brand new Steinway Concert Grand Piano that will be dedicated to the memory of Klaus D. Woerner. The piano was purchased using funds provided through the generous Woerner Family Gift to the Centre In The Square.
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Summerlee Leads Mission to Africa

A distinguished group of Canadian post-secondary leaders — including University of Guelph president Alastair Summerlee — is heading off to Africa today to build a figurative bridge to Botswana.
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TRIP/Canada: Provincial Highway Budgets See Dramatic Increases in 2007-08

OTTAWA - Following a survey and analysis of all ten provincial highway capital budgets for 2007-08, The Road and Infrastructure Program of Canada (TRIP Canada), a Special Committee of the Canadian Construction Association, revealed that when aggregated, provincial highway capital budgets increased by over 26% when compared to 2006-07 provincial highway budgets.
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GoodLife Purchases 10 Bally Total Fitness and Sports Clubs in Canada

LONDON - GoodLife Fitness Clubs today announced that the company has acquired the majority of the Sports Clubs of Canada and Bally Total Fitness Canadian operations with the purchase of the assets of 10 clubs, all located in the GTA.
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Agile Unveils Next Generation of Combined Motion Control and Servo Amplifier

Waterloo, ON - Agile Systems, an international manufacturer of high performance motor drive and motion control systems, today introduced its next generation single axis microMAXR controller.
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Germany Urges Global Action To Fight Malaria

“EU and Group of Eight president Germany urged rich countries on Tuesday to do more to fight malaria in Africa and announced the formation of a European umbrella group to draw attention to the problem.
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Sir Richard Branson & Ontario Environment Minister Laurel Broten Headline Coalition to Fight Global Warming

Virgin Mobile, MuchMusic, Roots Canada, The Province of Ontario and Environmental Defence Tell Canadians to... FLICK OFF!

TORONTO - Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group of Companies, and Ontario Environment Minister Laurel Broten, appeared in Toronto this morning to announce the launch of FLICK OFF - a cross-country initiative designed to educate Canadians about the devastating effects of global warming and motivate people to do something about it.
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Sears Canada Reports First Quarter Earnings slight decrease in service revenues, slight increase in merchandise - overall quite flat

TORONTO - Sears Canada Inc. announced its unaudited first quarter results. Total revenues for the 13 week period ended March 31, 2007 were $1.219 billion compared to $1.222 billion for the 13 weeks ended April 1, 2006, a decrease of 0.2%. Higher merchandise sales and credit revenues, which increased 0.8% and 2.8%, respectively, were offset by a decline in service and other revenues.
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Wednesday April 25, 2007

CHRISTIE INTEGRATES NEXT GENERATION "HIVE" FOR BP CANADA

KITCHENER - Christie announced they have completed the design, installation and integration of a sophisticated interactive data exploration environment for BP Canada. BP's Highly Immersive Environment (HIVE) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada opened April 23, 2007 with its newly upgraded infrastructure.
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Peter Braid Named Federal Conservative Party Candidate in Kitchener-Waterloo


Waterloo - Local businessman Peter Braid has been named as the Conservative Party candidate at the recent Kitchener-Waterloo riding nomination meeting.
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ARISE Technologies Corporation completes $22 million common share offering

WATERLOO - ARISE Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce the successful completion of its previously announced short form prospectus financing (the "Offering") with a syndicate of underwriters led by Canaccord Capital Corporation and including CIBC World Markets Inc., Cormark Securities Inc., D&D Securities Company and Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Limited (collectively, the "Underwriters").
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Manulife Investments adds five new global mandates to its mutual fund lineup

TORONTO - Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced a number of enhancements, including the addition of five new mandates to its lineup of mutual funds, subject to regulatory approval.
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Home Hardware Gardening Expert Mark Cullen, Sets Off On Cross-Country Tour

Canada's best-known green thumb offers gardening expertise and product knowledge

ST. JACOBS - This spring gardeners from across the country will have the chance to see gardening expert and television personality Mark Cullen, showcasing innovative, high-quality lawn and garden products and delivering helpful suggestions and solutions to consumers.
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Verizon Wireless Announces the Next Evolution in Global Connectivity: The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone and Global BlackBerry Service

First CDMA/GSM BlackBerry Smartphone, Coupled with Always-On Global E-Mail and 24/7 Help Desk, Keeps Travelers Connected In More Than 60 Countries

Basking Ridge, NJ and Waterloo, ON - Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) introduced the first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry®. The BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone will be available on May 14 through Verizon Wireless’ business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 28.
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OSFI Reports Marked Improvement in Pension Plans but Vigilance Still Needed

TORONTO - The financial health of federally regulated private pension plans has improved, according to new solvency ratio estimates released April 24, 2007 by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI).
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CNW Group named as top-rated news communication supplier for federal government

TORONTO - CNW Group, Canada's largest newswire and communication service provider, achieved the highest standing in a process to determine preferred news communication suppliers under a national Standing Offer, issued by the department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC), which at current volumes is estimated to be worth up to $5 Million dollars over three years.
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Cuisine Canada Announces : Doon Pioneer Village Luncheon, Garden Tour & Seminar

If you love to eat (and cook), plan to attend our Cookbook Author Gourmet Luncheon, Garden Tour and Seminar at Doon Pioneer Village on May 5, 2007.

The garden tour starts at 11:00 am, followed by a multi-course lunch at noon. Menu details are listed.
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Penske Truck Leasing Celebrated Grand Opening of $6 Million State-of-the-Art Facility in Cambridge, Ontario

READING, Pa. – Penske Truck Leasing celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in Cambridge, Ontario, located at 105 Saltsman Drive. The 18,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility, currently employing 23 associates, offers commercial and consumer truck rental services, full-service truck leasing and contract maintenance.
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Canada's Two-Arm Robot Dextre Is Ready for Space

LONGUEUIL, QC - Media representatives are invited to a unique photo-opportunity to see the robotic manipulator Dextre. It will be packed and shipped in the coming weeks to NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and launched to the International Space Station in 2008.
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New exhibit on World War I opening at McCrae House

Enlisted: Guelph Heeds the Call, 1914-1918 is a new exhibit opening at McCrae House on Saturday, May 5 at 11:00 am. The exhibition explores the contributions that Guelph made during World War I.
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Forum to Focus on First-Year Science Curriculum

Students, faculty and staff will have a chance to discuss ideas for enhancing science education at Guelph during a two-day forum held on campus.
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Housing downturn limits U.S. growth

OTTAWA - Tumbling home prices in some regions of the United States continue to take a bite out of consumer spending, limiting U.S. economic growth to a below-potential 2.4 per cent this year, according to The Conference Board of Canada's U.S. Outlook - Spring 2007.
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Canadians going green in the grocery store, survey finds

Concern for the environment is changing the way Canadians shop

TORONTO - There is a green wave in Canada, and it is coming to a grocery store near you. According to a new survey by Decima Research, two-thirds of Canadian consumers say concern for the environment is impacting the way they shop; with one-in-four saying it has had a major impact on their grocery habits, compared to just two years ago.
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Canadian Employees Want More Perks on the Job

Monster.ca poll finds only 1 in 5 employers providing perks such as a pay raise, flexible scheduling and corporate wellness programs

TORONTO - Only 20 percent of Canadian employees enjoy corporate wellness programs that include such perks as fitness and nutritional coaching, gym memberships and opportunities for professional growth, according to a new poll.
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'Whole new world' for local politics
Ray Martin, Cambridge Times

Big changes are in the works to make city hall and municipalities across the province more accountable.
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In 2006 Western Provinces More vigorous Than Central and Eastern Ones

Alberta, the economic powerhouse, led the country in economic growth for the third consecutive year in 2006. Economic growth was generally more vigorous among western provinces than in central and eastern provinces in 2006.
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Small business is key to productivity growth in Canada - CFIB

TORONTO - Canada's small businesses is key to productivity growth in Canada, according to new research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
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OnTrace Debuts as Ontario's Food Traceability Agency

GUELPH - OnTrace Agri-food Traceability Inc. ("OnTrace"), is the newly formed, industry-led not-for-profit corporation that will have a leadership role for agriculture and agri-food traceability programs and initiatives in the Province of Ontario.
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Christie Projectors Demonstrate Latest Digital Technology for Theatres

KITCHENER – Christie Digital is a major sponsor of ShowCanada Niagara Falls 2007. Christie is providing the world’s most popular DLP Cinema® projector, the Christie CP2000, as well as a Christie Roadster HD18K three-chip DLP projector to demonstrate technological advancements on the digital front.
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Signs of UW 50th anniversary fill the air around campus

WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo is turning 50 this year and the signs of its anniversary are now appearing off campus.
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Farm Product Price Index rose in February 2007

Prices farmers received for their commodities rose 5.9% in February from the same month a year earlier, boosted by rising crop prices and a slight increase in overall livestock and animal product prices.
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Alabama Gas Automates Procurement Processes with Open Text's Livelink ECM

Using Livelink ECM(TM) Software For Use With SAP(R) Solutions, Alabama Gas Streamlines Internal Controls For Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, Mitigates Risk

ATLANTA, GA - Open Text(TM) Corporation announced that Alabama Gas, the largest natural gas distribution company in Alabama, has optimized and automated its Procure-to-Pay process using Open Text's Livelink ECM(TM) software for use with SAP(R) solutions.
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Toyota joins "GREEN 101 - CARS" panel discussion

TORONTO - Find out what the experts are saying about the future of eco-friendly transportation.
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New mortgage rules can benefit home owners who have more than just a mortgage

Manulife Bank implements new high-ratio limits on unique all-in-one account

WATERLOO - Manulife Bank is 'ready to do business' for Canadian homeowners who have as little as a 20 per cent down payment, with no high ratio premium required. As of Aril 24, 2007, the Bank's innovative Manulife One account, that includes a client's mortgage as well as other debts, is now available up to 80 per cent loan to value, without high ratio insurance.
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Survey Finds Employers Form Opinions of Job Interviewees Within 12 Minutes

TORONTO - Hiring managers often know whether they might hire someone soon after the opening handshake and small talk, a new survey suggests. Executives polled said it takes them just 12 minutes to form an opinion of job seekers, despite meeting with staff-level applicants for an hour and management-level candidates for 103 minutes, on average.
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Walkable Waterloo Region event looks for pedestrian-friendly solutions

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo invites community members to attend Walkable Waterloo Region on April 30, 2007, to discuss solutions to make our community more walkable.
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Carbon gas is explored as a source of ethanol
By Lawrence M. Fisher

SAN FRANCISCO — A New Zealand company said Monday that it had secured financing from an investor in Silicon Valley to produce ethanol from an untapped source — carbon monoxide gas.
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Bees vanish, and scientists race for reasons
By Alexei Barrionuevo

BELTSVILLE — What is happening to the bees? More than a quarter of the country’s 2.4 million bee colonies have been lost — tens of billions of bees, according to an estimate from the Apiary Inspectors of America, a national group that tracks beekeeping.
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Ontario Government Committed To Protecting Employees' Rights

$3.6 Million Will Help Speed Up Resolution Of Employment Standards Claims

SAULT STE. MARIE - The Ontario government is committed to protecting the rights of Ontario's most vulnerable workers and has pledged $3.6 million to tackle the backlog of employments standards claims, announced Labour Minister Steve Peters.
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Ontario Government Supports Cutting-Edge Research

World-Class Innovation Means More Prosperity For Ontarians

TORONTO - The Ontario government is attracting the best and brightest minds to Ontario by supporting new research across the province, announced Deputy Premier George Smitherman, on behalf of Premier and Minister of Research and Innovation Dalton McGuinty.
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Dr. Alan Greenspan Calls for Baby Boomers to Take Action in Preparing for Retirement

NEW YORK CITY - Dr. Alan Greenspan - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman (1997-2006) - today encouraged Baby Boomers around the world to take more responsibility to prepare for their retirement. Dr. Greenspan offered his perspective as the keynote speaker at the MDRT Boomertirement(TM) Industry Summit.
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Going to Canada? Forget about that 6% tax rebate
BY ELLEN CREAGER

In a surprise to tourists, Canada has dumped its visitor tax-rebate program.
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Tuesday April 24, 2007

Survey shows "workaholic" label is losing its luster as Canadians seek more time with family

Gap emerging between Canadians' personal values and workplace values

- Nearly 80% of Canadians do not consider themselves "workaholics"
- Family (54%), honesty (25%) and good health (23%) are the values most important to Canadians while work (10%) and money (5%) are among the least important.
- For 74% of Canadians, families are where they derive their values from.
- Almost two-thirds of Canadian workers (65%) believe there is a gap between workplace and personal values.
- Only 27% of Canadians are convinced that work-life balance is possible.

TORONTO - Bragging rights about being a workaholic may be coming to an end and being replaced by a focus on the family according to a study published today by Desjardins Financial Security.
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Andrin Limited Moves On to Final Stage of Centre Block Redevelopment Process

KITCHENER - An impressive Canadian development firm with extensive experience in downtown reurbanization projects is moving forward in the Centre Block redevelopment process.
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Employment Insurance remains steady - virtually unchanged for February 2007

An estimated 485,870 Canadians (seasonally adjusted) received regular Employment Insurance benefits in February, virtually unchanged from January (+0.1%).
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Another successful year for “Our Community, Our Laurier” campaign

Once again, staff, faculty, retirees and board members recognized the importance of raising money for the Our Community, Our Laurier campaign by making 2006 another record year.
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UW appoints Meg Beckel as VP, external relations

WATERLOO - One of Canada's top not-for-profit leaders is joining the University of Waterloo to lead its external relations team as the university embarks on its sixth decade.
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Open Text Sees Customer Momentum with Livelink ECM Integration for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

Large Organizations Choosing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Look to Extend Solutions With Open Text's Livelink ECM

CHICAGO - Open Text(TM) Corporation, said today that it is seeing strong customer momentum with its Livelink ECM integration for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, including its first-to-market solution for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 released in early March.
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Celebrating 25 years of Canadian entrepreneurship: PROFIT Magazine's special anniversary issue

Canadian entrepreneurship has come a long way since 1982, but there's still work to be done. PROFIT offers its prescriptions for the revolution, in the May issue on newsstands now.

TORONTO - Since its launch in 1982 as The Magazine That's All About Small Business, Profit has changed its name, its ownership and its look several times. What hasn't changed is PROFIT's intense focus on providing the information that can help readers' businesses grow, and its advocacy of the entrepreneurial cause.
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The 2008 Lexus LS 600h L - hybrid power meets style, quality and comfort to create a new masterpiece of motoring luxury

TORONTO - Lexus of Canada today announced the luxury auto-maker's most sophisticated flagship vehicle to date - the 2008 Lexus LS 600h L hybrid-powered, All-Wheel-Drive, long-wheelbase prestige luxury sedan.
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National Magazine Awards Foundation Announces 30th Annual Awards Nominees,

Winners of the Best Student Writer Award, Alexander Ross Award for Best New Writer, the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement, and the three finalists for Magazine of the Year

MONTREAL - The National Magazine Awards Foundation (NMAF) released the 30th annual Magazine Awards nominees at the Pointe-à-Callière, Musée d'archéologie et d'histoire in Montreal.
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Allegiance Equity Corporation files Patent Application for new treatment to improve memory, cognitive function, and vitality of life

TORONTO - Allegiance Equity Corporation filed a patent application for an exciting new compound for improvement of memory function, cognitive function, and mental health.
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Campaign for UN People's Assembly is a ruse to impose an unaccountable Oligarchy

Connie Fogal, Leader, CAP/PAC, opposes the campaign for a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly as being a deceptive mechanism to impose one world government by unelected, unaccountable entities.
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Call for co-ordination within waste wood market

Biomass plants using waste wood as fuel should be encouraged to use material that does not currently have a recycling market in the UK.
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Creating the 'biobelt'
By Nathan Leaf

Wisconsin officials hope to establish the state among biofuel industry leaders by joining 11 other states in a new Midwest alternative fuel alliance.
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Brick Brewing reports annual results - strong increases in beer volumes and revenues

WATERLOO - Brick Brewing Co. Limited, Ontario's largest Canadian-owned and Canadian-based publicly held brewery, today released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 31, 2007.
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Two New Community Newspapers Launched in Ottawa by CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc.

OTTAWA - CanWest MediaWorks Publications Inc. announced today the latest expansion to its Community Publishing portfolio with the introduction of two new community newspapers in Ottawa.
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Leading indicators - Houshold Spending still Driving force for March 2007

The composite index advanced 0.4% in March, reinforcing its 0.7% gain the month before. Household spending remained the driving force of growth, boosted by a robust labour market. Financial market conditions also remained buoyant, with the stock market hitting a new record.
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Statisticians Alarmed As Canada Zooms Towards Labour Shortage

Figures from Canadian experts show that the country will soon become victim to serious labour shortage unless drastic measures are taken. Statistics Canada warned Tuesday [April 17, 2007] that Canada would have to rely heavily on immigration to plug the gaps left in, as Canada’s aging workforce puts up their legs.
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Principal field crops intentions from March 2007

Prairie farmers reported they intend to plant a record area of canola, and less spring wheat and flaxseed, according to the 2007 first seeding intentions survey.
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St. Anne’s Catholic Elementary School Greening Project

Cambridge – St. Anne’s Catholic Elementary School, 127 Elgin Street North in Cambridge (Galt), is celebrating Arbour Week, April 27 to May 6, 2007 with the support of their community!
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EU Sees Talks With ASEAN, India, South Korea On Free-Trade Pacts In Months

“The European Commission expects to open talks with ASEAN, India and South Korea on new free-trade pacts after winning members' backing to launch negotiations, the EU's executive arm said Monday April 23, 2007.
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Moneris Solutions President and CEO Jim Baumgartner Elected President of Electronic Transactions Association

TORONTO - Jim Baumgartner, President and CEO of Moneris Solutions Corporation ("Moneris"), Canada's largest provider of debit and credit payment services for merchants, has been elected President of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA).
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What are the best-managed workplaces in Canada?

50 companies featured in Canadian Business magazine

TORONTO - Fifty organizations - large and small, publicly traded and private - are profiled in the latest issue of Canadian Business magazine: Best Workplaces in Canada.
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Canadians Teaming Up to Develop Mars Mission Concepts

LONGUEUIL, QC - When a mission to Mars is being developed, mission planners must consider many factors. Space technology advances, scientific needs and objectives, how to deal with distance, communications delays, and landing through the thin Martian atmosphere-all this must converge into a useful, workable mission concept.
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Toronto Hydro Telecom Announces One Zone(TM) WiFi Subscription Services

With the successful deployment of its urban WiFi network, Toronto Hydro Telecom announces the introduction of One Zone service packages, available April 24, 2007.
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Beautiful Oceans offers first dive vacations and eco-courses that address global warming - a new standard for sustainable eco-tourism

MONTREAL - Beautiful Oceans, a progressive eco-dive tour operator and premier coral reef education organization, today announced that it will address the impact of global warming from all its eco-dive vacations by carbon offsetting of customer flights and dives.
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Game Fuses Shakespeare, Technology to Improve Literacy

Reading Shakespeare can be a daunting and even dreaded task for kids. That is, until a University of Guelph English professor added a futuristic spaceship and an outer-space mission into the mix.
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Monday April 23, 2007

The Globe and Mail Introduces Major Changes and Enhancements to Print and Digital Products

New design, content, staff and features

TORONTO - The Globe and Mail has introduced a host of significant changes and enhancements to its print and digital products in order to continue its leadership in the 21st century media age.
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Mayor Carl Zehr Gives 2007 State of the City of Kitchener Address

KITCHENER - More than 200 business and community leaders were in attendance this morning as Mayor Carl Zehr presented the 2007 State of the City Address on behalf of City Council.
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Study: New motor vehicles sales, year in review 2006

Sales of new motor vehicles recorded their second best year ever in 2006 for number of units sold and their best year in terms of value of sales.
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ONTARIO GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN MORE CRITICAL CARE BEDS IN WATERLOO REGION

Funding Will Enhance Hospital Resources For Better Access To Emergency Care

WATERLOO REGION – The Ontario government is investing $1 million so that patients will have better access to critical care services at Grand River Hospital, John Milloy, MPP for Kitchener Centre, announced April 20, 2007 on behalf of Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman.
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GO Transit to Offer Express Route Between U of G, Toronto

Getting to and from the University of Guelph from the greater Toronto area will be much easier beginning this fall. The University has teamed up with GO Transit to offer new routes that will start and end on campus.
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CNW Group launches Broadcast-On-Demand

TORONTO - CNW Group, Canada's most trusted provider of direct-from-source news releases and broadcast-quality audio and video to the media, announced a unique enhancement to its Broadcast Distribution service.
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The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic to the USA and Canada in partnership with CERBA
will hosts the presentation of the "Investment Opportunities of the Kyrgyz Republic"

All of the new history of Kyrgyz Republic is under the sign of reforms. Attraction of direct foreign investments was announced to be one of the main priorities of the Kyrgyz Republic economic policy.
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Wind Experts Blow into Waterloo Region at German Canadian Annual Conference on Wind Energy Technology

Waterloo Region - The German Canadian Annual Conference on Wind Energy Technology Partnership is happening today Monday, April 23 at the Delta Hotel in Kitchener.
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EU Holds Trade, Cooperation Talks With Latin American Countries

“The EU took initial steps toward blanketing Latin America with trade and cooperation agreements during meetings Thursday with the region's major trade blocs.
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The Consumers' Association of Canada calls on Government to do whatever is necessary to provide relief for Fed Up Canadians seeking Passports

OTTAWA - The Consumers' Association of Canada today called on The Government of Canada to do whatever it takes to restore the rights of Canadian consumers to obtain a Passport within a reasonable time.
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Real Men Can Cook

Waterloo - What do a fire chief, a police officer, a marketing specialist and a football coach have in common? On Saturday, April 28th, they’ll be among the more than 50 men from throughout Waterloo Region who will be doing their best to prove, once and for all, that Real Men Can Cook.
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RIM Announces New BlackBerry Application Suite for Windows Mobile-based Devices

New Software Will Deliver Virtual BlackBerry Solution

Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced plans to expand its support for Windows Mobile®-based devices with a new software application suite that will enable devices from third-party manufacturers to benefit from the popular BlackBerry® software applications and services*.
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LOCAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WIN WITH NEW HIGHER LEARNING INVESTMENT OF $23.4 MILLION

Investment In Learning Environment Supports The Success Of The Reaching Higher Plan

WATERLOO REGION – Our Region will benefit from a new Ontario government investment to support quality and facility improvements at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University, John Milloy, MPP for Kitchener Centre, announced April 20, 2007.
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ATS Solar Group secures multi-year silicon supply agreement with Dow Corning

CAMBRIDGE - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. today announced that its Photowatt France subsidiary has entered into a multi-year agreement to purchase refined metallurgical-grade silicon (MgSi) from Dow Corning.
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Big Players Urged To Take Lead On Environment Tourism

“Governments, hotels and major tourism operators must take the lead in boosting environmentally-friendly tourism, which has yet to make a major impact on the industry, experts said at a UN-backed conference on climate change Friday April 20, 2007.
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CAW Takes Earth Day Message to Schools from Coast to Coast

TORONTO - Canadian Auto Workers' union environmental activists will talk to elementary and secondary school students from coast to coast about the causes, effects and solutions to climate change as part of its annual Earth Day program.
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Globe and Mail introduces ReportonBusiness.com

TORONTO - The Globe and Mail officially launches ReportonBusiness.com, a one-stop Web site for all The Globe's business and investing content and tools. It brings together in one online destination The Globe's award-winning business reporting with the investment tools of Globefund.com, Globeinvestor.com, and GlobeinvestorGold.com, plus new features and enhancements.
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