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Study: Science and engineering employment in Canadian and US metropolitan centres -1981 to 2001
Based on the strength of their science and engineering (S&E) work forces, Canadian cities have the same innovative capacity as US cities, with Ottawa, Calgary and Toronto leading the way.Many analysts argue the Canadian economy compares poorly to the US economy with respect to its innovative capacity, which, among other factors, depends critically on the supply of trained scientists and engineers.
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Biotech booming, claims Ernst & Young report
The biotechnology sector is booming across the globe, with revenues of the worlds publicly traded biotech companies growing by 18 per cent in 2005. And while the US sector is maturing, new opportunities are rapidly emerging across Asia-Pacific and elsewhere. In fact, revenues reached an all-time high last year of $63.1 billion, according to Ernst & Young.
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Ontarians in the dark about drug system changes, demand voice for patients, pharmacists in decision-making
TORONTO - Ontarians are largely unaware of changes to the province's drug system announced in Bill 102 (the Transparent Drug System for Patients Act) but give strong support to provisions that build patients and pharmacists into decision-making processes in the drug system.
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Fostering Greater Equity
The World Bank's World Development Report 2006 on Equity and Development, published in September 2005, argues that greater equity is a key ingredient of long-term prosperity. In the report, equity is defined in terms of two principles: (i) equality of opportunities and (ii) the avoidance of extreme deprivation in outcomes. Societies where all members have equal opportunities and can fully deploy their talents and potential are not only fairer, but also tend to perform better in the long run, than societies that in various ways exclude and discriminate against some of their members.
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Weed Using 'Chemical Warfare' to Poison Fungi, Harm Trees, Study Finds
An invasive weed that grows abundantly in Canada and the United States is engaging in underground chemical warfare, jeopardizing native trees by poisoning their best allies, a University of Guelph professor has discovered.
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EU 'broke trade rules' on GM food
BBC - The European Union acted illegally in stopping imports of genetically modified foods, the World Trade Organization has reportedly ruled. Diplomats have leaked details of the WTO's confidential final verdict, not due for public release until late June.
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Ontario Government Supports Tourism Industry On Border Security Binational Tourism Conference To Set Action Agenda On The Passport Issue
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE - Canadian and American business and political leaders will meet Friday May 12 to develop joint strategies for fighting a pending U.S. passport law that they feel will damage tourism and trade in both countries.
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Research Article: In Quest of Institutions that Promote Fiscal Discipline
World Bank research analyzing political constraints to fiscal discipline in large developing countries has recently produced some provocative results on how politics influences fiscal policy. This work is being synthesized to identify a potentially powerful institutional solution to the problem of politically motivated fiscal deficits.
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New Research Book: Global Integration and Technology Transfer
A new World Bank research book, “Global Integration and Technology Transfer” uses cross-country and firm level panel data sets to analyze how specific activities—exporting, importing, and inward foreign direct investment—affect productivity performance in developing and transition economies.
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Building Excellence Award Winners and Gala coverage
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UW formula race car team unveils new model for international competition
WATERLOO -- University of Waterloo student engineers will unveil this year's model of the competition-ready UW formula race car on Monday (May 15). The event takes place between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at UW's "C" parking lot, near the intersection of University Avenue and Seagram Drive.
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CIGI Book on Haiti Suggests Hope for this Fragile State
WATERLOO - The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is pleased to announce the release of its newest publication, Haiti: Hope for a Fragile State, edited by Yasmine Shamsie and Andrew S. Thompson. The aim of the book is to shed light on the varied and complex roots of the current crisis that Haiti faces, dispel misperceptions, and suggest that the situation in Haiti, despite evidence to the contrary, is not completely desperate.
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New poll finds 62% of Canadians don't share the Harper government's approach to crime reduction
OTTAWA - A new poll commissioned by the 340,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) indicates that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is out of sync with the views of a strong majority of Canadians on the best approach to lowering the country's crime rate.
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Study: The West Coast boom -2005
British Columbia's economy has rebounded sharply from the doldrums of the 1990s, according to a new study published May 11 in Canadian Economic Observer. While several factors have fuelled widespread growth in the province since 2001, the boom is quickly creating shortages, notably for labour. The stronger economy has already driven the unemployment rate in British Columbia to a record low.
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PREMIER Biosoft International releases version 5.10 of Beacon Designer with advanced support for multiplexing, crucial for diagnostic assay development.
Palo Alto - With the release of Beacon Designer Version 5.10, PREMIER Biosoft International has taken a step further in making a comprehensive, sophisticated and powerful qPCR oligo design tool available to thousands of labs all over the world," says Kay Brown, V.P. Business Development and Marketing.
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Manulife CEO to sell shares to diversify holdings
TORONTO - Manulife Financial announced today that Dominic D'Alessandro, President and Chief Executive Officer, plans to exercise stock options and to sell in the open market up to 500,000 common shares of the Company.
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Study: Family income and the well-being of children - 1994 to 1998
The well-being of children appears to be almost always associated with the household income of their family, according to a study recently published jointly by Human Resources and Social Development Canada and the Research Data Centre program.
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DX ANNOUNCES CHARRETTE WINNER AND OTHER GOOD NEWS
Toronto, Ontario: The Design Exchange announced the winner of its recent Orphan Spaces charrette, run in partnership with the Clean and Beautiful City initiative. The presentations took place at the DX at 3 pm, led by remarks from Mayor David Miller. The winning design came from the team of Sweeny Sterling Finlayson Co. represented by Chris Hardwicke.
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Top Business Coaches Share Secret Behind Long Term High Performance
Vancouver - In today’s fast paced environment, business professionals must efficiently manage their energy when increasing demands are being placed on their tight time budget. A June 2005 poll by Ipsos-Reid found that 66 percent of 114 Canadian CEOs who participated in the survey reported that “stress, burnout or other physical and mental health issues” are having a negative impact on work force productivity.
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Ontario launches new summer tourism marketing campaign featuring exotic local travel destinations
TORONTO - A beautiful white sand beach. A walk in the clouds above a majestic forest. A place where wild animals roam free. A Caribbean carnival with bright colours and vibrant music. Sound like striking, tropical locales? No. These unique destinations can all be found in Ontario and are part of a new marketing strategy from the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) to increase tourism this summer.
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TSX Sponsors New Funding Stream at Canadian Venture Forum
Toronto - For the first time, the Canadian Venture Forum (CVF) will include a Public Venture Capital (PVC) Stream for companies interested in accessing public equity. Traditionally a forum for companies seeking private venture capital, the CVF (May 11-12) will include one day of presentations by nine private companies that are interested in going public on TSX Venture Exchange, Canada’s public venture capital marketplace.
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RCC Launches Task Force to Address Alberta Labour Supply Crunch
EDMONTON - A straw poll of 29 retail companies represented at the inaugural meeting of Retail Council of Canada's Alberta Retail Labour Supply Task Force revealed that collectively they have 8,800 positions in the province they cannot currently fill.
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HOT TOPICS ON TAP FOR APA'S CONGRESS AT DISNEY WORLD
ORLANDO, Fla. Homeland security, identity theft, and executive compensation are just a few of the more than 120 topics scheduled for in- depth discussion at the 24th Annual American Payroll Association Congress May 21-25 in Orlando, Fla.
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Ontario Power Generation reports 2006 first quarter financial results
TORONTO - Ontario Power Generation Inc. reported May 11 its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Net income for the first quarter of 2006 was $199 million compared with a net loss of $38 million for the same period in 2005.
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May movie madness in Guelph - Three productions confirmed for the Royal City this month
It’s May and love is in the air, there’s a psycho killer on the loose and a medieval antihero will stop at nothing to be King. No, spring hasn’t made us crazy. Guelph has become a very popular location for film and television shoots. Three movies have been confirmed to be produced in Guelph this month in various locations in the city. The following is a brief synopsis of each movie.
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Public Service Announcement
Cool your electricity demand on smog alert days
If you have a central air conditioner and live in the City of Toronto, you can help reduce the need for dirty coal-fired electricity imports this summer by enrolling in Toronto Hydro’s PeakSAVER program.
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RIM Announces Plans to Launch BlackBerry Service in China
Beijing, China and Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion announced May 11 that China Mobile Communications Co., Ltd (China Mobile) plans to offer BlackBerry® in China. RIM and China Mobile will initially focus on supporting multinational corporations with operations in China. China Mobile will soon offer BlackBerry service nationwide and provide SIM cards to support BlackBerry service.
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Canada’s Venture Capital Industry in Q1 2006:VC Investment Activity Up 13% from Q1 2005 as Fundraising into VC Funds Declines
Toronto – First quarter investment in Canada’s venture capital industry showed seasonal strength, according to market figures released May 10 by Canada’s Venture Capital and Private Equity Association and its research partner, Thomson Macdonald. Total reported investments made by venture capital funds into Canadian companies amounted to $390 million in 165 transactions, compared to $344 million in 179 transactions during Q1 2005.
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Sun Life Financial urges international champions strategy for Canada
TORONTO - Sun Life highlighted today at its annual meeting of shareholders and policyholders the importance of its international operations to Sun Life Financial and the contribution international competitiveness can make to Canada's future prosperity.
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Canadians bullish about economy: Survey But consumers may rein in spending on major purchases
TORONTO - While Canadians continue to be upbeat about the current state of the Canadian economy and its expected performance six months from now, a growing number of Canadians think that now is not a good time to make major purchases, suggest the latest findings released May 11, from TNS Canadian Facts' Consumer Confidence Index.
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80 PERCENT OF CANADIANS EXPECT TO HOLD ON TO THEIR JOBS THIS YEAR, ACCORDING TO NEW SURVEY ON WORKER CONFIDENCE
TORONTO - Canadians are slowly feeling more confident about the job market, with 80 percent predicting little or no likelihood of losing their job in the coming year, according to a survey of 500 fulltime workers by Right Management. The Canadian Career Confidence Index calculated by Right was 54.8, its highest level in three years.
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Broadcasting Students Receive Awards for Excellence
Sixteen students from Conestoga's three-year program in Broadcasting - Radio and Television are sharing $6,300 in awards as the outstanding students in the program for the 2005-2006 academic year. The awards are sponsored by a variety of broadcasting-related businesses, industries and organizations.
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Seminar explores how e-health technologies can improve public health
WATERLOO -- How electronic technologies can advance public health response times in emergencies is one of the topics to be addressed at a special University of Waterloo seminar on May 24.
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Cornell signs pact with Paris institution on environmental research
By Susan S. Lang
Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ecole Normale Superieure (ENS) in Paris to facilitate academic exchange and to support collaborative research activities related to environmental issues.
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Paper looks at plants, spider silk research
Spider silk is at least five times stronger than steel, two times more elastic than nylon, waterproof, and stretchable - qualities that may make it important for the textile and construction industries.
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Farm product prices for March 2006
The Ontario grain corn price in March was $110.06 per metric tonne, up 2% from one month earlier but down 1% from March 2005 when the price was $111.39.
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New Housing Price Index for March 2006
The cost of buying a new home continued to rise steeply in March. The New Housing Price Index rose by 1.0% over the previous month to 136.6 (1997=100). On a 12-month basis, the rate of change for this index of contractors' selling prices was 7.6%, the largest annual increase since January 1990.
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SANGOMA TECHNOLOGIES A108 CARD PROVIDES INDUSTRY'S HIGHEST DENSITY T1/E1 SOLUTION FOR VOICE AND DATA
TORONTO - Sangoma Technologies Corporation provider of connectivity hardware and software products for VoIP, TDM voice, WANs and Internet infrastructure, has introduced its new A108 Series PCI cards to support high density voice and data applications. At 8 T1/E1 ports, the A108 has the highest T1/E1 density available on a PCI card.
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Entrepreneur Conference provides insights in what it takes for women to become great leaders
The conference’s keynote speakers were the among the nation’s best and brightest entrepreneurs, mostly women and a few male executives, who’s accomplishments and experience provide noteworthy testament to what can be achieved in business.
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Hydro One announces first quarter net income
TORONTO- Hydro One Inc. released its first quarter results on May 10 with net income of $152 million and revenues of $1,160 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. "Hydro One remains on track to achieve our 2006 financial targets. Strong and stable financial performance enables us to make the necessary investments to ensure the reliable supply of electricity to the people of Ontario," said Hydro One President and CEO Tom Parkinson.
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Verbatim Offers Customers 100 Free Prints
Verbatim Corp.’s newest promotion affords Canadian customers in participating retailers 100 high-gloss 4 x 6 digital image prints with the purchase of a 50-pack CD-R, DVD+R, or DVD-R spindle (approx. value ranges from $32.95 to $38.99) and, in select locations, with the purchase of certain USB flash drives. The promotion will run for the remainder of the calendar year, right up to December 31, 2006.
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Sirius Canada Boosts Channels to 110; Reaches 100,000 Subscribers
Sirius Canada Inc. reached a milestone today, surpassing 100,000 subscribers nationwide. In celebration of this achievement, Sirius is adding 10 full-time channels to its roster, boosting the line-up to a total of 110. Three of the new channels will feature commercial-free music; while the remaining seven fall into the news and entertainment categories. The new channel 185 features Canadian weather information, thus maintaining the CRTC licensing requirement of one Canadian channel for every nine foreign ones.
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XM Scores with FIFA World Cup 2006
XM Canada has scored a deal to become the official satellite radio broadcaster for FIFA World Cup Germany 2006. It will subsequently be launching a dedicated World Cup Soccer channel (148), carrying every game of the tournament, including live coverage from June 5 to July 10; as well as an exclusive XM show called World Cup This Week.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Response to Sanctions Against ChuoAoyama in Japan
NEW YORK- PricewaterhouseCoopers issued the following statement in response to sanction announced May 9 in Japan against ChuoAoyama PricewaterhouseCoopers. PricewaterhouseCoopers regrets the actions of the former ChuoAoyama partners in connection with the Kanebo fraud and will respect fully the requirements and the intent of the order by the Financial Services Agency.
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Wednesday May 10, 2006
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Angel Funding For Student Entrepreneurs
Waterloo Alumni Start-up Based In New York & Toronto Returns To The Waterloo Region To Nurture The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs
Waterloo– In recognition of the innovative ideas and great entrepreneurial ambitions of University of Waterloo students, Infusion Development has come home. Infusion Development, a New York and Toronto based IT consultancy founded and operated by University of Waterloo graduates, has returned to Waterloo to foster the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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| CGA-Canada Initiates Legal Action against the Canadian Public Accountability Board
OTTAWA - On May 9, the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) filed an Application for Judicial Review with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to address longstanding concerns regarding the structure and processes of the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB).
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Tom Haberstroh Appointed Vice-President and General Manager CTV British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Elaine Ali, Senior Vice-President, CTV Stations Group, today announced the appointment of Tom Haberstroh to the position of Vice-President and General Manager for CTV British Columbia. With this appointment, effective immediately, Haberstroh moves back to his native Vancouver. Previously, he was Vice-President, CTV News.
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Nobel Laureate to speak at UW's Ontario Nano Symposium
WATERLOO - Canada's Nobel Prize Laureate John Polanyi is among the speakers sharing their visions of nanotechnology at the 2006 Ontario Nano Symposium to be held May 19 at the University of Waterloo.
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Health Food Craze Sign of Growing Public Distrust, Says U of G Prof
Health food stores, once thought of mostly as “hippie bastions,” have become mainstream, with health and organic food items now occupying entire aisles in grocery stores. A University of Guelph professor says it’s due to society’s growing concerns about health, its desire to remain youthful and distrust of technology and mainstream medicine.
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Quantum Computer Developer D-Wave Names Veteran Silicon Valley Executive as Chief Executive Officer; Herb Martin Brings Global Experience in Revenue, Profit Growth
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - D-Wave, developer of the world's most advanced computers, has appointed Silicon Valley technology executive and entrepreneur Herbert J. Martin as chief executive officer. The company also announced that D-Wave founder and former CEO Dr. Geordie Rose was named chief technology officer. Rose is a world-renowned advocate for quantum computing and physics-based processor design.
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City Outlines Plans to Remove Coal From Joseph and Gaukel Street Area and Monitor Air Quality Throughout Construction Project
KITCHENER - After months of preparing to undertake one of the most complex road construction projects in recent memory, the major construction work in the area of Joseph and Gaukel streets is set to begin. In recent weeks, crews have been busy preparing the site to begin the major construction work.
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Kitchener City Council Endorses Collaborative Approach to Tourism in Waterloo Region
KITCHENER - On May 9, Kitchener City Council endorsed a discussion paper that encourages a more comprehensive and collaborative approach to tourism in Waterloo Region and proposes a framework for a new regional tourism model.
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Hours worked and labour productivity in the provinces and territories 2005
The increase in the number of hours worked in Canada slowed to 0.8% in 2005, down from 2.9% in 2004 and 1.5% in 2003. Accompanied by a sizable increase in gross domestic product (GDP), this slowdown in the number of hours worked generated a robust 2.2% gain in labour productivity for the total economy.
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Telecommunications statistics: Fourth quarter 2005 and annual 2005
Two events stood out in the telecommunications services industry in 2005 ; the number of wireless subscribers passed the 16 million mark and the number of conventional residential telephone lines dipped below 12 million. The wireless industry recruited more than 650,000 new customers in the last quarter of 2005, bringing the total number of subscribers to 16.6 million, up 11.7% from the fourth quarter of 2004.
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It's Time to Back Consumers: Restrictions Preventing Canadians' Full Access to Insurance Information Don't Make Sense
OTTAWA - The archaic restrictions prohibiting Canadian consumers from accessing insurance product information through bank branches have never made sense and they don't make sense now, particularly for consumers trying to navigate the complicated and confusing insurance marketplace. That is the message that Raymond J. Protti, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Bankers Association
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UK research projects map out food safety hotspots
By Ahmed ElAmin
A number of food safety and nutrition research studies up for funding by the UK regulator could result in new codes of practice or regulation for the industry.
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Message from Guelph Mayor - Conestoga College Funding Announcement
On May 9, 2006 Mayor Kate Quarrie congratulated Conestoga College on yesterday’s announcement by Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities that confirmed support for the school’s co-op/ apprenticeship/ diploma program and committed $11.5 million in funding for skilled trades to colleges across Ontario over the next four years.
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The Fraser Institute-Federal Government has the Most Biased and Restrictive Labour Relations Laws in North America: Quebec Also Struggles While US States Shine
VANCOUVER - Canada's federal government maintains the most biased and restrictive labour relations laws among the 10 Canadian provinces, the Canadian federal government, and 50 US states, according to "An Empirical Comparison of Labour Relations Laws in Canada and the United States", released today by The Fraser Institute.
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Sun Life Financial to establish a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan
TORONTO - Sun Life Financial Inc. announced May 9, that it intends to establish a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (DRIP). Through the DRIP, shareholders who elect to participate will be able to have their dividend payments automatically reinvested in Sun Life Financial common shares.
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The Canadian Institute announces the 4th Annual Government Relations Summit
Ottawa – A new minority government and the first regime change in 12 years means an entirely different set of rules, players, and a dramatically altered landscape for government Relations Professionals. On June 20 & 21, 2006, don’t miss the 4th Annual Government Relations Summit in Ottawa at the Westin hotel.
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GE Expands Capability to Deliver Custom Silicone Rubber Products to Latin America with Expansion of Itatiba Facility
Will Help Customers Lower Production Costs and Accelerate Time to Market
ITATIBA, Brazil - GE - Advanced Materials, Silicones today announced the expansion of existing facilities at its Itatiba plant in Brazil for the development and production of silicone rubber products, customized to help Latin American companies in the automotive, power transmission, health care and other industries lower their production costs and accelerate time to market.
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World Bank Pilots Corporate Graft Amnesty Ops
"The World Bank is piloting an amnesty program for corporations involved in corrupt activities who provide details of their crimes to the multilateral lender's investigation department, a senior Bank official said," reports Dow Jones.
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UN General Assembly OKs Decision Blocking Management Reforms
"In a widely expected vote, the UN General Assembly approved a recommendation from its main budget committee to block reform proposals that would have given Secretary-General Kofi Annan more budget power," reports The Dow Jones.
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Canada must learn lessons from New Zealand in developing national pharmaceuticals strategy, conference told
TORONTO - Canada must avoid the mistakes made with New Zealand's single-minded focus on containment of drug costs when it develops its national pharmaceuticals strategy (NPS), a conference of Canadian physicians, pharmacists and patient representatives was told by New Zealand experts here last week.
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Season 4 of Canadian Idol Premieres May 29 on CTV
TORONTO - CTV announced that Season 4 of Canadian Idol will premiere Monday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET, just one week after American Idol completes its most successful season to date. Last week, Canadian Idol completed its most successful audition tour ever, with a turn-out of over 12,000, an increase of 81 per cent compared to 2005.
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Tire Industry Group Introduces Leadership Kit to Kick Off " Be Tire Smart Week " May 14 - 21, 2006
Mississauga - The Rubber Association of Canada (RAC) announces a comprehensive Leadership Kit for tire retailers, automobile dealers, after market automotive stores, ecology action and environmental groups just in time for Be Tire Smart Week May 14 - 21, 2006.
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Steelworkers' protest against steelmaker Gerdau to focus on slave labour, environmental abuses
TORONTO - United Steelworkers' (USW) National Director Ken Neumann said that today's early morning protest, (Wed, May 10 9-10) at Gerdau- Ameristeel's annual meeting will focus on Gerdau's long-established record of renegade behaviour wherever the company operates.
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Tuesday May 9, 2006
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12-Qubits Reached in Quantum Information Quest
In the drive to understand and harness quantum effects as they relate to information processing, scientists in Waterloo and Massachusetts have benchmarked quantum control methods on a 12-Qubit system. Their research was performed on the largest quantum information processor to date.
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In 2004 Arts, entertainment and recreation services soared
Operating revenues for golf courses and fitness and recreation centres soared in 2004, reflecting the huge increase in golfers and the fitness rage among Canadians, according to new data for the arts, entertainment and recreation sector.
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Record Wins 4 awards and Guelph Mecury wins 3 in Ontario Newspaper Awards Night held at Waterloo Inn
WATERLOO, Ont. (CP) - Jennifer Pritchett, a reporter for the Kingston Whig-Standard, has won this year's Journalist of the Year award at the 52nd annual Ontario Newspaper Awards. Pritchett was lauded by the judges of the prestigious ONA category for a series of stories on Marcel Tremblay, the terminally ill Ottawa man who killed himself in January, 2005, in a carefully staged bid to draw national attention to the right-to-die cause that he supported.
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Research In Motion to Host Capital Markets Day at Wireless Enterprise Symposium
Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion Limited (RIM) will be hosting its 2006 Capital Markets Day at Wireless Enterprise Symposium on Monday, May 15, 2006 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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China buyer sees no problem with US corn
BEIJING - China's Shenzhen Hualian Grains and Oils Trading Co. said on Monday it was still awaiting a permit from Beijing's quarantine authority to unload 100 tonnes of corn from the United States. The trading house had bought 100 tonnes of genetically modified (GMO) corn from the United States, in what was seen as a test case if Beijing would allow more of such imports in future.
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Kitchener City Council Achieves Zero Per Cent Municipal Property Tax Increase for 2006
KITCHENER - After re-opening the City's 2006 budget and examining several options on where to allocate a higher than excepted surplus from 2005, earlier this evening, Kitchener City Council unanimously voted in favour of reducing the City's 2006 property tax increase from 1.65% to zero.
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Canadian scientists join war against landmines
OTTAWA - Researchers working for the Canadian and U.S. militaries, including some in Edmonton, are making progress in developing genetically modified plants that could help people avoid death and injury from landmines. The researchers at the University of Alberta, Duke University in North Carolina and other schools are trying to develop plants that will alert people to the presence of landmines by changing colour if their roots detect compounds, such as TNT, used in mines.
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Survey Shows Companies are Increasing University and College Recruiting Efforts
TORONTO - Those donning caps and gowns this year may have more to celebrate than their new university degrees and college diplomas. Thirty-eight per cent of executives surveyed said their firms are more active in recruiting university and college graduates now than they were five years ago. Only 9 per cent reported slowing their university and college recruiting efforts.
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April 2006 - Stats Can Labour Force Survey
Employment rose by an estimated 22,000 in April. At the same time, the unemployment rate edged up to 6.4% (+0.1 percentage points), still hovering around a 30-year low. So far in 2006, employment is up 124,000 or 0.8%, double the pace of growth observed over the first four months of last year.
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Ontario's Ontario Livestock Farmers Applaud Federal Government's Budget Commitment
GUELPH, ON - Ontario's livestock farmers applaud Prime Minister Harper's government for its financial commitment to agriculture, delivered in last week's federal budget. The Ontario Cattlemen's Association (OCA), Ontario Cattle Feeders' Association (OCFA), Ontario Pork (OP), Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OSMA), and the Ontario Veal Association (OVA) want to ensure that farmers are aware of and appreciate the financial contribution which the federal government has just made to Ontario's livestock farmers in the federal budget.
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Canadian Cattlemen's Association Pleased with Changes to the CAIS Program
CALGARY - On May 8 The Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA) applauded the Federal Government on following through on its commitment to support agriculture in the 2006 Budget. The announcement on Friday to make changes to how inventory is valued in the CAIS program is an improvement that had been requested by the CCA.
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Ireland gives go-ahead for GMO potato trials
DUBLIN - Ireland, Europe's biggest per capita consumer of potatoes, has given the go-ahead for a German company to grow varieties of the crop that have been genetically modified to resist disease.
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Waterloo Town and Gown Committee sees successful evolution
Waterloo - Being home to a number of world class post-secondary schools is, without question, something to be proud about. But, like any ‘university town’ in any province in Canada – it comes with challenges.
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Laurier presents Leadership in Business conference
WATERLOO – The Link, a student-run association for Laurier business undergraduates, and the Laurier school of business and economics have partnered to present the fourth annual Leadership in Business conference, an opportunity for Grade 11 and 12 students from across Ontario to experience business studies at Laurier.
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Near-City Farmers Easier on Environment, Neighbours
The closer a farm is to a city, the more likely the farmer is to adopt environmental practices like odour controls, says a University of Guelph agricultural economics professor who’s studying the habits of 16,000 Canadian farmers.
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Merger/takeover drama backdrop for bargaining with Inco Ltd. - Steelworkers
TORONTO and SUDBURY - Leaders of the United Steelworkers said Monday that, regardless of the unfolding story of merger and control of Inco or Falconbridge, the most important job for the union is to conclude a strong collective agreement with Inco in Sudbury and Port Colborne, Ontario, by the time the current contracts expire on May 31.
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Minister Endorses New Approach to Trades Education
During a visit to the Guelph campus of Conestoga College today, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Chris Bentley strongly voiced his and the Ontario government's support for a college-based innovative approach to trades education known as co-op/apprenticeship/diploma.
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Sun Life Financial's 2005 Public Accountability Statement now available online
TORONTO - Sun Life Financial Inc.'s 2005 Public Accountability Statement, Building Healthier Futures, is now available at www.sunlife.com. The report details the company's commitment to social responsibility, and its positive impact on communities through support for health-related issues, social services, arts and culture, education and disaster relief.
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Nova Scotia NDP Recognizes Labour Independence
TORONTO - At its 29th convention, held at Acadia University this weekend, the Nova Scotia NDP adopted a resolution recognizing that at times democratic decisions by unions will be in conflict with the NDP objectives.
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Dow Jones News Service reports that "[t]he Asian Development Bank's annual meeting ended Saturday with its Western and East Asian member countries divided on the role the bank should play in pushing financial integration within Asia. Western countries say they would prefer the ADB to stick to its original mandate of poverty relief and also shift its focus to partnering with the private sector in infrastructure development in Asia.
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NEW! Thursday and Friday Evening Shopping in the Village of St. Jacobs
The Village of St. Jacobs and St. Jacobs Country announced that starting May 18 local shops will be open Thursday and Friday evenings until 8 pm.
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Open Text Extends Global Agreement with HP to Help Customers Improve Business Processes and Compliance
CHICAGO, IL, - Open Text(TM) Corporation announced May 8 that it has extended its global agreement with HP to provide customers with solutions that improve the way documents, emails and other information are managed though complex business processes.
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Monday May 8, 2006
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Health Reports: Impact of universal flu immunization in Ontario in 2003
Study points to the obvious, when dealing with real social needs;
make it free, make it accessible, make it known and you make it a work
Canada's first-ever universal program for influenza shots in Ontario, introduced in the fall of 2000, had a dramatic impact on vaccination rates in the province, according to a new study in the latest edition of Health Reports.
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Nurses - Trusted, Vital, Professional. United in Caring.
Ontario - Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) President Linda Haslam-Stroud, RN and other provincial leaders will meet with front-line nurses today as part of week-long celebrations for Nursing Week.
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More Apprenticeship Opportunities For College Students In London McGuinty Government Helping Ontarians Find Opportunity
LONDON - Students in London will have improved access to rewarding careers in the skilled trades through new investments by the McGuinty government in the Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Training Program, Chris Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities announced March 8.
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LUTHERWOOD IS ONE OF CANADA'S BEST SMALL and MEDIUM EMPLOYERS
WATERLOO - Lutherwood has been recognized as one of the best employers in Canada in the Globe and Mail Report on Small Business Magazine. This is the second time in the two year history that the health and social services agency has been awarded this recognition. The report, which is compiled by Queen's University School of Business and Hewitt Associates, a human resources consulting firm, is based on employees opinions about the place they work.
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83 % of Canadian Parents Leave Their Child Unattended Online
TORONTO - Are your kids safe online? A new AOL Canada/Leger Marketing survey reveals that while 53 per cent of parents say the Internet is safe for kids, nearly one-fifth (19 per cent) of children younger than 13 have already been bullied online, and another 14 per cent have chatted with a stranger online.
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In March 2006 Domestic sales of refined petroleum products
Sales of refined petroleum products totalled 8 489 300 cubic metres in March, down 1.8% from March 2005. Sales decreased in five of the seven major product groups, with heavy fuel down 81 200 cubic metres or 11.0%. Diesel fuel oil sales rose 91 600 cubic metres or 4.1 %, while motor gasoline sales increased 58 000 cubic metres or 1.7%.
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Starts pull back in April
OTTAWA - The seasonally adjusted annual rate(1) of housing starts was 218,100 units in April, down from 251,700 units in March, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
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Retaining Doctors Imperative to Improving Patient Care
TORONTO - On May 8, Dr. David Bach committed to making physician retention a top priority in his inaugural speech as the 125th president of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). A radiologist from London, Ontario, Dr. Bach expressed deep concerns about Ontario's ability to recruit and retain physicians and highlighted the fact there are 9,000 doctors who have graduated from a Canadian medical school who are practising in the U.S.
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Full-time Management Team Hired for Your Kitchener Market
KITCHENER - A full-time management team, including a new Market Manager and a Supervisor of Business Development, will begin work at Your Kitchener Market in the first week of June. Karen Killeen, a native of London, Ontario, will assume the position of Market Manager, while Ingrid Schiller, of Waterloo, will begin a brand new role as Supervisor of Business Development.
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Medical School to be sited with School of Pharmacy in Kitchener
Waterloo Region supports new satellite medical school with $15 million
WATERLOO – A satellite of McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine will be built at the University of Waterloo (UW) Health Sciences Campus in downtown Kitchener. Support for construction has been secured by a $15 million contribution from the Region of Waterloo.
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Statistics Canada reports that motor gasoline sales increased 58 000 cubic metres or 1.7% in March 2006
May indicated high gas prices only effecting commercial travel with passenger travel actually increasing.
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National Association Launches a Key Assurance Tool for Managing Health and Safety Risks and Hazards
The Canadian Environmental Auditing Association (CEAA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Certified Health and Safety Management System Auditor (CHSMSA) program. Jim Middleton, CEAA President, stated " Many businesses and industries have already recognized the value of having a Health and Safety Management System in place, and have implemented a System. Others have now recognized the need to implement a System.
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The most common reasons why news releases fail:
By Paul J. Krupin
1. You wrote an advertisement. It’s not a news release at all. It sells product. It fails to offer solid news of real tangible interest, value-added information, education or entertainment.
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The Co-operators Group Membership Expanded and Strengthened
GUELPH- On May 5 The Co-operators Group Limited announced the addition of the Fédération des coopératives d'alimentation du Québec
(FCAQ) to its membership group. The Co-operators is now owned by a total of 33 Canadian co-operatives and like-minded organizations.
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Dr. John Crossley Re-Appointed As Renison College Principal
WATERLOO, ON – Renison College is pleased to announce that Dr. John Crossley has been reappointed to the position of Principal and Vice Chancellor for a second five-year term.
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Government of Canada Refers CRTC Decision on VoIP Back to the Commission for Reconsideration
OTTAWA - The Governor in Council (GIC) has referred the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC's) Telecom Decision CRTC 2005-28, Regulatory Framework for Voice Communication Services Using Internet Protocol -- the VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) decision -- back to the Commission for reconsideration.
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Golf Town Partners with Golf Management Institute of Canada as Title Sponsor of the Retail Management Course
Toronto – The Golf Management Institute of Canada (GMIC) is pleased to welcome Golf Town as Title Sponsor of its on-line Retail Management Course. Golf Town is the latest addition to the GMIC’s growing partnership community of organizations committed to the provision and advancement of excellence in golf management education.
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Tracy Day appointed Publisher of Weekly Scoop
TORONTO- Greg Loewen, Vice President, Marketing and New Ventures for the Toronto Star today announced the appointment of Tracy Day to the role of Publisher of Weekly Scoop. Her appointment is effective immediately.
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COM DEV Elects Early Redemption of $18 million of Convertible Debentures
CAMBRIDGE - COM DEV International Ltd. announced May 5 that it has elected to redeem all of the issued and outstanding 6.75% convertible debentures (the "Debentures") issued December 6, 2001.
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| IMF Says To Begin Investing Reserves In Bond Markets
According to Reuters, "the International Monetary Fund announced on Thursday it will begin investing its reserves in a portfolio of fixed-income securities to bolster its declining income. The global lender said it will transfer $8.7 billion in reserves into a newly approved investment account in a move to broaden its investment base and plug an income deficit that will reach $116.3 million this year.
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