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September 2006
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RIM President and Co-CEO to Present at UBS Global Communications & Technology Conference
Waterloo, ON - Mike Lazaridis, President & Co-CEO at Research In Motion (RIM) will present at the UBS Global Communications & Technology Conference on Thursday, November 16, 2006 in New York.
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Outstanding Entrepreneurial Success
Waterloo - JA of Waterloo Region dcelbrated it's 22nd annual Award Night Dinner. Over 500 guest attended the evening held in the Bingeman's Ballroom November 2, 2006.
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Commentary: Biotech production is blooming in the Tropics
By Henry I. Miller
Fruits and flowers are not the only things blooming in the tropics. At the invitation of the U.S. State Department, I presented a series of lectures and briefings in the Philippines about an exciting advance in agricultural biotechnology: biopharming - the programming of plants to produce pharmaceuticals that can be purified or that might even be delivered by eating the plant material itself.
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Virtek announces management change
WATERLOO - Virtek Vision International Inc., a leading provider of high value industrial laser solutions, today announced that Kevin Quinlan, Vice-President Sales & Business Development has decided to pursue a career opportunity effective December 31, 2006 in a non-related field.
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MKS Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2007
Waterloo - MKS Inc. announced preliminary results for the second quarter of fiscal 2007. MKS expects to report second quarter fiscal 2007 revenue in the range of $11.3 to $11.6 million, compared to revenue of $11.5 million reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and down from revenue of $12.6 million the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
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Labour Force Survey October 2006
Employment increased by an estimated 51,000 in October following four months of little change. The unemployment rate declined 0.2 percentage points to 6.2%. Since the beginning of the year, employment has increased by 261,000 (+1.6%).
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BizPal: A Double Winner at the 2006 Canadian Information Productivity Awards
OTTAWA - The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of Industry, on November 2, congratulated BizPaL for being recognized at the 2006 Canadian Information Productivity Awards (C.I.P.A.). BizPaL won the prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence, Best of Show, as well as the Gold Best of Category Award, Customer Care, Not for Profit category.
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Travel Activities and Motivation Survey 2006
Patterns of vacation travel have undergone a major shift during the past six years, according to new data from the Travel Activities and Motivation Survey. The survey collects information on travel habits and motivators, and participation in recreational activities.
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Dutch to transform big methanol plant to biofuels
By Lucas van Grinsven
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A consortium of Dutch and Belgian investors said on Friday it had bought a methanol plant in the Netherlands to transform it into the world's first biomethanol plant, producing 1 billion liters of green petrol per year.
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Wary patient advocates skeptical of NPS process
VANCOUVER - Patients and their healthcare professionals are skeptical of a federal/provincial initiative that is exploring a National Pharmaceuticals Strategy (NPS).
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New tourism website showcases Ontario for United Kingdom visitors
TORONTO - Ontario has created a new tourism website www.ontariotravel.net/uk to highlight the province's many exciting tourism products and experiences for potential United Kingdom (U.K.) visitors, an important growing market.
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The 2006 Giller Prize Goes International on The CTV Broadband Network
TORONTO - CTV announced that it will deliver Canadian literature to the world when it streams a live broadcast feed of The 2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize on The CTV Broadband Network at CTV.ca.
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LG Electronics Canada Satisfies Canadians' Cravings for Sexy Style with Chocolate Phone Series Launch
MISSISSAUGA - Canadian style mavens and technophiles now have something in common-the cell phone series that has aroused the attention of both groups and topped must-have lists around the world is now available for Canadian consumption.
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Ontario Government Introduces Legislation To Strengthen Accountability And Transparency In Public Service
QUEEN'S PARK - Government Services Minister Gerry Phillips today introduced the Public Service of Ontario Statute Law Amendment Act, which will support and maintain a high standard of integrity for public servants while providing important protections public servants need to deliver high-quality services to Ontarians.
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‘MANAGING TALENT: FROM BAR NAPKIN TO BIG TIME’
Effectively managing talent, from sourcing, developing, retaining and if necessary transitioning of management teams, is one of the most critical contributors to the success of organizations.
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UW upholds reputation as the 'best overall' in annual Maclean's ranking
WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo has maintained its reputation as the 'best overall' university in the comprehensive category of the annual Maclean's ranking.
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Ontario Government Attracts 1,000 High Value Jobs to Windsor
WINDSOR - Economic Development and Trade Minister Sandra Pupatello was joined by Dwight Duncan, MPP for Windsor-St. Clair, Ashok Jain, Chief Operating Officer of Sutherland Global Services, and Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis to announce a new technical support centre in Windsor creating 1,000 high value jobs in this community.
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Honda issues second-annual North American Environmental report
TORONTO - Honda released its second annual report on the company's environmental footprint in North America, with a special emphasis on global warming and energy sustainability as two of most critical environmental challenges facing society today.
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U of G No. 1 in Maclean's
The University of Guelph reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the annual Maclean’s rankings of universities released today. It’s the third national survey in recent days to name Guelph the top comprehensive university in Canada.
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Canadians pick friends & family, Trudeau, Oprah, Einstein, & Gretzky among most desired party guests
TORONTO - If Canadians could invite anyone (living or dead) to a dinner party, their first choices would be friends and family, followed by Pierre Trudeau, Oprah Winfrey, Albert Einstein, and Wayne Gretzky, according to research commissioned by The Globe and Mail.
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City of Mississauga Wins 2006 BE Award
EXTON, PA. - Mississauga, Canada's sixth-largest city, has won a 2006 BE Award for its eMaps project. The award category was "Geospatial: Web Publishing."
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The Cambridge Peacemobile™ Available to Visit Schools or Community other Locations.
Principals, Teachers and Community Leaders:
The Cambridge Peacemobile™ is available to come to your school or your community location. We are taking reservations for January to June 2007. An information package is essential to read before you consider a visit from the Cambridge Peacemobile™.
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David Miller unveils his vision for Toronto
TORONTO - Mayor David Miller released his full campaign platform today, outlining both a positive vision and specific priorities for a prosperous, liveable Toronto with opportunities for all.
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Manulife Financial Corporation reports record third quarter earnings of $975 million - declares dividend
TORONTO - On November 2, 2006 Manulife Financial Corporation reported record shareholders' net income of $975 million for the third quarter of 2006, and earnings per share of $0.62. Return on common shareholders' equity was 16.6 per cent for the quarter.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers 2006 Revenues Rose 11 Percent to US$22 Billion
NEW YORK, November 2, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- PricewaterhouseCoopers today
announced that gross worldwide revenues of its network of firms grew by
11 percent, at constant exchange rates, to US$22 billion in the fiscal
year ended 30 June 2006.
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Laurier improves in annual Maclean’s universities rankings
University moves from 10th to 6th and stays in top four of all reputational categories
WATERLOO – Wilfrid Laurier University has gained ground in the annual Maclean’s rankings of Canadian universities, moving from 10th to 6th in the primarily undergraduate category, and placing first among Ontario institutions in this group.
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RADISSON HOTELS & RESORTS® ANNOUNCES BED & BREAKFAST PACKAGES
TORONTO – Radisson Hotels & Resorts has announced two new Bed & Breakfast packages designed for adults and families seeking convenience and relaxation.
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Thursday November 2, 2006
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“JumpStart” your vacation at The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is pleased to welcome JumpStart Gourmet Inc. to the Airport. Beginning this December, passengers will be greeted by the aroma of gourmet coffee and tempting treats created by Mark McLean and the staff of JumpStart Gourmet Inc.
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Cable and satellite television in 2005
In 2005, less than 10 years after Internet services by cable were introduced, the cable television industry reached a significant milestone when it hooked up its three millionth customer.
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Housing starts will move lower in 2007
OTTAWA - Housing starts will register another strong year in 2006, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) fourth quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition report. Starts will reach 227,900 units in 2006, before decreasing to 210,900 units next year.
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“FIT FOR THE FUTURE” CAMPAIGN GEARS UP, CHEMTURA CANADA ANNOUNCES $250,000 DONATION
Elmira, Ontario – Woolwich Township moves a large step closer to completion of four new community and recreation facilities, as the “Fit for the Future” campaign team has begun fundraising efforts and Chemtura Canada has announced a quarter-million dollar contribution to the cause.
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Science open house and gem show to be held at UW
WATERLOO - Children and their parents can gain hands-on experience of the world of science at the annual science open house to be held this weekend at the University of Waterloo.
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Research Study Finds That Appropriate Technology Improves the Results of Six Sigma Initiatives
TUALATIN, ORE. - iGrafx(R), a leading provider of Business Process Excellence solutions, announced today that it is a sponsor of a recent benchmark report published by the AberdeenGroup on the impact of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives on a wide variety of organizations.
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Maclean's unveils 16th Annual (and biggest ever) University Rankings Issue
TORONTO - What the hard data reveals, what the experts say, and what students think about 47 Canadian universities - it's all unveiled in the 16th annual (and biggest ever) Maclean's University Rankings issue, arriving on newsstands across the country starting as of Nov 1.
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General Motors of Canada October Sales - October 2006 had 24 selling days versus October 2005 with 25 selling days
Oshawa – For October 2006, General Motors of Canada dealers delivered 15,478 trucks, an increase of 15.2% over last year. Car sales were down 30.2% with 11,315 deliveries. Overall, General Motors of Canada sales were down 9.6%.
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Toyota Canada: Sales momentum leads to tenth monthly sales record
TOYOTA AND LEXUS DIVISIONS BREAK RECORDS SET LAST OCTOBER
TORONTO - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today announced that both its Toyota and Lexus divisions set new records for October, leading TCI to its 10th consecutive record month this year. TCI total sales of 16,010 units grew 8.8 per cent over last October. Record October TCI car sales of 11,082 units are up by 3.1 per cent for the month, and record TCI truck sales of 4,928 units climbed 24.4 per cent.
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Hanlon Creek Business Park receives final planning approval from the Ontario Municipal Board
This morning the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) approved the planning documents for the Hanlon Creek Business Park. The decision means the City of Guelph now has final planning approval for the plan of subdivision, zoning and Official Plan Amendments.
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Audi Canada announces October sales results
AJAX, ON - Audi Canada announced its October sales result of 725 new Audis sold. This result represents a 4.9% increase over the 691 units sold in October 2005.
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VOLKSWAGEN CANADA INC.
AUTO SALES
Volkswagen Canada October 2006 sales results
AJAX - Volkswagen Canada sales totalled 3,526 new units for October 2006, compared with 2,982 new units in October 2005, an increase of 18.2%. There has also been an increase in YTD sales from 26,523 in October of 2005 to 29,110 in October of 2006, a jump of 9.8%.
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DaimlerChrysler Canada Reports October 2006 Sales
WINDSOR - DaimlerChrysler Canada today reported a total of 15,020 units sold in October, including 3,726 cars and 11,294 trucks. Compared to October 2005, sales for the month are up 0.8 per cent. Car sales for October 2006 increased 27.7 per cent and truck sales decreased 5.7 per cent.
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Holiday season looks profitable for Canadian retailers as consumers continue spending
Lower energy prices, strong housing market point to increased holiday spending-Ernst & Young 2006 Holiday Sales Forecast
TORONTO - As we mark the beginning of the busiest shopping season for Canadian retailers, this year retailers can expect to see a positive increase in sales of 6-7% over the holiday season, faring slightly better than last year, according to the 2006 Canadian Holiday Sales Forecast, prepared by Ernst & Young.
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KIDS: SKI AND RIDE FOR FREE THIS WINTER!
Grade 5 SnowPass applications now at Forzani sports stores
Applications for the Canadian Ski Council's Grade 5 SnowPass program are now available at Sport Mart, Sport Chek, Sports Experts and Intersport stores across the country. This program offers Canadian school children enrolled in Grade 5, or born in 1996, up to three free days of skiing or snowboarding at each participating ski area in the region in which they live.
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James Bond Selects Smirnoff in Casino Royale
TORONTO - After a four-year absence, James Bond is back and he's got Smirnoff Vodka on ice to make his world famous martini! Starring as Agent 007's official vodka of choice in the upcoming film Casino Royale, Smirnoff is key to the authentic vodka martini, whether it's shaken or stirred!
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Ontario Award to Recognize Employers Dedicated to School-Work Programs
TORONTO - The Provincial Partnership Council (PPC) called for nominations today for the third annual Passport to Prosperity Employer Champion Award to recognize Ontario employers who are committed to providing work experience opportunities to high school students in their communities.
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Real Estate Investment Trusts Excluded From Income Trust Tax
TORONTO - The vast majority of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) will be excluded from yesterday's announcement from the federal government that a tax will be levied on Income Trusts. REALpac is pleased that the Canadian REIT vehicle is to be excluded from the scope of the new tax.
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Economic freedom and rule of law key to ending Latin America's years of stagnation and poverty
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica - Failure to implement market-based reforms and embrace the rule of law has condemned most Latin American nations to economic stagnation and poverty, says the Economic Freedom of the World Network.
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Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC) 2005 Report
OTTAWA - The Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC) releases its Annual Report for 2005. The report describes CBAC's program of work and highlights the Committee's recommendations
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Federal and Ontario Governments Funding Muskoka Tourism Study
RAVENHURST - The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with Parks Canada, is supporting a study on the potential of the Chinese tourism market and its impact on Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site of Canada in Gravenhurst, Ontario.
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Magna announces purchase of Fontana Golf and Sports Club
AURORA, ON - Magna International Inc. announced on Nov 1, 2006 that it has purchased the Fontana Golf and Sports Club located in Oberwaltersdorf, Austria from a subsidiary of Magna Entertainment Corp.
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Laurier establishes new Office for Student Diversity
“Diversity is everybody’s business.” It’s the motto for Laurier’s new Office for Student Diversity, and it’s a message that student diversity coordinator Majorie Brown hopes everyone on campus – from student groups to professors – will take to heart.
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High-interest account gives clients of fee-based financial advisors a secure place to invest
WATERLOO, ON - Manulife Bank today announced the launch of their Investment Savings Account F-Class. Exclusively available through fee-based financial advisors, it is a high-interest investment account designed to help Canadian investors earn greater income on their cash.
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NEW BOOK HELPS BUSINESSES IDENTIFY THE DETAILS OF ANY "LOGISTICAL PROBLEM"
BARCELONA, SPAIN - "Golf and the 8 P of a Logistics Mindset," by Nigel Wing, uses the sport of Golf to introduce the concept of the 8 P in order to help businesses identify every detail of logistical problems.
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BC ports continue to gain strength in cruise visits
Another record year in Victoria and Nanaimo makes cruise season
highest yet.
VANCOUVER - The 2006 cruise season in British Columbia contributed more than $1.25 billion to the BC economy and almost $90 million in direct and indirect taxes. Almost 1.3 million passengers visited BC ports as 2006 continued the trend of growth for ports along the West Coast while the overall strength of the industry remained consistent with 2005.
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Concord Trucking Certified for ACE Filing Using Descartes' ACE-4-Trucks Service
WATERLOO - Concord Trucking is certified to file electronic truck manifests with United States Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) new mandatory Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) using logistics specialist Descartes' ACE-4-Trucks service.
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Wednesday November 1, 2006
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89 NOMINATIONS FOR THIS YEAR’S WATERLOO REGION BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Junior Achievement of the Waterloo Region will be hosting the twenty-second annual Waterloo Region Business Achievement Awards in The Ballroom at Bingemans in Kitchener on Thursday, November 2, 2006. Special Keynote Speaker for the event is Frank McKenna, Deputy-Chair, T/D Bank Financial Group, and former Canadian Ambassador to the United States.
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Canada’s New Government Announces Tax Fairness Plan around Income Trust
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance announced a Tax Fairness Plan for Canadians on Novemeber 1, 2006. The plan will restore balance and fairness to the federal tax system by creating a level playing field between income trusts and corporations. But will have lasting effects on those collecting fixed incomes.
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GPI welcomes Iain Klugman, President and CEO of Communitech, and Tim Jackson, Partner of Tech Capital Partners & Chair of the Board for Communitech
Join GPI on November 23rd as we welcome Iain Klugman and Tim Jackson. Also, GPI is pleased to promote new innovative companies in Guelph and would like to welcome Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. to the breakfast.
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Gross domestic product by industry August 2006
Economic activity increased by 0.3% in August after growing 0.2% in July. Service industries (+0.4%) contributed more of the growth than goods-producing industries (+0.2%). Carrying on from the previous month, the energy sector, wholesale trade and retail sales were especially vibrant.
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Waterloo Region Saved Their Symphony’
Waterloo - It’s good news for supporters of the KW Symphony. A community campaign launched less than one month ago has been deemed successful, meaning the orchestra will continue in Waterloo region.
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UW to officially open Musagetes Architecture Library, honour local philanthropists
WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo's school of architecture will officially open the Musagetes Architecture Library, which contains one of Canada's top collections of rare books on architecture and design, with a special ceremony today, Wednesday Nov. 1, 2006.
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Attend a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help stop family violence by attending a fundraising luncheon with President Bill Clinton.
UN Special Envoy, Stephen Lewis will also be on hand to thank President Bill Clinton.
Wednesday November 8, 2006
11:30am
Bingemans, Marshall Hall
Kitchener, ON
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Ontarians appear to be swallowing organic misconceptions: Poll
TORONTO - Ontarians mistakenly view organic fruits and vegetables as superior to conventionally-grown produce with respect to safety and nutritional value, according to a survey conducted by public opinion research firm POLLARA, Inc.
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Open Text Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in 2006 Enterprise Content Management Magic Quadrant
CHICAGO - Open Text(TM) Corporation, the largest independent provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software and solutions, today announced that Gartner, Inc., a leading technology research and advisory firm, has positioned Open Text in the Leaders Quadrant in the Magic Quadrant* for Enterprise Content Management, 2006, co-authored by Karen Shegda, et al.
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World Bank Tackles Sustainable Development
“World Bank and International Monetary Fund officials say they have seen
little hard evidence China is lending to African governments on expensive
terms and racking up countries' burdensome debts all over again.
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Students Rank U of G at Top of The Class
Once again, the University of Guelph is ranked at the top of its class for overall educational quality, reputation and atmosphere in the 2006 University Report Card published October 31 by the Globe and Mail.
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Report Cards for Canadian Universities Out
Students rate their experience in The Globe and Mail's 2006 University
Report Card
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail, Canada's national newspaper, today released its fifth annual University Report Card available as a 60-page glossy magazine insert in October 31, 2006 print edition and online at globeandmail.com/reportcard.
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Official Opening of Conestoga’s New Waterloo Campus
Donors, supporters to be recognized
Conestoga College will mark the official opening of its new campus in Waterloo (108 University Ave. E.) on Monday, November 6 with an event to thank and recognize donors and supporters who have made the initial stages of the project possible.
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100 NEW SCHOOLS FOR ONTARIO’S STUDENTS
MISSISSAUGA — An estimated 100 new schools will be built across Ontario in the next few years, and communities must be given a seat at the table when school boards consider closing schools, Education Minister Kathleen Wynne announced October 31, 2006.
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SBE Formal Commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the School of Business & Economics
WATERLOO – The School of Business & Economics Student Council is proud to host this year’s SBE Formal at Conestoga Country Club on November 4, 2006. This year’s formal will commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the School of Business & Economics.
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The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance's sixth annual ranking of Canadian jurisdictions on energy efficiency
Ontario has the highest positive performance jump - New Brunswick sees the largest decline - Manitoba remains the shining star!
Mississauga - This is the sixth annual report card issued by the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA), Canada's leading non-governmental, energy efficiency advocacy organization.
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Provincial and territorial government finance: Assets and liabilities
Released October 31, 2006 - At March 31, 2005, the net financial debt (defined as the excess of liabilities over financial assets) of provincial and territorial general governments reached $259.0 billion, down $0.9 billion or 0.4% lower compared with March 31, 2004. The financial assets stood at $310.3 billion and total liabilities at $569.4 billion.
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Tuesday October 31, 2006
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UW holds book launch for historian's book on Pierre Trudeau
WATERLOO -- The University of Waterloo will hold a local book launch this week for UW history professor John English's first instalment of a two-volume look at the life and times of Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
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Payroll employment, earnings and hours August 2006 (preliminary)
The average weekly earnings of payroll employees was $748.66 (seasonally adjusted) in August, up $1.66 (+0.2%) from July. This leaves the year-to-date growth in earnings at 3.3%. This annual rate of change is obtained by comparing the average weekly earnings of the first eight months of 2006 with the average of the same months of 2005.
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Manulife Financial Partners with Dalhousie Medical School to Expand MegaSearch(TM) to PEI
CHARLOTTETOWN - Thanks to a partnership with Manulife Financial, Dalhousie Medical School is expanding its unique, award-winning health and science program, MegaSearch(TM), to every grade five classroom in Prince Edward Island.
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COM DEV Receives $14 Million European Space Agency Contract
CAMBRIDGE - COM DEV International Ltd. announced that it has received a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) for the design and production of scientific instruments for its three-satellite Swarm mission. The contract is expected to generate $14 million (CDN) of revenues for COM DEV by the end of calendar year 2008.
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Virtek awarded $4.2 million contract from Boeing commercial airplanes
Virtek iLS technology and services to be used by Boeing
WATERLOO - Virtek Vision International Inc., a leading provider of high value industrial laser solutions, today announced that the company has been awarded a $4.2 million contract to supply Boeing's commercial airplane division with Virtek iLS technology.
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ClearMesh Networks' Global Premier Partner Program Enables Resellers to Deliver Fiber-Grade Ethernet Services to Wireless Market
PASADENA, CA - ClearMesh Networks, the developer of next-generation, wireless optical mesh networking equipment, announced the launch of its global Premier Partner Program. It is designed to complement system integrators' and service providers' existing wireless product portfolio
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COM DEV Awarded Additional US $8.8 Million Authorization to Proceed on Previously Announced Military Program
CAMBRIDGE - COM DEV International Ltd. announced it has been awarded a US $8.8 million Authorization to Proceed (ATP) by EADS Astrium to build UHF active and passive microwave equipment for use in a German military communications satellite program known as SatcomBW Step 2. COM DEV was previously awarded an ATP on this program valued at US $5.2 million, as announced in a July 27, 2006 news release.
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Quebec Companies Charged with Bid-Rigging Following Competition Bureau Investigation
OTTAWA - Two of Quebec's main suppliers of light-emitting diode (LED) traffic lights and two of their directors have been charged with bid-rigging following an investigation by the Competition Bureau.
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CTV's The O.C. Breaks Broadband Barrier
TORONTO - At 12 noon ET, CTV marked an industry milestone when it began streaming the highly anticipated Season 4 Premiere of The O.C. on The CTV Broadband Network (at ctv.ca). It's the first time a U.S. Network drama has been delivered to Canadians on broadband, and the first time any U.S. Network series was streamed in Canada in advance of its television premiere.
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GEOFFREY KENT TO BECOME NEW CHAIRMAN OF WTTC
London – The World Travel & Tourism Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Kent, Chairman & CEO, Abercrombie & Kent as Chairman of WTTC. Effective January 1, 2007, Mr Kent will take over the chairmanship from Vincent Wolfington, who will be stepping down after his two year tenure.
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Standard Radio Inc. acquires a minority ownership in Travelalerts.ca
Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec - Standard Radio Inc., a subsidiary of Standard Broadcasting, Inc., announced today that it is acquiring a minority ownership in Travelwire Inc., the company behind Travelalerts.ca, a leading Canadian publisher of travel specials.
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Industrial product and raw materials price indexes September 2006
Prices for manufactured goods at the factory gate declined in September for the second month in a row, mainly due to lower prices for petroleum products. Raw materials prices also decreased in September, as prices for crude oil continued to fall.
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Evan Solomon honours winners of the Toronto Regional Green Building Festival Lifetime Achievement Award
Toronto, ON - To close the 2nd annual Conference and Tradeshow, the Toronto Regional Green Building Festival Secretariat, will be honouring 3 individuals who have shown leadership, vision and determination in driving market transformation towards sustainable building.
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Rogers Communications Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. today announced its consolidated financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
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WTO must set rules for future trade in biofuels
WASHINGTON - A booming world trade in biofuels may be around the corner, a new report said on Friday, so the World Trade Organisation and others must act now to regulate rules and standards that are “all over the map.”
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The largest annual gathering of the European Business Community in Montreal - 5th European Business Networking Event 2006
MONTREAL - The 5th European Business Networking Event will - as in prior years - be the major gathering of the European Canadian business community in Montreal. The tradeshow and networking cocktail will take place on Tuesday November 7, 2006 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Delta Hotel Centre-Ville in Montreal (777 University, M: Square Victoria).
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PEOPLEsource Staffing Solutions Announces the Acquisition of Staffing Strategies Inc.
MISSISSAUGA - PEOPLEsource Staffing Solutions, Canada's fastest-growing recruiting firm, today announced the strategic acquisition of Toronto-based Staffing Strategies Inc. The acquisition comes hot on the heels of PEOPLEsource's ranking on the seventh annual PROFIT HOT 50 in 22nd position.
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Montblanc Relaunches its International Web Presence with Open Text4s RedDot and Elephant Seven
CHICAGO, IL.- Open Text(TM) Corporation, the largest independent provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software and solutions, today announced that Montblanc, manufacturer of luxury writing instruments, watches, jewelry, leather goods and accessories, is now online at www.montblanc.com with a new, completely reworked Internet presence, using the RedDot Web content management software (CMS) from Open Text.
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Canada's Family Physicians of the Year for 2006 Announced by The College of Family Physicians of Canada
QUEBEC CITY - The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) announced today the 10 national recipients of Canada's Family Physicians of the Year Awards for 2006. The awards will be presented at the CFPC's annual Family Medicine Forum being held this year in Québec City, Québec.
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WHAT'S NEW?
Canadian Ski Area Improvements 2006/07
To ensure that skiers and riders have the best possible experience on the hills this year, millions of dollars in capital improvements have been made at Canadian snow resorts for the 2006/07 ski and ride season. Here's a sampling of what's new but keep in mind, it's only a partial list.
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Co-operators General Insurance Company reports third quarter 2006 profit of $18,011,000
GUELPH - Co-operators General Insurance Company today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. For the third quarter, the Company reported consolidated after-tax net income of $18 million, compared to the $24 million profit for the same period in 2005.
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Descartes Launches Webcast Series on New U.S. ACE Filing Mandate
WATERLOO - Logistics software and services specialist The Descartes Systems Group Inc. will be hosting a webcast series to educate truck carriers and freight forwarders on the recently announced United States Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) mandatory Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) e-Manifest initiative.
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Porter Airlines on approach to Montreal
TORONTO - Porter Airlines confirmed today that it will add Montreal as its second destination starting Dec. 11. Porter will launch its newest route from Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) with four round-trip weekday flights, as well as weekend service.
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College of Teachers Hosts Forum for Revised Standards
OTTAWA - The Ontario College of Teachers holds a regional forum today in Ottawa to present newly revised standards for the teaching profession to the public and other education stakeholders.
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Lifestyle Entrepreneur Offers Tips for Women Who Want to Be Their
Own Boss
Learn to Succeed as a Woman-Owned Business
San Diego - More than 125,000 women start up some form of work at home business each month in the United States each month in the United States in order to create a lifestyle - and income- that works for them.
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Ontario Government Increasing Access to Higher Education
TORONTO - The Ontario government is making historic investments to improve access to post-secondary education by funding more college and university spaces and making certain that post-secondary education remains affordable.
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Funny numbers
Ontario Clean Air Alliance - The Power Workers’ Union (PWU) is once again running newspaper advertisements that blow smoke over the issue of emissions from coal-fired power generation. The PWU ads baldly state that “Clean coal emits 96.4% less pollution.” Not in Ontario, that’s for sure.
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Adult Lifestyle Community Enters New Phase!
Mr. Cliff Zaluski, Sierra Construction, and Mr.Sam Scicluna from Claysam Homes, are pleased to announce that THE VILLAGES OF SALLY CREEK in Woodstock have begun construction of the new championship golf course.
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2006 Jack Webster Awards Announced
VANCOUVER - These B. C. journalists, including Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Vaughn Palmer, were honored tonight at the 20th annual Jack Webster Awards in Vancouver.
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Ontario celebrates 1st annual Skilled Trades Day in Canada
It is clear that skilled trades and technologies are an important part of our economy and an excellent career path for Ontario youth. October 30th is Skilled Trades Day in Canada, part of National Technology Week and Canada Career Week.
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Small businesses lead Canada's productivity gains, says RBC Economics
TORONTO - Canada's micro-, small- and medium-sized businesses are experiencing much faster productivity gains than their larger peers, according to a new report by RBC Economics.According to the report by RBC Economics, small- to medium-sized businesses across Canada increased their productivity by annual growth rates of between 2.5 and 3 per cent from 2000 to 2005, whereas their larger competitors increased productivity by only 0.5 per cent per year.
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$28,000 Donation to Grand River Hospital Neo-Natal Unit
John Chapman, President of the Kiwanis Club of Elmira, is pleased to announce today the club’s donation of $28,000 to the Neo-Natal Unit of Grand River Hospital.
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Restaurants, caterers and taverns August 2006 (preliminary)
Total estimated sales of the restaurants, caterers and taverns industry increased again in August, buoyed by strong sales gains for limited service restaurants. Sales totalled $3.6 billion in August, up 4.4% compared with the same month in 2005 (data are neither seasonally adjusted, nor adjusted for inflation).
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Study: Vegetables may keep brains young
By LINDSEY TANNER,
CHICAGO - New research on vegetables and aging gives mothers another reason to say "I told you so." It found that eating vegetables appears to help keep the brain young and may slow the mental decline sometimes associated with growing old.
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CITY AND REGION OFFICIALS HELP TO CELEBRATE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT’S SUCCESS
KITCHENER: Junior Achievement of the Waterloo Region celebrated a year of successful business education and stay in school programs at their 36th Annual General Meeting October 18 and announced that for the first time in their history, they had reached 12,000 students during a school year.
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KFC Canada phasing in zero grams trans fat menu in all 786 restaurants nationally early in the new year
TORONTO- As of October 30, KFC Canada will immediately begin to phase in a Canadian-made trans fat free canola cooking oil, and virtually all of the menu items will be zero grams of trans fat when the trans fat free cooking oil conversion is completed in the new year.
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International researchers convene to explore governance of natural resources
Researchers at Wilfrid Laurier University and Brock University are leading a two-day international workshop (October 27th and October 28th) at Wilfrid Laurier University to address the challenge of natural resources use and protection in a complex and increasingly connected world. Participants at the workshop will take stock of recent developments in the governance of natural resources (e.g., fisheries, wildlife, forests), and identify new directions for research and policy.
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Hanlon Creek Business Park agreement and minutes of settlement approved by Council
On October 25 City Council unanimously approved a cost-sharing agreement and minutes of settlement for the Hanlon Creek Business Park. The agreement and minutes of settlement bring to completion several years of work on the part of the City to bring much-needed employment lands online.
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McGuinty Government MOVES TO SHORTEN EMERGENCY ROOM WAIT TIMES
WATERLOO REGION - The McGuinty government provided a comprehensive response to the challenges faced by emergency rooms today, committing more than $142 million in new resources in Ontario through a three-point Emergency Department Action Plan, John Milloy, MPP for Kitchener Centre announced October 27, 2006.
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Steel primary forms, weekly data Week ending October 21, 2006 (preliminary)
Steel primary forms production for the week ending October 21 totalled 315 876 metric tonnes, up 2.1% from 309 380 tonnes a week earlier and up 27.2% from 248 278 tonnes in the same week of 2005.
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ATS shareholders approve all business at October 27 annual and special meeting
CAMBRIDGE - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.
announced that its shareholders have approved all business brought before
October 27, annual and special meeting, as outlined in the Company's management
information circular.
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DMTI Spatial'TM' Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
MARKHAM - DMTI Spatial, a leading provider of location intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex MacKay as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. MacKay brings over 20 years of experience in the sales
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Tourism Toronto Launches $1M Cultural Enhancement Program
First partnerships elevate holiday experience in Toronto region
TORONTO - Tourism Toronto announced today a new $1-million annual marketing initiative to augment the Greater Toronto Region's cultural tourism experiences. Beginning with spectacular lighting installations for this holiday season, the program was developed to build on the momentum of Toronto's surging cultural energy and its positioning as global centre o
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Royal Bank of Canada announces joint venture agreement to launch Chinese fund management company
TORONTO - Royal Bank of Canada announced today that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with China Minsheng Banking Corp., Ltd. (China Minsheng Bank) to launch a new Chinese joint venture fund management company, pending regulatory and other approvals.
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