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A biofuel manufacturing plant in Guelph Ontario
Guelph - Dynamotive Energy Systems Corporation recently announced that a new biofuel manufacturing plant will be built next year in Guelph, Ontario. A research laboratory will also be created in the Waterloo area, in Ontario.
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Southern Ontario Welcomes the World
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister and Stratford Mayor Present Southern Ontario to International Consular Corps
STRATFORD - Ontario Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dr. Marie Bountrogianni and Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson on November 9, 2006, welcomed Heads of Consular Posts, the world's representatives to the province, to Southern Ontario.
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Three More International Organizations Choose Toronto for Major Conventions
TORONTO - Tourism Toronto, and its partner the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, have announced three more convention wins for Toronto that will deliver an estimated 11,500 delegates and $10.8 million in direct visitor spending into the Greater Toronto region.
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| Stephen Lewis was on hand to thank Former President Bill Clinton at a Region of Waterloo Catholic Family Counseling Centre fundraiser event against family violence, for been a
"colossal mortal".
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Seventeen Years in the Making!
Kitchener, ON - Heffner Lexus unveils the long-awaited redesigned LS 460. On Thursday November 9th, Heffner Lexus officially unveiled the redesigned Lexus Flagship vehicle, the 2007 LS 460, as well as the first long wheelbase Lexus model, the LS 460L.
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Study: Domestic and foreign influences on Canadian prices over exchange rate cycles 1974 to 1996
This new study examines factors, both domestic and foreign, that had an impact on how 81 Canadian manufacturing industries set their prices between 1974 and 1996, and specifically the impact of cycles in the exchange rate.
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Provincial and territorial economic accounts 2002 to 2005 (revised)
Economic growth in Western Canada outpaced the national average in 2005, while activity east of the Manitoba-Ontario border waned.
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Canada Research Chairs Program welcomes equity/equality agreement
OTTAWA - The Canada Research Chairs Program today welcomed the ratification of a new agreement on equity in the nomination process for chairholders. The agreement is designed to reinforce the program's emphasis on excellence by ensuring that all candidates have access to the program in a fair and equitable context.
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Community Energy Planning Focus of Nov. 15 Event
The University of Guelph is part of a local consortium that has teamed up to promote the concept of community energy planning. U of G staff, students and faculty and other community members will have an opportunity to learn about the initiative at a presentation and information session Nov. 15
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McGuinty Liberals forced to slow plans for three regional centres
TORONTO - The lack of available community alternatives has forced the Liberal government to slow its plans for layoffs at the three regional centres for people with developmental disabilities.
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2Source Manufacturing Inc.: Minister Salutes Entrepreneurial Ontario Suppliers to Aerospace Industry Worldwide
MISSISSAUGA - The Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, recognizes the important role that small businesses have in keeping the province at the forefront of the global, high-tech aerospace industry. Today he visited 2Source Manufacturing Inc., which is rapidly becoming a leading supplier of high-precision bushings for key aircraft platforms.
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McGuinty Government Improving Pension System
Expert Commission To Conduct First Review Of Pension Laws In 20 Years
TORONTO - The McGuinty government has established an expert commission to seek input on ways to ensure that Ontarians can rely on their pensions, and keep the province's pension system sustainable, Finance Minister Greg Sorbara announced November 9, 2006.
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Steelworkers praise MP for standing up against softwood sellout
TORONTO - United Steelworkers' (USW) National Director Ken Neumann says NDP MP Peter Julian (Burnaby New Westminster) deserves praise and gratitude from all Canadians for his attempt to put forward amendments to Bill C-24, the legislation to enable the deeply flawed Softwood Lumber Agreement.
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Private Sector R&D Investment Climbs to $290 Million in Canada’s Technology Triangle
Waterloo Region - New statistics released today on Research & Development (R&D) expenditures in Waterloo Region, known as Canada’s Technology Triangle, show that investment in private R&D climbed to over $290 million in 2004, up 90.4 percent from 1995 levels.
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Competition Bureau Reaches Agreement with the Three Major Cigarette Manufacturers to Stop Using "light" and "mild" on Cigarette Packages
OTTAWA - At the request of the Competition Bureau, the three major cigarette manufacturers in Canada have agreed to accelerate the removal of the descriptors "light" and "mild", or variations thereof, from their cigarette packaging.
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DMTI Spatial Announces New Senior Vice President & GM
MARKHAM - DMTI Spatial (DMTI), a leading provider of Mapping and Location Intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of George Staikos as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Canada.
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Ontario's universities introduce a new information tool for students, parents and the public
TORONTO - On behalf of Ontario's 18 universities, the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) is pleased to introduce an enhancement to the wide array of information already available to the public.
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Chinese Bird-Flu Expert Is Selected To Lead WHO
“The World Health Organization (WHO) nominated Chinese infectious-disease
expert Margaret Chan to lead the United Nations health agency,
underscoring the increasing importance countries throughout the world are
putting on halting the spread of pandemic flu and other deadly viruses.
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Air fare 2003 (preliminary)
In 2003, the average domestic and international air fare (all types) paid by passengers was $247, down 11.8% from $280 in 2002. This annual decrease brought the average air fare back to the level posted in 1997.
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Africa's Focus On Social Spending Has Hit Infrastructure: World Bank
“Africa is enjoying an economic resurgence but a focus on social spending means poverty-stricken nations lack sufficient roads and communications to attract foreign firms, the World Bank said Thursday.
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Canadian Tire third quarter net earnings rise 13.1% to $95.4 million
TORONTO - Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC, CTC.a) today reported third quarter net earnings of $95.4 million, an increase of 13.1 percent compared to $84.4 million in 2005. Excluding non-operating gains and losses, net earnings were $94.4 million, an increase of 13.2 percent compared to $83.3 million last year.
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Thursday November 9, 2006
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Region of Waterloo Catholic Family Counseling Centre host Former US President Bill Clinton (includes Speech in MP3 Audio)
Waterloo Region - On November 8, 2006, UN Special Envoy, Stephen Lewis was on hand to thank President Bill Clinton for been a "colossal mortal". The Region of Waterloo Catholic Family Counseling Centre event was an extremely successful event with nearly 1000 in attendance. The event was held to raise awareness of family violence and to help stop family violence. Various audio clips
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iCON presents “Top 5 @ 6”
Monday, November 20th, 2006
Bingemans Berkley Room
6 retailers each highlight 5 items for giving & entertaining!
Discover the hot seasonal items at Home Hardware, Future Shop, B-G Diamonds & Gold, Canadian Tire, L.C.B.O. and Vincenzo’s.
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Understand the views of your local candidates
The Chamber recently distributed questionnaires to all candidates for local council, regional council, and the Mayor’s Office in Kitchener, Waterloo, and Woolwich Township.
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Young faculty receive provincial awards to build research teams
WATERLOO -- Fourteen young faculty members at the University of Waterloo have received Ontario's early researcher awards aimed at helping them build their research teams. They will be investigating such diverse areas as better ways to rehabilitate stroke victims, design crash-free software and develop efficient drinking water treatment.
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NTP Sues Palm
Patent-holding company NTP, Inc. has found its next target: Palm, Inc. The firm has filed a lawsuit against the maker of popular handheld devices like the Treo smartphone, claiming that some of its products infringe on seven NTP patents. Earlier this year, Research in Motion (RIM) agreed to pay the firm US$612.5 million to settle a similar suit.
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Canadian international merchandise trade - September 2006
Canada's merchandise trade exports declined for the first time in five months in September, as falling energy prices depressed the value of exports. In addition, imports dropped for the second month in a row, primarily because of a slowdown in auto imports.
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New Housing Price Index September 2006
The New Housing Price Index inched up 0.5% to 146.4 (1997=100) in September following a 1.5% increase in August. Contractors' selling prices stood 11.9% higher compared with the same month last year.
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CTV Ratings Alert: Record Giller Prize Broadcast Peaks at 515,000 Viewers on CTV
- 2006 Giller Prize is the Most-Watched Ever as CTV Congratulates Winner Vincent Lam -
TORONTO - It's a Giller record: 515,000 fans of Canadian literature were watching last night when Toronto emergency doctor Vincent Lam accepted the 2006 Giller Prize for his short story collection Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures.
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Toronto Congress Centre Announces Major Expansion
Toronto - The Toronto Congress Centre (TCC), a division of Congress Centres Inc., has announced plans for a new facility that will bring its footprint to over one million square feet. The TCC serves as home to many large meetings and expositions, including several events in the consumer electronics industry.
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Export and import price indexes - September 2006
Current- and fixed-weighted export and import price indexes (1997=100) on a balance of payments basis are now available. Price indexes are listed from January 1997 to September 2006 for the five commodity sections and the major commodity groups (62 exports and 61 imports).
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Ontario's Leading Environmental Groups Outline Priorities for Pre-Election year
TORONTO - Thirteen of Ontario's leading environmental groups are joining forces to build a comprehensive environmental agenda based on six priorities in the lead-up to the provincial election, the groups announced.
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Conestoga Officially Opens New Campus in Waterloo
The campus, located in a former secondary school at 108 University Ave. E., is in the first stages of a transformation that will see it become a centre for excellence in skills education in a number of areas: hospitality and culinary services, construction-related skilled trades, innovative programs that combine technical diploma studies with apprenticeship experience and co-op education, basic skills education and upgrading, English language training for new Canadians and international post-secondary students, and a resource centre related to employment research and job-finding skills.
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Human activity and the environment: Transportation 2006
Transportation activities generated more than one-quarter of Canada's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2004 and accounted for 28% of their growth from 1990 to 2004. At the same time, emissions of some smog-forming pollutants have been on the decline, a new report shows.
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NOW Magazine Steps Forward to Help Protect Canada's Forests.
CEO CHALLENGES INDUSTRY TO FOLLOW SUIT - "Our commitment will be enthusiastically supported by our readers and advertisers."
TORONTO - NOW Magazine, Canada's leading alternative newsweekly, announced today that it is formally committing to an Ancient Forest Friendly paper policy - the first newspaper in Canada to do so.
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Discounted Discover Skiing, Snowboarding & Cross-Country
Discounts are being offered to first-time skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers at ski areas across Canada. Discover Skiing and Discover Snowboarding are all-inclusive lift, lesson and rental packages at Canadian ski areas from coast to coast. Discover Cross-Country are all-inclusive trail, lesson and rental packages for new nordic skiers.
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Study: The changing composition of the merchandise trade surplus
After peaking at $71 billion in 2001, Canada's merchandise trade surplus has since hovered around $65 billion. This apparent stability, however, masks several new trends in the commodity composition of this surplus, according to a new study published November 8, 2006 in the Canadian Economic Observer
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On strike at Nexans Inc. since July: Steelworkers take a stand to protect defined benefit pension plans
QUEBEC CITY - Members of the United Steelworkers' (USW) Local 6687, on strike against Nexans Inc. since July, got some welcome support and solidarity on Tuesday from representatives of other USW local unions at Nexans operations in Ontario and Saskatchewan.
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Biofuels lure U.S., but agreement on cost elusive
By Missy Ryan
WASHINGTON, Reuters - Politicians may be pushing ethanol as a magic bullet for the United States' foreign energy addiction, but even biofuels experts disagree about the cost, efficiency and viability of a ramped-up U.S. biofuels program.
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Toronto housing market at mature stage
TORONTO - The Toronto housing market has reached a new stage in the housing cycle according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). CMHC released its latest forecast for the Toronto CMA this morning at the Toronto Housing Outlook Conference.
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ACAPULCO EMERGES INTO TOURISM SPOTLIGHT
Acapulco, Mexico - In the 1960s Acapulco burst onto the tourism scene with an indulgent and boundless appeal, boasting endless sun and sand, celebrated nightlife, illustrious resorts, beautiful beaches and, who can forget, the legendary cliff divers.
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Sun-Times Media Group Announces Financial Results for 2006 Third Quarter
NEW YORK - Sun-Times Media Group, Inc. on November 8, 2006, reported results for the third quarter, ended September 30, 2006. The results are consistent with the outlook the Company provided on October 18, 2006.
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THE CO-OPERATORS THE WATERLOO REGIONAL BLOCK PARENT PROGRAM
30th Anniversary of Waterloo Regional Block Parent Program
Event: Celebrating 30 Years of
The Waterloo Regional Block Parent Program
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2006
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Victoria Park Pavilion
80 Schneider Road
Kitchener
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Results of Canada's Best Managed Brands Survey 2006
Tim Hortons still best managed while Canadian Tire and WestJet make strong showing
TORONTO - For the third consecutive year Tim Hortons is again the best managed brand in Canada according to the results of the 2006 Canada's Best Managed Brands Survey unveiled this morning at the Survey's first Breakfast of Brand Champions event.
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National Summit on Income Trust - WHAT DO YOU DO NOW?
Calgary, Alberta – The National Summit on Income Trust will take place at the Metropolitan Center, November 30 – December 1st, 2006. With the federal government’s 180 degree turn in its approach to the taxation of income trusts, what steps should income fund management take to minimize exposure and maximize opportunities?
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Celebrate at the Canadian Internation Executive of the Year Awards - November 22, 2006
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s 2006 Canadian International Executive of the Year Awards Gala is taking place on November 22, 2006.
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Survey says Iraq, poor nations most corrupt
By Noah Barkin
BERLIN, Reuters - Iraq, racked by violence since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, and impoverished Haiti, Myanmar and Guinea are ranked as the most corrupt countries in the world in a new survey.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2006
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China forecasts 18 million tonnes biofuel use by 2010
China aims to use 6.7 million tonnes of ethanol and 11 million tonnes of biodiesel by 2010, meeting 10 percent of its forecast transport fuel demand, a government economist said on Thursday.
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2007 Porsche 911 Turbo wins Popular Science Magazine's ''Best of What's New'' Award
ATLANTA - The 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo was awarded a Best of What's New in the Automotive category in Popular Science Magazine's 2006 19th Annual "Best of What's New" awards. This award will be featured in the December issue to be on newsstands November 14.
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KITCHENER HOME STARTS PLUMMET
TORONTO - The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released Kitchener’s preliminary October housing starts data November 8. October starts plummeted to their lowest level since 1993.
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DALSA Digital Cinema Appoints Rob Hummel as President
DALSA names Rob Hummel as President of DALSA Digital Cinema LA
Woodland Hills, California, – DALSA Digital Cinema LA Ltd., announced November 8 the appointment of industry veteran and former studio executive, Rob Hummel, as President. He will be responsible for accelerating the adoption of the DALSA Origin, the world’s first and only commercially available 4K digital motion picture camera, and for proliferating DALSA’s world-wide leadership in the industry’s transition from “film capture” to “digital capture.”
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Residential wells inventory a key component in protecting Guelph’s groundwater
Guelph Waterworks will be conducting a residential wells inventory as part of what’s called a “preferential pathways” study to identify contaminants that could migrate into Guelph’s groundwater supply.
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Biofuels research tops UK farmers' HGCA research wish-list
By Mike Abram
Developing industrial uses for combinable crops, such as biofuels, tops the list of research topics growers would like to see the Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) fund between 2007-10.
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Rural Development Centre Officially Opens at Ridgetown
A $7-million education and training centre that will offer rural Ontario residents leading-edge teaching, learning and extension opportunities has opened at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus.
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Building permits September 2006
Construction intentions slipped in September, but they were still at their third highest monthly level ever, thanks in part to another record high for building permits in Alberta.
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UW, three other universities work to restore Sri Lankan villages hit by tsunami
WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo and three other Canadian universities will work collaboratively with local partners to restore the economy and environment of six villages in Sri Lanka devastated by the tsunami of December 2004.
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Study: Trends in weight change among Canadian adults 1996/1997 to 2004/2005
Canadian adults keep putting on weight, but indications are that the pace at which they are gaining has slowed down, according to a new report.
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Toronto Star teams up with Morningstar to offer new investing tools
TORONTO - thestar.com, has added improved online investment tracking tools and information provided by Morningstar Canada. The partnership will provide visitors to thestar.com with unlimited access to comprehensive stock market and mutual fund data, as well as a powerful portfolio management tool and market analysis.
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Strengthening Economic Advantage By Developing The Best Research Talent
LONDON - Ontario's talented academic researchers are getting a $14 million boost from the McGuinty government, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Research and Innovation John Wilkinson announced November 7, 2006.
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Rogers OMNI Television First to Offer Multilingual News Updates Online for FIVE Ethnocultural Communities Beginning Monday, November 13th
TORONTO - Beginning Monday, November 13th, multilingual audiences can stay in touch with developments in their respective communities from anywhere in the world with the launch of OMNI News online video updates.
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Population aging not a demographic time bomb for health care costs: economist
Vancouver - Fears that health care costs will spiral out of control as BC’s population ages are greatly exaggerated, according to a new study released November 7, 2006 by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. The study finds that population aging is only a small contributor to pressures on the health care budget, and that the system can be maintained and enhanced without breaking the bank.
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Steelworkers call for government attention to manufacturing crisis following end of corporate tax loophole
TORONTO - Leaders of the United Steelworkers (USW) have welcomed the crackdown on income trusts announced last week in Ottawa.
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Osprey Media Income Fund announces 2006 third quarter results and $8.6 million gain on disposition
MARKHAM, ON - Osprey Media Income Fund (the "Fund") announced November 7, 2006, results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. Revenue for the quarter was $56.5 million compared to $54.2 million in 2005, an increase of 4.2%. Net income was $11.5 million in 2006 compared to $4.3 million in 2005.
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Australia, U.S. and Italy Rank Highest as Country Brands
LONDON -- Australia ranks as the top overall country brand, according to the second annual Country Brand Index 2006 (CBI) released at World Travel Market, the premier annual exhibition of the global travel trade. The United States and Italy ranked second and third, respectively.
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Stephen Lewis joins Toronto's legal clinics in their fight for justice
TORONTO - Stephen Lewis, renowned humanitarian and the UN Secretary-General's special envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, joined with Toronto Area Legal Clinics in the fight for justice for low-income people. "My work takes me to impoverished nations with very few resources and enormous challenges.
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Workshop: Dealing with Difficult People
Harness the value of challenging employees and recognize the benefits that they can bring to your organization.
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Housing Starts Move Higher in October
OTTAWA - The seasonally adjusted annual rate(1) of housing starts rose to 223,200 units in October, from 209,000 units in September, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
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Exclusive Special Edition added to 2007 Lexus LX 470 luxury SUV line-up
TORONTO - Canadians looking for the ultimate mix of luxury, capability and refinement need look no further than the Lexus LX 470 Special Edition, the full-sized, fully capable luxury SUV that's equally at home on highways, byways and back country trails.
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The Truth About the Bundle: Canadians Not Happy with Combined Internet, Phone and Cable Packages
MISSISSAUGA - When it comes to bundled service packages combining Internet, home phone, mobile and cable services, most Canadians believe that traditional phone and cable companies are the ones reaping the benefits.
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Manulife Financial's subsidiaries upgraded to 'AAA' by Standard & Poor's
TORONTO - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today raised the financial strength ratings on Manulife Financial's rated insurance subsidiaries to 'AAA' from 'AA+.'
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Manulife Bank survey suggests 70 per cent of Canadian homeowners are unaware of the real cost of their home purchase
WATERLOO - Less than one-third of Canadian homeowners in a national survey say they understand how much it costs for a mortgage when they buy a home, according to a Maritz Research telephone omnibus poll for Manulife Bank of Canada.
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Upcoming Communitech Events November 7, 2006
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Tuesday November 7, 2006
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U of G Gets $4.7 Million for International Projects
The University of Guelph has received nearly $5 million from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to enhance resource-poor livelihoods in Ghana and to restore the tsunami-affected areas of Sri Lanka, it was announced.
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Flemish Minister Leading Belgian Mission to Waterloo Region to Further Economic Ties
Canada’s Technology Triangle (CTT), Waterloo Region - A High-Level Flanders economic mission from Belgium will visit Waterloo Region – Canada’s Technology Triangle – on November 7 – to build on important business linkages between the two countries.
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Ultimate Ski Vacations brings Mont Tremblant “Excite Flights” to the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Waterloo Region – Ultimate Ski Vacations brings world-class skiing to Waterloo Region. Beginning January 18, 2007 Ultimate Ski Vacations will operate Thursday and Sunday direct flights from the Region of Waterloo International Airport aboard Voyageur Airways 44 seat de Havilland Dash 7 aircraft to Mont Tremblant.
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Kitchener Council Endorses New Urban Design Policies
KITCHENER - Kitchener City Council has approved new urban design guidelines and policies for the downtown. The guidelines and policies were developed following an extensive public consultation process called ''Help Design Downtown Kitchener'' through which more than 1,000 residents and businesses provided input.
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UW hosts UWDECA student competition and conference
WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo will host the UW Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) fall in-house competition and conference on Saturday, attracting about 130 Ontario students interested in business, marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
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Magna announces third quarter and year to date results
AURORA - Magna International Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2006.
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Report: Nearly 3/4 World's Countries Face Serious Perceived Levels Of
Corruption
“Nearly three-quarters of 163 countries ranked in a new survey suffer from
a perception of serious corruption, while in nearly half it is seen as
rampant, a watchdog group reported Monday.
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‘Pot -Kettle!’ New Conservatives - Old Liberals
By-elections are off to a predictable start!
Do Canadian taxpayers not contribute enough to the Conservative Party coffers already, without them abusing MP staff for their candidates in by-elections?
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Blues Legend Buddy Guy returns to the Centre In The Square due to popular demand
Blues Legend Buddy Guy is back at the Centre In The Square on Friday April 20, 2007, 8:00 p.m. Buddy’s unique brand of high energy blues is sure to impress everyone who attends this show.
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On-line Retailer Committed to Issues of Diversity, Multiculturalism and
Peaceful Coexistence
HALIFAX - Mosaic Diverse Retail Products says it's changing the face of shopping. By offering a range of items that reflect that varied face of Canadian families, Mosaic offers products for a large group of Canadians who, they consider are poorly represented in retail.
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Open Text Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial Results
WATERLOO - Open Text(TM) Corporation, reported unaudited financial results for its first quarter that ended September 30, 2006.(1)
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Survey Finds Tenure in Past Jobs Important Factor in Hiring Decisions
TORONTO - Chronic job hoppers may bounce themselves out of consideration for future opportunities, a new survey of chief financial officers (CFOs) suggests. Eighty-eight per cent of CFOs polled said the length of time a candidate has spent with previous employers is an important factor when evaluating that person for a position with their company.
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University enrolment for 2004/2005
Enrolment in Canadian universities surpassed the one-million mark for the first time during the academic year 2004/2005, in the wake of Ontario's double cohort, rising numbers of foreign students and growing numbers of young adults.
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SEC plans could have major impact on securities and commodities industry
NEW YORK – Two developing Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiatives - an initiative within agency lending and a portfolio margining initiative - will have a major impact on those involved in the securities and commodities industry, according to the most recent edition of SecuritiesAdviser, a quarterly newsletter that covers trends in the securities and commodities industry.
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The faculty of science signs second sequential degree agreement with Chinese university
The Faculty of Science at Wilfrid Laurier University continues to forge new links with top Chinese universities. On September 19, 2006, the Faculty of Science signed its second Sequential Degree in just over 5 months with another top Engineering school in China: Jiangsu University in Zhenjjiang, Jiangsu Province.
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Breaking Barriers: Managing Growth
London, UK – 6 November 2006 – As millions of inhabitants in the new emerging tourism source markets prepare to venture within and beyond their borders for the first time, well-seasoned markets and global businesses continue to generate more and more travel.
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Commercialization of intellectual property in the higher education sector 2005
Universities and research hospitals recorded moderate gains in commercializing inventions between 2004 and 2005. The number of inventions entering the commercialization pipeline increased in 2005, according to preliminary data from the Survey of Intellectual Property Commercialization in the Higher Education Sector.
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Thomson Financial Launches peHub.com, Financial Blog Aimed at Venture Capital, Private Equity and Leveraged Buyout Professionals
NEW YORK - Thomson Financial, an operating unit of The Thomson Corporation (TSX: TOC, NYSE: TOC) and leading provider of information and technology solutions to the worldwide financial community, this morning announced the creation of Private Equity Hub, an interactive forum for the private equity community catering to venture capitalists, buyouts professionals, attorneys, bankers, entrepreneurs and MBA candidates.
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ARISE board and management changes
WATERLOO REGION - ARISE Technologies Corporation, is pleased to announce that Professor David Johnston has agreed to join the ARISE Board of Directors. Professor Johnston has been the President of University of Waterloo since June 1999 and also serves on the boards of several companies.
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Northrop Grumman to Upgrade Royal Netherlands Air Force F/A- 16s With LITENING Advanced Targeting System
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. - The Royal Netherlands Air Force today announced the selection of Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) third-generation LITENING Advanced Targeting (AT) system for their F/A-16 Advanced Targeting Pod upgrade program.
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MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT INVESTS IN UPGRADE AND REPAIRS FOR WATERLOO REGION’S HOSPITALS
Funding Will Ensure Best And Safest Care For Patients
Kitchener – The McGuinty government is investing $4 469 302 in Waterloo Region hospitals to make upgrades and repairs needed to provide better care to patients, John Milloy, MPP, Kitchener Centre announced today on behalf of Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman.
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New HR report outlines 7 key steps to take while planning pandemic preparedness strategies
TORONTO - Regardless of whether an influenza pandemic is imminent or unlikely, being prepared is critical. On November 8, 2006, a must-have whitepaper called "Pandemic Planning:
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VIA Rail Canada and pier 21 CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE WAR BRIDE
MONTREAL – VIA Rail Canada joined forces with Pier 21 National Historic Site to celebrate the Year of the War Bride in Halifax, where they first landed some sixty years ago.
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Monday November 6, 2006
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RBC study busts North American free trade myths
Says Canada's ability to adapt & prosper provides key lessons to the world on how freer trade should work
TORONTO - Showing strong economic growth, solid domestic demand, and a favourable investment climate, Canada has flourished since the implementation of free trade agreements 18 years ago, according to a new report by RBC Economics, which will be presented at the Canadian American Business Council's North American Competitiveness Policy Forum in Toronto on November 8.
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Mike Holmes to Appear at Official Opening of Conestoga’s New Waterloo Campus Donors, supporters to be recognized
Mike Holmes, star of television’s Holmes on Homes and creator of The Holmes Foundation, which supports education and excellence in the skilled trades, will join President John Tibbits, donors and supporters, and College officials at the formal opening of Conestoga’s new campus in Waterloo (108 University Ave. E.) on Monday, November 6.
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Economists Ask Supreme Court to Uphold Federal Preemption in Banking Case State Consumer Protection Rules Often Backfire
Washington, D.C. —A group of economists on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold federal preemption of state rules aimed at federal bank subsidiaries. An amicus brief filed on their behalf by the Competitive Enterprise Institute focused on the fact that state credit regulations aimed at protecting consumers often end up injuring them.
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Ontario's Premier McGuinty and Minister Duncan team up to demonstrate leadership in the quest for greater energy efficiency
Mississauga - "Leadership is the one element that is common amongst jurisdictions that have implemented successful conservation programs," said Ken Elsey, President and CEO of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA).
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UW computer science graduate funds entrance scholarships
WATERLOO - A University of Waterloo computer science graduate, Bruno Dammizio, will pave the way for top students from the Niagara area to attend his alma mater with the establishment of new first-year scholarships.
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G4techTV Canada launches exclusive anime programming
Popular anime series R.O.D - THE TV kicks off November 6, 2006
TORONTO - G4techTV Canada is pleased to announce the addition of highly-anticipated anime series with a new block of programming called Anime Current, which launches with R.O.D
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CAP leaps into Action for two by-elections!
Canadian Action Party Leader Connie Fogal announced today two passionate candidates for the by-elections in Repentigny and London North Centre ridings.
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ATS to host second quarter conference call Tuesday November 14th, 2006 at 10 am Eastern
CAMBRIDGE - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. announced it plans to report its second quarter results on Tuesday November 14, 2006 prior to market opening.
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Shannon Lyon, Danny Michel and Rob Szabo will perform in the Songwriters’ Circle
The Centre In The Square is thrilled to announce that the annual Songwriters’ Circle concert on Thursday June 14, 8:00 p.m. will feature Shannon Lyon, Danny Michel and Rob Szabo.
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Newspapers Cheer Government Decision Not to Appeal O'Neill Ruling - Shows Leadership in Defence Democratic Rights and Free Press: CNA
TORONTO - The Canadian Newspaper Association congratulates Justice Minister Vic Toews and the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper for showing leadership in deciding not to appeal a recent judicial ruling that struck down Section 4 of the Security of Information Act, a law that threatens legitimate journalistic activity
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Sale of two Weyerhaeuser mills a positive step, say Steelworkers
PRINCE ALBERT, SK - United Steelworkers' (USW) Local 1-184 says the announcement that C&C Wood Products has signed a letter of intent to purchase Weyerhaeuser Canada's Hudson Bay plywood mill and Carrot River sawmill and planer is a positive step toward stability for workers and communities.
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ACAPULCO EMERGES INTO TOURISM SPOTLIGHT WITH RECORD-BREAKING INVESTMENTS
New Developments, Including the Addition of Luxury Hotels & Spas Position Acapulco to Take the Lead as Mexico's Premier Resort Destination
Acapulco, MX- - In the 1960s Acapulco burst onto the tourism scene with an indulgent and boundless appeal, boasting endless sun and sand, celebrated nightlife, illustrious resorts, beautiful beaches and, who can forget, the legendary cliff divers.
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