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UW plans grand expansion of Canada's largest mathematics and computer science outreach program
Program Started by Mathematics professors Ralph Stanton, Ken Fryer in 60's given financial boost
WATERLOO, ON - The University of Waterloo will greatly expand Canada's largest youth outreach program in mathematics and computer science - currently reaching close to half-a-million young people - because of a gift from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Sun Life Financial establishes AXXX Funding Structure
TORONTO - Sun Life Financial Inc. announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary has established an unsecured financing arrangement with a major financial institution.
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Mortgage Sub-Prime Crisis Examined in New Report
Congress Could Exacerbate Problem
Washington, D.C. — As Congress scrambles to “fix” the sub-prime crisis that’s plunged mortgage lenders into bankruptcy and homeowners into trouble, a new report by the Competitive Enterprise Institute explains why Americans are better off if Congress keeps its mitts off the problem.
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TSX accepts Notice of Magna Intention to Make Normal Course Issuer Bid
AURORA, ON- Magna International Inc. announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") had accepted its Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Notice").
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Volkswagen advances development of lithium-ion batteries for cars
German industries join forces to develop a new generation of batteries
WOLFSBURG, Germany - German industries join their forces to develop high-performance batteries for stationary and mobile operation. Volkswagen is among the initiators of this alliance.
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Highlights from the new Magna Windsor Modules/CAW agreement
TORONTO - Two hundred and fifty Magna workers at Windsor Modules voted overwhelmingly in favour of their first collective agreement negotiated by the CAW, voting in favour of joining the union under the Framework of Fairness on November 7, 2007.
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On strike five months against Guardian Fiberglass: Steelworkers to attend tonight's Symphony performance sponsored by Struck Company
TORONTO - Members of the United Steelworkers (USW), on strike against Guardian Fiberglass in Erin ON since June 4, are planning to be present at a performance by the Detroit Symphony this evening (Nov. 8) at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall.
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Business Media Alert: Latest episode of BMO Bank of Montreal-PROFIT Magazine "Business Coach" podcast unveiled: "Government Funding"
TORONTO - Given all the struggles private companies say they have with raising adequate financing, you'd be surprised to learn there are millions and millions of dollars available to Canadian businesses, free of charge and just for the asking.
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The Knowledge Bureau partners with Standard Life to offer new Retirement Income Specialist Program to advisors in the financial services industry
Santa Fe, NM - At the 4th Annual Distinguished Advisor Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Knowledge Bureau, Canada's primary educator in tax and financial services, announced the addition of the Retirement Income Specialist (RIS) Program to its Master Financial Advisor designation.
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Why are Canadians avoiding their long term care planning?
New survey shows only one in five factor long term care into their retirement plans
WATERLOO, ON - A survey for Manulife Financial reveals that seven out of 10 Canadians said they would prefer to have an annual physical exam than spend an hour discussing their long term care needs.
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Laurier improves quality showing in Maclean’s reputation rankings
WATERLOO — Wilfrid Laurier University has once again scored well in the annual Maclean’s ranking of Canadian universities, rising to second place from fourth for highest quality in the reputation category among primarily undergraduate universities.
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Hydro One announces third quarter net income
TORONTO - Hydro One Inc. released its third quarter results with net income of $309 million and revenues of $3,526 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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Hurt by aquaculture industry - Frustrated BC business owners ask why Government doesn't value their economic contribution?
Port McNeill, BC - In an unprecedented move, a diverse group of BC business people have placed an advertisement in a national newspaper. The ad strongly criticizes current Government policy (Federal and BC) that supports fish farms to the detriment of the natural environment and wild salmon stocks.
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New Memorial Recognizes Fallen Soldiers
Dedication Ceremony Slated for Saturday, November 10th
Cambridge - A new memorial to recognize those who served in the Canadian Forces and the United States Forces in Vietnam will be unveiled by Cambridge Mayor Doug Craig and members of the City Council and staff on Saturday, November 10, 2007.
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Audi Adds New Cash Incentives For Canadian Customers
Best Ever Offers For Premium Car Buyers Until The End Of November
TORONTO - Audi Canada today announced a significant enhancement to its National Sales Program that will become effective immediately and run until November 30th. This program will further strengthen the value equation for the Audi brand and offers an incentive to buyers of new Audi vehicles who prefer to pay cash or finance their vehicles with a third party financial provider.
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Transcontinental: First Canadian Printer to Offer MetalFX® on a Web Press
A unique offering that provides magazine publishers and catalogers new revenue potential
Toronto – Transcontinental announced they will begin offering MetalFX® on a web press at its RBW Graphics plant in Owen Sound, Ontario; it is the first Canadian web printer to become certified to do so.
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Brooks Automation Appoints Kirk P. Pond to Its Board of Directors
CHELMSFORD, Mass. - Brooks Automation, Inc. announced that Kirk P. Pond, retired Chairman and CEO of Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., has been appointed to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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Thursday November 9, 2007
Toyota and Maplesoft enter a multi-year partnership to produce new tools for knowledge-rich physical modeling
Contract part of new product development process
Waterloo - Maplesoft, the leading provider of high-performance software tools for engineering, science, and mathematics today announced a multi-year contract with Toyota Motor Corporation, the world’s largest automobile company.
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Provincial and territorial economic accounts 2003 to 2006
Alberta led the country in growth again in 2006, continuing to build on its booming oil industry, the impact of which rippled across its economy.
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NORDIC COUNTRIES TOP THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM’S GENDER GAP INDEX
World makes progress on economic, political and education gaps; loses ground on health gaps.
Geneva, Switzerland – Four Nordic countries, Sweden (1), Norway (2), Finland (3) and Iceland (4) once again top the latest Gender Gap Index released today by the World Economic Forum. All countries in the top 20 made progress relative to their scores last year – some more so than others. Latvia (13) and Lithuania (14) made the biggest advances among the top 20, gaining six and seven places respectively, driven by smaller gender gaps in labour force participation and wages.
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Provincial and territorial economic accounts 2003 to 2006
Retail and wholesale trade continued to support the economies of Ontario and Quebec as income levels remained strong.
Alberta led the country in growth again in 2006, continuing to build on its booming oil industry, the impact of which rippled across its economy.
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The Fraser Institute: Increased Foreign Investment Provides Canadian Consumers With Lower Prices and Higher Wages
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Increased foreign investment and foreign business activity in Canada leads to lower prices for consumer goods, greater choice, better quality goods and services, and higher wages, according to a new paper by economists with independent research organization The Fraser Institute.
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Chief Energy Conservation Officer Issues 2007 Annual Report
Urges Ontario Government To Take Action on 12 Key Recommendations
TORONTO - Ontario's Chief Energy Conservation Officer, Peter Love, released his 2007 annual report, Taking Action, urging the Ontario government to adopt 12 key recommendations to achieve a "culture of conservation" throughout the province.
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Moving archives from University a giant step backwards: Coalition to save historical records steps up campaign
Waterloo's John English Prominent Member of the Save the Archives Coalition
TORONTO - A coalition of academic researchers, educators, archivists, genealogists and historians is escalating the campaign to retain a 108-year-old national archive on site at Victoria University. A demonstration is being planned for Tuesday, November 13, time and exact location to be announced.
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How renovations can help pay for themselves
OTTAWA - Whether it's fixing a leaky ceiling, making your home more energy efficient or simply making a change, everyone has a different reason for wanting to renovate. But whatever the reason, renovations can be a great way to enhance your family's quality of life, improve your home and increase its resale value.
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CAW members at Freightliner Sterling vow support for Magna agreement
ST. THOMAS - CAW Local 1001 members at Freightliner Sterling Truck in St. Thomas have thrown their support behind the CAW-Magna Framework of Fairness agreement, launched on October 15, 2007.
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Steelworkers say "Time for MPs to make toys safer; make them in Canada"
Ottawa Hosts Steelworkers' First Home-Testing for Toxic Toys
OTTAWA - As more toxic toys are recalled and the manufacturing job crisis grows, the United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling on MPs to make products safer. It was a key promise in October's Throne Speech, but so far only a new website has followed from it.
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Catholic Schools Foundation Hosts Community - Forum on “Cyberbullying”
DYNAMIC KICK-OFF SET FOR 2007 YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Kitchener – The Waterloo Region Catholic Schools Foundation – in cooperation with Rogers Communications, the Catholic Family Counselling Centre and Community Justice Initiatives is proud to present CYBERBULLYING…An Emerging Threat to the Always-on Generation.
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BlackBerry "Miracle Pen" comes to Canada
ANCASTER - First launched in the United Kingdom where it quickly gained popularity with business and consumers alike, the Digital Pen for Blackberry(R) makes its debut in Canada this month.
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Maclean's 17th annual (and biggest ever) University Rankings hit newsstands November 6
TORONTO - What the hard data reveals, what the experts say, and what students think about 47 Canadian universities - it's all unveiled in the 17th annual (and for the second year in a row, biggest ever) Maclean's University Rankings issue, arriving on newsstands across the country starting November 6, 2007.
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Free Child Health Fair on November 21st
Waterloo Region - Families with children from birth to six years old are invited to have their children’s development checked at a free Child Health Fair on Wednesday November 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Pentecostal Assembly at 127 Hespeler Road in Cambridge.
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World's biggest biogas plant gets going
The world's largest experimental biogas plant will improve the utilisation of biogas and the effect of agricultural production on the climate and the environment. Inaugurated on 30 October 2007, the new plant is situated at Research Centre Foulum, Denmark.
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Trees for clean energy project: Kenyan farmers to benefit from biofuels in semi-arid zones
(Biopact) - A looming global energy crisis with catastrophic consequences for development in poor countries, combined with rising concern over climate change is opening a new economic opportunity for farmers in the semi-arid Eastern province of Kenya.
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ONTARIO MULTI-FAMILY HOME STARTS COOL IN OCTOBER
Toronto - Ontario home starts moved lower for the first time in four months in October. The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of urban* starts dropped to 54,200 units, down from 78,100 unit starts registered in September.
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100 year Old Consulting firm demonstrates on-going commitment to building public trust as CEO opens TSX
Toronto — One hundred years ago this month PricewaterhouseCoopers opened its first Canadian office with two people on staff. From those brave beginnings, PwC now has 440 partners and 4,800 employees in 24 locations across Canada.
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New Housing Price Index for September 2007
Deflation occurred in only one area: Windsor.
The rate of growth in new housing prices decelerated for the 10th consecutive month in September, in line with a trend seen across most of the country.
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Indosat Launches Two New BlackBerry Smartphones
BlackBerry Curve 8300 Includes Advanced Multimedia Features; BlackBerry 8800 Includes a Powerful Navigation System
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indosat and Research In Motion (RIM) introduced the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 and the BlackBerry® 8800 smartphones in Indonesia, November 8, 2007
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CMHC REPORTS KITCHENER NEW CONSTRUCTION NUMBERS HIGHER
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released Kitchener’s preliminary housing starts data for the month of October November 8, 2007.
TORONTO - Construction began on 151 homes in the Kitchener Census Metropolitan Area (CMA), an increase of 18 per cent from the 128 units started in the same month last year. Starts hit a 13-year low for October in 2006.
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Conestoga, Holmes Foundation Carry Out Community Service Projects
Waterloo Region - When it comes to renovations, nobody cares more or demands a higher level of excellence than Mike Holmes. He has even established a foundation to promote quality in the skilled trades and to aid individuals victimized by unscrupulous contractors.
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First group of Magna workers join CAW under the Framework of Fairness
WINDSOR - The more than 250 workers at Windsor Modules, a division of Magna, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a first collective agreement negotiated by the Canadian Auto Workers union and to join the union under the Framework of Fairness agreement (FFA).
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LaserNetworksr acquires Quebec's TECKNOLASER
Leaders in printer supplies and service join forces and take Reflexion toner national
Oakville - LaserNetworksr, Canada's leading print solutions company is acquiring TECKNOLASER, Quebec's leading image consultant and winner of the Government of Quebec's 2005 Environmental Phoenix Award.
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Celebrities changing how international diplomacy is done
New book by CIGI Distinguished Fellow explores role of new actors in international affairs
Waterloo – The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and Paradigm Publishers/UBC Press announced today the release of Celebrity Diplomacy, the first in-depth study examining this new phenomenon in international relations as a serious global trend with important implications.
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Many Canadian Companies Taking Advantage of Obtaining PR and Marketing in America on the Cheap as Canadian Dollar Soars Sky-High
BOCA RATON, FL - As the Canadian dollar soared into ground-breaking new territory against the U.S. dollar for the first time in history this week, many Canadian companies are ramping up the trend of outsourcing their public relations and marketing needs to U.S. public relations agencies and marketing firms.
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University of Auburn tackles alternative energy
By Amy Weaver
Auburn University is on the cusp of commercializing alternative energy solutions. The nation’s energy crisis won’t be solved be these innovations tomorrow or the next day, but they are getting closer with each passing day.
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Interview: 'India's Income Inequality Is Far Lower Than That Of China'
During a recent visit to India, Vinod Thomas, Director General of the Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) at the World Bank Group Thomas spoke to Indian daily newspaper, Mint. An excerpt follows:
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PricewaterhouseCoopers CEO Appointed Chair of World Business
Council for Sustainable Development
GENEVA - PricewaterhouseCoopers International CEO Samuel A. DiPiazza, Jr. has been elected Chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
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Holocaust expert to give talk on Russian president's impact on the Jews
WATERLOO - An American expert on the Holocaust and Jewish studies will give a public talk mid-month at the University of Waterloo outlining what Russian President Vladimir Putin's influence means to his country and its Jewish population.
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Study: Trading with a giant: An update on Canada-China trade - 2002 to 2007
Canada's merchandise exports to China in the first seven months of 2007 have grown at more than twice the pace of its imports on the strength of the Asian giant's demand for Canada's natural resources, according to an article published today in the Canadian Economic Observer.
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Guelph Researchers Find MRSA in Pigs
Pigs can now be added to the list of potential carriers of the drug-resistant "superbug" methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
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Wednesday November 7, 2007
Manulife Financial Corporation reports strong revenues and earnings growth
Return on shareholders' equity(1) of 18.9 per cent, up 230 basis points
TORONTO - Manulife Financial Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $1,070 million, an increase of 10 per cent over the third quarter of last year.
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Waterloo developed human resource hiring tool used by CBC Dragons Den.
Ron Repke, President of QuickSelect, is excited that the CBC is using
'QuickSelect' to sort and rank candidates for their show, "The Dragons
Den".
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GM Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
- Record third quarter automotive revenue of $43.1 billion
- Improved automotive operations on continued strength in emerging markets
- Ongoing challenges in U.S. mortgage market adversely impact GM income
from GMAC
- $39 billion reported loss driven by $39 billion valuation allowance on
deferred tax assets
- Improved liquidity position of $30 billion
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2007, marked by record global sales, further improvement in its core automotive business driven by solid financial performance in key growth markets around the world and improved liquidity.
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Canadians say reducing energy use a big priority, but many could be missing out on huge savings this winter
Average homeowner claims annual heating/cooling bill of nearly $5,000
TORONTO - A recent poll of more than 1,200 Canadian homeowners conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Icynene has found nearly all (97%) agree with the idea that reducing energy use at home is important to save money, yet many could still be missing out on opportunities to lower their energy bills this winter.
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Shell ‘five years from biofuel of plant waste’
By Ed Crooks
Royal Dutch Shell hopes to have a “second generation” biofuel, which can be produced from plant waste rather than food crops, on the market in five years, the company said on Tuesday.
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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Customer Satisfaction with Wireless Service Providers and Wireless Phone Manufacturers in Canada Declines Significantly
Fido and Virgin Mobile Rank Highest in Satisfying Canadian Wireless Service Customers; Sony Ericsson Ranks Highest among Mobile Phones
TORONTO - Customer satisfaction with wireless service providers and phone manufacturers in Canada has decreased considerably since 2006, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Canadian Wireless Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released November 7, 2007.
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S-VOX purchases CHNU-TV and CIIT-TV from Rogers Media
TORONTO - Rogers Media and S-VOX today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which S-VOX Trust will purchase all of the assets and undertaking of the CHNU-TV and CIIT-TV stations, operating in Vancouver, British Columbia and Winnipeg, Manitoba respectively.
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CORE Desktop Provides Waterford Public Library a Centralized Computing Solution
Milwaukee, WI - CORE Desktop has recently completed a public thin client computing solution for Waterford Public Library in the Village of Waterford, Wisconsin.
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Digging with Radio Frequency Identification - Ship2Save uses RFID to assist mining company CVRD Inco in monitoring ore excavation
Sudbury - Ship2Save, an industry leader in cost effective Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions, has successfully deployed a raw material tracking system using RFID technology at CVRD Inco Stobie Mine.
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Volkswagen Canada bolsters value with additional consumer savings
Reinforcing our commitment to value with new savings announced on Jetta,
Passat and Touareg 2
AJAX, ON - Volkswagen Canada today announces a manufacturer's sales program to further strengthen its value pricing proposition.
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Wee Travel Baby Equipment Rentals offers parents a solution to Air Canada'S Tough New Stroller Policy
TORONTO - If you're traveling with small children and are wondering how to cope with Air Canada's new Stroller Policy, Wee Travel Inc. Baby Equipment Rentals (Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria) will rent you a device that lets you wheel your car seat (and child) through the airport and right up to your airplane seat.
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NASDAQ to Acquire Philadelphia Stock Exchange
Accretive Deal Significantly Diversifies
NASDAQ Product Portfolio and Offerings
NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA - On November 7, 2007 The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX).
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Two Home Hardware stores presented with Hardware Merchandising Magazine’s Outstanding Retailer Awards
Third Dealer named Best Young Retailer by North American Retail Hardware Association
St. Jacobs, ON, November 6, 2007 – Home Hardware – Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Alberta was recently presented with the Hardware Store of the Year award and Home Building Centre – Vernon in Vernon, British Columbia was awarded the Contractor-Specialist Dealer of the Year award at Hardware Merchandising’s 16th annual Outstanding Retailer Awards ceremony in Toronto.
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Office, Infrastructure Demand Will Sustain Canada's Construction Boom in 2008, says Scotiabank economist
TORONTO - A favourable outlook for non-residential construction should go a long way to offsetting any pending slowdown in residential homebuilding in Canada, maintaining the industry's position as a major driver of domestic growth, according to the latest Real Estate Trends, released Novemebr 7, 2007 by Scotia Economics.
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Kitchener Author Exposes Realities of Gambling in Ontario
Publishes firsthand tale of personal experiences in Ontario casinos
Kitchener – A retired Kitchener teacher has published a book that reveals the gritty realities of gambling in Ontario. Exposing the Monster: Some Truths about Gambling in Ontario, independently published by first-time author Irene Hunt, is the real-life story of her experiences in Ontario casinos over a seven-year period.
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Winport Developments, Inc. to Develop 25 Choice Brand Extended Stay Hotels in Canada By 2010
Companies Team Up To Target Largely Untapped Canadian Market For
Mid-Scale and Economy Extended Stay Properties
SILVER SPRING, Md. and HALIFAX - Choice Hotels International and Winport Developments, Inc. announced the execution of a development agreement under which Winport will build a minimum of 25 MainStay Suites and Suburban Extended Stay hotels in Canada, all of which are anticipated to open by September 30, 2010.
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Wolverine Tube Announces Decision to Discontinue U.S.
Plumbing Tube Manufacturing and Closure of Two Production
Facilities
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Wolverine Tube, Inc. announced that it will discontinue its U.S. plumbing tube business and will close manufacturing facilities located in Decatur, Alabama and Booneville, Mississippi.
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Top student entrepreneurs gather at Toronto conference
TORONTO - Close to 500 of Canada's brightest future leaders will gather at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto this weekend for the annual two-day Impact Leadership Conference.
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Money falls from the family tree into the hands of retiring boomers, RBC poll finds
Survey examines whether or not parents will leave money to their kids
TORONTO - More than half of Canadians in their fifties (57 per cent) have received or are expecting to receive money from their parents and in-laws, according to the results of an RBC poll.
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Tuesday November 6, 2007
Is that a Google in your pocket
Claudine Beaumont
What does the search giant's new Android operating system mean for mobile phone users? Claudine Beaumont investigates.
It was one of the biggest non-announcements in technology history. Despite swirling rumours that Google were about to launch a mobile phone handset to take on Apple’s iPhone and shake-up the mobile space, it instead unveiled sketchy details of a new mobile operating system.
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Banning Insurance Companies Access to Genetic Information Results in Hikes, Prof Finds
Guelph - As genetic testing becomes more common, concerns about insurance companies having access to people's test results has many Canadians wanting to keep genetic information private.
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ARISE Technologies Corporation Announces Letters of Intent for Additional Solar Parks
WATERLOO - ARISE Technologies Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into additional non-binding Letters Of Intent to provide complete solar park PV Systems.
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Conestoga Confers First Baccalaureate Degrees
Waterloo Region - The first graduating class of four-year baccalaureate degree students received their Bachelor of Applied Technology degrees from Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning at a special graduation ceremony held Saturday, November 3 in Kitchener.
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K-W HOME SALES POISED TO SET NEW RECORD
KITCHENER — A new record for residential sales is going to be set, as sales to the end of October topped the 6,000 mark.
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CakeMail Offers a Taste of the Future in Email Marketing
Launch of a new platform that is white label, multilingual and extendable by third parties
MONTREAL - The Code Kitchen, a Montreal-based startup, announces the launch of CakeMailTM, an on-demand email marketing platform with a unique combination of features.
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World Bank Must Integrate Development, Climate Policy: Zoellick
“World Bank president Robert Zoellick wants the Bank to integrate traditional development policies with climate concerns in a bid to ease fears of developing countries, a press report said Monday.
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UOIT to showcase graduate studies programs at launch event
Officials will also discuss details of future growth plans
OSHAWA – The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will showcase its innovative and research intensive Graduate Studies programs at an official launch event and trade show on Monday, November 12.
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Despite US housing woes Canadian real estate remains upbeat: PwC survey
Toronto —Leading real estate experts are predicting the US commercial real estate market will slow in 2008 and follow a similar pattern as the current residential market.
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Take a Good Look at City's of Kitchener's Online Photo Gallery
KITCHENER - After spending the last number of months compiling a great selection of photos that depict all of the terrific things Kitchener has to offer, the City is ready to launch its new online photo gallery.
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New Index Measures Countries' Ability to Connect to Global Markets
The World - A new World Bank study ranking 150 countries pinpoints the places where it’s easy or difficult to ship goods across countries, into and out of ports, and over borders.
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ACTRA challenges broadcasters to put more Canada on TV
OTTAWA - Canadian stars and hundreds of ACTRA members and supporters told Canada's private broadcasters to put more Canada on TV.
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Top student leaders and entrepreneurs coming together to build a better Canada
TORONTO - Today's youth are bringing new perspectives and approaches to business that will improve Canada's competitiveness in the global economy.
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Disney responds to Canadian passport confusion
New website clarifies passport requirements for Canadians
TORONTO - Canadians' confusion about passport regulations for travel to the U.S. could mean cancelled trips or long delays at the border.
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The value of building permits slipped slightly in September—although they were still well above $6 billion
Year to year Kitchener CMA down 1.1 %
Gains in the residential sector were more than offset by declines in non-residential intentions.
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DALSA Receives Contract for Digital Radiography
Waterloo - DALSA Corporation, announced November 5, 2007 that it has received a major contract to develop and deliver custom CMOS image sensors to a leading European digital radiography equipment manufacturer.
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Magna announces third quarter and year to date results Sept 30 2007
AURORA - Magna International Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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Seven Shores has a mission and a campaign called “Adopt a Village”.
Kitchener - It is a program associated with the Canadian Organization - Free the Children - run by Craig and Mark Kielburger.
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Axia Software Corporation Announces First North American Deployment of New RevealTM Asset Management Software at Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited
TORONTO - AXIA SOFTWARE CORPORATION announced that it has begun the first deployment in North America of its new REVEAL(TM) asset management software at one of Canada's largest electricity distribution companies - Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited.
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Ontario Chamber facilitates integration of immigrants with global experience
Projects will take place in Brampton, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Markham, Ottawa, Richmond Hill, St. Catharines and Sudbury.
TORONTO - The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is sponsoring seven local community projects designed to engage employers in efforts to integrate internationally trained professionals and trades people.
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Ontarians to Receive Free Medication to Help Them Quit Smoking
Region of Waterloo – Ontarians who want to quit smoking have one more way to do it thanks to a study that will distribute free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and monitor its effectiveness.
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iPhone on Sale This Friday Night at Apple, O2 and Carphone Warehouse Retail Stores in the UK
LONDON—Apple’s revolutionary iPhone™ will go on sale this Friday, November 9 at 6:02 p.m. at Apple, O2 and Carphone Warehouse retail and online stores.
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Biofuel bill blends mandate, incentives to change Massachusetts' fuel profile
Boston - Beacon Hill leaders on Monday unveiled legislation they hope will make Massachusetts, long at the priciest end of the fuel pipeline, a leader in biofuel refinery and distribution.
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Could BlackBerries be key to better health care?
New research looks at benefits of monitoring at-home patients with
wireless handhelds
HAMILTON - Wireless handhelds are revolutionizing almost every aspect of life these days. Now, a team of health scientists has launched a new study on how Blackberries might be used to improve the monitoring and treatment of patients suffering from chronic disease - and even to save lives.
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WorldSkills Calgary 2009 to promote Calgary event at the 39th WorldSkills Competition in Shizuoka, Japan
CALGARY - To prepare for hosting the 40th WorldSkills Competition, WorldSkills Calgary 2009 is sending representatives to Shizuoka, Japan from November 14th to 21st.
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Finance Minister "encouraged" to see Canadian retailers lower prices on high loonie
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says he's "encouraged" to see that several Canadian retailers have lowered their prices as the loonie continued to rise Monday amid new worries about the U.S. credit crisis.
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Monday November 5, 2007
Karem Kalin, of Smiles Made Easy voted one of Canada's top ten Mompreneurs
Out of more than 400 mom run businesses, Karem Kalin, owner of Smiles Made Easy, has been voted one of Canada's top ten Mompreneurs™. The Savvymom award celebrates great ideas and innovative solutions developed by Canadian moms.
Kitchener – Smiles Made Easy was founded by local mom Karem Kalin in 2003, when her first son was just 1 year old. Kalin has created an award winning line of note cards that prompt senders to complete thoughts like "Can you believe we...", "I have fun when we...", and "You're a great...".
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Co-operators General Insurance Company reports third quarter 2007 profit of $87.4 million
GUELPH - Co-operators General Insurance Company (the "Company") today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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RIM Launches BlackBerry Professional Software, A New Wireless Solution for Small and Medium Businesses
Delivers Enterprise-Grade Security and Controls in a Streamlined and Affordable Package Optimized for Smaller Organizations with Deployments of up to 30 Wireless Users
Waterloo, ON - Research In Motion (RIM) announced the immediate availability of BlackBerry® Professional Software - a new wireless communications and collaboration solution that tightly integrates with the industry leading email servers and is specifically designed and priced to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
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The Government of Canada Invests an Additional $26 Million to Promote Tourism for the 2010 Olympic Games
VICTORIA, B.C. - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Secretary of State, Small Business and Tourism, announced an additional commitment of $26 million to the Canadian tourism industry for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Ontario manufacturers too reliant on traditional bank financing: study Non-traditional financing presents opportunities for mid-market companies despite recent credit crunch according to investment bank
Toronto - Ontario's manufacturers are too reliant on traditional bank finance, this according to a report by Toronto investment bank, ZED Financial Partners.
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CRA: CPP Pensionable Earnings Ceiling for 2008 up to $44,900
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency announced that the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for 2008 will be $44,900-up from $43,700 in 2007.
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Ontario Power Generation begins pre-submission consultations on its rate application for regulated assets
TORONTO - On November 2, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has begun the pre-submission consultations to discuss the business factors underpinning the Company's application to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for its regulated nuclear and baseload hydro generating assets. These assets produce about 60 per cent of OPG's electricity output.
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The City of Waterloo recognizes contributions of youth in our community.
On Monday, November 5, 2007, during a regularly scheduled City of Waterloo Council Meeting, City staff, along with the Mayor and Council, will recognize children throughout the community for their various contributions during the 150th anniversary of the City.
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Guelph Mayor Karen Farbridge presents State of the City
Includes Link to state address video.
Guelph - Mayor Karen Farbridge highlighted the progress of the first year of this term of Council and emphasized key opportunities for Guelph’s future in her annual State of the City address, which she delivered this morning at a breakfast hosted by the Guelph Chamber of Commerce.
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CAW President presses for immediate action to stop erosion of auto industry
OTTAWA - CAW President Buzz Hargrove met with federal Minister of Industry Jim Prentice the morning of November 2, 2007 where he pressed the Conservative government to take immediate action on the growing loss of automotive jobs in Canada.
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Eight in 10 Canadians say they don't need anything this Christmas
MISSISSAUGA - While writing their wish lists as the holiday season approaches, many Canadians have come to a frank conclusion: they really don't need - or even particularly want - anything this Christmas.
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Saudi Arabia's National Commercial Bank selects dna13 to provide advanced PR management solution
Media Watch Middle East also joins dna13 growing content provider list
OTTAWA - dna13, a provider of on-demand communications and stakeholder management software, today announced that The National Commercial Bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has selected dnaEnteprise(TM) to manage, monitor and measure their media outreach, reputation and brand through dna13's web-based, topic-centric, public relations application.
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UN Partners With Google, Cisco To Fight Global Poverty.
"The United Nations joined hands with information technology giants Google and Cisco to launch an innovative online site to track progress toward the goal of halving global poverty by 2015.
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Jaguar Canada Awards 2007 Automotive Journalist of the Year
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO - At an event gathering a group of Canada's leading automotive journalists, Jaguar Canada recently presented the Automotive Journalist Association of Canada (AJAC) Automotive Journalist of the Year Award to Toronto Star's journalist, Mark Toljagic.
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Biomass combine gizmo keeps it simple
By Jerry Perkins
In a dusty field west of Ames, agricultural engineer Stuart Birrell of Iowa State University watched proudly as a big green combine he's modified chewed through row after row of corn, collecting the kernels, stalks and cobs.
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Making your own biodiesel
By Phil Bailey
Homemade biodiesel can be much cheaper, if you don't mind the work involved in making it. "I take 50 gallons of rotten old vegetable oil you get from restaurants. They're happy to give it to you because otherwise they have to pay to have it taken away," Christensen said.
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