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Friday March 6, 2009

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Ted Talks

Celebrating work -- all kinds of work



Mike Rowe, the host of "Dirty Jobs," tells some compelling (and horrifying) real-life job stories. Listen for his insights and observations about the nature of hard work, and how it’s been unjustifiably degraded in society today.

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Clean Air Technology

Biorem opens office in Beijing China

GUELPH - BIOREM Inc. announced that it has established a Representative Office in Beijing, China. The office has been operational since December 5, 2008 with Biorem staff setting up the sales representative and supplier networks.

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Volunteering

Kitchener/Waterloo, ON … The Kitchener/Waterloo Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) launched its “Get Gutsy Campaign”: a community-based initiative to recruit new volunteers to help raise funds for vital research into the cause and cure of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Digital Business

Digital Media Power Players & Next Generation Entrepreneurs Tackle the Future of New Media and Growth Opportunities in Uncertain Times at IN09

TORONTO - Growing a digital business during a recession and debating the future of New Media in Canada are among the themes that will be examined by industry leaders at this month's digital media conference, IN: The Interactive Exchange (IN09), taking place March 17-19 in Toronto.

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Statement

SunOpta Announces Fiscal 2008 Year-End Results

TORONTO - SunOpta Inc. ("SunOpta" or "the Company"), a leading global company focused on natural, organic and specialty foods and natural health products, today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008. All amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars and results are reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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Nominations

Nominations Now Being Accepted for the Dr.William Winegard Volunteer Awards

Guelph – The University of Guelph in partnership with the United Way of Guelph & Wellington and the Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington are calling for nominations for the 3rd annual Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards.

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Publishing

Metroland puts three more titles on hold

Toronto - Metroland Media Group Ltd. recently suspended publication for three of its magazines: Guelph Life, Rex Magazine and Live It!.

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New Treatment

ADDITION OF CHEMOTHERAPY TO RADIOTHERAPY CONTINUES TO INCREASE SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS WITH BRAIN TUMOURS FOR UP TO 5 YEARS

Giving patients with glioblastoma—the most common and aggressive form of primary brain tumour—the chemotherapy drug temozolomide in combination with radiotherapy increases their survival...

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Home Care

Home Maintenance Tips for Spring - Protect your home - and your investment!

If you're like most Canadians, your home is probably your most important investment. It's also the place where you and your family tend to spend a great deal of time.

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Surviving Downsizing

Still Standing - Career Expert Offers Eight Strategies to Help Layoff Survivors Rebound

TORONTO - Many professionals have felt the shock of layoffs during these difficult times -- including those who kept their jobs.


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Economic Stimulus

China offers computer subsidy for farmers

China is offering subsidies to people in rural areas who buy PCs as part of a massive economic stimulus package the government hopes will keep the country from sliding into recession.

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Landscaping

Landscape Gardening Competition raises awareness of successful careers in a frail economy

Elmira, Ontario - On Tuesday, March 10th several members of Landscape Ontario Waterloo Chapter will be donating supplies and volunteering their time to provide students of Waterloo Region and surrounding areas the opportunity to showcase their skills in a Landscape Gardening Competition.

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Out of th Cold

RRROLL up the rim so others can win

WATERLOO - It might just be the biggest thrill since Charlie Bucket tore open Wonka bars in search of a golden ticket: the breathless anticipation of rolling up the rim of a Tim Horton’s coffee cup hoping for a “win/gagnez.”

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Robotics

Ottawa funds commercialization of surgical robotics at McMaster University

HAMILTON - The federal Networks of Centres of Excellence today awarded $14.8 million to McMaster University for development and commercialization of novel surgical robotic systems.

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Leadership

Women of Influence Inc. aims to raise a quarter of a million dollars for the development of future female leaders

TORONTO - Women of Influence Inc. is embarking on an ambitious challenge to raise money to influence the lives of girls across Canada with their scramble golf tournament for professional women.

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Food Safety Checks

Eating in Ontario has just become much safer for consumers, thanks to the efforts of the Canadian Food Safety Institute

TORONTO - The Canadian Food Safety Institute, a not-for profit organization that is dedicated to the integrity and standard of the Canadian food chain, has joined with the CFSRC to conduct local safety checks at Ontario food service establishments.

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Customer Demand

EDC customers and business volumes at record levels in 2008

OTTAWA - Export Development Canada (EDC) today reported a record increase in demand for its products and services, which led to record business volumes for the Corporation in 2008.

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Construction

Building permits - January 2009

STATSCAN Contractors took out $4.4 billion in building permits in January, down 4.6% from December.

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Arts Industry

Performing arts - 2007

STATSCAN - Canada's live performing arts industry generated operating revenues of $1.2 billion in 2007, up 2.8% from the previous year. These revenues were split almost equally between the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.


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