By piecing together a complex ecological puzzle, biologist Willie Smits has found a way to re-grow clearcut rainforest in Borneo, saving local orangutans -- and creating a thrilling blueprint for restoring fragile ecosystems.
WATERLOO - A University of Waterloo professor will investigate how to develop tiny devices for biomedical diagnostics while another will probe how best to use decentralized energy sources with support from two new Canada research chairs awarded by the federal government.
WATERLOO - DALSA Corporation, a global leader in machine vision technology, announced it has advanced the color capability of its Sapera Essential software for machine vision applications. Sapera Essential (Edition 01/2009) is a cost-effective machine vision software toolkit that bundles board-level acquisition and control with advanced image processing capability.
TORONTO – Home Hardware Stores Limited today announced an exclusive retail partnership with Food Network host, professional chef and cook book author Anna Olson to bring top-quality kitchen products and solutions to Canadian consumers.
OAKVILLE - D-Link Canada, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers and businesses, began shipping a Layer 2 Plus unified wired/wireless Gigabit switch that is fully featured to work in a growing business network environment but affordably priced to meet today's economic challenges.
Waterloo – Tom Henderson, owner of ProScape Land Design & Construction and full time student at Wilfrid Laurier University, has been named one of three Ontario Student Entrepreneur Provincial Champions by national charitable organization, Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship, ACE, and proud program supporter, CIBC.
TORONTO - Businesses and organizations from virtually any industry can now add a unique dimension to their brand by creating their own KODAK Custom Single Use Camera adorned with customized artwork such as a company logo, event image, or a sales convention theme.
Most everyone can relate to hiding a job search from a current employer. But how can job seekers protect their identities from public abuse when the majority of online career and social networking websites require job seekers' personal information to sign up and for potential employers to find them?
TORONTO - Honda Canada Inc. reported combined February sales of 7,041 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, a 42% decrease year-over-year. The Honda Automobile Division reported February sales of 6,051 units, down 43% from last year. The Acura Division reported February sales of 990 units, down 31% over last year.
Toronto - Use of business intelligence (BI) and performance management tools has enabled one of Canada's largest community hospitals to boost productivity and enhance the quality and speed of patient care.
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the largest number of energy efficient buildings in 2008 that have earned EPA’s Energy Star.
TORONTO - Mercedes-Benz Canada reported that a record-breaking total of 1,560 units were delivered to customers in February, representing a 12.2% gain and the best combined February ever for Mercedes-Benz and smart.
TORONTO - Even in a challenging time for the market, Canadian drivers look to make smart vehicle-buying decisions. Three Canadian-built Toyota and Lexus models were popular choices last month, reaching year-over-year gains - including two that have set new records for best-ever February sales.
TORONTO — According to the recently published Annual Global CEO Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in which 62 auto CEOs took part, 92% recognize that innovation is a critical ingredient for long-term survival.
TORONTO — How the world has changed in 18 months. In 2007, the insurance industry was worried about over regulation, natural catastrophes and attracting management talent.
Nearly everyday we hear that in tough economic times we need more from our employees. We need them to have more control of expenses, a greater focus on efficiency, greater effort, and more innovation.
TORONTO - York University President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri announced the appointment of Osgoode Hall Law School Dean Patrick Monahan as York’s next Vice-President Academic & Provost, effective July 1, 2009.
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc refreshed its line of Mac desktop computers, adding stronger capabilities and nudging some prices lower as consumer spending feels the pinch of the recession.
TORONTO - Four leading business groups are heading for a showdown with the McGuinty government over Bill 139, an amendment to the Ontario Employment Standards Act.
STATSCAN - Foreign acquisitions of Canadian-controlled firms, particularly in mining, manufacturing, retail and accommodation and food services industries, drove the 13.7% increase in assets under foreign control in 2006, the fastest rate of growth since 1999. Canadian assets under Canadian control rose 8.2%.
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