Eric Lewis, an astonishingly talented crossover jazz pianist -- seen by many for the first time at TED2009 -- sets fire to the keys with his shattering rendition of Evanescence's chart-topper, "Going Under."
TORONTO – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released preliminary housing starts data for the Kitchener Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) today. Construction began on 103 homes in February, down from a relatively high 150 units started in the same month last year.
Researchers hope the discovery of multiple genetic mutations leads to improved cancer treatments
TORONTO - Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have discovered a family of eight genes that are mutated in patients with medulloblastoma - the most common childhood brain cancer. The research is published in the March 8 online edition of Nature Genetics.
TORONTO - For Canada's most senior business decision makers, the key to surviving an economic downturn is clear: focus on opportunity. In a report released this week that surveyed 100 Canadian Presidents and CEOs, organization leaders cited 'targeting new revenue opportunities' as the highest ranked tactic to weather the current economic climate.
"International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka Thursday called on G20 governments to coordinate a long-term framework to stimulate investment in clean energy....
ICT Competency Profiles framework will help employers and educators respond to the evolving knowledge and skills needed by ICT workers
OTTAWA - The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is pleased to announce the development of a new tool that will have a significant impact on the effective delivery of qualified ICT workers to Canadian employers. The ICT Competency Profiles framework is an online resource that gives employers and educators the framework they need to identify required competencies for various ICT career clusters, create job profiles, target training and align curricula with current and emerging industry needs.
Kitchener - To complement their newest curriculum based education program, Kids In Motion: a Healthy Start (KIM), The Children’s Museum in downtown Kitchener is hosting two symposiums on healthy eating this month.
World Bank President Robert Zoellick and Chief Economist Justin Yifu Lin write in a commentary published Friday in The Washington Post that "China's economic growth will plunge in 2009. The US is in severe recession. For the world's economy to recover, these two economic powerhouses must cooperate and become the engine for the G20. Without a strong G2, the G20 will disappoint....
Ontario Government Helps City Promote Alternatives to Car Use
KITCHENER — The Province of Ontario is supporting the City’s plans to get more Kitchener residents cycling. A provincial grant will allow the City to develop a Cycling Master Plan to provide better cycling facilities for commuting and recreation.
TORONTO - Women have been faced with job loss at a higher rate than men since manufacturing jobs began to disappear in 2002, said CAW Women's Director Julie White.
Guelph - Applications are now being accepted by Guelph Women in Networking (GWIN) for its annual $1,000 scholarship. Applications must be post-dated by Wednesday April 15, 2009.
TORONTO - The CAW reached a tentative restructuring agreement with General Motors early this morning, after days of round the clock negotiations. CAW President Ken Lewenza said the tentative deal will generate substantial cost savings for the company while protecting current base wage rates and current pensions, and retaining the investment advantage currently enjoyed by Canadian facilities compared to U.S. plants.
TORONTO - The BMO Possibility Awards were given out to six figure skaters who delivered outstanding performances at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships held this past January in Saskatoon.
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