In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too.
PORT ELGIN - The past week has seen an unprecedented and outrageous series of attacks on Canadian autoworkers and their union. One after another, business executives and political leaders, working clearly in tandem, have lined up to denounce the CAW's role in the auto restructuring process, and to demand that we accept up to $19 per hour in concessions or else face massive job losses and economic dislocation.
TORONTO - A new study led by York University researchers finds that coffee may be beneficial for men with Lou Gehrig’s – but for women with the disease, caffeine may have the opposite effect.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oracle Corp said on Monday it will buy Sun Microsystems Inc for $9.50 a share, valuing the high-end computer server maker at more than $7 billion.
ST. JACOBS - Home Hardware Stores Limited will celebrate the company's 45th anniversary as it welcomes more than 10,000 Dealers and vendors from across Canada to the bi-annual Dealer Market in St. Jacobs and Kitchener-Waterloo from April 18-21.
NEW ORLEANS - Eating beans and peas every day is not only good for you; it can help fight cardiovascular disease - the number one cause of death worldwide.
MILAN (Reuters) - Fiat's chief executive has returned to the United States for talks as pressure builds to seal a partnership deal with Chrysler before the end of the month, sources at the Italian car maker said on Monday.
TORONTO - Hydro One announced that it is receiving the 2009 Award of Excellence from the Employee Assistance Society of North America's (EASNA). Hydro One will receive the award during the EASNA annual conference in May.
Statscan - An increase in travel from the United States to Canada more than offset a decline in travel from overseas countries in February. As a result, inbound travel climbed 2.3% from January to 2.2 million trips in February. Despite the increase, this remains one of the lowest levels since record keeping started in 1972.
WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo is officially opening Canada's newest school of pharmacy today. It's the first to open in more than two decades and the only one that lets students gather significant work experience under UW's world-leading co-operative education program.
OTTAWA - Statement by Jean Perrault, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Mayor of Sherbrooke, Que., on the announcement by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) of the Municipal Infrastructure Lending Program:
Guelph - A tireless advocate for animals, a supporter of the arts and a successful business owner, the late Mona Campbell was known for her passion, dedication and philanthropy. She created a legacy of giving that will live on through a $7.5-million gift to benefit the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College. It is the University's largest-ever single donation.
KITCHENER-WATERLOO - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), announced that municipalities can begin applying for direct, low-cost loans for shovel-ready infrastructure projects through CMHC.
Waterloo - kidsLINK will once again host their Annual Gourmet Trail at Bingeman’s on Saturday, April 25th, 2009. For eleven years running this highly anticipated event will welcome guests to experience gourmet foods at local restaurants while contributing to a good cause.
"The UN warned Thursday that the global economic crisis could create up to 100 million 'new hungry' as it wipes out jobs in poorer countries. 'The evidence that we have, still anecdotal, is that the problem is starting up,' said David Nabarro, a UN Assistant Secretary General and coordinator of a task force on global food security...." [Agence France Presse/Factiva]
WATERLOO - Prem Watsa, one of Canada's most prominent business leaders, will discuss his guiding business principles during the University of Waterloo's Friends of the Library lecture and authors event next week.
TORONTO - Representatives of labour unions, community groups and seniors' organizations in Canada will issue a joint call for stronger pension protections at a press conference to be held in downtown Toronto on Monday April 20 at 10:00 a.m.
OTTAWA, - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, yesterday made the following statement regarding the plans released by Vale Inco regarding an eight-week shut down of its Ontario operations.
Kitchener - An essential goal for those who seek to prosper in today’s world is to merge knowledge, skills and imagination. The proof and value of technical knowledge is how it can be used to develop new products, improve existing products, devise and perfect processes that generate economic growth, and contribute directly to a better life and a more vibrant society.
Kitchener, ON - The 2009 Open Ears Festival of Music and Sound (OE), a project of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony (KWS), is a cutting edge biennial event which hits the streets of KW on Friday, April 24th and includes 10 days of multifaceted activities in an array of venues.
Public Council meetings have been set to hear delegations on May 12 and 13. Now available on the Region's website at; www.region.waterloo.on.ca/newrop.
Additional capital grant brings total provincial support to over $2.1 million
Waterloo Region - On April 17, 2009, Kitchener Centre MPP John Milloy announced an additional $907,550 in provincial funding for the Sunnyside Supportive Housing Project in Kitchener.
Fahey et Associes Merges With the Multidisciplinary Firm CIMA+
MONTREAL, - The Executive Vice-President of CIMA+, Mr. Yves Theberge, and the President of Fahey et Associes, Mr. Brian Fahey, are proud to announced that they are joining forces to create one of the leading companies in engineering and planning solutions in Quebec.
Waterloo/Wellington - This new publication "Labour Market" provides a variety of monthly information on Waterloo Regions and Wellington County labour market. It also highlights new industry data as it becomes available from time to time.
Waterloo Region - The Task for met to plan for this fall’s Competitive Advantage Forum. This year instead of November the forum will take place on September 22nd and plans are progressing well to confirm the keynote speaker and agenda. The focus as in previous years is on best practices relative to attracting, hiring, integrating and retaining skilled an professional immigrants.
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