Ray Kurzweil's latest graphs show that technology's breakneck advances will only accelerate -- recession or not. He unveils his new project, Singularity University, to study oncoming tech and guide it to benefit humanity.
WATERLOO – On May 31, 2009, a new website launched that married the centuries-old Mennonite tradition of storytelling with the latest in Web 2.0 interactivity. The result - The Mennonite Heritage Portrait (www.MennoniteHeritagePortrait.ca) – is an incredible new on-line resource making thousands of original documents, photos and historical records from a wide variety sources accessible online.
Canadian consumer confidence reaches highest level in 15 months
OTTAWA - The overall index of consumer confidence in the economy rose in the period from February to June to 78.5, the highest the index has been since February 2008. In the United States, the index reached 68.7, a strong jump from February as well.
May marks the seventh consecutive month of market share growth
OAKVILLE – Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited outpaced the industry in May marking the company's seventh consecutive month of market share growth. Results were driven by products across the lineup including Ford Focus, Ford Escape, Lincoln MKX and Ford F-150.
Brewer Picks 28-year Molson Veteran to Lead Canadian Business
DENVER and MONTREAL - Global brewer Molson Coors has named one of its senior executives and a 28-year Molson veteran to the top post at Molson in Canada. Dave Perkins, 55, assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, Molson Canada effective June 5, 2009.
All time sales records for all-new Venza, Canadian-made RAV4 and Lexus RX 350: best May ever for Tacoma 4x4
TORONTO - TCI's May sales of Toyota and Lexus cars, SUVs and trucks totalled 21,316 (down 25.2% from May 2008). This included 19,729 Toyota vehicles sold during the month (down 26%). Lexus sold 1,587 luxury vehicles in May (down 13%).
Kitchener - MTE Consultants Inc. (MTE) announced that it has merged with Waterloo Geoscience Consultants Ltd. (WGC). The merger will allow both firms to expand the services they provide to their clients across southwestern Ontario.
In an interview with Bloomberg Television, World Bank President Robert Zoellick says that "...fiscal-stimulus plans are insufficient to turn around the 'real economy' and rising joblessness threatens to set off political unrest across the globe.
While Engagement Still Holds Steady, Declines in Favourable Scores on Other Indicators Suggest Companies Can't Afford Complacency
TORONTO - As the global recession wears on, employees are feeling increasing stress in the workplace that, if left unchecked, could impact business performance, according to Towers Perrin's Workplace Watch, a newly launched quarterly look at employee opinions across a set of large global organizations. Based on opinions of more than 650,000 employees, Towers Perrin found that only 55% of workers agree they can balance work and personal responsibilities, down from 62% just one quarter earlier.
Role of communities needs to be front and centre in new law, coalition says
TORONTO - A coalition of leading environmental groups applaud legislation introduced today that would enshrine Premier Dalton McGuinty's commitment to protect at least 225,000 square kilometres of the northern boreal forest. The Far North Planning and Protection Act, if passed, would help Ontario fight climate change, protect ecosystems and ensure First Nations have control over land-use decisions as they plan for cultural renewal and economic prosperity.
Research by NATIONAL Public Relations indicates social media ranked top trend for internal communications in Canada
TORONTO - Social media is the most significant trend impacting internal communications in Canada, according to a new study conducted by NATIONAL Public Relations. Nine-in-ten respondents say that when it comes to facilitating dialogue with employees, social media has the potential to dramatically redefine and re-energize internal communications, making it a 'game-changer' for employee engagement. Social media refers to online tools and technologies that facilitate collaboration, enhance communication and support knowledge management.
WATERLOO - The University of Waterloo school of optometry, Canada's only English-speaking optometric training institution, will dedicate the Witer Learning Resource Centre on Friday in recognition of a $500,000 gift from philanthropists Dr. Marta Witer and Ian Ihnatowycz.
Think of all the time you have put in and the energy you’ve exhausted on attempts to cajole client contacts who love to say “no” but can’t really say “yes.” It can be a frustrating, morale-beating process. It also happens to be bad for your business’ bottom line.
Donations exceed $2.7 million for local heart health
WATERLOO - More than 1,200 cyclists and walkers are limbered up and ready to boost Kitchener-Waterloo's heart health this weekend as they take to the streets and paths to raise $200,000 for St. Mary's Regional Cardiac Care Centre.
Guelph - The Guelph Sexuality Conference, Canada's largest and longest-running sexual health forum, will accentuate the positive this year rather than dwell on all the things that can go wrong with sex and relationships.
Report calls for major changes to fight increase in sexually-transmitted infections and misinformation
TORONTO - Teens in Toronto are engaging in risky sexual behaviours, a report released today shows, and young people in the groups most at risk are not getting the information they need to protect themselves.
No matter how lucky you were in nature's lottery - no matter what skills and smarts you were born with - you will face many transitions in your life. After all, life is nothing more than a series of transitions.
Call for applications to support professional development opportunities for visual artists residing and practising in Guelph and Wellington County.
Guelph - Guelph Arts Council is inviting applications for the 2009 Jane Graham Memorial Award. Any visual artist residing and actively practising in Guelph or Wellington County and who can demonstrate a commitment to professional artistic development is eligible to apply for funding to pursue professional development opportunities.
TORONTO - Honda Canada Inc. reported combined May sales of 15,624 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, a 17% decrease from record sales in May 2008. The Honda Automobile Division reported May sales of 14,046 units, down 17% from last year's record sales. The Acura Division reported May sales of 1,578 units, down 21% from last year.
OTTAWA — University of Ottawa chancellor Huguette Labelle, the first woman to head the Red Cross in Canada and the first Francophone woman to rise to the position of deputy minister in the federal government, received the YM-YWCA Lifetime Achievement Award last night.
Coldwell Banker On Location is First in Industry to Fully Tap Power of Video for Local Search and Insights
Waterloo Region - Consumers in the region now have a new way to connect with local real estate professionals, receive community and neighbourhood information and obtain tips and qualified advice for buying or selling a home.
TORONTO, ON. - Approximately 11, 400 students will graduate from the University of Toronto this spring, at convocation ceremonies taking place from Wednesday, June 3, to Friday, June 19. All ceremonies will be held in Convocation Hall, 31 King's College Circle.
WHITBY - BMW Group Canada (BMW and MINI Brands combined) sold 3,228 vehicles in May 2009, down 3% compared to May 2008. Year-to-date sales for BMW Group Canada are 9,849 units, down 7% compared to the same period last year.
MISSISSAUGA - As automotive sales continue to decline, Kia Canada announced that it surpassed its previous record sales for the month of May, selling 5,032 Kia vehicles - an increase of 25.5 per cent over last year's figures.
Two children from kidsLINK residential program to join 300 others on all expenses paid trip to Florida’s Walt Disney World
Waterloo Region/ST. AGATHA – kidsLINK announced that on Thursday June 4, 2009, two children from its residential program will experience the trip of a lifetime to Walt Disney World in Florida, thanks to the Toronto chapter of Dreams Take Flight.
Record-breaking May sales contribute to phenomenal sales growth in 2009
MISSISSAUGA - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) announced that it set a new record for May results. Sales of its lineup of symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive vehicles reached 1,940 units, up 0.5 percent over last May.
Waterloo — Quarry Integrated Communications has joined a select group of communications agencies worldwide in being recognized as a Certified Agency Partner by Eloqua, the category-defining marketing automation leader.
Couponclick.ca, the first website of its kind in Canada, has marketing and security features that have been long-awaited by the retail and manufacturing industries
Quebec – Fuelled by the economic recession and the increasing number of Canadians surfing the Internet, consumer use of online coupons is on the rise. Manufacturers and retailers looking to benefit from this growing trend, but reluctant to get involved due to security risks, can now profit from a first-of its-kind, secure coupon website being launched in Canada.
TORONTO - With a total of 2,344 Mercedes-Benz vehicles delivered to customers throughout the month, Mercedes-Benz Canada reported that May was the best month in history for the Mercedes-Benz brand.
Increases Sales and Market Share Again in May 2009
AJAX - Volkswagen Canada announced that it once again increased vehicle sales and market share in May in the face of a Canadian passenger vehicle market that fell 16.5% for the month. With its best sales month since August 2002, the company sold 4,209 new vehicles and posted a 7.4% increase in sales in Canada.
MISSISSAUGA - Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) reported sales of 8,390 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in May, the best performing sales month for both brands in 2009. The total represented a sales decrease of 13.3 per cent over May 2008.
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Laurier to graduate 2,250 students at its 2009 spring convocation
WATERLOO –Wilfrid Laurier University will be holding its spring convocation ceremonies June 3 to 10.
Kitchener - Enjoy opera in the fresh air with the whole family, as OPERA KITCHENER presents Rossini’s “CINDERELLA” at the New Waterloo Public Square on Saturday June 13th at 3pm in the afternoon for no admission fee. It will be a fully staged production sung in English, so no surtitles or translations needed, accompanied by orchestra ands chorus.
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