Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all.
Company reports record revenue; increases revenue guidance for the year
CAMBRIDGE - COM DEV International Ltd. announced its second quarter financial results for the three-month period ended April 30, 2009. All amounts are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted.
WATERLOO - Girl guides from around Waterloo Region will explore the world of engineering technology at a special event tomorrow hosted by the University of Waterloo's award-winning Engineering Science Quest program.
WATERLOO - On Wednesday June 10, 2009, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Grand Valley Chapter marked its 25th Anniversary with an event at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery that both celebrated the importance of where we have come from - and looked to the equally crucial future of communications’ best practice.
MONTREAL - Countries around the world must work toward a new global economy that is open, resilient, and responsible, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said yesterday, as he laid out an agenda for the renewal of globalization. How effectively countries navigate the current interim period will be critical to the success of the international economic order in the years ahead, he cautioned.
Statscan - In recent months, Canada has been affected by the fallout from the severe decline in international trade and commodity prices. However, its avoidance of excessive reliance on debt has stood both its financial institutions and overall economy in good stead.
TORONTO - Teranet Inc. announces that Jay Forbes will be joining Teranet as President and Chief Executive Officer on July 2, 2009. Mr. Forbes is coming to Teranet from Ingram Micro where he was Executive Vice President and President of Ingram Micro's European, Middle Eastern and African operations.
Waterloo - The Waterloo Region Home Builders’ Association (WRHBA) has participated in the development of policies at the provincial, regional and local levels of government to help protect housing choice and affordability for new home buyers. It is abundantly clear that all current policies lead to more density, intensification and redevelopment in existing residential areas.
TORONTO - Brick Brewing Company and Labatt Brewing Company Limited have reached a settlement in the suit Labatt had filed seeking damages on three issues relating to Labatt's Brava and Brick's Red Baron: trade-mark and copyright infringement, causing confusion to the consumer, and causing Labatt financial harm.
Guelph - Helping Canadians eat better for better health is the goal of a conference featuring University of Guelph researchers studying functional foods.
QUEBEC CITY - At this morning's annual general meeting, INO CEO Jean-Yves Roy painted a positive picture of the organization's activities in 2008-2009.
WATERLOO - A new parent questionnaire, developed at the University of Waterloo, will help health practitioners to more accurately gauge the acquisition of language skills in children with autism.
HAMILTON - There won’t be anymore waiting in the dark at this campus bus shelter. New flexible solar cell technology developed by a group of engineering researchers at McMaster University has been installed to power lighting for night-time transit users.
London —Libro Financial Group is pleased to announce its donation of $20,000 to Trees Ontario, an organization which supports tree planting across the province. The money will be used to plant approximately 8,000 new tree seedlings in southwestern Ontario in the spring of 2010.
- Oikocredit has Unveiled the Initial Results of an International Women Empowerment Study
AMERSFOORT, The Netherlands - In the first phase of an international study covering four countries (Bulgaria, Kenya, Peru and the Philippines) Oikocredit has examined the notion of fair financing and women empowerment.
"The G8 industrial nations are collectively off course in delivering on a 2005 pact to more than double aid to Africa through 2010... according to a new report released on Thursday.
Toronto - At the end of this week, tens of thousands of hopeful, sleep-deprived candidates around the world will sit exams for the coveted designation of Certified Financial Analyst.
MISSISSAUGA - Sales of luxury properties in the Greater Toronto Area posted their strongest performance on record in May 2009, according to RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada.
Solar-powered trash receptacle to use renewable energy to save money and turn public spaces into clean eco-friendly zones
TORONTO - Waste Management today announced that it has entered into an agreement with BigBelly Solar under which Waste Management will provide WM Solar Powered Trash Compactors to its customers, including municipalities and high-traffic facilities. Waste Management has become the exclusive waste and environmental services company distributor of BigBelly solar compactor technology in North America.
"Brazil and Russia are set to unload US Treasury bonds as they acquire $10 billion each of new International Monetary Fund (IMF) securities designed to bolster the institution's aid programs, officials in the countries said Wednesday. The moves are part of a bid by the so-called BRIC nations -- Brazil, Russia, India and China -- to play a bigger role at the IMF and other international institutions...." [The Wall Street Journal/Factiva]
London - The goal is to save the lives of domestic violence victims who die by violence at the hands of their partner or ex-partner. Research indicates that domestic homicide is considered the most predictable and preventable of all homicides.
OTTAWA - The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-Food), announced changes to the administrative policy of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with respect to employee taxable benefits. These changes will reduce or eliminate the administrative burden for employers and ensure more fairness in tax administration.
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty announced $18.5M in funding for cancer and stem cell research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. The announcement was part of an event at The Ottawa Hospital in which Premier McGuinty announced a total of $94M in new investments across the province, awarded through the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) and the Ontario Research Fund (ORF).
H1N1 virus has in large part been at level six for several weeks so people need no panic unnecessarily, says Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness
Toronto – With the H1N1 virus boosted yesterday from a level five pandemic alert to a level six – out of a possible six levels – by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is urging communities and companies to exercise caution as they prepare for the full-scale pandemic.
Tiny Township - Yesterday, Simcoe County was formally notified of possible legal action if they do not stop construction of a waste dump at Site 41 in Tiny Township. The letter was sent by Sack Goldblatt Mitchell LLP on behalf of its client, the Council of Canadians.
Waterloo Region, ON – Students from St. Mary’s High School and Resurrection Catholic Secondary School have used their skills in the construction of an Empire Home at the Riverland Community in Breslau. Empire Communities -- Waterloo Region Home Builders’ Association’s “Project of the Year” award-winner for 2008 -- is a recognized Green Builder in the Region.
Sub-Saharan Africa has the potential not only to feed its own population but to become a major food exporter
Cape Town, South Africa – Despite a host of obstacles – such as a lack of irrigation, inadequate roads, limited access to capital and widespread governmental indifference, sub-Saharan Africa has the potential not only to feed its own population but to become a major food exporter, business leaders and development officials contended at this year’s World Economic Forum on Africa.
OTTAWA - Accreditation Canada International has been commissioned to carry out accreditation assessments for health care institutions in Lebanon on behalf of the Ministry of Public Health. The Lebanese Ministry has turned to Accreditation Canada for its expertise in assessing the quality and safety in health care facilities.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - Technology Research Corporation (TRC) announced revenue and earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2009.
St Helena, CA--The crisis in the economy took a backseat to fundraising for charity at the Napa Valley Vintners' (NVV) 29th annual Auction Napa Valley (ANV) held this past weekend, raising more than $5.7 million for St. Helena healthcare, youth and housing non-profit programs. Though no records were broken, the mood was upbeat and lively, in no small part due to the scores of surprises added to each venue.
Effective risk management can help private companies grow on solid footing
In the current economic environment, sound risk management has become a key focus and necessity for private companies. Indeed, according to a new article from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), having a risk management system is vital to ensuring that all stakeholders in the organization are on the same page and in helping to take advantage of new opportunities, such as expanding the business overseas to addressing climate change.
New role will hopefully encourage opportunities and professionalism in the tourism sector
OTTAWA - Olympic Champion Nancy Greene Raine is the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council's (CTHRC) new spokesperson, supporting the Council in promoting tourism careers and first-rate HR practices.
Düsseldorf, Germany - The Aidmatrix Foundation, a non-profit organization specialized in supply chain solutions for humanitarian relief also having its India operations, has won the Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2009 in the category Best Supply Chain Solutions Provider. Shari Temple, Managing Director, Aidmatrix Europe, accepted the award yesterday at the European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2009 awards dinner in Düsseldorf.
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