Psychologist Philip Zimbardo says happiness and success are rooted in a trait most of us disregard: the way we orient toward the past, present and future. He suggests we calibrate our outlook on time as a first step to improving our lives.
WATERLOO – From 80 pages of weekly reading to 250, from memorizing to critical analysis, learning in high school is different from learning in university. Wilfrid Laurier University is offering two summer courses for high school graduates to help them prepare for this new academic experience: University 101, and TriAGe: Preparation for University Calculus.
KITCHENER - On the heels of receiving a $20.25-million infrastructure stimulus funding (ISF) commitment from the federal and provincial governments two weeks ago, Kitchener city councillors have endorsed a plan that will enable the city to fulfill the mandatory funding criteria and match 1/3 of the eligible project costs; while striking a balance between completing the projects quickly and ensuring an open and transparent fund procurement process.
Fantasy drama series soars as #1 program of the night
Toronto – Canadians were spellbound by MERLIN Sunday night, as 1.1 million viewers travelled to Camelot for the two-hour premiere of the series on CTV, winning the night as the most-watched program on television.
"South Korea will be among the first nations to emerge from the global economic crisis with growth of two percent tipped next year, the World Bank said Monday. World Bank Chief Economist Justin Lin also predicted that Asia's fourth-largest economy, which is expected to start recovering in the second half of this year, would grow four to five percent in 2011...." [Agence France Presse (6/22)/Factiva]
Waterloo – In response to residents’ concerns about skateboarding in the Waterloo Public Square, city council has voted in favour of a pilot action plan to make the gathering place accessible to everyone.
WATERLOO – Wilfrid Laurier University’s Student Leadership Centre is hosting a leadership program for incoming first-year students. The conference, Leadership Experience Action Progress (LEAP) runs August 7 to 9.
Communications seen key to boosting workplace morale.
TORONTO - Across the board and at every level of organization surveyed, the recession has profoundly affected workplace morale and continues to be a key issue as employers indicate they are uncertain that the worst is over.
Waterloo - The City of Waterloo’s Heritage Resources department has received some much needed funding from the federal government to help with the move to its new location at Conestoga Mall.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service said on Tuesday that the U.S. government's triple-A credit rating was safe but added that it could be at risk if Washington were unable to bring its public debt back to a downward trajectory.
Two Canadian-Built Models Receive Initial Quality Awards in their Respective Segments
TORONTO - The General Motors Oshawa, Ontario (car), plant receives the Silver Plant Quality Award in the North/South America region, averaging just 42 problems per 100 vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) released yesterday.
OTTAWA - The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-Food), is pleased to announce the winners of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) YouTube video contest called "Underground Economy: Not Your Problem?"
TORONTO - Sun Life Financial Inc. announced the appointment of Colm Freyne as interim Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2009 following the resignation of Rick McKenney, who will be taking up an executive position with a U.S. financial services company.
MISSISSAUGA - Christine (Christi) Norris, CMO, Manager, Revenue and Taxation for the City of Kawartha Lakes, was sworn in as President of AMCTO (the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario) at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Association on June 17th in Sault Ste Marie.
Rising Supply Raises Ontario Seniors’ Housing Vacancy Rate in 2009
TORONTO – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released the 2009 Ontario Seniors Housing Report, showing that the vacancy rate based on total accommodation spaces moved up to 13.2 per cent from 12.5 per cent last year.
Ontario Members of Parliament, Business Leaders and Experts Discuss How to Help Communities in South-Western Ontario
Kitchener-Conestoga - Local Members of Provincial Parliament, business leaders and experts participated in a series of meetings that stretched across South-Western Ontario. Sessions were held simultaneously via video-conference on Friday, June 12th in Kitchener, Guelph, London, Windsor, Stratford, Chatham, and Sarnia.
"The World Bank on Monday estimated economic growth in developing countries of 1.2 percent this year, and said that without China and India, output would shrink 1.6 percent....The development lender's preceding forecast, published in late March, put developing countries' annual growth at 2.1 percent, and at zero if China and India were excluded.
(NC)—Once considered nothing more than a fancy light show, Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has gained acceptance in recent years as an alternative or compliment to conventional medical treatments.
Waterloo Region – Last night trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board unanimously approved the Board’s 2009-10 school year budget – as recommended by Board Administration.
(NC)—When you cut your skin, the wound starts to repair itself almost immediately. But for chronic wounds the body needs more than a bandage to allow this healing process to begin.
Logistics Services Provider Collects Over 27,000 Kilograms of Food for Local Food Banks Across the Country
Mississauga Schenker of Canada Ltd., one of the leading logistics service providers to the food industry, announced that its Second Annual Cross-Canada Food Drive Challenge was met with great enthusiasm by the company’s employees, customers and partners.
2,500 Global Institutional Investors Rate "Best of the Best"
TORONTO - Worldwide intelligence-based advisory firm Brendan Wood International (BWI) today announced its list of five Canadian "TopGun" CFOs. Globally, only 51 CFOs were selected from 750 international companies by BWI's Worldwide Panel of shareholders and TopGun analysts.
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