Talking at the US State Department this summer, Hans Rosling uses his fascinating data-bubble software to burst myths about the developing world. Look for new analysis on China and the post-bailout world, mixed with classic data shows.
Guelph - “The Guelph Storm proudly presented by Skyline” marks the first time in Guelph Storms history that the franchise has been presented by a sponsor for the regular season and the playoffs.
Ranks 6th in the World Among Tech Companies; Fortune's List of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies Based on Revenue Growth, Profitability
WATERLOO - Open Text (TM) Corporation has earned a spot on Fortune's 2009 List of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies(http://tinyurl.com/lre2cv), ranking 15th overall and 6th on the list's breakdown of fastest-growing tech companies.
KITCHENER — The federal government announced that a skills training centre, operated by Conestoga College and to be built in Ingersoll will train students to work in the energy industry to improve power lines and associated energy projects.
Kitchener - From September 18 through October 4, the Contemporary Art Forum of Kitchener and Area will present its 7th invitational exhibition of contemporary visual art in public spaces. CAFKA is dedicated to encouraging innovative artistic projects and interactive programming, bringing cutting-edge works of art out of galleries and studios and placing them in public spaces where art can stimulate new experiences, perceptions and discussions among the general public.
HAMILTON - The United Steelworkers said yestrday the union will support Lakeside Steel's bid to acquire the former Stelco's steelmaking facilities at Hamilton and Nanticoke, based on Lakeside's commitment to respect the collective agreements, support the defined benefit pension plans and fulfill production and employment undertakings at both plants.
Statscan - After three consecutive quarterly declines, Canada's international travel deficit remained virtually unchanged between the first and second quarters of 2009 at $2.9 billion.
OTTAWA - Workers at the Museum of Civilization and War Museum are prepared to walk the picket line this fall, if the museums' management continues to refuse them workplace fairness and the same protections in place for other federal workers in the Ottawa/Gatineau region.
WATERLOO - Open Text(TM) Corporation announced yesterday that it has been positioned in the Leaders quadrant of the Gartner 2009 Magic Quadrant for Web Content Management,* based on an evaluation of the company's ability to execute and its completeness of vision.
TORONTO - The economy has posed many challenges for businesses - including the need to make sure they are prepared for the upturn. According to a new U.S. survey, managers are planning to hire a combination of workers to support both long- and short-term initiatives. ____________________ Public Sector
Statscan - Public sector employment on a seasonally adjusted basis edged down 0.2% between the first and second quarters of 2009 to 3.5 million employees, after growing at a steady pace since 2004. The decline was mostly concentrated in Ontario and Quebec.
Statscan - Spending on overnight trips to Canada by foreign residents reached $1.7 billion in the first quarter of 2009, down 8.5% compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
Toronto - A move to permit manufacturers to add nutrients to foods at their discretion could result in some Canadians consuming too much of a good thing, according to new research from the Faculty of Medicine.
In the midst of a (finally) burning hot summer, Canadians might recall how they are often excoriated by certain environmentalist activists for their “excessive” consumption of water. The David Suzuki Foundation has been particularly aggressive, repeatedly scolding Canadians for using too much water, and particularly for consuming more water (on average per person) than Europeans.
"World trade is showing signs of recovery as imports and exports start to pick up in Asia and manufacturing rebounds, but the longer-term trend remains negative, the Dutch CPB research institute said on Wednesday.
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