Eric Giler wants to untangle our wired lives with cable-free electric power. Here, he covers what this sci-fi tech offers, and demos MIT's breakthrough version, WiTricity -- a near-to-market invention that may soon recharge your cell phone, car, pacemaker.
KITCHENER - The bond between contemporary art, special events and digital technology was strengthened Monday night through the unveiling of a new digital-projection system that will light up the south and west faces of the 13-metre cube atop Kitchener City Hall on a nightly basis.
VANCOUVER - In order to encourage employment growth as Canada comes out of the recession, the country needs more balanced labour relations laws, concludes a new study from independent research organization the Fraser Institute.
Career Expert Provides DOs and DON'Ts for Job Seekers on Social Networking
TORONTO - As online social networking continues to grow in popularity across Canada, employers are utilizing these sites to screen potential employees. Twenty-eight per cent of employers reported in a recent CareerBuilder Canada survey that they use social networking sites to research job candidates.
TORONTO - The Design Exchange is proud to announce Risking the Void: The Designs of Cameron Porteus. This exhibition celebrates the career of one of Canada’s most important sceneographers who combined an international perspective with a commitment to developing a unique style of Canadian Theatrical design during a significant period in the evolution of Canadian Theatrical history.
Statscan - In 2008, the operating revenue of private radio broadcasters rose 5.6% to $1.6 billion (current dollars) and their profits before interest and taxes increased 12.2% to $336.5 million.
OAKVILLE - Securit, Shred-it, announced that its board of directors has named Vincent R. De Palma to serve as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer. Securit | Shred-it has been operating under interim leadership since the death of the company's founder, Greg Brophy, in September 2007.
Guelph - Prof. Rich Moccia has been appointed U of G's new associate vice-president (research) agri-food and partnerships. His five-year appointment begins Sept. 1.
Ninety Percent of AM Law 200 Firms Now Use Open Text Products to Solve ECM Issues
ILTA '09, WASHINGTON, DC - Open Text Corporation, announced additions to its portfolio of legal solutions, including new integrations with the Open Text ECM Suite. The company, which continues to see strong momentum in the law firm market, will be demonstrating its new solutions at the ILTA '09 conference, being held this week in Washington, D.C.
Statscan - In June, 816,600 people received regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, up 5.1% (+39,500) from a month earlier. Provincially, the largest percentage increases occurred in Alberta, British Columbia and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Statscan - Significant differences in work patterns were apparent between families with children and those without children, according to a new article published today in the online edition of Perspectives on Labour and Income.
Kitchener – On Tuesday, September 1, 2009, from 7:30 am – 9:00 am, The Honourable John Wilkinson, Ontario Minister of Revenue, will provide an overview of the provincial government’s plans to implement a harmonized sales tax (HST).
Helping newcomer youth adjust to school life in Canada
Kitchener - Newcomer Orientation Week (NOW) is designed to help newcomer students succeed academically and socially in the Ontario school system so they can achieve their full potential.
UK - A new report, “Cellphones and Brain Tumors: 15 Reasons for Concern,Science, Spin and the Truth Behind Interphone,” was released August 25, 2009, by a collaborative of international EMF activists.
BURNABY, BC - The United Steelworkers Interior Bargaining Committee has launched a new website - www.dealwithsteel.ca - to support the union's collective bargaining in the BC Interior forest industry.
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