Nature's mysteries meet tack-sharp wit in this hilarious, 10-minute mix of quips and fun lessons, as comedian, writer and TV man John Lloyd plucks at the substance of several things not seen. ____________________ Fundraising Target
$21 million, 3-year ‘Change Reaction’ goal to fuel long-term commitment and target systemic community issues
WATERLOO - It will no longer be business as usual at the United Way of Kitchener Waterloo and Area. This message was delivered to the 200+ guests in attendance when United Way kicked-off its annual fall fundraising campaign at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre yesterday. ____________________ Poverty
OTTAWA - Poverty rates in Canada - especially among children and the working-age population -are among the worst of 17 leading developed countries, according to the Conference Board's annual ranking on Society indicators.
A message from Dr. Max Blouw, President and Vice-Chancellor
Universities across Canada continue to struggle with financial challenges. The pressures are both cyclical, as we have seen in the current global economic downturn, and systemic, as we have experienced in the Ontario post-secondary educational environment for some years.
GUELPH - The University of Guelph and The Co-operators yesterday launched a new centre dedicated to preparing a new generation of business leaders committed to community engagement and sustainability.
Edward Rogers to Become Deputy Chairman of Rogers Communications
TORONTO - The Board of Directors of Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) has appointed Edward S. Rogers as Deputy Chairman. The appointment coincides with the announcement of a more streamlined organization structure for RCI focused on driving continued growth while creating a more consistent and enhanced customer experience.
WATERLOO - One of only two Canadian teams in an international competition to develop a prefabricated solar home will introduce their entry in Toronto this weekend - before packing it up and shipping it to Washington D.C.
WATERLOO - Wilfrid Laurier University’s School of Business & Economics has been awarded the opportunity to host the prestigious Jeux du Commerce (JDC) Central in 2011, a multi-faceted competition consisting of academic case analysis, social challenges and sporting excellence.
KITCHENER - This Friday night marks the opening of the Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts (CCPA) in Downtown Kitchener with a gala event celebrating the launch of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony (KWS) concert season.
VANCOUVER - Social media expert Tod Maffin says companies are about to face a mass exodus of employees due to a kind of perfect storm brewing within two key generations of employees.
OTTAWA - Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, announced yesterday that the Canadian Warranty Commitment Program, introduced earlier this year is being brought to a close.
Toronto - Four of Canada's leading pension funds have established a professorship in pension management at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Prof. Alexander Dyck, a noted expert in corporate governance and corporate finance, will be the inaugural holder of the ICPM Professorship in Pension Management at the Rotman International Centre for Pension Management (ICPM).
TORONTO - A gene mutation found in some people with autism appears to disrupt very early stages of brain development and contribute to the nervous system deficits that are the hallmarks of autism disorder, a York University study has found.
Waterloo – The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is hosting a public panel discussion on September 24, entitled The Global Financial and Environmental Crises: Connections and Parallels?
NAPANEE - Strathcona Paper LP, North America's only paperboard company dedicated exclusively to the manufacture and supply of medium-to-heavy weight paperboard, announced today that it has been granted Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody certification.
Hamilton — A common household nuisance, the fruit fly, is capable of intricate social learning much like that used by humans, according to new research from McMaster University.
Waterloo - The Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies (LCMSDS) will host the Toronto Military Studies Conference Sept. 18-19 at the Moss Park Armoury in Toronto.
OTTAWA - The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-Food), is pleased to announce contribution funding for eight new projects under the Charities Partnership and Outreach Program as well as the program's recent one-year extension.
Guelph – With both interest and professional programs devoted to sustainability on the rise, a select group of students have a leading-edge opportunity to lead the way to lasting social change. Now, Keith Colaco, of the University of Waterloo, is preparing to lend his energy to addressing the serious economic, social and environmental challenges our world currently faces.
TORONTO - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, issued the following statement regarding the proposed acquisition of certain Nortel Networks Corp. assets by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson) of Sweden:
TORONTO - In response to local media reports from China that some foreign insurance companies may be planning to scale back operations in the PRC, Manulife Financial affirmed that it continues to focus its strong operational growth in China through its highly successful Manulife-Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. partnership, which is currently licensed in 36 cities across 10 provinces in China. The Manulife-Sinochem partnership has more than 11,000 professionally-trained staff and agents serving over 450,000 customers.
*Note: To review previous days go to Weekday tab at top of page.
Submit press release to pressrelease@exchangemagazine.com - Content published on this site represents the opinion of the individual or organization and/or source provider. ExchangeMagazine.com is non-partisian online economic development journal. Privacy Policy. Copyright of Exchange produced editorial is the copyright of Exchange Business Communications Inc. 2009/*.*. Additional editorials, comments and releases are copyright of respective source(s).
