At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes.
RIM, Rogers Communications and Desire 2 Learn join university as technology partners
WATERLOO – The Laurier School of Business & Economics has engaged its 100 full-time Waterloo MBA students in an innovative one-year mobile e-learning pilot, which kicked off this month. Laurier is working with Research In Motion (RIM) and Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) to bring this mobile e-learning project to MBA students.
But majority of renovators intend to use the tax credit
TORONTO - A healthy majority (67 per cent) of Ontario homeowners are planning renovations over the next two years, but that number has decreased slightly from 71 per cent last year, according to a new RBC survey.
TORONTO - Stable global credit markets and rebounding equities continued to rejuvenate Canadian pension fund returns in the third quarter, according to a survey just released by RBC Dexia Investor Services, which maintains the industry's most comprehensive universe of Canadian pension plans and money managers.
CAMBRIDGE - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. ("ATS" or "the Company") and Photowatt, its wholly-owned subsidiary, today announced they will lever their global solar expertise and Ontario presence to advance the Ontario solar market.
Guelph - A study of complex economic and social relationships in 19th-century rural Ontario has earned three prestigious awards for a University of Guelph historian.
OTTAWA - John Carbrey, 27, founder and co-owner of Intrafinity, last night received the Export Development Canada (EDC) Export Excellence Award, at the Business Development Bank of Canada's 2009 Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA) ceremony in Ottawa. He also won BDC's 2009 Young Entrepreneur Award for Ontario.
Ottawa – Just how does a beginner win a Nobel Prize? The answer lies in a book by Nobel laureate Dr. Peter Doherty who will be addressing a crowd of high school and Carleton University students on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
WATERLOO - The president of Microsoft's business division, Stephen Elop, will visit the University of Waterloo this week to give a special public talk about the future of technology and innovation. ____________________ Environment
Writing in The Independent, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown says: "In every era there are only one or two moments when nations come together and reach agreements that make history because they change the course of history. Copenhagen must be such a time.
Toronto - A new global economy is emerging to address the challenges of climate change. Everyone from touring rock and roll bands to the gas and oil industry are purchasing carbon offsets in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint.
Statscan - This was its fourth straight gain, while August was revised up from 1.1% to 1.2%. In September, 7 of the 10 components advanced, led again by the stock market and the housing index, while 2 components declined, the same as the month before.
WATERLOO - An annual science open house at the University of Waterloo will introduce children and their parents to a variety of scientific experiments this weekend, including some involving quantum computing and nanotechnology.
New Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge, Ontario Showcases Brand’s New Prototype Design
CAMBRIDGE, ON/WHITE PLAINS, NY – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Cambridge, Ontario. This property, located an hour west of Toronto, is the 100th Four Points by Sheraton to open in North America. The hotel is also the third Four Points by Sheraton prototype to open so far this year.
Statscan - This was following a 2.6% increase in July. Weaker sales in the automotive products, machinery and electronic equipment, and building materials sectors were the major factors contributing to the decline.
Kingston - A $1-million graduate fellowship announced today is focused on training a new generation of world class researchers on Arctic environmental issues. The TD Bank Financial Group Graduate Fellowship in Arctic Environmental Issues will foster graduate student involvement in unlocking the answers to questions about the impact of environmental change in the Arctic.
First of its kind in financial services online program lets you choose your advisor match
TORONTO - Consumers are in the driver's seat with the launch of a new online program that allows them to choose an advisor who meets their individual financial needs. Advisor Match is Sun Life Financial's new, unique website service that revolves around the user - see how easy it is to find an advisor who clicks with you.
HAMILTON - For 21 years they have worked side-by-side developing technologies that save companies millions of dollars in production costs. On October 19, this university/industry research-and-development collaboration was recognized with a Leo Derikx Synergy Award from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
Kitchener – The Grand River Film Festival (GRFF) is thrilled to announce that tickets to their third annual Closing Night Gala are now sold out. It’s no doubt due in part to the announcement earlier this week that the Academy Award winning Director of Departures, Yojiro Takita is flying from Japan to be at the 7:30pm screening and after-party in Cambridge this Saturday.
Kitchener – On November 14 and 15, 2009 art lovers are invited to attend Box 09, a unique event which showcases fairly priced, original fine art created by local artists.
OTTAWA - The CAW has opened contract talks with VIA Rail today in Ottawa, with a goal of reaching a new collective agreement for the three bargaining units covered by the union contract. "VIA Rail offers an important service to Canadians, connecting us from coast to coast to coast.
*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).
