Legendary ocean researcher Sylvia Earle shares astonishing images of the ocean -- and shocking stats about its rapid decline -- as she makes her TED Prize wish: that we will join her in protecting the vital blue heart of the planet.
Kitchener – On Thursday, February 19, 2009, over 800 people honoured the exceptional contributions of 84 individuals and organizations who were nominated for Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Announces Business Excellence Awards at the Chamber’s annual gala. Nine recipients were announced at the Bingeman's Marshall hall and hosted by Chamber president and CEO Joan Fisk and CTV news anchor Kyle Christie.
Waterloo – The United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Surrounding Area announced today that its 2008 annual campaign efforts exceeded their original goal of $5.3 million. The final campaign results brought in $5,318,945 million for the local community. During an Achievement Breakfast held at Waterloo Inn this morning to announce the total, the organization also handed out campaign awards to several companies, with top honours going to Christie Digital.
TORONTO - In an open letter to Ontario Labour Minister Peter Fonseca today, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the provincial government to cancel the upcoming (March 31) increase in the minimum wage, citing the deteriorating state of the economy.
Calgary and Brasilia, Brazil - Userful and ThinNetworks announced that they have been selected to supply 356,800 virtualized desktops to schools in all of Brazil's 5,560 municipalities.
Toronto — While the economic downturn is forcing private companies to address their financing needs, many are shying away from proactively communicating with their banker for fear that they may be squeezed by the credit crunch. At a time when private companies should be in regular, constant communication with their banker, according to new data from a Pulse survey of private companies conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Canada, only 39% of respondents have increased communication with their banker in the past three months.
Expansion of Canada's tourism brand into high-growth emerging markets has potential for greater return on investment
MUMBAI, India - Following swiftly on the heels of the federal budget, the Canadian Tourism Commission is embarking on a strategy to enter the tourism market in India, a country with a rapidly growing middle-class and outward-bound potential. The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Andrew Clark, the CTC's Vice President of Sales and Market Development were in Mumbai, India today to launch the new campaign for priority international markets.
Kitchener - There will be a tsunami of businesses sold in the next 5-10 years. Hundreds of thousands of business owners are thinking about retiring but most don’t have a plan. “Those with a plan will have the advantage”, advocates Wayne A. Vanwyck, President of The Achievement Centre International.
Guelph - Ever wondered what kind of challenges people with physical disabilities face every day? Or what it's like to survive a disease like cancer? Or how it feels to be discriminated against because of your skin colour or sexual orientation?
Waterloo - Wilfrid Laurier University has joined a new provincially-sponsored “Education Championship Team” designed to help Crown wards — children and youths under the care of the government — pursue post-secondary education.
Statscan - Canadians took nearly 3.2 million trips to the United States in December, down 4.0% from November. Of these, just under 1.7 million were same-day car trips, which were down 4.2%.
Statscan - This was the largest and most widespread decrease since the index turned down in September. Among the 10 components, 6 fell, 1 was unchanged and 3 increased.
Toronto - For the second consecutive year, the University of Toronto has been named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Launched in 2008 by Mediacorp, the award recognizes employers that have developed exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs. U of T was one of only 35 employers from across the country selected for the prestigious honour.
For every dollar that the Ontario Power Authority has spent on energy conservation and efficiency, it has contracted to spend $60 on new supply.
Ontario - As of December 31, 2008 the OPA has entered into contracts for 11,559 megawatts (MW) of new supply. In addition, according to the most recent information available from the OPA, its CDM programmes have reduced demand by approximately 600 MW. For every MW of demand reduction it has achieved, the OPA has contracted for 19 MW of new supply.
Some managers claim the best way to motivate staff is through the wallet: increase pay, expand allowances or give more cash incentives. While money is certainly useful, it is not the only key to human motivation. In the current economic climate, learning how to harness the power of praise also enables you to reward and retain staff without putting a big dent in your budget.
Kingston - Infection prevention and control resources and programming in Canadian long-term care facilities fall short of recommended standards, a new Queen’s University study shows.
Guelph - Judi Riddolls, executive director of Guelph Business Enterprise, is sharing tips on how to best represent your business at trade shows at a dinner seminar hosted by Guelph Women in Networking (GWIN) March 3, 2009 for business women.
In Tax Foundation Podcast, Robert Barro, PhD, Finds Temporary Economic Action "Unattractive," Calls for Permanent Changes to Tax Structure to Spur Economic Growth
Washington, DC- Robert Barro, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, criticizes the recently passed federal stimulus package as a "terrible piece of legislation," and calls for permanent changes to the tax structure to spur economic growth.
Toronto - When employers provide cars (or car allowances) to their employees to use as part of their jobs, the tax implications can be remarkably complex.
Waterloo Region - Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region is in need of more foster parents in the community to care for children in crisis. There are over 500 children in care, and only 300 foster homes.
Washington, D.C. - The economic recovery plan signed by President Obama will create 3 to 4 million quality, sustainable jobs with many protecting our country’s public health and our environment.
TORONTO - Integran Technologies Inc., a world leader in the development and commercialization of advanced metallurgical nano-technologies, has announced today that it has entered into a collaborative research agreement with TransCanada Corporation and NOVA Research and Technology Corporation (both of Calgary, Alberta, Canada) to develop an in-field repair process that utilizes nanocrystalline metals to structurally reinforce degraded gas pipeline steel.
Hamilton - New figures show that stroke mortality rates and burden vary greatly by country and between regions, with low-income countries being the most affected. However, known risk factors for stroke, including diabetes and alcohol consumption, are poor predictors of national stroke mortality and burden and do not explain the greater burden in low-income countries.
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