Energy and materials industries well capitalized and will lead expansion
TORONTO - A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) review of debt levels of Canadian companies from 2007-2009 shows that the forestry, industrials and media/technology sectors fared the worse during the lowest period of the global recession.
Company co-founder and President, Walter Hachborn also announced his retirement. Hachborn will remain as President Emeritus.
St. Jacobs – Home Hardware Stores Limited announced two significant appointments at its annual Shareholders meeting on April 16th. Paul Straus, Vice-President and CEO, was appointed President and CEO and Terry Davis, Home Hardware’s Vice-President Administration and Strategic Planning, was appointed Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer.
Kitchener - The Museum is proud to introduce our brand new exhibit, CosmicMania: Our Space Rocks!, with some ‘out-of-this-world’ collaboration for our summer space line up. Presented in part by local corporations, COM DEV and Ontario Drive and Gear, the interactive and informative original exhibition CosmicMania: Our Space Rocks!
Statscan - Non-farm payroll employment increased by 0.1% in February (+8,300). This advance was led by British Columbia, where there were notable job gains in accommodation and food services; investigation and security services; and employment services, all largely associated with the Olympic Games.
Wellington - The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington, in partnership with the County of Wellington, is pleased to announce the recipients of the fifth annual County of Wellington Volunteer Appreciation Awards.
Conestoga has satisfied the institutional eligibility requirements as set out by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and is now eligible to apply for and receive SSHRC funding.
Kitchener - SSHRC is the federal agency that promotes and supports research and training in the humanities and social sciences. Research in the social sciences and humanities advances knowledge and builds understanding about individuals, groups and societies—what we think, how we live and how we interact with each other and the world around us.
Waterloo - Maplesoft yesterday announced the simultaneous release of MapleSim™ 4, the high-performance, physical modeling and simulation tool, and Maple™ 14, the technical computing software for engineers, mathematicians, and scientists.
Guelph - After receiving a $32,500 grant from the Guelph Community Foundation in 2009, the Food Project is showing strong indicators of success after only five months. The grant allowed Family and Children’s Services to fund part-time coordinators to work with six Neighbourhood Groups where hunger and food security are pressing issues.
Family & Children’s Services is hosting their 2nd annual breakfast event “Ordinary People Extraordinary Hope” on Saturday, May 15.
Waterloo Region - This is an opportunity to enjoy a complimentary hot buffet breakfast, good fellowship, and listen to inspirational speakers share their personal stories about their experiences of fostering children. For information or RSVP, contact Teresa.T@facswaterloo.org or (519)576-0540 ext.3111
TORONTO - Exciting attractions, cutting edge science and fun activities for the whole family - all for free - highlight the third annual Science Rendezvous at UofT event on Saturday May 8, 2010.
TORONTO - A report released today by York University researchers offers Canadians the opportunity to learn how their living conditions will determine whether they stay healthy or become ill.
The online MUHC Patient Education Guide uses images to overcome barriers to learning for patients recently diagnosed with cancer
Montreal - The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) has created a unique online Patient Education Guide that aims to support cancer patients and their families as they integrate complex clinical information, treatment options and care management strategies. Using a highly visual, multimedia-based design, the guide, which is also available to the general public, incorporates easily understandable information in a self-paced, self-directed format, and is meant to complement the existing healthcare professional and patient dialogue.
Hamilton - 'Growing Innovation' is the theme of the upcoming 2010 McMaster Innovation Showcase, and if past participation is any indication, this year's harvest should be plentiful.
OTTAWA - The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, and the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture), reaffirmed the Government of Canada's commitment to reducing taxes on hard working Canadians.
London - The University of Western Ontario is preparing to welcome a new Provost and Vice-President (Academic). After an international search, the university announced that Janice Deakin, who is currently Associate Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean of Graduate Studies at Queen’s University, will be Western’s new Provost and Vice-President. Deakin is also former director of the Queen’s School of Kinesiology and Health Studies.
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