Stephen Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, talks about his quest to make all knowledge computational -- able to be searched, processed and manipulated. His new search engine, Wolfram Alpha, has no lesser goal than to model and explain the physics underlying the universe.
WATERLOO - Nineteen influential environmental scientists from Germany will participate in a water protection research seminar Thursday as part of a four-day visit to the University of Waterloo.
London -The use of vitamin B to stop kidney damage in people with diabetes needs a closer look, and those with kidney damage now taking high vitamin B doses, should stop. That is the advice from a leading researcher at The University of Western Ontario who found surprising results in a study looking at the effects of vitamin B therapy on diabetic nephropathy. The study is published in the April 28 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
WATERLOO REGION - The YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo today announced their support for the 2010 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, released by Active Healthy Kids Canada and its strategic partners, ParticipACTION and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute – Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO).
Cambridge - She’s been in marketing for many years, has led the business improvement association of a near-by municipality and is now joining the City of Cambridge as its Manager of the Cambridge Farmers’ Market. The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Bayley joins the team effective April 27, 2010.
Kitchener - Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre’s (KDCKC) Homelessness Advisory Group (HAG) in partnership with Spark of Brilliance and The Ontario Trillium Foundation is hosting the 6th annual ‘Sleepless Night’ event on Saturday May 1 at Kitchener City Hall.
Kitchener — On April 28, workers, their families, labour leaders and others in Kitchener will gather to demand improvements to workplace health and safety laws and better enforcement of existing laws. This includes enforcement of Criminal Code provisions for corporate killing of workers.
KITCHENER – The Region of Waterloo will be recognized as recipient of an Ontario Water and Wastewater Association (OWWA) Water Efficiency Award for Public Education and Awareness. This award is presented to organizations that have demonstrated a leadership role in promoting and educating the public on the importance of conserving precious drinking water resources.
Kitchener - Enermodal Engineering’s new LEED Platinum candidate Kitchener headquarters, A Grander View, received the Environmental Achievement award from the Grand Valley Construction Association at the GVCA awards gala on April 23.
Regional Chair to join other dignitaries for dedication of new professional facility
Kitchener - Waterloo Region Chair Ken Seiling will join Conestoga President John Tibbits and Hulene Montgomery, Executive Director of the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation, to dedicate and officially open a valuable new facility this Thursday – the Early Childhood Professional Resource Centre, located in the Early Childhood Education building at Conestoga’s Doon campus in Kitchener.
TORONTO - Xerox Canada today announced the appointment of Shay Code to vice president and general manager, Western market centre, effective immediately.
Activists Debate Ambitious Plans at National Union Conference
TORONTO - The United Steelworkers union is launching its first national organizing campaign, a Canada-wide program to give unorganized workers a collective voice in their workplaces.
Notice to Patrons of Pool Closure During Enhancements
Cambridge - As significant renovations are underway in Cambridge as part a $21.6 million facility enhancement program, the City of Cambridge wishes to advise patrons of the temporary closure of the Johnson Centre pool to accommodate construction.
TORONTO - Optimism about the Canadian economy is up sharply among executive chartered accountants (CAs) and approaching levels last seen in 2007, according to the most recent CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q1 2010).
Majority of Professionals Have Searched for Information About Themselves Online
TORONTO -- Although some may dub it “egosurfing,” others might call it a wise career move to conduct a web search to see what information about you is available online. After all, what is visible to you also is visible to potential employers. In a recent survey, four out of five (81 per cent) workers interviewed said they have entered their name in one or more search engines to see what results were displayed.
OTTAWA - Yesterday, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, issued the following statement welcoming the news of a $235-million investment by General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) in St. Catharines, Ontario:
WATERLOO – Ambassador Matthias Brinkmann, head of delegation of the European Union to Canada, will discuss European integration at an interdisciplinary conference hosted by Wilfrid Laurier University April 30 and May 1. Academics from throughout Europe and North America and researchers from European central banks will participate in the conference, “European Integration: Past, Present and Future.”
Adjusted Operating Profit up 16% as Revenue Grows 5% to $2.9 Billion and Margins Expand in each of Wireless, Cable Operations and Media; Wireless Data Revenue Growth Continues Strong at 40%;
TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. today announced the filing of its consolidated financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
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