Democracy thrives on civil debate, Michael Sandel says -- but we're shamefully out of practice. He leads a fun refresher, with TEDsters sparring over a recent Supreme Court case (PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin) whose outcome reveals the critical ingredient in justice.
KITCHENER – This afternoon, the city's finance and corporate services committee approved staff’s revised recommendations regarding the details of the new stormwater management rate and by-law that will come into effect January 1, 2011.
Kitchener - Giant Hogweed (GHW), a poisonous plant to many people, made its appearance in Waterloo Region several years ago and has been spreading since then especially in the rural areas of the townships and cities of the Region. This plant is invasive and can take over large patches of land.
WATERLOO - The Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP) at the University of Waterloo and the Mayor of Waterloo will host a joint public event this week to launch a new web-based planning tool to help guide communities toward becoming more age friendly.
This is the time to build on Canada’s strengths and look beyond the economic recovery to achieve our future prosperity potential (Roger Martin)
Toronto - While the impact of the recent recession has been devastating, the Institute, like all Canadians, is hopeful that the worst is behind us and we are on the road to economic recovery. Our challenge is to look beyond the recovery, whenever it occurs; ensuring that the recession’s damage is short lived while keeping our eye on a long-term Prosperity Agenda for Canada.
KITCHENER – Kitchener Utilities is reducing its residential natural gas rates by a combined overall 10 per cent decrease, saving the average customer more than $100 a year.
Positive Signals Compared to 12 Months Ago: U.S. Outlook Improves, Employers in Asia Pacific Expect to Accelerate Hiring and Fewer Negative Outlooks Reported by European Employers
MILWAUKEE - According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey results released today by Manpower Inc. employer optimism in the global labor market is gradually improving, with employers in 30 of 36 countries and territories indicating stronger hiring plans compared to 12 months ago and 23 reporting improved quarter-over-quarter hiring plans. Despite uncertainty in the European market, fewer employers are reporting negative forecasts for the quarter ahead.
Sun Life Financial answers call for participating, permanent life products
WATERLOO - Sun Life Financial announced that two new participating, permanent life insurance products, Sun Par Protector and Sun Par Accumulator, will be added to its broad and innovative suite of life and health insurance and wealth management products available to Canadians.
OTTAWA - The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has revoked the status of the Canadian Lacrosse Association as a registered Canadian amateur athletic association (RCAAA), effective June 5, 2010. The following notice of revocation was published in the Canada Gazette:
TORONTO – ORION is partnering with ideaCity 2010, Canada's premier "meeting of the minds" conference, to make the entire program available in a live, high definition webcast exclusively to Ontario’s research and education institutions through the ORION network.
WATERLOO – Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed Aboriginal elder Jean Becker as interim Senior Advisor: Aboriginal Initiatives to enhance post-secondary educational opportunities for Aboriginal students.
Indian students tackle complex local research during three-month program aimed at attracting international talent to Canada
Waterloo – They’re recognized as being some of the sharpest minds in the world. Now, 47 top university students from India have come to Ontario to apply their skills to complex research projects and interact with industry on our home turf. Eight of those elite students are being hosted by the University of Waterloo.
Respondents Still Cautious, but Results Point to Positive Hiring Trend Taking Hold
MILWAUKEE - U.S. employers anticipate favorable hiring plans for Quarter 3 2010, marking three straight quarters of positive survey findings, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.
____________________ Environment - Onatrio Clean Air Alliance
Ontario - The McGuinty Government has issued a shareholder directive giving Ontario Power Generation permission to increase the output of its dirty coal-fired power plants by 17%, in each year from 2011 to 2014 inclusive, relative to its actual level of coal-fired electricity generation in 2009.
Kitchener – Kitchener/Cambridge area employers expect a positive hiring climate for the third quarter of 2010, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
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