Monday August 8, 2011

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Ted Talks

Eve Ensler: Suddenly, my body

Poet, writer, activist Eve Ensler lived in her head. In this powerful talk from TEDWomen, she talks about her lifelong disconnection from her body -- and how two shocking events helped her to connect with the reality, the physicality of being human.

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Research and Development

Government of Canada Supports World-Leading Health Research to Benefit Canadians

WATERLOO - The Government of Canada will provide funding for research to develop new treatments for lung, breast and ovarian cancers, as well as other life-threatening diseases. The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), celebrated an investment in state-of-the-art research at the University of Waterloo that will lead to direct health benefits for Canadians, more effective health services and economic development in health-related areas.

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Stocks

TSX heads for sharply lower open amid downgrade of U.S. debt; gold hits US$1,700

TORONTO - The Toronto stock market headed for a sharply lower open on top of big losses last week.

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Conference

Local Innovation Leaders Attend SIGGRAPH 2011

An International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Vancouver

KITCHENER – Waterloo Region will showcase its strengths in industry and lifestyle at this year’s SIGGRAPH 2011 International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques in Vancouver. From August 9-11, major innovation leaders from Waterloo Region will join forces at SIGGRAPH 2011. A Canada’s Technology Triangle – Waterloo Region booth (booth #480) and team of innovative leaders will raise awareness that Waterloo Region’s employment and business opportunities coupled with lifestyle perks boasting arts, culture and diversity makes it the place to start your career, new business venture or expansion.

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Auto

Ontario's government supports job creation and clean technologies

Cambridge – Cambridge Liberal candidate Kathryn McGarry applauded Premier Dalton McGuinty’s announcement at Toyota’s Woodstock plant and joined in congratulating the thousands of workers chosen to produce the Toyota RAV4 EV (electric vehicle).

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PSA

Play Soccer new addition to this year’s Kidspark

KITCHENER – Bring the kids down to Victoria Park on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 23rd annual Kidspark. It's fun, it's free, it's amazing. Come back to the park at 9 p.m. at the clock tower for the "Kidspark After-Dark" party. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and hunker down to watch the movie Rio on a giant inflatable movie screen, presented by the Downtown BIA, the City of Kitchener and the Waterloo Region Record. Admission is a $2 donation for the Record Kids to Camp Fund.

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PSA

Warning of copper theft risk

TORONTO - Hydro One is urging Ontario residents to call Crime Stoppers to report suspected copper theft from its stations and facilities in an attempt to fight a rise of incidents that cause a serious safety concern. Last weekend a young male was badly burned in Toronto while allegedly attempting to steal copper from a transformer station.

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Auto

Auto Dealer Planning For Growth

Healthy Economy Combined with Aggressive Business Growth Plans Drive Demand for Expansion of Dealer Network

MISSISSAUGA - Nissan Canada announced its intention to significantly expand its dealer presence in Canada, optimize its current retail network, and ensure a strong customer experience in order to secure a larger percentage of the overall market.

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Debt Poll

Ontarians making good progress on debt reduction, though nearly half view their debt as an obstacle to reaching their long term financial goals

Poll reveals most Ontarians are taking a "do-it-yourself" approach to managing debt instead of consulting an advisor to map out a strategy

TORONTO - A new poll from CIBC conducted by Harris-Decima shows that while Ontarians are taking steps towards reducing their debt in 2011, many still see their debt as an obstacle to achieving long term financial goals, and may not be using all available options to help them become debt-free sooner.

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Appointment

Associate Dean appointed for Rotman MBA Program

TORONTO – The director of the Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management has been appointed the first associate dean of the school’s flagship two-year MBA program. Mihnea Moldoveanu, who has been a faculty member at the Rotman School since 1999, will be responsible for the academic structure and content of the program as well as the recruitment of leading candidates for admission and the recruitment of leading firms to the School.

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Banking

Taxpayers' Ombudsman Releases Special Report on the Tax-Free Savings Account

OTTAWA - Mr. J. Paul Dube, Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsman, is releasing his Special Report, "Knowing the Rules," which addresses the confusion that arose over the rules governing the Tax-Free Savings Account.

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Business Growth

Business expands in China

AURORA - Magna Exteriors and Interiors, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., announced that it has expanded its footprint in China by forming a joint venture to purchase an existing injection molding and painting facility located in Wuhu, a city in the Anhui province of southeastern China.

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Financial

Magna announces Second Quarter and Year to Date Results Anounced

AURORA - Magna International Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.