Tag: Canada

  • Buffalo Treaty: Native tribes sign bison revival plan in US and Canada

    Buffalo Treaty: Native tribes sign bison revival plan in US and Canada

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Native tribes from both the United States and Canada came together to sign their first treaty in 150 years: a pact that promises to bring the famed bison back to its original home in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain regions. The new “Buffalo Treaty” treaty was signed this week by 11 tribes hailing…

  • Alberta Small Business Confidence Highest in Year and a Half

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Shortage of labour remains biggest challenge; 53 per cent identify it as a constraint CALGARY, September 25, 2014 – According to the latest Business Barometer survey results released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), small business confidence jumped 2.1 points in September to 73.8, the highest level for the index in a…

  • Beast and Oscar’s Roadhouse Host Thanksgiving Dinner

    Beast and Oscar’s Roadhouse Host Thanksgiving Dinner

    The Brampton Beast and Oscar’s Roadhouse will be hosting an event for the re-launch of Tyler Donati’s ‘Points for Cancer’ foundation. Oscar’s Roadhouse has generously offered to provide Thanksgiving dinner that the Beast players will serve to fans for $10 on Monday, October 6th. A $2 donation from every ticket will go to the Points…

  • Liberals Table Motion Supporting EI Premium Exemption Plan

    Liberals Table Motion Supporting EI Premium Exemption Plan

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] OTTAWA – Liberals introduced an Opposition Day Motion calling on all parties to support an Employment Insurance (EI) premium exemption plan focused on creating more jobs for Canadians after years of anemic economic growth. “Canadians deserve a plan for jobs and growth,” said the Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Ralph Goodale.…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Cleaning an Older Oven Without Harsh Chemicals

    By Reena Nerbas Felt Pads on Chair Feet Dear Reena, I use felt pads that stick on the bottom of wooden dining room and kitchen chairs. I have spent time cleaning the grit and glue off and using Goo Gone and sandpaper before I put a fresh felt pad on. Again they came off. I…

  • Government of Canada Announces Changes to the Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Policy

    Government of Canada Announces Changes to the Canadian Armed Forces Relocation Policy

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The Government of Canada has announced changes to the Intended Place of Residence (IPR) policy for retiring Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. Following a review by the Department of National Defence, the Government of Canada is amending the IPR policy to apply only to members moving outside a 40 km radius within a one-year…

  • Hefty Fine Levied for Calls Placed to Canadians on Do Not Call List

    Hefty Fine Levied for Calls Placed to Canadians on Do Not Call List

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Thrift Magic pays $250,000 for calling Canadians registered on the National Do Not Call List September 17, 2014 – Ottawa-Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced today that Thrift Magic has paid a $250,000 penalty as part of a voluntary settlement over violations of the…

  • Advisory Panel Launches Public Consultation on Healthcare Innovation

    Advisory Panel Launches Public Consultation on Healthcare Innovation

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Supporting the Panel’s commitment to seek input from public and stakeholders September 16, 2014 – Ottawa, ON The Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation, created by Minister Ambrose and chaired by Dr. David Naylor, today launched a Canada-wide consultation on healthcare, with the goal of engaging healthcare leaders, experts and the public in the conversation.…

  • Costco Canada and Amercian Express Sever Relationship

    Costco Canada and Amercian Express Sever Relationship

    Costco Canada will not be accepting American Express credit cards after December 31st, 2014. The following statement was issued to the Costco membership in Canada by Lorelle Gilpin, Vice President, Marketing and Membership: The credit card relationship between American Express and Costco Wholesale Canada will not be renewed when it expires on December 31, 2014.…

  • Reasons why the Bank of Canada will keep interest rates low

    Reasons why the Bank of Canada will keep interest rates low

    The Bank of Canada announced on September 3rd, 2014 that it was holding its trend-setting overnight lending rate at 1 per cent. The overnight rate has not moved in four years. It’s likely that it will remain where it is for some time yet. Why? Inflation is on target — Inflation recently increased and is…

  • Canadian Industry magazine celebrates 100 years of Alberta energy with Imperial Oil

    Canadian Industry magazine celebrates 100 years of Alberta energy with Imperial Oil

    KITCHENER, ON /CNW/ – Interactive publishers Industry Media announced the release of the August/September issue of Canadian Industry Online (CIO) magazine, celebrating 100 years of Alberta oil. Imperial Oil, one of Canada’s largest oil companies, is the August/September issue cover. The August/September issue also includes keynote interviews with Cenovus Energy, Williams Canada, and Talisman Energy—companies…

  • Governor General Invests 49 Recipients into the Order of Canada

    Governor General Invests 49 Recipients into the Order of Canada

    OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presided over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, September 12, 2014. The Governor General, who is chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, bestowed the honour on 4 Companions, 14 Officers and 31 Members. The Order of Canada was…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: New Use for Old Newspaper

    By Reena Nerbas General Purpose DeGreaser Hi Reena, Can you recommend a non-rinse, general purpose kitchen degreasing spray for the bathroom and kitchen counter tops, stove and cupboards? Thanks so much, Cindy Dear Cindy, Here is a wild homemade cleaning spray, great for counters, stoves and bathrooms. Into a 4-cup spray bottle combine: One tsp.…

  • Tim Hortons and CIBC Double Double Visa Card

    Tim Hortons and CIBC Double Double Visa Card

    First-of-its-kind technology allows clients to earn rewards and instantly redeem them for their favourite cup of coffee and other Tim Hortons menu items, all at the touch of a button TORONTO /CNW/ – CIBC (TSX:CM) (NYSE:CM) and Tim Hortons (THI: TSX;NYSE) launched the innovative new CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Visa Card, in July of…

  • Homemade Diets Not Always More Nutritious or Safe

    Homemade Diets Not Always More Nutritious or Safe

    The debate on whether or not your pet is better off on a homemade diet is an ongoing one. Without a doubt, feeding a commercially prepared diet is more convenient, safer, and more economical. Feeding a homemade diet can be very effective but can also be fraught with difficulties. For example, you must be sure…