Tag: Canada

  • Message from the Governor General of Canada Following Brussels Attacks

    Message from the Governor General of Canada Following Brussels Attacks

      OTTAWA―This morning, we awoke to startling and horrible news from Brussels. The loss of life in this attack is heart-breaking. The resolve of the people of Belgium, however, remains strong. Sharon and I remember with great fondness our visits to Belgium. Two years ago, I stood at Menin Gate in Ypres. There, I urged…

  • How Liquidity Impacts Your ETFs

    How Liquidity Impacts Your ETFs

    By Kim Inglis The independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI confirms 2015 was another banner year for the global ETFs/ETPs industry, with US$372.0 billion in net new assets – a 10% increase over the 2014 record of US$338.3 billion. Global assets under management grew from US$2.784 trillion to US$2.992 trillion; the number of ETFs/ETPs increased…

  • Fraud Cost Small Businesses $6,200 Last Year

    Fraud Cost Small Businesses $6,200 Last Year

    Report is first to put dollar value on impact of fraud on small businesses Toronto – Fraud is a major threat to the Canadian small business community, hitting victimized small businesses an average of $6,200 in financial costs in the past year, according to a groundbreaking new Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) report. One…

  • New Airport Security Option Made Available to Speed Up Connections for Air Travellers

    New Airport Security Option Made Available to Speed Up Connections for Air Travellers

    One Stop Security initiative allows travellers to improve travel times while maintaining security Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is pleased to announce the implementation of a new One Stop Security (OSS) arrangement for flights from Europe and the U.S. connecting through some Canadian airports. Under this OSS arrangement, passengers and their belongings that have been screened…

  • New BC Provincial Park Protects Majestic Ancient Forest

    New BC Provincial Park Protects Majestic Ancient Forest

    Premier Christy Clark announced the creation of B.C.’s newest Class A provincial park in the northern region of the province, which makes up part of the only known inland temperate rainforest in the world. The Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut (pronounced Chun Toe Wood-yu-jud) Park will be established approximately 120 kilometres east of Prince George, near…

  • Alberta Brings Home Three Awards from the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards

    Alberta Brings Home Three Awards from the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards

      Minister of Culture and Tourism Ricardo Miranda issued the following statement on the recent nominations and wins by Alberta productions and talent at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards: “Congratulations to all the Alberta winners, as well as each of the nominees. The breadth and scope of Alberta’s highly revered film and television industry continues…

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Serving Size Savvy

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Serving Size Savvy

    Most of us are aware of Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide and its recommendations to eat a certain number of servings from each food group each day. But what makes up a serving? Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide advises Canadians to consume a certain number of servings per food group each day. This…

  • What You Can Learn From Hiring a Veteran

    What You Can Learn From Hiring a Veteran

    By steveroseblog ‘Hiring a vet’ is not an act of charity. Organizations that claim they ‘hire veterans’ in the same way they claim they are ‘going green’ are missing the point, and here is why: They value service before self Forget customer service training, serving members were trained in a form of service unparalleled in…

  • Yannick Bisson Wins the 2016 Fan’s Choice Award

    Yannick Bisson Wins the 2016 Fan’s Choice Award

    Twitter | @yannick_bisson wins the 2016 Fan’s Choice Award #CdnScreen16 @Academy_NET Facebook | Over 125,000 fans have voted and chosen Yannick Bisson of Murdoch Mysteries as the winner of the 2016 Fan’s Choice Award #CdnScreen16 TORONTO, March 13, 2016 – Over 125,000 fans have voted and chosen Yannick Bisson of Murdoch Mysteries as the winner…

  • Deputy Critic John Barlow Discouraged by February Job Numbers

    Deputy Critic John Barlow Discouraged by February Job Numbers

      High River, AB – On Friday, Statistics Canada released the unemployment rate for February 2016. In total, the economy lost 2,300 jobs in February, pushing the unemployment rate to 7.3%. 7,800 jobs were lost in Saskatchewan, and the natural resources sector lost nearly 9,000 jobs. The Conservative Government’s policies resulted in the creation of more…

  • Parachute teams up with Economical Insurance to educate ‘young brains’

    Parachute teams up with Economical Insurance to educate ‘young brains’

    TORONTO – Parachute, the national charity dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives, is pleased to announce its partnership with Economical Insurance as the first National Gold Sponsor of Brain Waves (formerly Brain Day). The interactive, hands-on program teaches students about concussion awareness, along with brain and spinal cord education. Preventable injuries kill more Canadian…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Fridge Tips

      By Reena Nerbas Foot Odour Dear Reena, I have a big problem with excessive foot odor. The odor overwhelmed my cubicle and I am in an embarrassing situation each time someone comes to my cubicle. I wash my feet twice a day every day, before bed and before going to work, sometimes I soak my feet…

  • Infographic: The Case for Change

    Infographic: The Case for Change

    Vineeth Sekharan York University; Canadian Observatory on Homelessness/Homeless Hub This week’s infographic comes to us from Homeless Link, an organization based out of the United Kingdom that works with shelters, advocacy groups, as well as policymakers to create meaningful change in the homeless sector. The infographic focuses on individuals with complex needs who are experiencing…

  • A&W Announces Leadership Investment to Advance Better Cage-Free Egg Production in Canada

    A&W Announces Leadership Investment to Advance Better Cage-Free Egg Production in Canada

    A&W Commits $100,000 Research Grant to Farm & Food Care Canada to Help Set Canada at the Forefront of Global Best Practices for Egg Laying Hen Housing. VANCOUVER, March 10, 2016 /CNW/ – A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. announces today a major commitment to become the first national quick service restaurant in Canada to serve…

  • Canada: World Leader in Hockey, Maple Syrup and Multiple Sclerosis

    Canada: World Leader in Hockey, Maple Syrup and Multiple Sclerosis

      MS Society of Canada asks Canadians whether they will flee or fight when it comes to MS Toronto — A bold new awareness campaign led by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is asking Canadians whether they will flee or fight when presented with the fact that Canada has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis…