Tag: Canada

  • Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: The Skinny on Cholesterol

    Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: The Skinny on Cholesterol

      Cholesterol is a fat-based substance found in the bloodstream and the body’s cells. Cholesterol is essential for good health: it builds and repairs cells, protects nerve fibres, and is used to produce certain hormones and bile acids. We get it in two ways: the liver produces it, and it is contained in some of…

  • Canadian Tire Ushers in New Era of Digital Collaboration with Facebook at Work

    Canadian Tire Ushers in New Era of Digital Collaboration with Facebook at Work

      Canadian Tire becomes first Canadian retailer and largest Canadian employer to use Facebook at Work; Company harnesses power of social media to connect employees at all levels TORONTO, February, 2016 /CNW/ – Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX:CTC, TSX:CTC.a) announced today the adoption of Facebook at Work, an innovative platform designed to fundamentally change the way…

  • BC Government to Adopt Regulation to Protect Cats and Dogs

    BC Government to Adopt Regulation to Protect Cats and Dogs

    The B.C. government is taking another step towards enhancing protection of animals by targeting irresponsible commercial breeders of dogs and cats. The B.C. government will adopt a regulation under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act recognizing the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Codes of Practice for both kennel and cattery operations as generally accepted management…

  • RCAF Participates in International Search and Rescue Training in Iceland

    RCAF Participates in International Search and Rescue Training in Iceland

    From 1 Canadian Air Division, Winnipeg RCAF personnel enhance skills with Icelandic authorities Members of 103 Search and Rescue Squadron from 9 Wing Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, are returning home after training with the Icelandic Coast Guard and local search and rescue teams from February 9 to 12, 2016. The nine Royal Canadian Air Force…

  • Freedom to Read Week: Challenged Works List

    Freedom to Read Week: Challenged Works List

    About the Challenged Works List This selective list, prepared by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council, provides information on more than 100 books, magazines and other written works that have been challenged in the past decades. Each challenge sought to limit public access to the works in schools, libraries, or…

  • Minister Goodale encourages Canadians to stand up against bullying this National Pink Shirt Day  

    Minister Goodale encourages Canadians to stand up against bullying this National Pink Shirt Day  

    OTTAWA – The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement:“(February 24th) is National Pink Shirt Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the very serious issue of bullying within our schools and communities. In 2007, David Shepherd and Travis Price of Nova Scotia organized a protest at their…

  • SAIT Polytechnic wins Gold at the 2016 Vanier College BDC Case Challenge

    SAIT Polytechnic wins Gold at the 2016 Vanier College BDC Case Challenge

    MONTREAL, February, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Mr. Normand W. Bernier, Director General of Vanier College is pleased to announce that after two days of mounting excitement and imaginative presentations at the 11th annual 2016 Vanier College BDC Case Challenge on February 13 and 14, the first place Gold Award went to SAIT Polytechnic (Southern Alberta Institute…

  • Solutions & Substitutions by Reena: Old Books and Dry Skin

      By Reena Nerbas Cleaning Musty Old Books Dear Reena, I have many old stinky books; some are treasures and 100 years old. I wipe them off but would like to know how to care for them. I really need your advice. Gwen Dear Gwen, It is true that over time the ink, glue and…

  • Minister Morneau Announces $250 Million Stabilization Payment to Alberta

    Minister Morneau Announces $250 Million Stabilization Payment to Alberta

    Finance Minister Bill Morneau today announced that the Government of  Canada will provide Alberta with an advance fiscal stabilization payment of approximately  $251.4 million, as part of ongoing support to provincial and territorial  governments to assist them in the provision of programs and services. Today’s announcement is an example of cooperation between the federal  and provincial…

  • A First in Canada – Montréal Auto Prix gets on the Road to Electric Transportation

    A First in Canada – Montréal Auto Prix gets on the Road to Electric Transportation

    MONTRÉAL, February, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Montréal Auto Prix has inaugurated the first establishment in Canada dedicated exclusively to The sale of used electric and hybrid vehicles. Jacques Daoust, Minister of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transport Electrification, was present at the launch. With this new business model, Montréal Auto Prix anticipates trends by offering its…

  • University Students Lead Discussions about Canada’s Future with imagiNation 150

    University Students Lead Discussions about Canada’s Future with imagiNation 150

    UCalgary first post-secondary campus in the country to participate in imagiNation Café conversations Sharing a common passion to spark a nationwide movement of reflection and imagination centered on Canada’s milestone birthday in 2017, the University of Calgary and imagiNation 150 have partnered together to enable and inspire Canadians to celebrate our nation and become part…

  • TELUS launches Skype for Business

    TELUS launches Skype for Business

    Skype for Business, powered by TELUS, helps Canadian businesses transform how they connect, collaborate and communicate – internally and externally Toronto – TELUS has teamed up with Microsoft and Avanade to offer Skype for Business, powered by TELUS, an enterprise-grade unified communications and collaboration (UCC) solution that enables new ways for employees to connect with…

  • Tracy Burton Featured in Art Gallery in Foothills MP’s Ottawa Office

    Tracy Burton Featured in Art Gallery in Foothills MP’s Ottawa Office

      Ottawa, Ontario – Foothills MP John Barlow has invited artists and photographers from across his riding to submit their work to be included in the Foothills Gallery, an exhibit area in his Ottawa office which features the work of local artisans. As of February 2016, Ms. Tracy Burton is the new artist featured in the Foothills…

  • BC SPCA Applauds Government Moving Forward with New Legislation for B.C. Breeders

    BC SPCA Applauds Government Moving Forward with New Legislation for B.C. Breeders

      The BC SPCA is applauding an announcement made by the provincial government on Feb. 13 that it is considering new licensing and inspection rules for dog and cat breeders in B.C. “We have been in conversation with government on this issue and we are very pleased with their commitment to move forward quickly to…

  • CWF Pays Tribute to Leader Wade Luzny

    CWF Pays Tribute to Leader Wade Luzny

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wade Luzny, CEO and Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Wade left us peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at the age of 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. As CEO and Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Wildlife Federation, Wade forged new…