Tag: Canada

  • Statement by the Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion

    Statement by the Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion

    Comrades, Yesterday’s events in Ottawa coupled with those in St.-Jean-sur-Richelieu, serve to bring home the reality of the world that we live in today. Years ago, and even as recently as the past few days, Canadians left our country to defend our rights and our way of life. The events of this past week in…

  • WATCH LIVE TODAY: Partial Solar Eclipse Webcast by Slooh

    WATCH LIVE TODAY: Partial Solar Eclipse Webcast by Slooh

    This event will start at 3pm Mountain Standard Time. Experts with the Slooh Community Observatory will host a live webcast of the partial solar eclipse set to occur today. You can watch the eclipse webcast starting at 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT) directly through Slooh.com or you can also watch it here: http://www.space.com/19195-night-sky-planets-asteroids-webcasts.html Space.com will…

  • Step By Step: How to innovate incrementally

    Step By Step: How to innovate incrementally

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Entrepreneurs have to innovate to survive and thrive. However, innovation often doesn’t come easily. Let’s face it. It’s the rare business that strikes it rich with some mind-blowing high-tech invention or cool new wonder-product. In fact, that’s not the kind of innovation that has the most impact in the small business world, says Michael…

  • Remarks by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the shootings in Ottawa

    Remarks by Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau on the shootings in Ottawa

    October 22, 2014 I am deeply saddened by today’s horrific events here in Ottawa, and unreservedly condemn these brutal and heartless acts of violence. This attack is unforgivable. Should any other perpetrators or co-conspirators exist, they must be caught and be punished to the full force of our laws. I’ve extended an offer of full…

  • Speech by Thomas Mulcair on shooting at Parliament Hill and War Memorial

    Speech by Thomas Mulcair on shooting at Parliament Hill and War Memorial

    My fellow Canadians, Today, the peace of our nation’s capital was shattered by an act of hatred and brutality. A cowardly act, designed to strike at the very heart of our democracy— at the heart of who we are. But I stand here tonight in solidarity— side-by-side with my colleagues, with our Prime Minister and…

  • Prime Minister Stephen Harper Addresses Nation

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper Addresses Nation

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses Canadians on the events that occurred in the National Capital Region on October 22, 2014 Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today delivered the following remarks: “My fellow Canadians, for the second time this week there has been a brutal and violent attack on our soil. “Today, our thoughts and…

  • Ottawa Slain Soldier and Gunman Identified

    24 year old, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, a Canadian Forces reservist was fatally shot by Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, a Canadian citizen born in 1982. Cirillo, a father of a young son was standing guard at the War Memorial outside the Houses of Parliament. Kevin Vickers, an RCMP 29 year veteran and the Sergeant-at-arms for the House of…

  • Western Horses Shine at Canadian Supreme

    Western Horses Shine at Canadian Supreme

    There’s nothing more satisfying for an owner and trainer than to spot the potential in a young horse, and develop it all the way to the winner’s circle. That’s not an easy task in the western horse world, especially when you throw in the cow factor. But the set of 2014 champions from the Canadian…

  • NDP statement on shooting at Parliament Hill and War Memorial

    NDP statement on shooting at Parliament Hill and War Memorial

    NDP Leader Tom Mulcair’s Principal Secretary, Karl Bélanger, made the following statement: “This morning’s horrifying attack has shocked all Canadians and shattered the peace of our nation’s capital. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the soldier killed and the people who were injured, and we are deeply grateful for the soldiers and…

  • Liberal Party of Canada statement on shootings in Ottawa

    Liberal Party of Canada statement on shootings in Ottawa

    OTTAWA – Liberal Director of Communications Planning, Kate Purchase, today issued the following statement on the shootings in Ottawa: “The sympathies and prayers of the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Liberal Caucus are with the families of those who have been victimized by these heinous acts of violence in…

  • Readout of the President’s Call to Prime Minister Harper of Canada

    Readout of the President’s Call to Prime Minister Harper of Canada

    President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to express the American people’s solidarity with Canada in the wake of attacks on Canadian Forces in Quebec on October 20 and in Ottawa on October 22.   President Obama condemned these outrageous attacks, and reaffirmed the close friendship and alliance between our people.  The President…

  • Statement from the Governor General of Canada Following the Recent Tragedy in Ottawa

    Statement from the Governor General of Canada Following the Recent Tragedy in Ottawa

    Together with all of Canada, Sharon and I are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of today’s attacks. At this most difficult time, we wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family of the Canadian Armed Forces member who was killed in this crisis. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to those who…

  • RCMP Edmonton for RCMP British Columbia – Victim of October 2, 2014, homicide in Richmond identified

    RCMP Edmonton for RCMP British Columbia – Victim of October 2, 2014, homicide in Richmond identified

    The homicide victim found in the 3400 block of Regina Avenue in Richmond, BC on October 2nd has been positively identified as 25 year old Theoren Gregory POITRAS. POITRAS was a resident of Richmond at the time of his death and was known to police in Alberta for his involvement in gang activity. At this…

  • Shooting incidents in Ottawa today: ongoing investigation

    Shooting incidents in Ottawa today: ongoing investigation

    Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 1:45pm (Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to reports of shooting incidents this morning in the downtown area. Police can now confirm that incidents occurred at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill. Contrary to earlier reports no incident occurred near the Rideau Centre. One…

  • More Than Money: How non-financial benefits can be a game‑changer for your business

    More Than Money: How non-financial benefits can be a game‑changer for your business

      [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] What is the cost of losing a good employee? Entrepreneurs know it can be high. At Frima Studio, a fast-growing video game maker, the challenge of attracting and keeping talent got harder five years ago, when a pair of deep-pocketed multinational competitors opened offices nearby. “We couldn’t compete on salary, so we decided…