Tag: World

EXTRACTION wins national competition to represent Canada at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale

Ottawa, December 7, 2015 – A cutting-edge, multimedia exploration of our extractive industries and mineral lives is set to represent Canada at the 15th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, the Canada Council for the Arts announced today. Provocatively called EXTRACTION, the project will feature an installation, film and book addressing the ecologies and territories of resource…

December 12, 2015
AccorHotels to Acquire Three Iconic Hotel Brands – Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel

A strategic deal to create a worldwide leader in the luxury segment An unrivalled collection of iconic hotel assets with 155 hotels and resorts, of which 40 are under development Acquisition to provide AccorHotels with robust and global leadership in luxury hotels, a key segment in terms of geographic reach, growth potential and profitability, for…

December 10, 2015
World’s Safest Driving Song

The world’s safest song to listen to while driving released for Road Safety Week Scientists and musicians have created the first ever music track that’s scientifically designed to encourage safe driving habits. The track, entitled Safe In Sound, has been commissioned by MORE TH>N SM>RT WHEELS and released for Road Safety Week 2015 (23–29…

December 9, 2015
Canadian re-elected to lead INTERPOL Wildlife Crime Working Group

Paris, France – The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced today that Sheldon Jordan, Director General of the Wildlife Enforcement Directorate, has been re-elected as Chair of INTERPOL’s Wildlife Crime Working Group. “I would like to congratulate Mr. Jordan. His re-election to this internationally recognized and respected organization highlights the commitment made by the…

December 6, 2015
Calgary Police Return War Medal to British Army Veteran

The Calgary Police Service is happy to have assisted in returning a missing war medal to a British Army veteran. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, the Calgary Police Service was contacted by a man living in Belfast, Northern Ireland, about his missing war medal that was being sold online by a Calgary business. The man had previously…

December 5, 2015
Planet Waves: Notes on Love and Courage

By Eric Francis “The shoes are marching for us.” @nicoleghio via Twitter. Dear Friend and Reader: Well, the Saturn-Neptune square certainly has begun with some energy. It’s been warming up all year, and is now at its first of three major peaks. The world has hardly ever seemed more chaotic, with more horrid things going…

December 5, 2015
Royal Bank of Canada Garden unveiled for RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Symbolism of water at heart of Hugo Bugg’s garden LONDON – Hugo Bugg’s career as one of Britain’s most celebrated young garden designers has been driven by his desire to create gardens with underlying messages as bold and compelling as his designs. When the Chelsea 2014 Gold Medal-winning designer returns to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show…

December 4, 2015
Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Solar and Wind Energy: A critical meta-survey

Leighton Walter Kille and Denise-Marie Ordway In August 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its new Clean Power Plan, which includes the first national standards for reducing carbon pollution from power plants. The plan requires states to reduce carbon-dioxide emission rates, while allowing flexibility in how the goals are achieved. For example, states could employ a mix of improving the efficiency of existing…

December 3, 2015
Results in for World’s Largest Female Hockey Festival

Teams from Canada, USA, Czech Republic and Mexico all leave ‘Wickfest’ winners CALGARY /CNW/ – Last weekend 2,000 young women came together for the 6th annual Canadian Tire World Female Hockey Festival. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete and learn from the some of the most elite athletes, sports personalities and trainers in the world took…

December 2, 2015
Alberta Continues Climate Leadership by Joining The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance

Alberta has been formally welcomed as a member of The Climate Group’s States and Regions Alliance. This comes following a meeting at COP21 in Paris between Premier Rachel Notley and Mark Kenber, CEO of The Climate Group. The partnership positions Alberta among an international network of subnational jurisdictions taking action on climate change. It…

December 1, 2015
Alberta Legislative Assembly Commemorates Holodomor

“One of history’s grave crimes against humanity, the Ukrainian famine and genocide (Holodomor) must not be forgotten,” said Honourable Robert E. Wanner, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. “Holodomor Memorial Day recognizes the countless victims of this tragic event and reminds us that defending and upholding human rights is not only a global…

November 28, 2015
Celebrate all Creatures Big and Small this Holiday

TORONTO/CNW/ – Unwrap tangled turtles from discarded fishing nets, deliver a festive feast to a recently freed bear and give stray dogs comfort and joy this holiday. You can do all this and more with a World Animal Gift from World Animal Protection. We all know the important role animals play in our lives. Our pets become…

November 28, 2015
Top-Two Finish for UAlberta at Falling Walls Lab

Lian Willetts’ presentation on prostate cancer metastasis leads to second-place finish at international research competition. By UofA (Edmonton) A University of Alberta researcher’s work to identify patients at greatest risk of prostate cancer cells spreading to another part of the body has earned a top award at a showcase of the world’s best up-and-coming research talent.…

November 28, 2015
Alberta to Participate in Historic Climate Change Conference in Paris

Premier Rachel Notley will lead a mission to Paris from November 28 to December 2 at the United Nations 21stConference of the Parties (COP21) to demonstrate Alberta’s commitment to taking action on climate change and transitioning to a low carbon economy. During the mission, Premier Notley will join her federal, provincial and territorial counterparts…

November 27, 2015
Alberta Update on Support for Syrian Refugees

Alberta government releases update on ongoing efforts to support children, women and men fleeing violence as part of a national Syrian refugee humanitarian effort. “Earlier this fall, Albertans came together to support families and people forced to flee their homes and their country because of ongoing, violent attacks in Syria. We are now stepping up…

November 25, 2015