Increased Climate Protection in Biological Waste Recycling
/CNW/ - The disposal of biological waste from human settlements places a considerable burden on the climate right across the globe. This is why the issue has been included in the international Kyoto Protocol. A new technology developed in Germany, which has been successfully tried and tested in 20 countries, provides the opportunity to drastically reduce emissions arising from the recycling of such waste. The ecological progress to be achieved through such means has now been confirmed in the first worldwide study on emissions from biological waste, which the German Environmental Agency, Umweltbundesamt, (http://www.umweltbundesamt.de), has finalized recently.
Daily Bread heats things up for the Fall Drive
/CNW/ - With a goal of 500,000 lbs of food and $500,000 in donations, Daily Bread Food Bank kicked off their Fall Food Drive with the help of the men and women of fire hall No. 332 in downtown Toronto.
Canadian Bottled Water Association congratulates the Toronto Police Services Canine Unit on their 20th Anniversary
/CNW/ - The Canadian Bottled Water Association (CBWA) and its members would like to congratulate the Toronto Police Services Canine Unit on 20 years of excellence in serving their community. The CBWA is also honoured to have been invited by the Toronto Police Services Canine Unit to be part of its open-house celebrations this Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 44 Beechwood Drive, East York, Ontario from 10 am to 3 pm. "CBWA members are strong supporters of the work done by law enforcement officers, paramedics and firefighters throughout Canada and always glad to lend a hand to those who work so hard to keep us safe," said Elizabeth Griswold, Executive Director of the Canadian Bottled Water Association. "Participating in events like this is an important element to develop stronger relationships within the community and provide positive opportunities to show support, and pay respect to those who devote their lives to the service of their communities across our country." To assist the Toronto Police Services Canine Unit to build positive dialogue with the neighborhood, CBWA has donated approximately 1,500 litres of bottled water and provided staff volunteers, during the free open house event.
DundeeWealth Inc. announces closing of offering of notes
/CNW/ - DundeeWealth Inc. (TSX: DW) is pleased to announce that it has completed its offering of $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.10% Series 1 Notes due September 25, 2014 (the "Notes"). The Notes were issued on an underwritten basis through a syndicate led by Scotia Capital Inc. and including TD Securities Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., Dundee Securities Corporation and GMP Securities L.P.
CIBC enhances Newcomer offer by introducing new banking package for Newcomers to Canada
/CNW/ - To help newcomers to Canada establish their first Canadian banking relationship, CIBC has introduced an all-in-one banking solution called the CIBC Newcomer to Canada Plan.
Proposal to reposition Global Plus Income Trust
/CNW/ - Global Plus Income Trust (TSX: GIP.UN), which operates as Premium Global Plus Fund (the "Trust"), is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of its manager, Mulvihill Fund Services Inc., has approved a proposal (the "Proposal") to reposition the Trust and its portfolio.
St. Catharines celebrates new affordable housing
/CNW/ - The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, Niagara Region, the City of St. Catharines and Niagara Regional Housing today celebrated the official opening of a converted apartment building that provides 21 new affordable housing units in St. Catharines. The project, located at 21 King Street, is supported by $1.47 million in funding through the Ontario-Canada Affordable Housing Program.
3DVIA Introduces Innovative 3D App for the iPhone
Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the launch of 3DVIA Mobile, an iPhone and iPod touch application that allows users to search, share and interact with the growing library of high quality 3D models on www.3DVIA.com.
OPSWAT and AVG Technologies Partner to Enhance Application Removal
OPSWAT, Inc., the leading provider of software development tools and data services to power manageability and security solutions, today announced that it has partnered with AVG Technologies, developers of the world’s most popular free anti-virus software. The partnership will add OPSWAT’s AppRemover™ technology to AVG’s security solutions, and, as part of the agreement, AVG will distribute AppRemover as a standalone application within its security offerings, further demonstrating the company's commitment to providing their customers with excellent support.
The Be Tire Smart Mobile Project Rolls Into Pickering Town Centre
The Be Tire Smart - Play Your P.A.R.T. national education campaign will be visiting Pickering Town Centre this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be conducting free tire pressure checks on vehicles. Tire inflation impacts climate change and the environment. Every litre of fuel consumed by a vehicle results in 2.4 kg of carbon dioxide being released into the environment. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Proper tire inflation helps increase fuel efficiency thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Dynatronics Announces Financial Results for Fiscal 2009
Net income for the fiscal fourth quarter was $46,101 ($.00 per share), compared to a net loss of $6,764,001 ($.50 per share) for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008. Net income for the year ended June 30, 2009, was $103,324 ($.01 per share), compared to a net loss of $8,443,771 ($.62 per share) for the prior year. The loss for fiscal year 2008 included a charge of approximately $6,600,000 related to the impairment of goodwill. PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dynatronics Corporation (Nasdaq: DYNT) today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and its fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.
Sanjivani Super Speciality Hospital Launches New Website
Sanjivani eagerly launches new website to provide effective online medical services. Sanjivani, a super speciality hospital, provides excellent medical services in Ahmedabad and is also eager to provide medical services to abroad patients through medical tourism.
Dr. Vinay Bhomiya and Dr. Mamta Bhomiya have started Sanjivani Hospital in 1987 with the aim to provide effective overall medical services in Ahmedabad. Dr. Mamta Bhomiya, being a Gynecologist, wants to provide best medical and surgical care to women.
Maldives urges UN Member States to take critical action to combat climate change
The President of the Maldives implored world leaders gathered at the United Nations to urgently help the group of islands he governs in the middle of the Indian Ocean fight the menace of global warming, in a message to the General Assembly today.
Budding entrepreneurs in Burkina Faso earn boost from UN agency
The United Nations agency tasked with helping the rural poor has announced it will provide more than $16 million for a programme in Burkina Faso that aims to help thousands of young people and women in the landlocked West African nation develop non-farm enterprises.
UN efforts to help vulnerable Pakistanis receives $100 million boost from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has made a $100 million pledge to help the humanitarian efforts of the United Nations and its partners in Pakistan, where more than 1 million people have yet to return to their homes after being uprooted by violence between Government troops and militants in the South Asian nation’s north-west.