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World Vision calls on Canadian government to match private donations to Pakistan flood response
As the flood disaster gets worse for children and families across Pakistan, donations to the response are falling far short of the needs. A Canadian government commitment to match private contributions is urgently needed to motivate Canadians to get behind relief efforts, World Vision Canada said today. “In our experience donations spike when the... »
Economy, Health Care And Education The Focus Of New Cabinet
Chiarelli, Murray Join Cabinet In Key Economic Ministries Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced changes to his Cabinet and government to help drive results in Ontario’s economy, schools and hospitals. To ensure that the new Cabinet stays focused on delivering results in those areas, the Premier has formed a new Priorities and Planning Committee of... »
Pakistan in Crisis !! Clock is ticking, HELP NOW !!!
To donate, visit: • Pakistan Red Crescent Society • Canadian Red Cross • Oxfam Canada • World Vision Canada • Save the Children Canada • Care Canada • Doctors Without Borders/MSF • Relief International • UNICEF Canada • International Development and Relief Foundation • Development and Peace • Islamic Relief Canada • UNHCR –... »
Operation Corridor to target unsafe commercial vehicles
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Ministry of the Environment (MOE) are set to launch Operation Corridor, an important annual highway safety initiative targeting aggressive commercial vehicle drivers and unsafe commercial vehicles on Ontario’s busiest highways. Operation Corridor will begin Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 6:00... »
Ladies and Gentlemen…Let the Saving Begin!
When it comes to saving, women (69 per cent vs. 57 per cent of men) are more likely to say they can’t afford to save more, while men feel they save enough already (29 per cent vs. 19 per cent of women), according to a recent Scotiabank study conducted by Harris/Decima assessing the saving... »
Ninety per cent of Canadian organizations using social media
The vast majority of Canadian executives at large and mid-sized organizations say that social media has the potential to impact their corporate brand and as a result are placing more importance on its use. One in six says that social media is the most important means for their organization to engage the public about... »