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  • Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Names James R. Michaud Vice President, Human Resources Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:15AMCLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) today announced the appointment of James R. Michaud to the position of Vice President, Human Resources. In this position, Mr. Michaud will provide leadership in the development of human resources-related strategic and tactical initiatives that support the company’s continued growth. Mr. Michaud will officially ...
  • Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Names James R. Michaud Vice President, Human Resources Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:00AMCLEVELAND----Regulatory News:
  • Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Names James R. Michaud Vice President, Human Resources Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:00AMCLEVELAND----Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. today announced the appointment of James R. Michaud to the position of Vice President, Human Resources. In this position, Mr. Michaud will provide leadership in the development of human resources-related strategic and tactical initiatives that support the company’s continued growth.
  • Media advisory: New Affordable Housing in Huron County Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:33AMCLINTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 2, 2010) - The federal, provincial and municipal governments will announce the start of construction for an affordable housing project in Huron County.
  • Job access programs funded Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:33AMA $670,000 investment by the federal government is going to go a long way toward helping youth and the disabled find employment, district social service agencies say.
  • Mexico Massacre Galvanises Migrant Rights Activists Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:55PMMEXICO CITY, Sep 1 (IPS) - Activists in Latin America have been galvanised by atrocities like the recent massacre of 72 migrants near the U.S. border to step up their efforts on behalf of migrant rights. Inter Press Service read more
  • Mexico Massacre Galvanises Migrant Rights Activists Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:42PMMEXICO CITY, Sep 1 (IPS) - Activists in Latin America have been galvanised by atrocities like the recent massacre of 72 migrants near the U.S. border to step up their efforts on behalf of migrant rights.
  • Allergan Settles Investigation Regarding Botox Labeling Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:32PMThe multi-year investigation deals with the use of  Botox for certain therapeutic treatments during a period from January 2000 through 2005.
  • The Government of Canada Helps Youth and People with Disabilities in Thunder Bay Develop Job Skills and Prepare for ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:46PMTHUNDER BAY, ONTARIO-- (Marketwire - Sept. 1, 2010) - People with disabilities and youth who face barriers to employment will get help preparing for jobs as a result of the Government of Canada's support for two employment projects. Mr. Greg Rickford, Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Kenora, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane ...
  • Government of Canada Partners to Provide Employment for Aboriginal People in the Northwest Territories Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:16AMFORT SIMPSON, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES--(Marketwire - Sept. 1, 2010) - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced a partnership with the Dehcho First Nations Futures Society for its Our People, Our Future project. The project will help prepare Aboriginal people in the Northwest Territories for employment opportunities created through ...
  • Government of Canada Partners to Provide Employment for Aboriginal People in the Northwest Territories Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:00AMFORT SIMPSON, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced a partnership with the Dehcho First Nations Futures Society for its Our People, Our Future project. The project will help prepare Aboriginal people in the Northwest Territories for employment opportunities created through construction and ...
  • Governments of Canada and Quebec Invest in Affordable Housing in Pointe-des-Cascades Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:45AMPOINTE-DES-CASCADES, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Sept. 1, 2010) - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and Lucie Charlebois, Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for Soulanges and Deputy Government Whip, on behalf of Laurent Lessard, Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land ...
  • Government of Canada Invests in Research and Graduate Students Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:00AMSUDBURY, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced a significant federal investment to further the development of talent and knowledge among Canada's top scholars in the social sciences and humanities. Through grants and scholarships awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), these investments ...
  • Drilling for shale gas unearths environmental risks, Ottawa warned Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:27PMMONTREAL - The Conservative government has been warned that drilling for shale gas could boost carbon-dioxide emissions, encroach on wildlife habitat and sap freshwater resources.
  • US Airways Named One of 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:36PMTEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Airways was named one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S. by LATINA Style Magazine in its annual report that surveyed over 800 companies.
  • US Airways Named One of 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:30PMTEMPE, Ariz.----LATINA Style magazine has selected US Airways as one of the 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the U.S. in its LATINA Style 50 Report for 2010. US Airways was the only airline included among the top 50 companies.
  • Governments of Canada and Yukon Open New Affordable Seniors' Housing in Faro Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:07PMFARO, YUKON--(Marketwire - Aug. 31, 2010) - The Honourable Daniel Lang, Senator (Yukon), on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), along with the Honourable Marian Horne, Minister of Justice, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Kenyon, Minister Responsible for Yukon Housing ...
  • Media Advisory: Canada's Economic Action Plan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:22AMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- (Marketwire - Aug. 31, 2010) - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce funding to the Medical Council of Canada for a joint project with the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada.
  • SOCIETY IN BRIEF 31/8 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:57AMThe People’s Committee in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai issued fines of VND158 million (US$8,100) to three fuel companies for defrauding customers.
  • Government of Canada Continues to Show Strong Support for Seniors Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:38AMNew Horizons for Seniors Program provides ongoing opportunities for communities across Canada
  • Government of Canada Continues to Show Strong Support for Seniors Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:30AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 08/31/10) - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State (Seniors), visited a local seniors' organization today to highlight Government of Canada support for seniors, including a new funding opportunity. "Our government recognizes the ongoing contributions that seniors make to our communities, workplaces and society," said Minister of State Ablonczy. "That is ...
  • Governor General to Invest 53 Recipients Into the Order of Canada Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:23AMOTTAWA, ONTARIO-- (Marketwire - Aug. 31, 2010) - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will preside over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall, on Friday, September 3, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. The Governor General, who is Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order, will bestow the honour on four Companions, 19 Officers and 30 Members.
  • Two Noted Healthcare Language Access Advocates Join Language Line Services Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:00AMMONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Language Line Services, the leading provider of interpreting and language solution services, today announced that Douglas Green, founding board member and director of outreach for the Texas Association of Health Care Interpreters and Translators (TAHIT), and Oscar Arocha, director of Boston Medical Center's Interpreter Services Department, have joined ...
  • Two Noted Healthcare Language Access Advocates Join Language Line Services Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:40AMLanguage Line Services, the leading provider of interpreting and language solution services, today announced that Douglas Green, founding board member and director of outreach for the Texas Association of Health Care Interpreters and Translators , and Oscar Arocha, director of Boston Medical Center's Interpreter Services Department, have joined the company as the newest additions to the growing ...
  • Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Half-Year Results 2010 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:33AMAmsterdam Molecular Therapeutics , a leader in the field of human gene therapy, today reported its results for the first half year of 2010.
  • Ipsen's Half-year 2010 Results Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:00AMPARIS----Regulatory News:
  • Lifetime homemakers don’t qualify Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:04PMLacombe resident Darlene Villeneuve dedicated her life to raising her five children but when she passed away unexpectedly this summer, she didn’t qualify for a death benefit from the federal government’s Canada Pension Plan.
  • New Service Canada Centre Opens to Better Serve Edson Residents Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:37PMEDSON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 30, 2010) - The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead and Minister of State (Transport), on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today officially opened the Edson South Service Canada Centre.
  • The Government of Canada Helps Calgary Youth Explore Career Options Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:07AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - August 30, 2010) - Calgary youth will have the opportunity to meet local employers and explore career opportunities thanks to support from the Government of Canada. Mr. Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.
  • The Government of Canada Helps Youth With Mental Health Disabilities in Calgary Prepare for the Labour Market Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:07AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 30, 2010) - Local youth with mental health disabilities who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre-North, made the announcement today on behalf of ...
  • The Government of Canada Helps Saskatoon Youth Prepare for Jobs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:07AMSASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - August 30, 2010) - Local youth who face barriers to employment will get job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment project. Mr. Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Wanuskewin, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and ...
  • Safety worries over shale gas drilling flare up in Quebec Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:53AMMONTREAL — The future of shale gas exploration and its impact on the environment and human health have ignited a debate in Quebec, where the government says it’s moving cautiously forward in allowing oil-and-gas companies to explore the region.
  • Quebec to study environmental impact of shale gas exploration Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:36PMThe future of shale gas exploration and its impact on the environment and human health have ignited a debate in Quebec, where the government says it's moving cautiously forward in allowing oil-and-gas companies to explore the region.
  • HR Software Co. Workstream Raises $1.3M - cbl Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:42PMBy citybizlist Staff MAITLAND, Fla. -- Workstream Inc. (OTCBB: WSTM) has closed on its $1.25 million...
  • With ETS’s Moss on Board, Workstream Raises $1.3M - cbl Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:37PMBy citybizlist Staff PRINCETON, N.J. -- Workstream Inc. (OTCBB: WSTM) has closed on its $1.25 millio...
  • News Releases Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:35PMToday, Engineers Canada and the Assembly of First Nations signed a partnership to increase awareness of, and access to, careers in engineering for First Nations youth.
  • No al-Qaida money in Alberta: Morton Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:27PMCarol Christian Today staff Confronting U.S.-based opposition to oilsands production, Finance Minister Ted Morton pointed out Thursday that money from the oilsands doesn't end up up in the hands of Al-Qaida.[...]
  • Determining Genetic Structure Of First Animal To Show Evolutionary Response To Climate Change Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:22AMScientists at the University of Oregon have determined the fine-scale genetic structure of the first animal to show an evolutionary response to rapid climate change. They used a high-throughput sequencing technique called Restriction-site Associated DNA (RAD) tagging to make the discovery. Their results, which focus on the pitcher plant mosquito, Wyeomyia smithii, are published this week in the ...
  • The private and public return on investment in higher education Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:00AMIt has become fashionable to decry the decline of Canadian universities as tuition fees creep higher and class sizes swell. Some complain that the quality of education has suffered and that degrees granted are not as valuable as they were in years past.
  • Sockeye salmon run climbs, prices drop Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:58PMVANCOUVER - The number of sockeye salmon expected to swim up British Columbia's Fraser River continues to grow, while prices are dropping.
  • Workers hired to handle recession-era jobless claims laid off Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:29PMUp to 600 workers hired to handle soaring jobless claims during the recession will themselves be out of work by the end of September.
  • Questions raised about Va. uranium study members Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:58PM(AP:RICHMOND, Va.) As an independent scientific panel is assembled to study the risks of uranium mining in Virginia, environmental groups are questioning whether some of its provisional members can be impartial because of their ties to the nuclear power industry or mining interests.
  • Announcement of an Integrated Oceans Management Plan for the Beaufort Sea Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:51PMTUKTOYAKTUK, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES--(Marketwire - Aug. 27, 2010) - The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced her support for the Integrated Oceans Management Plan for the Beaufort Sea. The Plan, which is the result of collaboration among many interests, is a major strategy for the management of ocean resources in Canada's Arctic. It is one of the concrete steps ...
  • Amended Regulations Drastically Affect Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker Program Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:21PMAt the beginning of the year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (“ CIC ”), in cooperation with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (“ HRSDC ”) and the Canada Border Services Agency (“ CBSA ”), proposed dramatic amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.
  • Government of Canada and "My Friend's House" Celebrate Opening of "Next Door" Shelter in Collingwood Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:06PMCOLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 26, 2010) - The Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and "My Friend's House" - Collingwood Crisis Centre celebrated the grand opening of "Next Door" Transitional Support Program for Women: an 8-bed shelter for women who are victims of family violence in Simcoe County.
  • MOSAID Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2011 and Dividend Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:07PMQuarterly dividend of $0.25 per share payable on October 8, 2010
  • MOSAID Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2011 and Dividend Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:01PMOTTAWA, ONTARIO-- -
  • MOSAID Reports Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2011 and Dividend Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:01PMOTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 08/26/10) - Editors note: A link to a video is provided for this press release. Please go to: http://investorchannel.mosaid.com MOSAID Technologies Incorporated (TSX: MSD - News ) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, ended July 31, 2010. Q1 Fiscal 2011 Results -- Q1 revenues of $18.5 million, up 14% from ...
  • Government of Canada Helping Internationally Trained Accountants Enter the Workforce Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:07PMCanada's Economic Action Plan Addresses Labour Market Challenges
  • Governments of Canada and Ontario Celebrate New Affordable Housing in York Region Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:07PMRICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 26, 2010) - The official opening of 25 new affordable housing rental units for seniors living on low income was held today in Richmond Hill. The project received $3 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments.