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Media Advisory: CMHC-Social Housing Renovation Announcement

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - Dean Del Mastro, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for Peterborough, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, will announce investments for social housing renovation and retrofit. Date: March 15, 2010 Time: 9.30 a.m. Place: Kawartha Village Co-

Avis Aux Médias: SCHL-Annonce concernant la rénovation de logements sociaux

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 12 mars 2010) - Dean Del Mastro, secr�taire parlementaire du ministre du Patrimoine canadien et d�put� de Peterborough, au nom de l'honorable Diane Finley, ministre des Ressources humaines et du D�veloppement des comp�tences et ministre responsable de la Soci�t� canadienne d'hypoth�ques et de logement, annoncera des investissements dans la r�novation et l'am�lioration de logements sociaux.

CMHC: Canada's Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Housing on Reserve in Quebec

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

ATIKAMEKW FIRST NATION, LA TUQUE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - The Government of Canada announced today an investment of more than $2.2 million as part of the year one funding through Canada's Economic Action Plan to improve housing conditions for the Atikamekw and Mi'kmaq First Nation communities.

The Churchill Corporation Reports 2009 Financial Results

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

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SCHL : Le Plan d'action économique du Canada crée des emplois et améliore les logements dans les réserves au Québec

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

PREMIERE NATION ATIKAMEKW, LA TUQUE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 12 mars 2010) - Le gouvernement du Canada a annonc� aujourd'hui un investissement de plus de 2,2�millions de dollars, dans le cadre de l'enveloppe pr�vue pour la premi�re ann�e du Plan d'action �conomique du Canada, en vue d'am�liorer les conditions de logement au sein des communaut�s des Premi�res nations Atikamekw et Mi'kmaq.

The Ultimate Design Tool for Segmental Retaining Walls Now Available From Allan Block(R) -- AB Walls 10

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - March 11, 2010) - Allan Block has completely redesigned their segmental retaining wall design software and made it the most powerful and user-friendly retaining wall design software on the market.�AB Walls 10 is a comprehensive design tool which outputs professional quality construction drawings, along with the technical support data. This program allows designers to transfer a conceptual layout from a site plan to a complete wall solution and then export to various CADD software programs.

SNC-Lavalin refutes misinformation published on federal building contracts

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

MONTREAL, March 11, 2010 /CNW Telbec/ - SNC-Lavalin expresses its disappointment over an article published in La Presse on March 10, 2010 concerning SNC-Lavalin Operations and Maintenance's federal building management contract. In effect, the author of the article chose to ignore

NorthGrid Solar Inc. opens regional offices in Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

MARKHAM, ON, March 11 /CNW/ - NorthGrid Solar is pleased to announce the opening of two new regional offices to serve customers in Eastern, Central and Northern Ontario. Based in Ottawa, Eric Manherz and Steve Langlois have been appointed Regional Directors and will serve clients in Eastern Ontario.

Kids Crooked House Partners with Kinder Canada in Playhouse Giveaway

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

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Media Advisory: Social Housing Renovation Announcement

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

SHAWVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - March 11, 2010) - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for Pontiac, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, will announce investments for social housing renovation and retrofit. Date: March 15, 2010 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place:

Seacliff Awarded $8.4 Million Electrical Contract at Edmonton Clinic North (ECN) Bringing Total Work at ECN to $56.0 Million: Fourth Institutional Infrastructure Contract Win in 2010

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 11, 2010) - Seacliff Construction Corp. ("Seacliff") (TSX:SDC), one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in Western Canada, today announced that Canem Systems (Canem), its electrical and data communications contracting arm, has been awarded another Electrical Construction Management Services contract at the Edmonton Clinic North (ECN). Valued at $8.4 million, the new contract is for the completion of the electrical fit-outs for the facility's third, fourth and fifth levels. During 2009, Canem was awarded two other contracts for electrical work at the ECN, an initial $38.5 million contract for work on the structure and a subsequent $9.1 million contract for fit-outs to the facility's basement, first and second levels.

Consumer confidence may be turning the corner: Survey

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

TORONTO, March 12 /CNW/ - The latest results from TNS Canadian Facts' Consumer Confidence Index suggest that Canadians are becoming ever-so-slightly more confident in the Canadian economy. They are not only feeling a bit better about the current economic situation but concern about

Surprising new evidence on the impact of dollar volatility

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OTTAWA, March 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Manufacturing industries, along with the mining and oil and gas extraction industries, are - contrary to the conventional view - most likely to weather a volatile Canadian dollar because they have more ways to hedge against currency fluctuations. Service

Rising benefit costs challenge employers to balance attractive programs with affordability

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OTTAWA, March 11 /CNW Telbec/ - Benefit costs have increased by almost 10 per cent in the past year, and may not be sustainable in the long term at that pace of growth, according to the findings of The Conference Board of Canada's inaugural employer-sponsored survey of benefit programs.

The worst is over for Manitoba's economy: RBC Economics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Revival expected in the mining, agriculture and manufacturing sectors TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - Manitoba's economy is set to rise by 2.5 per cent in 2010 and four per cent in 2011, as a projected revival in the mining,

Quebec's economy on the mend: RBC Economics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Growth fuelled by stimulus spending and increased capital investment TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - Quebec's economy is set to rise this year with growth projected to increase by 2.8 per cent in 2010 and 3.5 per cent in

Canada's economy shifts into recovery mode: RBC Economics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Increased domestic spending and improved credit markets expected to fuel economic growth in 2010 and 2011 TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - With a peak in stimulus investment, improved

Ontario's economic recovery gains steam: RBC Economics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Growth expected to rise 3.3 per cent in 2010, led by the construction sector TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - Ontario's economy is on its way to recovery with growth expected to increase by 3.3 per cent in 2010 and 4.1 per cent in

Alberta's slow recovery should speed up through 2010: RBC Economics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Slump in the natural gas industry drags down growth TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - Alberta's economy is forecast to grow by 2.5 per cent in 2010, falling short of the 3.1 per cent national average but well

British Columbia's economy expected to turn the corner in 2010: RBC Economics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Stronger momentum expected to continue in 2011 TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - British Columbia is expected to be among Canada's economic growth leaders this year, with real GDP forecast to rise by

The Canadian Aerospace Industry praises the federal government for recognizing Space as a strategic capability for Canada

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OTTAWA, March 11 /CNW Telbec/ - The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is pleased that the federal government has recognized Space as a strategic sector for Canada. The government's understanding of the important role that Space technologies can play in meeting its priorities is

Saskatchewan's economy set to rebound: RBC Economics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Rising commodity prices and increased investment expected to lead the charge TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - Saskatchewan's economy is set to grow 3.6 per cent in 2010 amidst improved capital investment, an expected increase in

Atlantic Canada's economy poised for growth in 2010: RBC Economics

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Economic recovery supported by capital spending and stronger global demand for key exports TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - All Atlantic Canadian provinces are set for

CIOs Report On Second Quarter Hiring Expectations

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Survey Finds Most Executives Optimistic About Their Companies' Growth Prospects TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - Nine per cent of chief information officers

CFOs Report On Second Quarter Hiring Expectations

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Survey Finds Most Executives Confident They Will See Business Growth Next Quarter TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - Five per cent of chief financial officers

Hybridyne Power Systems Canada's CEO returns

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

NEWMARKET, ON, March 12 /CNW/ - HPSC is pleased to announce that it has re-acquired the full time attention of its President, CEO, and founder, Thomas W. Cleland. At the prompting of the Hybridyne board of directors, Mr. Cleland has

Thermal Energy Receives Purchase Order from King's College Hospital in England

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OTTAWA, March 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSX-V: TMG) (www.thermalenergy.com) ("Thermal Energy" or "the company"), is pleased to announce that on March 10, 2010 it received a purchase order for (pnds stlg)303 thousand (approximately CDN $475 thousand) from King's College

Thermal Energy was headline sponsor of NHS Sustainable Development 2010

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OTTAWA, March 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Thermal Energy International Inc. (TSX-V: TMG) (www.thermalenergy.com) ("Thermal Energy" or "the company"), a provider of award-winning energy recovery, conservation and bio-energy solutions, is pleased to announce that the company was a headline sponsor at the National

Plutonic Power Announces Energization Plans for Toba Montrose Transmission Line

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Significant Milestone Leading to Project Commissioning VANCOUVER, March 12 /CNW/ - Plutonic Power Corporation is very pleased to confirm the transmission line from the East Toba River and Montrose Creek

Thermal Energy Signs $4 million Contract with Kruger Products Limited to provide FLU-ACE(R) Heat Recovery Solution

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OTTAWA, March 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Thermal Energy International Inc, (TSX-V: TMG) (www.thermalenergy.com) ("Thermal Energy" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has today signed a contract for approximately $4 million with Kruger Products Limited, a subsidiary of Kruger Inc., to provide a FLU-ACE(R)

ENPAR commissions ammonia treatment system for a gold mine located in northeastern Ontario

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

GUELPH, ON, March 11 /CNW/ - Dr. Gene Shelp, President and CEO of ENPAR Technologies Inc. (TSX: ENP) ("ENPAR" or the "Company"), is very pleased to announce that, on March 10, 2010, ENPAR technical staff completed the commissioning of its patented, full-scale commercial ammonia treatment plant

British Columbia's clean energy industry welcomes Clean Power Call results

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

$3 billion in new clean energy projects announced VANCOUVER, March 11 /CNW/ - BC's Independent Power Producers Association today welcomed the results of BC Hydro's Clean Power Call.

Smurfit-Stone Partners With Emerald Waste to Provide Recycling and Waste Solutions in Gainesville, FL

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

U.S. Department of State Announces Winners of Global Online Video Contest: 'Change Your Climate, Change Our World'

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

Finavera Renewables Awarded Four Electricity Purchase Agreements in BC Hydro Clean Power Call

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

293 megawatts of wind projects will power more than 75,000 homes VANCOUVER, March 11 /CNW/ - Finavera Renewables Inc. ('Finavera Renewables' or the 'Company') (TSX-V: FVR) is pleased to announce all four of

Alcan Specialty Sheet introduces a comprehensive product portfolio of Automotive Body in White sheet specifications to meet European automotive industry's growing demand

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

MONTREAL, March 11 /CNW Telbec/ - Alcan Specialty Sheet, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - introduces a comprehensive product portfolio of Automotive Body in White sheet specifications to meet the growing and increasingly complex demands of the

Cleanfield Announces Non-Brokered Private Placement for up to $480,000

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO US NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - Cleanfield Alternative Energy Inc.

Ballard Reports Audited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

VANCOUVER, March 10 /CNW/ - Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD; NASDAQ: BLDP) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2009 today. All amounts are in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise noted.

Government of Canada Increases Support for Young Musicians of the Morningside Music Bridge Program

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre), today announced additional funding for Morningside Music Bridge at Mount Royal Conservatory, a summer program that provides professional training to young musicians. With this funding, the Government of Canada is fulfilling a commitment made in 2009 in Canada's Economic Action Plan.

Canada’s Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Social Housing in Ontario

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - The Government of Canada announced today that one housing co-operative located in Owen Sound will receive more than $384,000 through Canada's Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments. The announcement was made at the Ainslie Wood Housing Co-operative by Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

SCHL-Le Plan d'action économique du Canada crée des emplois et améliore les logements sociaux en Ontario

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

ORILLIA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 12 mars 2010) - Le gouvernement du Canada a annonc� aujourd'hui que deux coop�ratives d'habitation situ�es � Orillia recevront plus de 158 000 $ dans le cadre du Plan d'action �conomique du Canada, aux termes des investissements dans la r�novation et l'am�lioration des logements sociaux.

CMHC-Canada's Economic Action Plan Creates Jobs and Improves Social Housing in Ontario

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

ORILLIA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - The Government of Canada announced today that two co-operatives located in Orillia will receive more than $158,000 through Canada's Economic Action Plan, as part of the social housing renovation and retrofit investments. The announcement was made at Couchiching Co-operative Homes Inc. by Bruce Stanton,�Member of Parliament for Simcoe North, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

Le Plan d'action économique du Canada crée des emplois et améliore les logements sociaux en Ontario

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 12 mars 2010) - Le gouvernement du Canada a annonc� aujourd'hui qu'une coop�rative d'habitation situ�e � Owen Sound recevra plus de 384�000�$ dans le cadre du Plan d'action �conomique du Canada, au titre des investissements pr�vus dans la r�novation et l'am�lioration des logements sociaux.

InnVest REIT Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust ("InnVest" or the "Trust") (TSX:INN.UN) today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009. Unless otherwise indicated, monetary data is in thousands of dollars, except for per unit, average daily rate ("ADR"), and revenue per available room ("RevPAR") amounts. "

March Madness @ Promenade - Celebrate your March Break 'staycation' in Thornhill!

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

THORNHILL, ON, March 12 /CNW Telbec/ - Promenade invites families to celebrate March Break in Thornhill by hosting a week full of festivities and fun. From March 15 to March 19, the shopping centre has activities scheduled for the whole family.

Gulf & Pacific Equities Corp. Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) -

GT Canada Capital Corporation announces completion of qualifying transaction

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

TSX-V: MOB.P TORONTO, March 12 /CNW/ - GT Capital Corporation ("GT Canada"), a capital pool company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"), is pleased

Xceed Mortgage Reports Fiscal 2010 First-Quarter Financial Results

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

<< - Achieves 44% increase in originations, underwriting $125 million of insurable mortgages compared with $87 million in the 2009 first

Cominar REIT Achieves Another Year of Growth and Expansion

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

TSX - CUF.UN QUÉBEC CITY, March 11 /CNW Telbec/ - Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust ("Cominar" or the "REIT") announces its financial results for the fourth

COMPASS Income Fund Rights Offering

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ - COMPASS Income Fund (the "Fund") is pleased to announce that it has filed a final prospectus in connection with an offering of Rights to its unitholders to subscribe for Units (the "Rights Offering"). Unitholders of record at the close of business (Toronto time) on March 19,

GT Canada Capital Corporation to close qualifying transaction following outcome of TSXV review of company's affairs and use of proceeds

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S./ TSX-V: MOB.P

Avis aux médias : Annonce concernant la rénovation de logements sociaux

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 11 mars 2010) - - Larry Miller, d�put� de Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, au nom de l'honorable Diane Finley, ministre des Ressources humaines et du D�veloppement des comp�tences et ministre responsable de la Soci�t� canadienne d'hypoth�ques et de logement, annoncera des investissements dans la r�novation et l'am�lioration de logements sociaux.

Media Advisory: Social Housing Renovation Announcement

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:10:02 MST

OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 11, 2010) - Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, will announce investments for social housing renovation and retrofit. Date: March 12, 2010 Time: 1:00 p.m.