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- Wedding Bell Blues - Destination Weddings (July 2, 2009)
Destination Weddings in today's environmentally conscious times. - IFJ and FEPALC Condemn Attacks against Media and Journalists in Honduras (July 1, 2009)
The IFJ and FEPALC have today strongly condemned attacks on journalists and the closure of media in Honduras. - We are NOT the "Story", It′s Not Just Our 21 Kidnapped Passengers (July 1, 2009)
On June 30th 2009 Israeli Occupation Forces forcibly boarded the Free Gaza boat, SPIRIT OF HUMANITY, and kidnapped 21 human rights workers and journalists who were on their way to deliver much needed humanitarian and reconstruction supplies to Gaza. - African Journalists leaders′ summit outlines strategies to roll back impunity and defend journalists′ rights (June 30, 2009)
Leaders of the Federation of African Journalists have condemned at their biannual meeting in Djibouti on June 23rd, the unsafe and precarious working conditions of journalists in Africa. - Israel: Misuse of Drones Killed Civilians in Gaza (June 30, 2009)
Israeli attacks with guided missiles fired from aerial drones killed civilians during the recent Gaza fighting in violation of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch says. - Diane Craig, Image Expert, Comments on Michael Jackson's Signature Sense of Style (June 30, 2009)
In the era before professional stylists routinely created the image of everyone on the red carpet, Michael was self-styled. He created his own signature look, both on and off camera. - Communications seen key to boosting workplace morale. (June 29, 2009)
Uncertainty and low morale dominates mood in national workplaces, National Employment survey indicates. - Sources welcomes Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (June 29, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member, Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA). - Trend spotting - Coffee is the new lunch (June 28, 2009)
Trend spotting - Coffee is the new lunch
Times change. "Coffee is the new lunch." Business meeting over coffee.
There, you have it. A simple concept, but one charged with implications. - The Look of Success by Diane Craigâ„¢ - Image and Etiquette (June 28, 2009)
Diane Craig is now blogging twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday on a variety of topics and current news related to image and etiquette. www.corporateclassinc.com/blog Read this coming Tuesday about Michael Jackson sense of style and fashion. - IFJ Condemns Shocking Attack on Tamil Newspapers in Sri Lanka (June 26, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns an attack on three Tamil newspapers in the northern Sri Lankan city of Jaffna. According to reports from IFJ sources, news agents for Jaffna′s three main newspapers were attacked. - Sources welcomes Brewers Association of Canada (June 24, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member, the Brewers Association of Canada. The Brewers Association of Canada, in operation since 1943, is the national trade association for the brewing industry in Canada. - Sources welcomes Dale Curd (June 24, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member, Dale Curd, Counselor, Mens' Issues Expert. Dale Curd is one of Canada's leading authorities on men's emotional health and well-being. - US and European companies jointly responsible for Internet censorship (June 24, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders has called for the need for legislation to allow US and European Internet companies operating in repressive countries to escape rules imposed on them by these governments. - Robert Menard and staff leave Doha Centre for Media Freedom (June 24, 2009)
International press freedom campaigner Robert Ménard has resigned as director-general of the Doha Centre for Media Freedom along with other members of the staff. - Sources welcomes Dorothy Ratusny (June 23, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member, Dorothy Ratusny, M.A., (C). OACCPP., Psychotherapist & Author of The Purpose of Love. - Canadian authorities jeopardize health of native citizens (June 23, 2009)
Government fails to adequately inform citizens of possible negative health hazards caused by consuming contaminated whale products. - Historic organic trade agreement will benefit Canadian producers and companies (June 22, 2009)
The Organic Trade Association in Canada (OTA) has responded in support of a historic, world-first "organic equivalency agreement" between Canada and the United States, allowing organic products to be traded between the two countries. - New solidarity ship to sail to Gaza on June 25 (June 20, 2009)
On June 25th, the Free Gaza movement will set sail on its eighth mission to break Israel′s horrific siege and collective punishment of 1.5 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. - Reporters Without Borders publishes a first Guide for exiled journalists (June 20, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders marked World Refugee Day by publishing a guide for journalists driven into exile, to provide them with information about the procedures and potential obstacles in seeking asylum. - IFJ Hails Milestone Victory of Journalist on Protection of Sources in Northern Ireland (June 20, 2009)
The IFJ welcomes a court decision to dismiss the police application to force journalist Susanne Breen to reveal her source for a story on the murder to two British soldiers as a historic victory for the protection of sources. - Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario Eager to Work On Early Learning Implementation (June 18, 2009)
The Association of Daycare Operators of Ontario (ADCO) applauds the themes covered in the Pascal report, but has concerns that some of the details of its implementation may have unintended consequences for licensed child care programs. - Sources welcomes Leading Communicators Inc. (June 18, 2009)
Leadership communication: Assessments & Solutions - Sources welcomes Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society (June 18, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society. The Canadian Marine Environment Protection Society monitors and reports on the population status of Arctic marine mammals. - Sources welcomes Coalition For No Whales in Captivity (June 18, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: Coalition For No Whales in Captivity. The Coalition For No Whales In Captivity is the "watchdog" of the Vancouver Aquarium. - Israel sentences two to prison terms for censorship breach (June 17, 2009)
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns an Israeli court decision to sentence two television journalists on charges of breaching the military censorship law during the offensive in Gaza in December and January. - Renowned Hypnotherapist Receives Life Fellowship in Hypnotherapy Award (June 17, 2009)
Debbie Papadakis, founder and director of the Toronto, Canada based Hypno Healing Institute Inc. has earned the prestigious Life Fellow in Hypnotherapy award from the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association. - Iran bars foreign media from reporting on protests (June 17, 2009)
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Iranian government's decision to bar foreign journalists from leaving their offices to report, film, or take photographs--a restriction intended to prevent news coverage of protests. - Sources welcomes Dave F. Musgrave (June 16, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: Dave F. Musgrave - Senior Employee Benefits Specialist, Renfrew Insurance. - Body-in-Motion on the air (June 15, 2009)
Dianne L. Woodruff, PhD, is a featured speaker on Alternative Talk radio KKNW in Seattle. Her topic is "the fiction of fitness." Woodruff is a specialist in body movement and longevity. The talk-phone-in format airs Wednesdays at 12 noon eastern. - World now at the start of 2009 influenza pandemic: Statement to the press by WHO Director-General Dr Margaret Chan (June 11, 2009)
On the basis of available evidence, and these expert assessments of the evidence, the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met. The WHO has therefore decided to raise the level of influenza pandemic alert from phase 5 to phase 6. - IFJ Condemns Alarming Levels of Violence against Journalists in Latin America after Murders in Guatemala and Colombia (June 11, 2009)
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Condemns Alarming Levels of Violence against Journalists in Latin America after Murders in Guatemala and Colombia. - New Journal of Natural Medicine Launched This June, Promotes Natural Therapies (June 10, 2009)
The field of natural medicine attained a new voice this month with the launch of the International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine (IntJNM), a first of its kind, peer-reviewed journal that serves as a benchmark to the international medical community - How to avoid a Mid-life Crisis (June 10, 2009)
A unique, self-directed, web-based assessment has the ability to accurately and objectively identify careers for individuals in which they have the greatest opportunity for success. - Sentence Against US Journalists in North Korea is Inhumane and Unjust, Says IFJ (June 10, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) called for the immediate release of the two United States journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, who have been jailed by North Korea. - Nova Scotia election results online at Sources.com (June 10, 2009)
The results of the Nova Scotia election, with all members elected to the Nova Scotia legislature, are now available via Parliamentary Names & Numbers. Parliamentary Names & Numbers is the directory of Canada′s federal and provincial governments. - Marketing Internships – Toronto (June 9, 2009)
Sources offers a four- to six-month unpaid marketing internships in Toronto. Tasks may include web-based marketing, social networking, identifying and contacting prospective clients, web page design, phone surveys, helping to produce newsletters. - Organic Trade Association in Canada opposes introduction of genetically engineered alfalfa (June 9, 2009)
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) in Canada has registered strong opposition to federal permission to allow production of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa in Canada."Alfalfa is a perfect crop for Canadian organic agriculture..." - Tom Baker Cancer Centre receives $50,000 gift (June 9, 2009)
The Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC), in support of its goal of improving the lives of those affected by breast cancer across Canada, has generously granted $50,000 to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. - Sources welcomes Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) (June 9, 2009)
Sources welcomes Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA). ACTA is a national trade association representing the retail travel sector of Canada's travel industry. - Sources welcomes CareerDirection.com (June 8, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: CareerDirection.com. Career Direction is a unique, self-directed, web-based, career identification tool that is 90% accurate and 100% objective in identifying the careers in which an individual has greatest opportunity. - Sources welcomes Susan McCord (June 8, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member, Susan McCord, "Beavertalk.COM" Internet Talk Show Host, Producer, Writer. - HR Trends Report 2009 - Tough Times Ahead (June 8, 2009)
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Human Resources Management Association (BC HRMA) released its annual report on HR trends. HR functions are set to handle significant change and will face a tough year restructuring their organizations on reduced budgets. - New Canadian Festival in Waterloo, and Made Viewable Online to the World (June 5, 2009)
Dr. Neil Turok, Director of Perimeter Institute, and John Matlock, Director of External Relations and Outreach, will announce details on June 12th, 2009, of an innovative, public science festival coming in October, 2009. - Participants at IFEX General Meeting demand action (June 3, 2009)
Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway for the General Meeting (GM) of the International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX). - World Press Freedom Day: Commission launches 2009 Lorenzo Natali Prize for committed journalists (June 3, 2009)
On World Press Freedom Day the Commission is officially launching the Lorenzo Natali Prize for 2009. The prize is awarded to journalists who have demonstrated a commitment to human rights, democracy and development. - Toronto Artists Protest Koffler Fundraiser (June 3, 2009)
Toronto Artists Protest Koffler Fundraiser: Silence Tastes Bad… Put Free Speech on the Menu.
Artists and supporters speak out for freedom of association at the launch of the Koffler Gallery fundraiser, ARTFUL DISH, Thursday, June 4, 10 AM. - Educational Survey Findings: Reading -- The number one summer educational activity (June 3, 2009)
A recent Ipsos-Reid survey found that reading is the top summer learning activity of families with high achieving children. Includes tips from educational specialist, Dr. Donna McGhie-Richmond, on how to make the most of summer reading activities. - Educational Survey Findings: Social responsibility linked to good grades (June 3, 2009)
A recent Ipsos-Reid educational survey has found a link between social responsibility and good grades for children in Canada. - Educational Survey Findings: Canadian parents ensure summer learning (June 3, 2009)
A recent Ipsos-Reid survey found that Canadian parents are promoting summer learning activities that can be done as a family. Includes the top-five activities parents encourage with tips from educational specialist, Dr. Donna McGhie-Richmond. - Erin Davis Keynote Speaker at Journey to Success Conference (June 2, 2009)
Erin David on "Living Out Loud " at third annual Journey to Success Conference.
Successful CHFI radio personality, Erin Davis will show what it means to Live Out Loud, as this year′s Luncheon Keynote speaker at the Journey to Success conference. - Company of Women Presents 3rd Annual Journey to Success Conference (June 2, 2009)
Company of Women Continues to Inspire Business Women in Third Annual Journey to Success Conference. Company of Women is proud to present the third annual Journey to Success Conference on Tuesday, June 16, 2009. - Ethics and Gender: Equality in the newsroom, Brussels Declaration (June 2, 2009)
Brussels Declaraton on Ethics and Gender: Equality in the newsroom. - Press freedom activist badly beaten in Colombo, hospitalised (June 2, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders is outraged by an assault on Poddala Jayantha, the secretary-general of the Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA), the country′s leading journalists organisation. - Journalists Welcome European Call to Review Anti-Terrorism Laws (June 1, 2009)
Ministers of the human rights network of the Council of Europe have called on their governments to review anti-terrorism laws in the face of strong criticism from journalists that some laws are in practice limiting free expression and press rights. - Occupation on Trial -- Palestinian village sues Canadian corporations for building illegal Israeli settlements (May 30, 2009)
Bil'in, a Palestinian village that has become an international symbol of Palestinian popular non-violent resistance to the ongoing construction of the Israeli separation wall, is suing Canadian corporations for building illegal settlements. - Oprah Blames Hormonal Imbalance on Preventing Weight Loss: Expert Explains Hormone Health in Best Selling Book (May 29, 2009)
Dr. Natasha Turner, Naturopathic Doctor And Author Of The Best Seller "The Hormone Diet" To Discuss Hormone Health And Weight Loss With Maryon Stewart During Free Telephone Helpline On June 4. - Alert: Police raid opposition party headquarters, arrest protesters amid continuing unrest in Perak State (May 28, 2009)
The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) strongly protests continuing police arrests of protesters and a related raid at the headquarters of the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) to eliminate critical expression about the political crisis. - Morrison Hershfield Senior Vice President Introduced as Leader of Engineering Licensing Body (May 28, 2009)
Catherine Karakatsanis, P.Eng., installed as president of Professional Engineers Ontario. Ms Carakatsanus is the fourth woman to be elected president of the association. - IFJ Conference: Ethics and Gender: Equality in the newsroom (May 28, 2009)
What is women's representation in the news management? How do women journalists make their way in today's media changes? What role can journalists unions play in promoting gender equality? How can media strengthen gender portrayal in the news? - IFJ Blasts Authorities over Failure to Stop Killings of Journalists after Veteran Murder in Mexico (May 28, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today blamed the Mexican authorities for failing to tackle the killings of journalists following the murder of veteran journalist, Eliseo Barrón Laguna, who worked for La Opinión. - Mexican journalist who covered police is abducted and killed (May 27, 2009)
Authorities found the body of a journalist who covered the police beat in northern Mexico after he was abducted from his house on Monday night, according to Mexican news reports. - IFJ Launches Emergency Appeal for Pakistani Journalists (May 26, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is launching an emergency appeal to provide emergency financial support to more than 100 journalists and their families who were forced to flee the intense conflict in northern Pakistan. - Are you paying too much to send out your news releases? (May 25, 2009)
If you have been using a corporate newswire service to send out your news releases you are likely paying $500 or more to send out a single release -- and that release may not even be reaching the people you want to reach. - International Multimedia News Lab Launched in Prague (May 25, 2009)
Representatives of World Association of Newspapers (WAN) and PPF Group have launched the International Multimedia News Lab in Prague. The training and educational centre, combined with the editorial house is called FUTUROOM - newsroom of the future. - Sources welcomes B.C. Human Rights Coalition (May 25, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member, the B.C. Human Rights Coalition. - Sources welcomes Wendy Moore-MacQueen (May 25, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: Wendy Moore-MacQueen, Author, Speaker and President of Mormac Brand Re-engineering. - Celebrity Fitness Trainer Creates Choi-Bo: New Exercise That Helps Those With Joint Health Issues (May 24, 2009)
Celebrity Fitness Trainer Anthony Aurelius Creates Choi-Bo, A New Mind And Body Workout Routine Aimed at Improving Fitness In Adults And Young People. Natural Health Expert Maryon Stewart To Interview Aurelius about its application to joint health. - Canadian Down Syndrome Society is Concerned About Our Most Vulnerable Canadian Citizens (May 22, 2009)
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is outraged at the recent decision by a Quebec judge to acquit an HIV positive man accused of sexually assaulting a woman with Down syndrome after she was unable to positively identify her attacker. - Staycation: home vacations popularity growing (May 22, 2009)
As summer quickly approaches; people are starting to plan how they′re going to spend their much deserved time off. Normally this would be an exciting time but with the economy in today′s state, people are looking for different ideas. - The Canada Science and Technology Museum recognizes the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille (May 21, 2009)
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the Canada Science and Technology Museum (CSTM), in collaboration with CNIB, presents an exhibition and a guided tour which will be offered throughout 2009. - Egypt: Security authorities confiscate book about corruption (May 20, 2009)
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) reports that the Egyptian security authorities have confiscated a book entitled "A Flood of Corruption and the Advance of bin Laden in Algeria" by the Algerian writer, Anwar Malek. - Police in Tunisia's Gafsa mining region harass reporter for banned newspaper (May 20, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders is concerned about the way the police in Tunisia have been harassing political activist Ammar Amroussia in recent days. Amroussia writes for El Badil (Alternative), a banned newspaper. - Iraq: News website latest target in government′s legal offensive against independent media (May 20, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders condemns the Iraqi government′s continuing legal offensive against independent news media, which for the first time is also targeting Internet media. - Former President of Peru to receive Honorary Doctorate of Laws on June 2, 2009 (May 20, 2009)
The former President of Peru, Alejandro Toledo – a man of Indigenous Andean heritage who began as a shoeshine boy and rose to become a respected economist – will be in Winnipeg on June 2, 2009 to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Laws. - Federal Government Helps Realize State-Of-The-Art Science & Environment Complex (May 20, 2009)
An historic $18,042,000 million infrastructure grant by the Government of Canada to The University of Winnipeg today means the world-class Science Complex and Richardson College for the Environment will be constructed. - Moroccan journalists face charges of defaming Qaddafi (May 19, 2009)
The Committee to Protect Journalists is dismayed by the start of court proceedings today against five Moroccan journalists charged with publicly harming Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and hurting his dignity. - Sri Lanka Army holding three doctors who gave information to press (May 19, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders urges the Sri Lankan authorities to quickly release three Tamil doctors who have been arrested for providing the news media with information about the humanitarian situation in Vanni. - The Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA) announces new Chief Executive Officer (May 19, 2009)
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of C. Charles Brimley as the new CEO of the Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. (CALA). This appointment will become effective May 25, 2009. - Sources welcomes Solutions in Mind (May 16, 2009)
Solutions in Mind is a uniquely qualified world-leading authority on communication, utilizing innovative communication tools to coach organizations and individuals to understand how the mind works. - Sources welcomes ARETE safety and protection inc. (May 16, 2009)
ARETE safety and protection Inc. ia a leading Canadian firm specializing in the prevention and management of workplace violence and conflict for over 15 years. - Authorities step up offensive against journalists and websites (May 14, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders is concerned about freedom of expression in Bahrain. In the past couple of months, two journalists have been charged because of what they wrote and the information ministry has stepped up Internet filtering. - IFJ Backs Russian and Asian Unions in Campaign to Rebuild Trust in Media (May 14, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is backing a regional campaign led by journalists' leaders from Russia, Turkey and Central Asia to strengthen quality journalism in the face of political pressure and a media crisis across the region. - IFJ Condemns New Attack on Journalists' Sources in UK (May 14, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its European group, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today joined their affiliate, the National Union of Journalists in the UK and Ireland (NUJ), in condemning the secrecy. - IFJ Condemns Reckless Use of Violence against Media House in Yemen (May 14, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the shocking disregard for safety of journalists and media staff who were caught in the crossfire of a battle between security forces and armed guards at a publishing house in Yemen. - Dissident journalist facing jail term on "disrespect" charge (May 14, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders calls for the immediate release of independent journalist Alberto Santiago Du Bouchet, who was arrested after a verbal exchange with a policeman in Artemisa (in Havana province) on 18 April. - Newspaper reporter arrested as she returns to Israel from Gaza Strip (May 14, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders condemns Israeli newspaper reporter Amira Hass′s arrest at the Erez border crossing yesterday as she returned to Israel after spending four months in the Gaza Strip reporting for the Tel Aviv-based daily Haaretz. - IFJ Condemns Threats and Intimidation against Journalists in Somalia (May 14, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists has condemned today the threats and intimidations against journalists in Somalia after the head of an Islamic militia group in Somalia warned journalists against reports which are critical of the movement - Israeli authorities close Palestinian media centre in East Jerusalem (May 12, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders condemns yesterday morning′s decision by the Israeli internal security ministry to shut down the Palestinian media centre that had been set up in the East Jerusalem. - Roxana Saberi finally freed (May 12, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders hails today′s release of Iranian-American journalist. - IFJ Calls for Inquiry Into Lasantha′s Murder (May 12, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the widow of Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge in calling on Sri Lanka′s power-holders to take immediate action to conduct a full, fair and independent investigation into the murder - Fad Diet or Not: Celiac Expert Dispels Common Myths about Gluten-Free Diet (May 11, 2009)
While Celebrity Elisabeth Hasselbeck Sheds Light On Gluten-Free Living, International Celiac Expert Shelley Case Dispels Common Myths about the Gluten-Free Diet - Sangster's Health Centres Wins Grand Prize in Canadian Franchise Association Award of Excellence in Franchising (May 8, 2009)
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 CFA Award of Excellence in Franchising competition. - Eco-Friendly Entrepreneurs Revolutionizing Business Practices (May 8, 2009)
Are you a female entrepreneur with an ecologically sound business or just curious about how you can develop a more eco-friendly business? If so, attend the Company of Women dinner event featuring an eco-friendly entrepreneurial panel. - Canadian Franchise Association Announces 2009 Frankie Award Winners (May 7, 2009)
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) congratulates the 2009 Frankie Award winners, representing the top advertising and marketing creative in Canadian franchising. - Reporter who criticized officials is slain in northern Mexico (May 7, 2009)
A Mexican journalist who was critical of local authorities in the northern state of Durango was fatally shot by unidentified assailants on Sunday. - U.S. reporter found guilty of obstruction, faces 4 years in jail (May 7, 2009)
The CPJ is concerned about the prosecution of American reporter Diane Bukowski, who was found guilty of 2 felony counts of resisting, obstructing, opposing, and endangering two Michigan state troopers while covering a crime scene. - IFJ Condemns Outrageous Attacks on Media in Yemen (May 7, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned attacks by Yemeni authorities on independent media which have been seized after the government accused them of publishing material allegedly "harmful to the national unity". - 5 Ways To Cut The High Cost Of Divorce (May 5, 2009)
For most people ending a marriage is financially devastating. Often costs are purposefully accelerated. Understand the ways legal fees increase rapidly. Learn how to lower the impact. - The Canadian Down Syndrome Society Responds to Current Class Action Law Suit Facing Sequenom (May 4, 2009)
In financial terms, the sum total of the damage to those who invested in Sequenom is easily measured. There is, however, less of a provision to measure the consciousness of a company, who trades in tremendously powerful and important information. - BlueRush 3-Time Winner at 2009 US Internet Advertising Competition (May 4, 2009)
BlueRush Media Group Corp. (TSX-V: BTV), is pleased to announce three big wins at this year′s US Internet Advertising Competition, for Best Financial Service Interactive Application, Best Telecommunication Rich Media Online Campaign, and Best Gover - "The Drunkard's Walk" - Perimeter Institute's Public Lecture on Wednesday, May 6 (May 4, 2009)
In The Drunkard's Walk, acclaimed writer and scientist Leonard Mlodinow shows us how randomness, change, and probability reveal a tremendous amount about our daily lives. - Publicity 101 for Community Colleges (May 2, 2009)
Q: What′s the best way for a college to get continuing media attention?
A: By being found in SOURCES, the Media′s Guide to Experts and Spokespersons - Global Press Freedom Declines in Every Region for First Time Israel, Italy and Hong Kong Lose Free Status (May 2, 2009)
Journalists faced an increasingly grim working environment in 2008, with global press freedom declining for a seventh straight year and deterioration occurring for the first time in every region, according to Freedom House's annual media study. - World Press Freedom Day: Statement from the Media Foundation for West Africa (May 2, 2009)
The theme for this year's celebration of World Press Freedom Day, Media, Dialogue and Mutual Understanding, could not have been more appropriate in any other year than this one, particularly for countries in West Africa. - Jailed Zimbabwe journalist Honored by Black Journalists group (May 2, 2009)
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced that Anderson Shadreck Manyere, a freelance photojournalist in Zimbabwe, will receive the organization′s 2009 Percy Qoboza Award. - Newspaper editor in coma after latest case of violence against journalists (May 2, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders voiced deep concern today about newspaper editor Vyacheslav Yaroshenko, who is in a coma after being attacked and beaten outside his home in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don on 29 April. - Roxana Saberi′s family and lawyers under strong pressure from Iranian authorities (May 2, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders condemns the Iranian government′s attempts to intimidate Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi, her family and her lawyers. Sentenced to 8 years in prison on a spying charge Saberi been on hunger strike since 21 April. - Press Freedom Under Fire in South Asia, 2008-09 (May 2, 2009)
The seventh annual report on press freedom in South Asia documents alarming trends in working conditions for journalists. - IFJ Demands Overhaul of Repressive Media Laws in the Middle East (May 2, 2009)
Launching its `Breaking the Chains' annual report into press freedom violations in the Arab World and Iran, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for a radical overhaul of media laws in the Middle East. - IFJ Welcomes New Vintu Partnership to Assist Stricken Media Families (May 2, 2009)
As part of its World Press Freedom Day actions the International Federation of Journalists has announced a new agreement with the Vintu Foundation to provide humanitarian assistance to families of journalists and media personnel killed on duty, - Hair care line nourishes children affected by poverty (May 1, 2009)
Beginning April 2009, Laboratoire Cosmepro will donate two percent of sales from its Light Blue Shade hair care products to Canadian Feed The Children′s National Nutrition Program, which provides nutritional support to children living in poverty. - Organic Trade Association welcomes federal credit-guarantee for organic farmers in Canada (May 1, 2009)
Canadian organic sector welcomes the announcement of new federal government-guaranteed loans for farmers and farmer-coops - Thailand: Call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedom (April 29, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders joined by 31 other organisations in a call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedom. - IOM Medical Conflict of Interest Report Released (April 28, 2009)
New voluntary and regulatory measures can strengthen protections against financial conflicts of interest in medicine without hindering patient care or the advancement of medical knowledge, says a new report by the Institute of Medicine. The report t - Experience International Astronomy Day (April 28, 2009)
Experience your own Galileo Moment by participating in daytime activities, lectures, and an evening Star Party on International Astronomy Day, Saturday May 2nd at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. - Finalists announced for inaugural Award of Excellence for Comptrollership in the Public Sector (April 28, 2009)
CMA Canada and CIPFA are pleased to announce the selection of finalists for the first
recipient(s) of the Award of Excellence for Comptrollership in the Public Sector. - Swine influenza: Statement by WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan (April 27, 2009)
The WHO Director-General has raised the level of influenza pandemic alert from the current phase 3 to phase 4.The change to a higher phase of pandemic alert indicates that the likelihood of a pandemic has increased, but not that it is inevitable. - Ontario Takes Legal Action Against Pharmacies, Generic Drug Companies and Wholesalers (April 27, 2009)
Ontario is taking legal action against a number of pharmacies, generic drug manufacturers and wholesalers after the discovery of their involvement in a scheme where drug products were being sold several times. - Right To Water - Maude Barlow To Speak At Ontario Water Conference, May 4 (April 27, 2009)
Maude Barlow to address water industry professionals at the Ontario Water Works Annual Conference & Trade Show, Monday May 4, Toronto Congress Centre, Dixon Road. - Canadian Business Leaders to Meet in Toronto at the CFA National Convention (April 27, 2009)
Some of the biggest names in Canadian business will gather at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto, Ontario from May 3 – 5 for the 18th annual Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention. - Leonard Cohen urged to cancel Israel concert (April 26, 2009)
Leonard Cohen urged to cancel Israel concert. - Government of Canada is Working Closely with Provinces and Territories and International Partners to Address Swine Flu (April 26, 2009)
Minister of Health Leona Aglukkaq and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. David Butler-Jones today assured Canadians that the federal government is working closely with the provinces and territories and international partners to protect the health. - Swine flu illness in the United States and Mexico - update 2 (April 26, 2009)
On Saturday, 25 April, upon the advice of the Emergency Committee called under the rules of the International Health Regulations, the Director-General declared this event a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. - ARTICLE 19 launches the Camden Principles on Freedom of Expression and Equality (April 26, 2009)
ARTICLE 19 has launched The Camden Principles on Freedom of Expression and Equality, a ground-breaking document that will guide legislators, policy-makers and civil society in balancing the rights to freedom of expression and equality. - American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi on hunger strike for past five days (April 26, 2009)
Roxana Saberi, the young American-Iranian journalist who was sentenced to eight years in prison on a spying charge in Tehran on 18 April, has been on hunger strike for the past five days. - FAJ says African journalists face series of threats ranging from safety and security, repressive laws, oppressive regimes (April 26, 2009)
Journalists and media workers in Africa face series of threats ranging from safety and security, repressive laws, oppressive regimes, monopolies, bad labour practices and unfair competition. - World Copyright Day: Stop Unfair Contracts for Journalists (April 26, 2009)
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) condemns the widespread use of unfair contracts by media employers that deprive journalists from their authors' rights. - All Out For May Day (April 24, 2009)
The Halifax May Day 2009 celebrations coincides with the 90th anniversary of the 1919 May Day 100 per cent strike of the construction trades against exploitation and gouging in the aftermath of the 1917 Halifax Explosion and the labour revolts. - World press freedom groups call for Saberi's release (April 24, 2009)
Thirty-five members of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) join CPJ and Reporters Without Borders in a letter to the head of Iran's judiciary calling for the release of imprisoned journalist Roxana Saberi. - IFJ Welcomes Successful Safety Training for Gaza Journalists in Egypt (April 24, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today welcomed the successful safety training organised for Gaza Journalists which took place in Cairo from 20 to 22 April. - Sources welcomes BlueRush (April 24, 2009)
BlueRush is a full service digital marketing company focused on developing highly engaging and interactive solutions using Web 2.0 technologies, award-winning rich media animation and video production. - Sources welcomes Anne Day -- Company of Women (April 24, 2009)
Anne Day is the Founder of Company of Women, an organization that supports, connects and promotes women in business through monthly events, online and print directory, an extensive website, annual conference and quarterly magazine, Company. - CCNM student′s research examines impact of trigger point therapy for athletic injuries (April 24, 2009)
Musculoskeletal injuries are a devastating setback for athletes, and a quick recovery with minimal pain and interruptions in lifestyle and training is critical. Many sports-related injuries are related to myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). - Seven journalists injured by Israeli soldiers in West Bank since January 2009 (April 23, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders deplores the repeated use of violence against journalists covering peaceful demonstrations in the West Bank in protest against the construction of the Security Wall. The Israeli armed forces have been directly responsible. - AMARC welcomes bill limiting media concentration (April 23, 2009)
AMARC's Latin America and Caribbean office (AMARC-ALC) has welcomed a bill on Audiovisual Communication Services and the government's openness to a participatory process of forums on the suggested text. - Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi launches legal action against three Moroccan newspapers (April 23, 2009)
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) has described today the complaints made by the Libyan Embassy in Rabat against three Moroccan newspapers as a threat to freedom of expression and the press in Morocco which must be confronted. - Ruling recognizes Detroit Free Press reporter′s right to protect his sources (April 23, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders is thrilled with U.S. District Judge Robert Cleland′s ruling that Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter does not have to reveal his confidential sources from a 2004 article about a failed terrorism prosecution. - Ten Years On, IFJ Says NATO "Must Apologise" over Belgrade Media Killings (April 23, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists say that, ten years after NATO forces defied the protests of journalists and human rights groups and bombed a television centre in Belgrade killing 16 media staff, the damage from that unprecedented strike. - Author concerned Canadians may get caught up in low rate hype (April 23, 2009)
Robert Abboud, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and author of the book, No Regrets, A Common Sense Guide to Achieving and Affording Your Life Goals who warned 2 years ago of the upcoming Spendemic is raising the alarm again.
Canadians may not y - Can-Fit-Pro returns to Saskatoon, SK for an action-packed fitness conference (April 23, 2009)
Can-Fit-Pro′s annual Group Fitness and Personal Training One-Day Conference returns to Saskatoon, SK on May 30, 2009! Media can especially benefit from this event to network with fitness professionals and generate possible stories and interviews. - Human Resources Professionals Gather in Victoria to Build Business Results (April 22, 2009)
Nearly 900 human resources professionals will gather at the Victoria Conference Centre May 6 – 8 to participate in the BC Human Resources Management Association′s 47th Annual Conference: Building Business Results – Blue Skies and Grassroots. - Geneva: Withdrawal by States from Durban Review Major Setback for Freedom of Expression (April 22, 2009)
ARTICLE 19 and the Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies are extremely concerned by the recent decision of the USA, Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands to withdraw from the UN anti-racism conference, otherwise known as the Durban Rreview. - Professional Women Facing An Uncertain Business World - "What Next?" (April 21, 2009)
Are you in transition? Perhaps you′ve been laid off or are worried that you might be. Whatever the scenario, you′re not alone. "What Next?" is an opportunity to explore different career options and revisit long-held dreams. - Economic Downturn Furthers Environmental Action (April 20, 2009)
The global economic downturn has revitalized an old sensibility in Canadian homes, the art of prioritizing `needs vs. wants′. To help, Earth Day Canada offers ways to save money and decrease your impact on the environment every day. - Canadian Franchise Association Announces 2009 CFA Award of Excellence in Franchising Finalists (April 20, 2009)
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) announces finalists for the 2009 CFA Award of Excellence in Franchising, which honours excellence in franchise operations and franchisor/franchisee relationships. - Hemisphere′s Leaders Adopt Declaration of Commitment of Port of Spain (April 19, 2009)
Affirming their renewed spirit of cooperation, integration and solidarity the hemisphere′s leaders concluded the Fifth Summit of the Americas with a consensus to advance joint solutions to address the most pressing challenges facing the region. - Iranian-American journalist gets eight years on spying charge (April 19, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders "firmly condemns" the eight-year prison sentence which a Tehran revolutionary court passed on Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi on a charge of spying for the United States. - Hypnotherapist Gains Media Attention From OPRAH, MoneySense, CNN, WTN, CTV and Others. (April 17, 2009)
Debbie Papadakis, a well known Hypnotherapist based in Toronto has been gaining international media attention in publications such as Oprah′s O Magazine and Canadian Business Online for years, but her continued success has also garnered attention. - Appeal to international bodies and NGOs participating in 2nd World Conference against Racism (April 17, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders and the Doha Centre for Media Freedom are concerned about the threat to free expression that arises when the media broach religious issues. - Fiji: Foreign Journalists Deported, Media Censored in State of Emergency (April 17, 2009)
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) are demanding that Fiji's military government stop deporting journalists and censoring the media after the government declared a 30-day state of emergency last - Asesinato de dos periodistas en Guatemala y Honduras. La FEPALC y la FIP expresan su total consternación (April 17, 2009)
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) y la Federación de Periodistas de América Latina y el Caribe (FEPALC) expresan su consternación absoluta ante el asesinato, en menos de 48 horas de dos periodistas centroamericanos. - Children with Type 1 Diabetes are at Much Greater Risk Than Adults for Celiac Disease, Which is Now Much Easier to Diagnose (April 16, 2009)
First at-home screening test for celiac disease is now available in Canada from 2G Pharma Inc. - Brain Tumour Collaborative Unites to Fund New Research (April 16, 2009)
Today, the eight North American private funding organizations comprising the Brain Tumour Funders′ Collaborative announced a new funding initiative aimed at accelerating development of non- or minimally- invasive methods for monitoring if, when, an - Quit Yo-Yo Dieting - Lose Weight Permanently Now (April 16, 2009)
Fitness expert Marci Lall, shares a valuable and free resource for women who suffer from yo-yo dieting and weight cycling. - Leaders urged to give joint commitment to press freedom (April 16, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders hopes the two-day Summit of the Americas that begins tomorrow in Trinidad and Tobago will result in a firm commitment to media freedom and human rights by the participating presidents. - China Imposes Yet More Restrictions on Journalists (April 16, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns instructions to media issued by China′s Prison Bureau and Central Propaganda Department that they must only report information distributed through official channels. - IFJ Puts Ethical Journalism on Middle East Media Agenda (April 16, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has launched a programme of work to strengthen ethical and independent journalism in the Middle East with the opening of a regional office in Bahrain. - The Red Flags of Greenwashing (April 15, 2009)
Buyer beware, many products have far less of a positive impact on the environment than marketing campaigns suggest. To help see through the smoke and mirrors, Earth Day Canada is encouraging consumers to internalize the Red Flags of Greenwashing. - Canadian Franchise Association Announces 2009 Frankie Award Finalists (April 14, 2009)
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is pleased to announce the 2009 Frankie Award finalists in 15 categories, representing the top advertising and marketing creative in Canadian franchising. - Moldova: Protest violations of access to information rights and attacks on journalists following elections (April 14, 2009)
Twenty-five IFEX members and 10 other organisations protest violations of access to information rights and attacks on journalists following elections. - EFJ Backs Spanish Journalists in Protest (April 14, 2009)
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the regional group of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) , today backed the Federation of Journalists Associations of Spain (FAPE) after protests over attacks on journalists covering publ - Oprah Story Sparks Interest in Helpline on Alexander Technique for Back Pain Relief (April 14, 2009)
O Magazine Article Prompts Natural Health Expert Maryon Stewart To Deliver Free Helpline Advice On Using Alexander Technique To Remedy Back Pain. Her April 22 Helpline Includes an Interview with Carolyn Nicholls, a Leading Alexander Instructor - Sri Lanka: Call for journalists to be let into area where "a major humanitarian crisis" is unfolding with no media presence (April 11, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders reminds Sri Lanka's government of its international undertakings as the media continue to be prevented from moving about freely in the north especially in the area where tens of thousands of Tamils are surrounded by the army - Ideale FM radio station closed for refusing to reveal sources (April 10, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders condemns the 8 April 2009 closure of Idéale FM, a privately-owned radio station in Haiti for allegedly "obstructing justice" by refusing to reveal sources. - Journalists′ Organisations in Sri Lanka Feel Anti-Media Heat (April 10, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) says ongoing interrogation of journalists′ leaders in Sri Lanka is a bullying tactic that only serves to highlight an intolerance of freedom of expression and the failure of democratic processes in - Canadian Jews support the Durban Review (April 9, 2009)
As Canadian Jews, we support and will attend the Durban Review of the World Conference Against Racism in Geneva, April 20-24. We do so because we are concerned about all expressions of racism. - In Iran, Roxana Saberi charged with espionage (April 9, 2009)
The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by news reports that the Iranian government has charged Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi with espionage. - Groups Launch New Effort to Amend Patriot Act (April 9, 2009)
Organizations representing booksellers, librarians, publishers, and writers today launched the latest phase in their five-year campaign to restore the reader privacy safeguards that were stripped away by the USA Patriot Act. - EFJ Protests Over `Intimidating Signal' to Media From Slovak Prime Minister (April 9, 2009)
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), today condemned a warning issued by Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, over media coverage of what he says are trouble-making extremist groups. - Videos Released (April 9, 2009)
Kathleen Meadows, psychic advisor in Kitchener ON releases media interviews and lectures in video HD format to youtube @ http://www.youtube.com/psychickathleen. - BC′s Human Resources Management Association Announces Finalists for Industry Awards (April 8, 2009)
The BC Human Resources Management Association (BC HRMA) is proud to announce the finalists for the provincial HR industry awards, including Award of Excellence - HR Professional of the Year. - Concern about conditions in which journalists and cyber-dissidents are being held in Iran (April 7, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders firmly condemns the conditions in which journalists and cyber-dissidents are being held in Iran and the arbitrary nature of their detention, and calls for their release. - UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize 2009 to be awarded posthumously to Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge (April 7, 2009)
The late Sri Lankan journalist and editor of the Sunday Leader Lasantha Wickrematunge, who was assassinated on 8 January this year, has been named laureate of the 2009 UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize. - Inhance Moves Companies to Action (April 6, 2009)
Inhance Mutual Funds releases annual review of shareholder engagement in eight areas: climate change, environmental performance, community engagement, lifecycle impacts, human rights, sustainability reporting, diversity and health and safety. - Remedy Me! sure cure for TV blahs (April 6, 2009)
View Debbie Papadakis, Toronto based Hypnotherapist, (www.hypno-healing.com ) working with a client in Episode 3 "Overactive Bladder" airing on W Network, Tuesday April 21, 2009 at 8:00pm ET/PT - Ricardh J. Goldstone Appointed to Lead Human Rights Council Fact-Finding Mission on Gaza Conflict (April 6, 2009)
The Human Rights Council today announced the appointment of Richard J. Goldstone to lead an independent fact-finding mission to investigate international human rights and humanitarian law violations related to the recent conflict in the Gaza Strip. - Committee to Protect Journalists urges Israel to examine Gaza limits, military strikes (April 6, 2009)
Committee to Protect Journalists urges Israel to examine Gaza limits, military strikes. - Independent fact-finding mission of medical experts publishes special report on the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip (April 6, 2009)
Independent fact-finding mission of medical experts commissioned by Physicians for Human Rights-Israel and the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS) published today its special report on the Israei offensive in the Gaza Strip 27.12.2008 - 18.01.2 - Canada's Top Three Killers, Are They Preventable? (April 3, 2009)
Statistics Canada recently reported that Cancer, Stroke and Heart Disease are responsible for 58% of all deaths in Canada. Dr. Martin reveals in his book simple tests that can lead to early detection and prevention of Canada's top three killers. - Sugar Cravings Heighten at Easter: Weight Loss Expert Offers Free Helpline Advice (April 2, 2009)
Natural Health Expert Maryon Stewart To Deliver Advice On How to Fight Obsessive Food Cravings. Her April 8th Helpline Will Offer Solutions to Overcome the Sugar Craving Syndrome that is Heightened Around Holidays Like Easter. - Mother's Day Walk (April 2, 2009)
Mother′s Day Weekend: May 9th and 10th, 2009: The Breast Cancer Society of Canada and cleo, will team up again this year for a nationwide Mother′s Day Walk throughout malls across Canada - North Korea: Two American journalists face up to 10 years in labour camps (April 1, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders urges the North Korean authorities not to go ahead with their announced intention to try two American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, on charges of entering the country illegally and carrying out "hostile" activities - Local newspaper reporter dies two days after beating, human rights activist attacked outside Moscow home (April 1, 2009)
Sergey Protazanov, a reporter for Grajdanskoye Soglasye, a local newspaper based in the north Moscow suburb of Khimki, died at his home on 30 March, two days after being attacked and beaten. - South Korean authorities must release journalists' leader (April 1, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on authorities in South Korea to immediately release YTN union chairman Jong-Myun Roh, who has been detained for 10 days since being arrested ahead of strike action at the broadcaster. - Kingston Field Naturalists Sponsor Celebration of Nature (March 31, 2009)
Kingston Field Naturalists today announced sponsorship of Celebration of Nature, an art show and sale celebrating its 60th anniversary. The show and sale will be held at Sydenham St. United Church on May 2nd, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 50%-80% of Impaired Drivers Have Substance Abuse Problems - Treatment Can Be a Solution for Safer Roads (March 30, 2009)
Impaired driving results in the deaths of over 1000 Canadians a year. Impaired drivers are often struggling with drug or alcohol addictions. Effective treatment programs can help make our roads safer while helping individuals recover from their add - Inhance Investment Management Inc. releases analysis of its top-rated socially responsible investment fund (March 30, 2009)
Inhance Investment Management Inc. has released a report of its analysis for the Inhance Monthly Income Fund, which was recently named a top Canadian SRI mutual fund by Corporate Knights. - Toronto SEO & Web Analytics Expert to Address Two Web Analytics Conferences (March 30, 2009)
Alan K'necht, president of K'nechtology, a Toronto based search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing and web analytics company, will be addressing both SMX Search Analytics and eMetrics in Toronto March 31 - April 1 - Reporter shot and killed in Rawalpindi (March 30, 2009)
Pakistani authorities must not allow Thursday's shooting death of veteran Pakistani reporter Raja Assad Hameed in Rawalpindi go uninvestigated and unprosecuted, the Committee to Protect Journalists says. - George Galloway Hearing at the Federal Court (March 29, 2009)
Law student Omar Ha-Redeye reports on the Federal Court proceedings regarding Mr. George Galloway. - Fromage Frais wins odd title prize (March 27, 2009)
The 2009-2014 World Outlook for 60-miligram Containers of Fromage Frais, published by Icon Group International, has been crowned the winner of the Diagram Prize for Oddest Book Title of the Year. - Anti-capitalism campaigners distribute spoof edition of Financial Times (March 27, 2009)
Anti-capitalism campaigners in London have published a spoof edition of the Financial Times today as Britian prepares to host next week's G20 summit in London. - Petition for the unconditional release of two American journalists (March 27, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders and the International Women′s Media Foundation have jointly launched a petition for the immediate and unconditional release of reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who have now been held in North Korea for an entire week. - Outrage at UN Human Rights Council resolution on defamation of religions (March 27, 2009)
In the resolution it adopted yesterday on the defamation of religions, the United Nations Human Rights Council has yet again demonstrated its inability to defend the values enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - More than 180 Rights Organisations Reject Defamation of Religions Campaign (March 27, 2009)
More than 180 rights organisations worldwide have banded together to oppose a "defamation of religions" campaign at the UN mounted by Islamic states that would make criticising religion a crime in UN resolutions, declarations and world conferences. - Roland Berger Human Dignity Award goes to Reporters Without Borders and Shirin Ebadi (March 26, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders and Iranian human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel peace laureate, have been chosen as the winners of this year′s Roland Berger Human Dignity Award. - IFJ Urges Unity and Fresh Start for Journalists in Palestine (March 26, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists calls on Palestinian media to stand up and unite for their profession and said it was ready to support fresh efforts for better relations with political leaders to ensure more protection and needed reform. - Business Ownership is Easier than You Think: Exploring Opportunities at the CFA Explore Franchising Show (March 25, 2009)
The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) presents the CFA Explore Franchising Show, its newest show designed to help the public Explore Franchising. It will be held on Saturday, April 4 at the Hampton Inn Ottawa & Conference Centre in Ottawa. - Symmetry Math Sheds New Light on Fundamental Physics (March 25, 2009)
A team of researchers from Perimeter Institute, Cambridge University, and Texas A&M has for the first time estimated, from mathematical symmetry arguments, the size of a fundamental imbalance pervading the subatomic world. - Cross-Canada Media Training (March 24, 2009)
Register now for a media training workshop in your community. Sessions are scheduled for Coquitlam BC, Red Deer AB, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Guelph ON, Toronto, and Halifax. - "Information Loss - From Tornadoes to Black Holes" at Perimeter Institute′s Public Lecture on Wednesday, April 1 (March 24, 2009)
If information is "lost" in a black hole, is the information gone forever? There is a good chance that not only does it come back, it comes back in the blink of an eye. - Malaysia: CIJ and WAMI condemn suspension of opposition newspapers (March 24, 2009)
Malaysia: Harakah and Suara Keadilan opposition newspapers suspended for three months - Authorities arrest two TV presenters in Kabul (March 24, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders is disturbed by yesterday′s arrests in Kabul of two commercial TV presenters, Fahim Kohdamani of Emroz and Ajmal Alamzai of Ariana TV. - Arresting Journalists violates the law, must be stopped (March 24, 2009)
The Palestine Institute for Communication and Development (PICD) issued a press released condemning the targeting and arresting of Palestinian journalists in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. - Water Not For Sale: The University of Winnipeg first university in Canada to ban plastic water bottles (March 23, 2009)
The University of Winnipeg is listening to its student body, which voted to ban the sale of plastic water bottles last week. The ban will be phased in over the coming months, making UWinnipeg the first university in Canada to adopt the policy. - The Military has repeatedly violated Medical Ethic Codes during its Gaza Offensive (March 23, 2009)
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel in a Report on Medical Ethics during the War on Gaza:"The Military has repeatedly violated Medical Ethic Codes during its Gaza Offensive" - On the Withholding a Visa to H.H. Dalai Lama (March 23, 2009)
The South African Friends of Tibet (SAFT) expresses its dismay at the withholding of travel documents to H.H. Dalai Lama by the South African High Commissioner. - Getting Away With Murder 2009 (March 23, 2009)
The already murderous conditions for the press in Sri Lanka and Pakistan deteriorated further in the past year, the Committee to Protect Journalists has found in its newly updated Impunity Index - Freedom of Expressions Award 2009 Shortlist Announced (March 23, 2009)
Index on Censorship announces the shortlist for the 2009 Freedom of Expression Awards. - Afghanistan: Press freedom in free-fall in run-up to presidential election (March 23, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders has released the report of a fact-finding visit to Afghanistan in January. Entitled "We have free speech, but we′re not safe and we don′t act responsibly". - Attorney General applies presumption of openness in Freedom of Information Act guidelines (March 23, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders today welcomed US Attorney General Eric Holder′s guidelines on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in which he breaks with the Bush Administration′s stance of withholding information and applies a presumption of openne - Statement from George Galloway on being denied entry to Canada (March 20, 2009)
For a G7 government to ban a five times elected British parliamentarian from addressing public events or keeping my appointment with some of their flagship television and radio programmes is quite a serious matter. - Galloway: `This idiotic ban shames Canada′ (March 20, 2009)
Respect MP George Galloway today vowed to use "all means at my disposal" to challenge the decision by Canada′s pro-war, conservative immigration minister, Jason Kenny, to refuse him entry to the country to give a series of speeches. - Peace with Justice in Sri Lanka: Genocide of Sri Lankan Tamils – its causes and solutions (March 20, 2009)
Peace with Justice in Sri Lanka: Genocide of Sri Lankan Tamils – its causes and solutions. A lecture by Dr. Brian Senewiratne, a Sinhalese closely connected with the ruling families of Sri Lanka. - Blogger jailed for insulting leaders dies in Iran's Evin prison (March 19, 2009)
The Committee to Protect Journalists called today for an immediate investigation into the March 18 death of an Iranian blogger imprisoned in Tehran's notorious Evin prison‎. - IFJ Condemns Jail Term for Shoe-Throwing Iraqi Journalist (March 19, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has protested over the disproportionate decision of an Iraqi court which sentenced television journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi to three years in jail for throwing his shoes at President George W. Bush. - France: Call for solidarity for Action day on 19 March (March 19, 2009)
The participating trade unions (SNJ, SNJ-CGT, USJ-CFDT, SGJ-FO, CFTC and CGC Journalists' Trade Unions) call on all journalists to mobilise for the national day of a general strike and demonstrations planned for March 19. - National Charity Puts Fresh Spin on Group Walk Fundraiser (March 19, 2009)
The Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada (TSFC) announces Canada′s first ever national fundraiser for Tourette Syndrome (TS), the 1st Annual Trek for Tourette, scheduled to hit communities across the country on March 29th, 2009. - OECS Secretariat holds talks with Canadians on ways of improving the lives of Eastern Caribbean Citizens. (March 12, 2009)
The OECS Secretariat hosted officials from the Nova Scotia branch of a Canadian education organisation called EDUNOVA, on various issues including ways of improving the lives of Eastern Caribbean citizens. - Ivey and Western Law Students to Present at United Nations in New York City (March 12, 2009)
Canadian MBA and law students from UWO present at the United Nations. - International Metis Aboriginal Governance Conference in Winnipeg (March 11, 2009)
The first international Métis Aboriginal Governance: Charting a Path Forward conference is attracting renowned scholars, authors, political representatives and community participants to The University of Winnipeg from March 24-26, 2009. - National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada Board of Directors Election 2009 (March 11, 2009)
The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada has elected its Board of Directors for 2009 - 2011. - Jewish Canadians Concerned About Suppression of Criticism of Israel (March 10, 2009)
Over 150 Jewish Canadians have signed a statement expressing their concerns about the campaign to suppress criticism of Israel that is being carried on within Canada. The signatories include many prominent Canadians. - CPJ calls for Iranian president's intervention in Saberi case (March 9, 2009)
With an American journalist now in an Iranian jail for more than five weeks, the Committee to Protect Journalists called for the charges against her to be made public and for the Iranian government to ensure that she will receive due process. - Freedom of expression "systematically violated" in Tibet (March 9, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders is outraged by the systematic violation of press freedom and free expression in Tibet. - International Women′s Delegation Granted Entry to Gaza (March 9, 2009)
International Women′s Delegation Granted Entry to Gaza. Novelist Alice Walker, parents of Rachel Corrie and 58 others, including six Canadians, spend International Women′s Day in war-torn territory - The Pearson Peackeeping Centre Marks International Women's Day with Launch of New Video (March 9, 2009)
To mark International Women′s Day, the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) is launching a video detailing its efforts towards preventing the sexual violence and abuse of women in Darfur. - Sources welcomes Meadowridge School (March 6, 2009)
Meadowridge School: Independent, coed, university preparatory, International Baccalaureate World School (JK - Grade 12). One of 8 schools in Canada to offer both IB Primary & Middle Years Programs. - Sources welcomes Canadians for Genocide Education (March 6, 2009)
CGE is a multi-cultural coalition of associations committed to equity and inclusivity in education on and commemoration of Genocide. Our focus areas are school curriculum and government funded projects relating to genocide and human rights. - An investigation into the serious abuses of the ′War on Terror′ is imperative (March 6, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders asks that the new Obama administration lead an investigation into the destruction of interrogation videotapes at secret prisons. - IFJ Launches Website to Promote Ethical Journalism Initiative Campaign (March 6, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today launched a new website to promote its Ethical Journalism Initiative (EJI) Campaign about making core values of journalism an integral part in today's media worldwide. - Journalists Call Israel to Account over "Premeditated and Precise" attacks on Media in Gaza (March 6, 2009)
The targeting of media by the Israeli military during last month's offensive in the Gaza Strip was "premeditated and precise" and in violation of international law, says the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). - IFJ Launches Booklet to Engage Media Professionals in Fight Against Gender Discrimination (March 6, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today called on media professionals and unions activists to join the fight against gender discrimination by releasing a booklet on gender equality. - Suffering from the Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Medical Experts Say Get Tested for Celiac Disease, Now Easier to Diagnose (March 6, 2009)
First at-home screening test for celiac disease now available in Canada from 2G Pharma Inc. - Dedicated Financial Solutions Team Arranges Round Table for Select Group with Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin (February 27, 2009)
Mother and daughter financial advisor team Janet Baccarani and Jennifer Black leveraged their relationship with billionaire mentor, Michael Lee-Chin, to challenge and inspire a select group of business executives in a round table discussion regarding - Can-Fit-Pro presents the best health and fitness presenters in Winnipeg, MB (February 26, 2009)
WINNIPEG—Can-Fit-Pro′s annual Group Fitness and Personal Training One-Day Conference returns to Winnipeg, MB on April 5, 2009! It is a phenomenal event for all fitness professionals, where they have networking opportunities, educational workshops - alPHa Fuels Campaign to Put Food in the Budget for low-income Ontarians (February 26, 2009)
alPHa is partnering with the 25 in 5 Network for Poverty Reduction in an Ontario-wide campaign to urge the Ontario government to add a $100 Healthy Food Supplement to the Basic Needs Allowance for all adult recipients. - Fighting Discrimination Still Requires Rules (February 21, 2009)
The winner of the 2nd Annual Koskie Minsky LLP Diversity Moot speaks about how discrimination in society should be properly fought. - Letter to Jason Kenny on his threat to defund the Canadian Arab Federation (February 19, 2009)
As Jews, we affirm that criticizing Israeli policies is NOT anti-Semitic. More and more Jews world-wide, as well as in Israel openly oppose oppressive Israeli policies, and they also denounce this irresponsible use of the label "anti-Semitic." - Pakistan: Press freedom activist attacked in Lahore (February 19, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders voices its supports for journalist Imtiaz Alam, the secretary general of the South Asia Free Media Association (SAMFA), a regional press freedom group, who was attacked in Lahore. - Free speech activist prevented from leaving Iran (February 19, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders condemns the Iranian government′s decision to ban Abdolreza Tajik, a freelance journalist and staunch free speech activist, from leaving the country. - IFJ Condemns Strip Humiliation of Women Journalists in Sierra Leone (February 19, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists strongly condemns the humiliating and degrading treatment suffered by four women journalists who were stripped naked in public in Sierra Leone while covering events against female circumcision. - IFJ Condemns Murderous Attacks on Journalists in Pakistan (February 19, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists is shocked and horrified at the murder of Musa Khankhel, a reporter for The News International daily and Geo News channel, in the Matta sub-division of the Swat valley in Pakistan′s North-West Frontier. - IFJ Hits Out over Arrest and Detention of Journalists in Palestine (February 19, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today condemned the "unjustified" detention of journalists by the Palestinian Authority's Preventive Security Services. - Middle-Aged Fitness Workouts: What's The Minimum Exercise Needed to Keep Fit? (February 19, 2009)
Acclaimed Fitness Trainers Diana Nyad and Bonnie Stoll Deliver Advice to Become Fit With Easy "Impossible To Quit" Workout. - Unexplained Infertility: The Culprit Could be Celiac Disease - Now Much Easier to Diagnose With a New Home Screening Test (February 19, 2009)
Health studies suggest that celiac disease, a hereditary condition that often goes undiagnosed, can lead to infertility. Experts acknowledge that without treatment, celiac disease can cause repeated miscarriages and early menopause. - Empowering Small Business Owners: How to Achieve Preeminence in Brutal Marketplace (February 19, 2009)
Canada's Preeminent Speaker, Mike Lipkin, Delivers Advice to Create a Superior Personal Brand in Recessionary Times - Operation Cast Lead: News control as a military objective (February 17, 2009)
News was another casualty of the war in Gaza. The sealing off of the Gaza Strip, which was the full responsibility of the Israeli authorities, is unacceptable and disturbing. - EFJ Supports UK Photographers in Counter Terrorism Act Protest (February 17, 2009)
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today condemned amendments to the UK Counter Terrorism Act, which came into force in the UK yesterday. - Fitness Pros will converge at the first-ever Can-Fit-Pro Group Fitness and Personal Training One-Day Conference in Moncton, NB (February 17, 2009)
Can-Fit-Pro announces its first-ever Group Fitness and Personal Training One-Day Conference in Moncton, NB which will take place March 29, 2009 at Future Inns Hotel and Conference Centre. - The story Israel doesn't want you to know: Israeli Resistance to Israeli Apartheid (February 17, 2009)
Shachaf Polakow, a member of the Israeli group, Anarchists Against the Wall will be speaking about the work of the group who act jointly with the popular Palestinian struggles against the Wall in the West Bank. - A climate of fear endangers press freedom, emphasises CPJ in its annual report Attacks on the Press (February 14, 2009)
Throughout Latin America, violent criminal gangs are forcing journalists to censor their work. Governments in Southeast Asia are emulating China's model of media control and punishment. In the Middle East, a regional pact threatens satellite TV. - Egypt: Concerns with Draft Broadcast Law (February 14, 2009)
ARTICLE 19 and the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information have serious concerns with the draft Broadcast Law released by the Egyptian authorities. A detailed analysis of the draft Law conducted by ARTICLE 19 highlights these concerns. - Human Rights Watch Mourns Loss of Alison Des Forges (February 14, 2009)
With enormous sadness Human Rights Watch announces the death of our beloved colleague Dr. Alison Des Forges, who was killed in the crash of Flight 3407 from Newark to Buffalo on February 12, 2009. - Organic Trade Association applauds new Canadian organic regulations (February 13, 2009)
The new organic regulations provide clarity on what products are covered, a new organic logo, and detailed provisions on organic imports and exports, including a possible equivalency agreement with Canada′s major trading partners. - IFJ Defending Journalists in Palestine and Israel (February 13, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the interests of journalists in Palestine and Israel. - FOCALPoint: How Will U.S. President Barack Obama Transform the Americas? (February 11, 2009)
Seven writers and thinkers from Canada and the United States try to answer this question in the latest edition of FOCALPoint: Canada′s Spotlight on the Americas, the monthly newsletter of the Canadian Foundation for the Americas. - Organic industry gets ready for new federal rules governing "organic" (February 11, 2009)
Canadian Organic Growers, the Organic Trade Association in Canada and the International Organic Inspectors Association have teamed up with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Another reporter threatened with contempt for refusing to reveal sources (February 10, 2009)
Detroit Free Press reporter David Ashenfelter not to hold the journalist in contempt of court for refusing to identify confidential sources. - Support Builds for Charter 08: Manifesto for Human Rights and Democratic Reform in China (February 9, 2009)
China Right's Network panel discussion on Charter 08, a manifesto for human rights and democratic reform in China. - Free Harry Nicolaides: Cyber-demonstration to call for the release of jailed Australian writer Harry Nicolaides (February 9, 2009)
Since the new government took office in Thailand in December, many punitive measures have been ordered in the king′s name in order to silence criticism. Anyone commenting on the royal family is liable to be threatened with a lese majeste prosecuti - Canadian Health Professionals Call for Ceasefire and Ending the Siege of Gaza (February 9, 2009)
Canadian health professionals unequivocally protest against the Israeli siege and invasion of Gaza and against the Canadian Government′s support of Israel in its complicity in this massacre. - Canada Has Blood On Its Hands! (February 7, 2009)
On February 9th, a day before the Israeli elections, concerned Canadians will demonstrate on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in a peaceful vigil to urge the Canadian government to challenge Israeli impunity in committing war crimes and human rights abuses. - Warm-Hearted Gesture, Just In Time For Valentine's Day (February 7, 2009)
Snack Company Donates 15,000 bags of Sweet Chili riceworks® to Daily Bread Food Bank in Time for Valentines Day. - Image Power Personal Image Strategies from 20 Top Image Experts for only $20 (February 6, 2009)
"When times are tough, such as in a slow economy personal image can be more important than ever." Says Vancouver certified image consultant Kimberly Law, AICI CIP, and co-author of Image Power. - Nine Leading Researchers Join Stephen Hawking as Distinguished Research Chairs at Perimeter Institute in Ontario, Canada (February 6, 2009)
Dr. Neil Turok, Director of Canada′s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), is pleased to announce the appointment of nine more outstanding international scientists to the positions of PI Distinguished Research Chairs. - Government Report, 2030 Ontario Plans Half Our Workforce in High Paying Jobs (February 5, 2009)
Ambitious plans released today that Ontario by 2030 will be the first in the world to have half our workforce in high paying high value jobs. How will this effect people and their career search
and interview skills. - Canadian Franchise Association Identifies Hot Sector Trends in Franchising for 2009 (February 5, 2009)
A recent analysis of emerging trends in franchising by the Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) provides a taste of what makes Canadians happy: Beauty, Business, Fitness, Food and Coffee. - Impunity and "Callous Indifference" Remain Threats as New Wave of Media Killings Wipes out Optimism (February 5, 2009)
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today issued its report on the killings of journalists in 2008 with a warning that 2009 could be the deadliest year yet for journalists. - Modern Physics Summer Camp Opportunity for Senior High School Students (February 5, 2009)
Canada′s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is now accepting applications for a free summer science camp for senior high school students, age 16 and 17, who intend to pursue post-secondary physics. - Somalia: Director of HornAfrik radio murdered in Mogadishu (February 5, 2009)
The director of Somalia's HornAfrik radio, Said Tahlil, has been shot dead in the capital′s market district of Bakara. His murder comes 16 months after the radio′s former director, Ali Imam Sharmake, was killed by a booby trap car bomb. - What if Jihad was Really about Social Justice? (February 4, 2009)
Religious scholars discussed the meaning and context of jihad in vol. 8 no. 1 of the Journal of Scriptural Reasoning. Omar Ha-Redeye provided a historical and textural context demonstrating that the role of jihad was to create peace and justice. - Turkmenistan: NGOs urge president to include imprisoned journalists in amnesty (February 4, 2009)
NGOs urge Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov to release imprisoned journalists as part of the amnesty that will be announced on 19 February, national flag day in Turkmenistan. - Sources welcomes Kathleen Meadows - Psychic Advisor (February 3, 2009)
Kathleen is a Tarot Grandmaster teacher and certified psychic advisor with a M.A. in Religion and Culture. She combines a strong, credible academic background with psychic gifts to inform her wise and down-to-earth spiritual guidance. - Sources welcomes iPower Train (February 3, 2009)
Founder and "mompreneur" Ivy Lim understands the constraints of finding time for fitness and for yourself. She trains a range of individuals from high performance athletes, busy moms, weight loss struggles, seniors, bootcamp fitness & special needs. - Sources welcomes the Canadian Council on Animal Care (February 3, 2009)
The Canadian Council on Animal Care oversees the ethical care and use of animals in science across Canada through the work of veterinarians, scientists and the public. - What if Someone Called You a Terrorist? (February 2, 2009)
Members of the Canadian public will be in the Brampton courthouse today to hear some of the problems associated with the anti-terrorism provisions in the Criminal Code. - Sources welcome The Career Council (January 30, 2009)
The Career Council creates Key Candidates through confidence building techniques and skills of resume building, role-playing, counselling and advice. - Sources welcomes Omar Ha-Redeye (January 30, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: Omar Ha-Redeye. Omar Ha-Redeye is frequently interviewed by the media on subjects relating to health, security, law, politics, social media, disasters, minority rights and multiculturalism. - Franchising: A Business Model You Can Depend On (January 30, 2009)
Now, more than ever, people interested in having their own business should be looking at the possibilities offered through franchises and attending The Franchise Show on February 21 and 22 is an essential step towards their success. - Sources welcomes Valerie Jones (January 30, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: Valerie Jones, M.B.A., Speaker, Social Networking, E-Commerce Expert, GrandandToyEmpower.com. - Sources welcomes Diane Craig (January 29, 2009)
Diane Craig is a leading expert in all matters of image and etiquette. She provides carefully designed programs to help individuals progress through their own organizations by improving their interpersonal communication skills and professional image. - Iroquois Caucus says budget falls short in meeting necessary needs (January 29, 2009)
The federal budget represents a missed opportunity by the Government of Canada to strengthen its relationship withFirst Nations, according to the Iroquois Caucus which represents seven Iroquois communities. - Petition launched for release of two Burmese bloggers serving sentences of 20 and 59 years in prison (January 29, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders urges the international community not to forget Nay Phone Latt or or Zarganar, one of Burma′s best known comedians. - Sources welcomes CMA Canada (January 29, 2009)
CMA Canada grants a professional designation in strategic management accounting and is responsible for standards-setting, accreditation and the continuing professional development of CMAs. - 'Food for Thought′ Symposium Attracts World Renowned Experts (January 29, 2009)
alPHa Promoting Child Health by Advocating A Ban on Commercial Advertising of Food and Beverages Targeted to Children. Positive Benefits of Physical Activity Highlighted at Launch of 2009 Great Waterfront Trail Adventure. - Law Student Publishes Textbook with Oxford University Press (January 28, 2009)
A law student at the University of Western Ontario has published a chapter in an Australian textbook on public health. - Physics Student to Physics Researcher - Top Scientists to Share Wisdom with the Researchers of Tomorrow (January 27, 2009)
Canada′s Perimeter Institute, in partnership with University of Waterloo, has launched Perimeter Scholars International (PSI), a concentrated Masters level course for exceptional students who wish to become researchers in theoretical physics. - ONE HOUR OF YOUR TIME. A LIFETIME OF GOOD ADVICE. (January 26, 2009)
Join Franklin and his guests this Thursday, January 29, 2009 for a complimentary breakfast at 7:45 am – Presentation 8:00 – Out by 9:00 - at Canaccord Capital Corporation, Brookfield Place (Front & Bay), 161 Bay Street, Suite 2900.
RSVP at 1 - Entrepreneur Launches Business from Lessons Gleaned from Best-Seller Book 'The Secret' (January 24, 2009)
Speaker-Series Co-Founder Gail James Shares Business Success Tips in Podcast Available on GrandandToyEmpower.com Website - Sources welcomes Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (January 23, 2009)
The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) is a Canadian-based institution dedicated to making international peace operations more effective through research, education and training, and capacity development. - What Do You Mean We're In A Recession (January 23, 2009)
Recessions spare few people, including business owners. But there are entrepreneurs who have discovered the main keys on how to profit despite the economy. Here is how to profit as a business owner in a recession. - Russia: Investigate Murder of Prominent Rights Lawyer (January 23, 2009)
Russian authorities should immediately investigate the killing of Stanislav Markelov, a prominent Russian human rights lawyer, and bring his killers to justice, Human Rights Watch says. - Sources welcomes Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada (January 22, 2009)
Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada is a a national charitable organization dedicated to funding research, public and health professional education in complementary and alternative medicine. - Policy guru says sustainable development of the Oil Sands will provide half US energy needs for 100 years (January 22, 2009)
Policy guru says sustainable development of the Oil Sands will provide half US energy needs for 100 years
Toronto, January 22, 2009 - Satya Das, strategic advisor to oil companies, government, and environment groups, says Alberta has 173 billion bar - Canadian writers protest the detention of Liu Xiaobo (January 22, 2009)
Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje and Nino Ricci and more than 40 members of PEN Canada, the writers' association, have signed a petition on behalf of prominent Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo. - Self-censorship, exile or certain death: the choice faced by journalists in Ciudad Juárez (January 22, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders and the Centre for Journalism and Public Ethics (CEPET) are releasing the results of a joint fact-finding visit to the northern city of Ciudad Juárez Chihuahua, that was prompted by the murder of Armando Rodríguez Carreón - Global media rights groups condemn "culture of impunity and indifference" in Sri Lanka (January 22, 2009)
Since the beginning of the New Year, both the killing of a senior editor and the attack on the facilities of a popular independent TV channel have led to a total paralysis of the media community in Sri Lanka. - Kazakhstan: RFE/RL website editor beaten unconscious in Almaty (January 22, 2009)
Ermek Boltay, a young journalist who edits the website of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty′s Kazakh-language service, was beaten unconscious outside his home in Almaty on 18 January. - Sources welcomes the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) (January 22, 2009)
For the betterment of Canadian theatre, PACT provides leadership, national representation and a variety of programs and practical assistance to member companies, enabling members to do their own creative work. - Letter regarding Israel's attack on Gaza and international law (January 19, 2009)
Israel's attack on Gaza constitutes a war crime in that it is disproportionate to the threat posed and violates international humanitarian law on at least grounds: Collective punishment, Targeting Civilians, Disproportionate military response. - Dr. Allan Bonner's launch of new book (January 19, 2009)
Launching Dr. Allan Bonner's new book "Political Conventions, The Art of Getting Elected and Governing', with wine tasting by John Szabo, MS, Canada's only Master Sommelier and try some of Allan's favourite wine courtesy of Malivoire. - From Sources: More tools for getting your messages out (January 19, 2009)
Sources members can benefit from media training, free news release postings and calendar listings, and they can include their books in the Sources Bookshelf. It's all at www.sources.com, where you'll also find breaking news from around the world. - Qu′avez-vous à perdre? (January 16, 2009)
18 janvier au 24 est la Semaine nationale sans fumée (SNSF) 2009 - What have you got to lose? (January 16, 2009)
January 18 – 24 is National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) 2009 - Hundreds of engineering students to 'freeze' in Toronto to advance fair trade (January 15, 2009)
Hundreds of socially-active engineering students from across Canada, including the University of Waterloo, will raise public awareness about the fair trade movement at a special event in downtown
Toronto as part of the Engineers Without Borders Nati - Order of Ontario appointments announced (January 15, 2009)
Former Premier David Peterson, former Chief Justice Patrick LeSage, human rights activist George Brady, former Olympic figure skater Barbara Ann Scott-King, medical researcher Dr. Michael Baker and publisher Ellen Seligman are among the new appointee - Croatia: Judicial harassment of war crimes reporter continues (January 15, 2009)
Zeljko Peratovic is accused of "disseminating information likely to upset the population" under article 322/1 KZA of the criminal code. - Murder attempt against pro-Chávez journalist in Portuguesa state (January 15, 2009)
A murder attempt against Rafael Finol, political correspondent on the privately-owned daily El Regional in Acarigua, Portuguesa state, central-western Venezuela. - Israeli military asked to explain how Gaza media building came to be hit by explosion (January 15, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders calls on the Israeli military to investigate and explain exactly how a 16-storey building in Gaza City that houses several news organisations including Reuters came to be hit by an explosion this morning. - In Support of the Palestinian Human Rights Community Call for International Action (January 14, 2009)
It is the signatories' belief that Israel's atrocities will not cease without a massive intervention by the international community. We are calling on the world to stop Israeli violence and not allow the continuation of the brutal occupation. - Israeli Human Rights groups: Clear and present danger to the lives and well-being of tens of thousands of civilians (January 14, 2009)
Since the beginning of the Gaza campaign a heavy suspicion has arisen of grave violations of international humanitarian law by military forces. This kind of fighting is a blatant violation of the laws of warfare and raises suspicion of war crimes. - Sources welcomes Eluta.ca (January 14, 2009)
Eluta.ca is a search engine for full-time jobs from direct Canadian employers. - Sources welcomes Marci Lall (January 14, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: Marci Lall, Weight Loss & Body Sculpting Specialist. Marci specializes in women's fitness and weight loss issues. - More than 100 media sign the Reporters Without Borders petition for international journalists to be allowed into the Gaza Strip (January 14, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders reiterates its appeal for support by the international media and again urges the Israeli authorities to lift the ban on foreign media access to the Gaza Strip that has been in force since November. - New online censorship campaign extinguishes last flicker of Olympic torch (January 14, 2009)
China's campaign against 'Internet porn' is targetting political and human rights websites such as Amnesty International's. Bullog (http://www.bullog.cn), a political blog portal, has been inaccessible since 9 January. - Nepalese journalist and women′s rights activist brutally murdered (January 12, 2009)
Uma Singh, a Nepalese journalist and human rights activist who worked for the Janakpur Today Daily and Radio Today FM was brutually murdered on January 11. - Mexico : Molotov cocktails thrown at Oaxaca newspaper editor′s home (January 12, 2009)
The home of Carlos Velasco Molina, the editor of the weekly El Correo de Oaxaca, in the southwestern city of Oaxaca in Mexico, is attacked. - St. Vincent : outcry about press photographer′s arrest (January 12, 2009)
Criticisms are made of the police and Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves′ government for the arrest of Jeff Trotman, a journalist who works for The Vincentian. - Sources welcomes Nickolette Reid (January 12, 2009)
Sources welcomes Nickolette Reid, Image Expert. - Nobel Prize Nominee and Israeli Peace Activist visits Canada on 'Gaza' tour (January 12, 2009)
Jeff Halper, an Israeli human rights activist, anthropology professor, coordinator of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD) and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize nominee is on a cross-Canada speaking tour. - Ouvrez la bande de Gaza à la presse ! (January 9, 2009)
Ouvrez la bande de Gaza à la presse !
Appel des médias du monde entier et de Reporters sans frontières aux autorités israéliennes. - Sources welcomes Canadian Tax Foundation (January 9, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: the Canadian Tax Foundation, a national non-profit tax research organization which provides a forum for discussion on personal, corporate, international taxation and sales taxation. - Sources welcomes Cecile Peterkin (January 9, 2009)
Sources welcomes a new member: Cecile Peterkin, Career Coach, Corporate Mentor, Author and Professional Speaker. Cecile is a charismatic and inspiring expert in career, leadership, corporate mentoring programs and life development. - More websites blocked at government′s behest (January 8, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders condemns the directive issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to Internet Service Providers instructing them to block access to 6 web pages on the grounds they are "harmful for the integrity of the country." - Demonstrate against the Israeli Assault on Gaza ! Lift the Siege! (January 8, 2009)
Join us this Saturday at 11:00 to demand that the Canadian government call for an immediate halt to Israel 's attacks and an end to the siege of Gaza! Followed by Free Gaza - A Teach-In, 1:00 - 5:30 st United Steelworkers Hall, Toronto. - Outrage at fatal shooting of newspaper editor in Colombo (January 8, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders is outraged by the murder of Sunday Leader editor Lasantha Wickrematunga, who was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle as he drove to work this morning in Colombo. - Montrealers lay siege to Israeli Consulate: Second consecutive day of Israeli Consulate blockades in Canada (January 8, 2009)
Second consecutive day of Israeli Consulate blockades in Canada. Early Thursday, January 8th Montrealers blockaded the Israeli Consulate in Montreal in protest against the on-going Israeli assault on the people of Gaza. - Jewish Women Occupy Israeli Consulate (January 7, 2009)
A group of Jewish-Canadian women successfully occupied the Israeli Consulate in Toronto today. They were arrested, held by police, and then released. The group carried out this occupation in solidarity with the 1.5 million people of Gaza. - Mexico: Investigating attack on Monterrey TV studios a "test" for federal justice ministry (January 7, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders hopes for quick results from the investigation into yesterday′s armed attack in Monterrey in which gunmen threw a grenade and opened fire on the regional studios of the privately-owned national TV network Televisa. - As holder of EU presidency, Czech government urged to intercede on behalf of jailed bloggers and journalists (January 7, 2009)
Reporters Without Borders secretary-general Jean-François Julliard wrote yesterday to Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek asking him to do everything possible to obtain the release of the 11 journalists and bloggers currently held in Iran. - Arrests underway in Toronto Israeli Consulate Sit-in (January 7, 2009)
Police have moved in to arrest a group of Jewish Canadian women who are currently occupying the Israeli consulate at 180 Bloor Street West in Toronto. The women took their action in protest against the on-going Israeli assault on the people of Gaza. - Jewish Women Occupy Israeli Consulate in Toronto (January 7, 2009)
A diverse group of Jewish Canadian women are currently occupying the Israeli consulate at 180 Bloor Street West in Toronto. This action is in protest against the on-going Israeli assault on the people of Gaza. - The Outcry of Worldwide Authentic Judaism Condemning the Genocide in Occupied Palestine (January 6, 2009)
Worldwide Authentic Orthodox Judaism strongly condemns the genocide being carried out by the Zionist occupation army through air attacks on Gaza city. - Sri Lanka: Government urged to punish violence against independent media outlets after new attack (January 6, 2009)
A pre-dawn attack by a dozen heavily-armed men that badly damaged the studios of the Maharaja Television/Broadcasting Network (MTV/MBC) in Pannipitiya, near Colombo, after charges that the network′s reporting was not "patriotic" enough. - An Open Letter From Anti-Zionist Jewish Youth in Canada (January 5, 2009)
Let us not be silent bystanders while humanity suffers. Let us raise our voices, as Jewish youth, and demand a single, democratic state, with equal rights for everyone in Israel/Palestine. - Kenya: President deals major blow to press freedom (January 4, 2009)
Kenyan President deals major blow to press freedom. Also known as the "ICT Bill", the new legislation provides for heavy fines and prison sentences for press offences. It also gives the government, above all the information and interior ministrie - Urgent Call for Immediate International Intervention (January 4, 2009)
The Palestinian Medical Relief Society and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel call for urgent and immediate intervention by the international community, and especially the Quartet, for the enforcement
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