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Derailments ‘too frequent, too dangerous’ for Mattagami First Nation councillor – CBC

Transportation Safety Board to release investigation report into first of 2 CN derailments near Gogama, Ont. Feb 15, 2017 Jennifer Constant has looked at the rail lines that cross near her northern Ontario community differently ever since a CN train carrying crude oil jumped the tracks and exploded two years ago. “It’s really opened our […]

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Digital technologies growing more integral to small businesses, says CFIB

Toronto, February 15, 2017 – The use of social media and other digital tools have become increasingly important in establishing and operating a small business in recent years, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), with over half of all small firms now utilising Facebook on a routine basis. “Small […]

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The Conference Board of Canada: Projected Salary Increases in Alberta and Energy Sector Up Slightly from Summer 2016

Ottawa, February 15, 2017— A stabilization in oil prices has seen organizations in Alberta and the oil and gas industry adjusting their salary projections since the summer, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Mid-Year Pulse Check of its annual Compensation Planning Outlook survey. “Canadian organizations’ projected salary increases have generally remained unchanged since the […]

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EY: Only 43% of Canadian companies could detect a sophisticated cyber-attack

(Toronto, 15 February 2017) As the frequency and scale of cyber-attacks show no signs of abating, the majority of Canadian companies still wouldn’t be able to detect a sophisticated breach. According to EY’s Global Information Security Survey, only 43% of Canadian companies could spot a significant cybersecurity incident, compared to 50% globally. “Organizations have stepped […]

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AuRico Metals Reports 2016 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results And Provides 2017 Outlook

TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2017 – AuRico Metals Inc. (TSX: AMI), (“AuRico” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.  For complete details of the Financial Statements and associated Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2016, please see the Company’s filings on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) […]

by pmnationtalk on February 15, 2017113 Views

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Pope Francis wades into U.S. oil pipeline dispute – CP24

February 15, 2017 VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis insisted Wednesday that indigenous peoples must give prior consent for any economic activity on their ancestral lands — an indirect critique as the Donald Trump administration seeks to advance construction on a $3.8 billion oil pipeline over opposition from American Indians. Francis met with representatives of indigenous […]

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Some details about the Canada EU trade deal – CP

Source: The Canadian Press Feb 15, 2017  OTTAWA _ The European Union parliament approved a trade deal with Canada on Wednesday after three hours of debate and years of negotiations. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union, also known as CETA, was adoted by a vote of 408-254 with 33 abstentions. Here […]

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Enhancing Police Response to Sexual Violence

Province Funding Projects Focused on Innovation and Supporting Survivors February 15, 2017 8:00 A.M. Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Ontario is supporting people who have experienced sexual assault through a program that builds partnerships between community and justice partners, front-line victim service providers and police services across the province. Fifteen two-year pilot projects […]

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Health Reports, February 2017

Smoking prevalence among Inuit in Canada The percentage of Inuit aged 15 or older who were daily smokers declined significantly from 64% in 1991 to 52% in 2012, but remained well above the rate for the total population. The percentage of all Canadians aged 15 or older who were daily smokers decreased from 22% in 2001 to 16% in 2012. Almost three-quarters of Inuit live in remote northern communities […]

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The Daily Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, December 2016 Manufacturing sales increased for the second consecutive month, up 2.3% to $53.5 billion in December, following a revised increase of 2.3% in November. The growth was mainly the result of higher sales of transportation equipment, as well as petroleum and coal products. Continue reading Trade by Exporter Characteristics: Goods, […]

by pmnationtalk on February 15, 2017200 Views

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