AM640 News
THE BANK OF CANADA IS DECLARING THE RECESSION IS ESSENTIALLY OVER IN CANADA
The central bank says the economy will expand by 1.3 per cent during the summer months after three straight quarters of sharp contraction. The new forecast puts Canada at the front of the line of countries that are coming out of what economists have called the worst global recession since the Second World War.
The central bank predicts Canada's rebound will more than double that of the United States next year with a projected growth of three per cent, as opposed to 1.4 per cent south of the border. That's because Canadian consumers are more confident of future conditions and better positioned to return to spending. But the U.S. economy is also in a healing phase, the bank adds, and that will revive Canada's export sector, particularly in autos and forestry.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
POLICY AND ADVOCACY UPDATE
Updated Border Report: In July, The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with 47 business associations from both sides of the Canada-U.S. border issued an update to last year’s
Border paper. Entitled Finding the Balance: Shared Border of the Future, this paper offers specific recommendations to reduce border costs in the short-term while increasing security at the border and competitiveness of all industries. For more information, visit http://www.chamber.ca/images/uploads/Reports/Border_Report_2009_21-07-09.pdf
Economic Series: Executive Summaries Over the last few months The Canadian Chamber of
Commerce, supported generously by ADP, has been able to produce a series of papers on key public policy issues facing Canada today. These reports include: immigration; Canadian energy; inflation and deflation; and a carbon tax versus cap and trade.
City of Hamilton
CONDUCTING RESEARCH FOR IMMIGRANT RESOURCES IN HAMILTON
The City of Hamilton is currently conducting research as part of the development of online resources to support immigrants living in the city. We are particularly interested in speaking with immigrants who arrived in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Class or Business Class.
We are asking your organization to advise potential candidates of the opportunity to participate in this research. Interviews will take 1 hour with 15 minutes on either side. They will be held at various locations throughout the city. Interview participants will be compensated for their time in the amount of $100.
We are looking for immigrants who...
- Arrived to Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Class or Business Class
- Are at least 18 years of age
- Speak English
- Use the internet regularly
- Landed permanently in Canada in the last 1 to 8 years
- Currently living in the city of Hamilton (including the former municipalities of Hamilton, Dundas, Ancaster, Glanbrook, Flamborough and Stoney Creek)
If you know of potential candidates who meet the above criteria, please encourage them to sign-up for our interview pool by visiting the following link:
www.hamilton.ca/immigration
Candidates who are chosen for an interview will be contacted by a representative from Hendershot Research, a company that has been contracted by the City of Hamilton to conduct this research. Candidates who are not chosen for an interview will not be contacted further. Their personal information will be deleted from our records following the research.
We thank you in advance for working with us on this important initiative. If you have questions, please contact me using the information below.
Cathy Kealey, City of Hamilton, ckealey@hamilton.ca
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 6608
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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS
Join us at Staples, across from Limeridge Mall, and receive free gift certificates for a computer tune up, and a frameless picture (up to 8.5” X 11”) mounted by Plak‐it. Experience the newest technology in cameras, computers and printers. View Staples selection of copy and print services. It’s “Back to School” time, so check out Staples latest school and business supplies. To register, please email, p.dieryck@hamiltonchamber.on.ca.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
970 Upper Wentworth, Hamilton
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Parking Available
Admission is free
Allure Fitness Inc
GRAND OPENING
Come out to Allure Fitness’ grand opening. All are welcome to this exciting event. Michael Nash of Turstra Mazza has been asked to be the emcee. For more information, please contact Michelle Kriedemann at 905 973 3262 or MichelleK@acumeninsurance.com
Friday, August 28, 2009
985 King St. West, Hamilton
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
RBC Royal Bank
ENJOY A FREE ICE CREAM
Join the RBC at the Binbrook Farmer’s Market and receive a free small ice cream cone between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (one per person). The free ice cream is their way of saying hi to their new neighbours. RBC Rymal and Terryberry Road are proud to be opening their doors on Monday August 31.
Saturday August 29, 2009
Binbrook Farmer’s Market, Binbrook Fair Grounds, 2600 Regional Rd. 56.
Soccer World Hamilton
INTRODUCES LADIES DAYTIME RECREATIONAL SOCCER
Learn the game, get fit, meet and make new friends. Starting September 23 and 24, 2009, there will be ten weekly refereed games on Wednesday or Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Call 905 521 8750 to find out more.
$85.00 +GST referee fees included.
The Gregorian Institute of Canada
GREAT MUSIC OF WESTERN CHANT TRADITIONS
Festival concert with Juan-Carlos Asensio Palacios, Director of Schola Antiqua of Spain
With Schola Saint Grégoire of Montreal and Stillman Matheson, organ. For conference information, please see www.gregorian.ca.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Christ’s Church Cathedral, 252 James Street North, Hamilton
8:00 p.m.
Admission $20, Students $15 at the door.
Parking available off Hughson Street between Robert and Barton Street.
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES
The Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice Day Program offers care and company to people coping with life-threatening illnesses. Weekly sessions include a hot meal, nurse consultations, entertainment and more. For more information, please contact Mary Klingenberg at 905-387-2448, ext. 2209, or at mary.klingenberg@hwcn.org.
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
PARENTING AND FAMILY LITERACY CENTRES WIN EARLY LITERACY AWARD
Six program facilitators at HWDSB’s Parenting and Family Literacy Centres were recently recognized with an award from a local adult literacy association. The Adult Basic Education Association – which tags itself as Hamilton’s connection to lifelong learning – this summer awarded the PFLCs its 2009 Agency Early Literacy Education Award, which recognizes excellence by an agency involved in literacy for children. PFLC facilitators form a professional learning community to stay up on current trends; they welcome guest speakers such as the Hamilton Public Library and city public health; they enhance school readiness through vocabulary and preparation for school routines, and more.
St. John Ambulance
WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING A LIFE, EVERY SECOND COUNTS
For 125 years, St. John Ambulance has been training over 140,000 Ontarians annually in first aid and other health care related courses and remains dedicated to saving lives at work, home and play. With over 4,000 volunteers contributing over half a million hours of community service a year, St. John Ambulance is an integral part of the community offering such programs as; medical first response, car seat clinics, youth programs and therapy dog services. As a charitable, non-denominational, humanitarian organization, proceeds from St. John Ambulance’s first aid training and first aid product sales directly support these vital community services programs. For more information on St. John Ambulance training courses and volunteer opportunities please contact, Kevin Keith, Hamilton Branch Manager, 905 387 1880 or kevin.keith@on.sja.ca
Business Takes Action (BTA)
COMPLIANCE MANUAL FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
The Ministry of Community and Social Services has produced a compliance manual for small businesses and organizations: Accessibility standards for customer service, Ontario Regulation 429/07. Under the new customer service standard please note that volunteers and independent contractors should not be included in your employee numbers. Only full time, part time and working under contract should be considered as eligible staff members. To obtain copies please contact Service Ontario contact centre 1 866 515 2025 or www.accessON.ca/compliance.
