Events and Announcements

The 2012 JUNO Award Nominees Are Announced!

Published on Tue, 02/07/2012 by Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
The JUNO Awards

A list of Nominees by Province and Hometown Available Online!

Toronto, ON (February 7, 2012) -- The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today the nominees for the 2012 JUNO Awards. Who has been nominated from your hometown?

To view a complete list of 2012 JUNO Award nominees by province and hometown go to www.junoawards.ca/press.

New TV for your Super Bowl party? Make sure to recycle your old one

Published on Wed, 02/01/2012 by Ontario Electronic Stewardship

As Ontarians gear up to watch the Giants and Patriots battle it out this Super Bowl Sunday, many will be adding a brand new TV to their list of party essentials to pick up before the big game. But while you're looking to upgrade existing equipment to get that ultimate game day, big-screen experience, it is important to think about what to do with the equipment that is being replaced.

Travel Save Pro Responds To Small Business Cry For Optimal Operational Efficiency

Published on Thu, 02/02/2012 by Travel Save Pro

Canadian Professional Sales Association Extends Its Popular Member Travel Benefits To All Canadian Small and Medium Enterprises as Economy Rebounds.

Happy World Wetlands Day! Five fun and easy ways to celebrate

Published on Mon, 01/30/2012 by Nature Conservancy of Canada
Visitors walk the trails at Minesing Wetlands (photo by NCC)

Did you know there are more wetlands in Canada than in any other country in the world? Canada is home to about one quarter of the world's wetlands, covering 14 percent of our country. February 2nd is World Wetlands Day, and if you're wondering why you should care, consider what wetlands do for us. They play a vital role in our day-to-day lives.

From providing ecological services such as flood control and water filtration, to food production

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, March 11-17, 2012

Published on Mon, 01/30/2012 by Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Dear Editors and Publishers,

"Plan * Farm * Safety" is the theme of the three-year Canadian Agricultural Safety campaign. This year, emphasis is on "Safety" including assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems. Last year, the focus was on "Farm" including implementation, documentation and training. In 2010, the campaign promoted "Plan", featuring safety walkabouts and planning for safety.

L’embauche d’entrepreneurs non assurés, un risque pour votre ferme

Published on Mon, 01/09/2012 by Fédération canadienne de l’agriculture

L’embauche d’entrepreneurs non assurés, un risque pour votre ferme

par Theresa Whalen
Consultante en sécurité à la ferme de la Fédération canadienne de l’agriculture

L’embauche d’entrepreneurs qui ne sont pas inscrits au régime d’indemnisation des accidentés du travail de votre province vous fera peut-être économiser quelques dollars, mais risque aussi de ruiner votre exploitation agricole.

Hiring uninsured contractors exposes your farm to risk

Published on Mon, 01/09/2012 by Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Hiring uninsured contractors exposes your farm to risk

by Theresa Whalen
Canadian Federation of Agriculture Farm Safety Consultant (534 words)

Hiring contractors who are not covered by your province’s worker’s compensation might save a little money but it could ruin your farm business.

Quand un accident survient à la ferme, tirez-en des leçons

Published on Mon, 12/19/2011 by Fédération canadienne de l’agriculture

par Theresa Whalen
Consultante en sécurité à la ferme de la Fédération canadienne de l'agriculture

L'exploitation d'une ferme ou d'un ranch peut être une occupation dangereuse. D'où l'importance de prendre le temps de recenser et d'analyser chaque incident de sécurité afin d'en tirer des enseignements -- qui vous aideront à empêcher que le même problème se pose à nouveau.

Learn from every safety incident on the farm

Published on Mon, 12/19/2011 by Canadian Federation of Agriculture

by Theresa Whalen
Canadian Federation of Agriculture Farm Safety Consultant (454 words)

Farming and ranching can be a dangerous occupation. That's why it is so important to track and check each safety incident and learn from it -- so that you can prevent it from happening again.