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MediaCorp. names Hyundai Canada a 2024 Top Employer for Diversity

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星期一, 三月 11, 2024
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Canada's Best Diversity Employers competition examines successful diversity initiatives for employees from five groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBT peoples.

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  • Canada's Best Diversity Employers competition examines successful diversity initiatives for employees from five groups: women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBT peoples.
  • Hyundai Canada has been stepping up its efforts to ensure proper team member representation from all levels in its corporate policies and business dealings.
  • Hyundai Canada has also seen a jump in self-identifying Black hires; up by 5 per cent from 2021 (seven per cent self-identify as Black).
  • Hyundai Canada also offer flexible Fridays and business hours to accommodate caregiver's needs, not to mention maternity and paternity leave top-up programs.

Automotive News Canada Honor: DSMA's Farid Ahmad is Recognized as an Automotive News Canada Notable Champion of Diversity in Automotive

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星期一, 十二月 18, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - FARID AHMAD, FOUNDER & CEO, DSMA (Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions), has been named a 2023 Automotive News Canada Notable Champion of Diversity.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - FARID AHMAD, FOUNDER & CEO, DSMA (Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions), has been named a 2023 Automotive News Canada Notable Champion of Diversity.
  • Farid Ahmad is featured in a special section in the December 18 issue of Automotive News Canada.
  • FARID AHMAD, FOUNDER & CEO, DSMA, has been named a 2023 Automotive News Canada Notable Champion of Diversity.
  • The Notable Champions of Diversity in Automotive program has recognized executives that have demonstrated their commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace and their communities.

High Tide Opens Two New Canna Cabana Stores in Kitchener and Barrie, Ontario

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星期四, 十二月 15, 2022
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These openings represent High Tide's 143rd and 144th stores nationwide and 45th and 46th in the province of Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • These openings represent High Tide's 143rd and 144th stores nationwide and 45th and 46th in the province of Ontario.
  • "Canna Cabana continues to expand across Ontario, Canada's largest province, and today, I am pleased to announce the opening of our first store in Barrie and our third store in Kitchener.
  • "Ontario has been fertile ground for growth for Canna Cabana, especially in the Kitchener-Waterloo region.
  • I look forward to announcing more stores this month as High Tide moves closer to our goal of 150 Canna Cabana stores by the end of 2022," added Mr. Grover.

Di Poce Management Limited and Live Work Learn Play Inc.: Ontario Approves Zoning Order to Create Canada's First Ever Mixed-Use Regional Health & Wellness Village in Collingwood

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星期四, 十一月 17, 2022
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The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved and filed a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) for The Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village, which will bring state of the art healthcare, innovative housing and over $2 billion in positive economic impact to Collingwood, the region and the province

Key Points: 
  • The request for an MZO was endorsed by Collingwood Council on August 18, 2022 and re-affirmed by Council on November 10, 2022.
  • The project also proposes a regional mobility hub to facilitate access to important health and wellness services and amenities and improve quality of life.
  • "We recognize that projects of this magnitude take a long time, and we expect to be working in this community for decades on The Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village," said Armando Lopes, Development Manager, Di Poce Management Limited.
  • The Poplar Regional Health & Wellness Village addresses several critical issues Collingwood and the region are facing today.

Bodyswaps joins forces with 20 universities and colleges to explore VR for learning

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星期二, 五月 17, 2022
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LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 20 Further and Higher Education institutions in the US, UK, EU and Canada have joined the ILRP programme, one of the largest research programmes to date in Immersive Education.

Key Points: 
  • The programme will aim to measure the students' appetite for immersive learning as well as learning performance through behavioral metrics such as decision-making and confidence levels data.
  • Through VR, students will be able to enhance their confidence and try a unique tech-enhanced approach to employability.
  • said Emma Clarke, Communications & Engagement Manager, University of Liverpool
    "We're moving into a new phase for the development of immersive learning.
  • Their VR solutions create a safe space where learners can practise soft skills, with AI-enabled analytical feedback to accelerate personal development.

Bodyswaps joins forces with 20 universities and colleges to explore VR for learning

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星期二, 五月 17, 2022
Georgian College, University of Exeter, Communication, IE Business School, University of Liverpool, Lethbridge College, Writtle University College, George Brown College, Solution, VR, Basingstoke College of Technology, Learning, University of Suffolk, Atlantis University, Research, Appetite, Student, University, Exeter College, Immersive Education, Sandwell College, University of Glasgow, Downe House, CEO, Tutoring, EU, Bodyswap (Red Dwarf)

LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 20 Further and Higher Education institutions in the US, UK, EU and Canada have joined the ILRP programme, one of the largest research programmes to date in Immersive Education.

Key Points: 
  • The programme will aim to measure the students' appetite for immersive learning as well as learning performance through behavioral metrics such as decision-making and confidence levels data.
  • Through VR, students will be able to enhance their confidence and try a unique tech-enhanced approach to employability.
  • said Emma Clarke, Communications & Engagement Manager, University of Liverpool
    "We're moving into a new phase for the development of immersive learning.
  • Their VR solutions create a safe space where learners can practise soft skills, with AI-enabled analytical feedback to accelerate personal development.

Formica Corporation Announces Winners of Fifth Annual FORM Student Innovation Competition

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星期二, 五月 10, 2022
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CINCINNATI, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing commitment to celebrate up-and-coming design professionals, Formica Corporation today announced the winners of the 2022 FORM Student Innovation Competition. Now in its fifth year, the competition invites interior design, architecture and furniture design students across the U.S. and Canada to create furniture pieces using Formica® Brand products.

Key Points: 
  • CINCINNATI, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its ongoing commitment to celebrate up-and-coming design professionals, Formica Corporation today announced the winners of the 2022 FORM Student Innovation Competition.
  • Now in its fifth year, the competition invites interior design, architecture and furniture design students across the U.S. and Canada to create furniture pieces using Formica Brand products.
  • "The caliber of entries was outstanding," said Felice Silverman, competition judge and principal of Silverman Trykowski Associates located in Boston, Mass.
  • Formica Group is a global group of companies consisting of Formica Canada Inc., Formica Corporation, Formica de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Formica IKI Oy, Formica Skandinavien AB, Formica Limited, Formica S.A., Formica S.A.S., Formica Taiwan Corporation, Formica (Thailand)Co.,Ltd.,Formica (Asia)Ltd.,Formica DecorativeMaterials(China) Co.,Ltd.and Homapal GmbH, among others.

The Limestone Boat Company Provides Corporate and Operational Update

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星期一, 一月 10, 2022
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COLLINGWOOD, Ontario, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Limestone Boat Company Limited (Limestone or the Company) (TSXV: BOAT) owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone Boats and Boca Bay Boats is pleased to provide an update on its corporate activities and operational initiatives throughout 2021 as the Company heads into what is shaping up to be a very promising 2022.

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  • COLLINGWOOD, Ontario, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Limestone Boat Company Limited (Limestone or the Company) (TSXV: BOAT) owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone Boats and Boca Bay Boats is pleased to provide an update on its corporate activities and operational initiatives throughout 2021 as the Company heads into what is shaping up to be a very promising 2022.
  • We are extremely excited to welcome Keith to the team here at The Limestone Boat Company, said Mr. Hanson.
  • The recent expansion of our company created the opportunity to hire a marketing director to take the lead for The Limestone Boat Company and its associated brands.
  • The Limestone Boat Company owner and builder of Aquasport Boats, Limestone Boats and Boca Bay Boats - is publicly traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol BOAT.

Georgian College and Hyundai Canada forge partnership to support Black and Indigenous automotive business students

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星期五, 四月 9, 2021
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MARKHAM, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ -Hyundai Canada is making a bold and powerful commitment to Georgian and the Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) by investing more than $250,000 over seven years to support Black and Indigenous automotive students.

Key Points: 
  • MARKHAM, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ -Hyundai Canada is making a bold and powerful commitment to Georgian and the Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) by investing more than $250,000 over seven years to support Black and Indigenous automotive students.
  • Our partnership with Georgian College is an important investment to help form an automotive business community that attracts a pool of talent reflective of Canada's diversity," said Don Romano, President and CEO of Hyundai Canada.
  • The award will directly help increase the opportunity for Black and Indigenous students to access a quality education studying automotive business at Georgian.
  • The partnership builds on past collaboration between Georgian and Hyundai that includes hiring co-op students, sponsoring and participating in the Georgian Auto Show, and funding other innovative scholarships for Georgian students, including the Hyundai Canada Diversity Scholarship and Women in Automotive Scholarship.

Bow Valley College is Bridging the Gap for job seekers and employers with $1.5M investment

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星期一, 六月 8, 2020
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Bow Valley College and six additional post-secondary institutions will each identify two in-demand jobs in their region.

Key Points: 
  • Bow Valley College and six additional post-secondary institutions will each identify two in-demand jobs in their region.
  • Bow Valley College will certify the results with a micro-credential that can be presented to employers.
  • Bridging the Gap partners are Ametros Learning, Canada West Foundation, D2L, Georgian College, IBM Canada, Langara College, New Brunswick Community College, NorQuest College, Red River College, Vanier College, and WorkForce Strategies International.
  • About Bow Valley College Calgary and regions largest College with 17,500 full- and part-time students, Bow Valley College is a leader in business, health, community studies, creative technologies, adult upgrading, and English Language Learning.