Marketwire - Special News Events http://www.marketwire.com Marketwire - Special News Events en Copyright: (C) Marketwire Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:03 EST 1 Marketwire.com http://www.marketwire.com/rss/marketwire_logo.jpg http://www.marketwire.com Katabatic Power Corp.: 2008 BC Hydro Clean Power Call http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1080312&sourceType=3 <p>Banks Island Wind Farm Proposal Continues To Move Forward</p> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21:00 EST CIDA Child Strategy Announcement Could Save Millions of Lives http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1080199&sourceType=3 National Grassroots Organization says strategy must be matched by concrete funding commitments and child survival and maternal health should be signature G8 theme Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:21:00 EST Stem Cell Therapeutics Corp. Announces Positive Review by Data Safety and Monitoring Board for the Phase IIb Stroke Trial http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079955&sourceType=3 Independent Committee approves progress of Phase IIb clinical stroke trial TSX VENTURE:SSS Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST Edmonton Inner City Housing Society Celebrates Grand Opening of Homebase http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079872&sourceType=3 EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - Edmonton Inner City Housing Society is proud to announce the Grand Opening of Homebase at 12223-97 Street in Edmonton. This building is a 26 unit walk up apartment and will provide a permanent affordable home to low-income individuals and couples. Edmonton Inner City Housing Society (EICHS) is a charity, committed to providing affordable, long term and supportive housing for individuals and families who have low income and reside in Edmonton's Inner City. Currently, EICHS owns and manages 15 housing projects. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST Colonia Energy Corp. Announces Written Consent of Shareholders, Appointment of New Board of Directors and Management Team and Closing of First Tranche of Private Placement http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079869&sourceType=3 <div class="mw_release"> <p>CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - </p> <p>NOT FOR DISSEMINATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES.</p> <p>Colonia Energy Corp. ("Colonia" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:CLA) is pleased to announce that it has received the written consent of a majority of its shareholders to its previously announced $7.5 million non-brokered unit and common share private placements.</p> TSX VENTURE:CLA Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST Homeward Trust Edmonton: Edmonton Marks National Housing Day With Fourth Annual Breakfast http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079867&sourceType=3 <div class="mw_release"> <p><strong>EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - </strong>The 4<sup>th</sup> Annual National Housing Day Breakfast, co-hosted by Homeward Trust Edmonton and CMHC, will take place on Friday November 20<sup>th</sup> at 7:30 am at the Westin Hotel Edmonton. The event celebrates attainable housing and achievements towards ending homelessness in the capital region.</p> <p>Keynote speaker, Mr. Randy Ferguson-Chief Operating Officer, Procura Real Estate Services Ltd. will speak on the topic of affordable housing and a sustainable community. Randy is also the Board Chair, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation.</p> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST Statement From Calgary Parking Authority Board of Directors Chair Mr. Larry Ryder http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079798&sourceType=3 <div class="mw_release"> <p>CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Over the past few days there has been significant media coverage and comments from members of Calgary City Council about the Calgary Parking Authority (CPA). Members of the CPA Board of Directors (Board) felt it was important to respond to these comments and clear up several misconceptions.</p> <p>Members of the CPA Board are appointed by Calgary City Council. All recommendations presented by the CPA Board for maximum rate increases must be approved by City Council. The Board directed CPA General Manager Mr. Dale Fraser to develop some suggestions on ways to increase CPA revenues. Mr. Fraser developed a list of proposals that included higher fines, extended hours of service and increased rates at the Calgary Impound Lot. Mr. Fraser was not asked to make recommendation on which of those measures he feels should be implemented. </p> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EST Media Advisory: Edmonton Inner City Housing Society Celebrates Grand Opening of Homebase http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079722&sourceType=3 EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Edmonton Inner City Housing Society is proud to announce the Grand Opening of Homebase at 12223-97 Street in Edmonton on November 20th, 2009. This building is a 26 unit walk up apartment and will provide a permanent affordable home to low-income individuals and couples. Edmonton Inner City Housing Society (EICHS) is a charity, committed to providing affordable, long term and supportive housing for individuals and families who have low income and reside in Edmonton's Inner City. Currently, EICHS owns and manages 15 housing projects. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:28:00 EST Edmonton Inner City Housing Society Celebrates Grand Opening of Homebase http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079680&sourceType=3 EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Edmonton Inner City Housing Society is proud to announce the Grand Opening of Homebase at 12223-97 Street in Edmonton. This building is a 26 unit walk up apartment and will provide a permanent affordable home to low-income individuals and couples. Edmonton Inner City Housing Society (EICHS) is a charity, committed to providing affordable, long term and supportive housing for individuals and families who have low income and reside in Edmonton's Inner City. Currently, EICHS owns and manages 15 housing projects. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:55:00 EST CUPE BC: Partnerships BC's P3 Methodology "Seriously Flawed" http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079601&sourceType=3 <div class="mw_release"> <p><strong>BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) -</strong> The BC Liberal government has been relying on seriously flawed methodology to choose public-private partnerships (P3s) over traditional financing and procurement for major capital projects, a renowned economist says in a damning review of the government's case for P3s released today.</p> <p>In August of this year, Partnerships BC-the government agency set up to promote P3s-posted on its website a document titled "Draft Discussion Paper: Methodology for Quantitative Procurement Options Analysis". Its purpose was to provide an overview of the methodology PBC uses on behalf of its clients to analyze the comparative benefits of P3s and traditional procurement options. PBC has invited public feedback on its methodology until November 24.</p> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:05:00 EST Présentation de l'exposition sur la mission du Canada en Afghanistan à l'aéroport international Robert L. Stanfield de Halifax http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079505&sourceType=3 OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 19 nov. 2009) - Afghanistan360, une exposition multimédia sur la mission civile et militaire du Canada en Afghanistan, sera présentée à l'aéroport international Robert L. Stanfield de Halifax, du 20 au 1 décembre 2009. Dans le cadre de l'exposition Afghanistan360, les visiteurs pourront lire des reportages du personnel sur le terrain et visionner de courtes vidéos au sujet des projets de formation et de développement que le Canada appuie en Afghanistan. Ils pourront également enregistrer des messages d'une durée de 15 secondes à l'intention des civils et des soldats qui servent dans ce pays. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:05:00 EST Exhibit on Canadian Engagement in Afghanistan to Be on Display at Halifax Stanfield International Airport http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079504&sourceType=3 OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Afghanistan360, a multimedia exhibit on Canada's civilian and military engagement in Afghanistan will be on display at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, from November 20 to December 1. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the Afghanistan360 exhibit featuring stories from the field and short video segments on the training and development projects that Canada supports in Afghanistan. They will also be able to record 15-second video messages to our civilians and soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:04:00 EST Travel Alberta Gives Media a "Sneak Preview" to The 2010 Winter Games http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079453&sourceType=3 <p>- New media website showcases Alberta's eight upcoming pre-Olympic World Cup events -</p> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Avis aux médias : Le gouvernement du Canada annoncera, à Edmonton, l'octroi d'un financement lié au tourisme http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079394&sourceType=3 EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 19 nov. 2009) - Le député d'Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, Mike Lake, annoncera, au nom du ministre de l'Industrie, l'honorable Tony Clement, l'octroi d'un financement dans le cadre du Programme des manifestations touristiques de renom. /T/ Date : Le vendredi 20 novembre 2009 Heure : 11 h Lieu : Stade du Commonwealth East Directors Room 11000 Stadium Road Edmonton (Alberta) /T/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:17:00 EST Media Advisory: Government of Canada to Make Tourism Funding Announcement in Edmonton http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=1079391&sourceType=3 EDMONTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 19, 2009) - Mike Lake, Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, will be making a funding announcement as part of the Marquee Tourism Events Program. /T/ Date: Friday, November 20, 2009 Time: 11:00 a.m. Location: East Directors Room Commonwealth Stadium 11000 Stadium Road Edmonton, Alberta /T/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:16:00 EST