Previous Page 2 of 6 pages of results Next McGuinty Government Partners With Innovative Local Company Ontario is helping Pond Biofuels build cutting-edge technology that will help clean the air we breathe while creating 10 new full-time and part-time jobs. With the province's support, Pond Biofuels is piloting a new, high-tech CO2 absorption system at St. Marys Cement. The new system will reduce greenhouse gases by absorbing dirty smokestack emissions to grow algae which can be used... more inside BYL Prepare for winter weather FREDERICTON (CNB) - The Department of Public Safety's Emergency Measures Organization issued the following statement today. New Brunswickers are reminded to be ready for winter weather, and prepare to have everything they need for at least 72 hours following a storm. This includes preparing an emergency kit for home and car, knowing what to do during power outages, and knowing how to... more inside BYL Important Tips Outlined for Holiday Shopping As the holiday season approaches, consumers are visiting more retailers than at any other time of year and it is important that they take the time to educate themselves on store policies, especially in relation to returns and refunds. "Refunds are not automatic," said the Honourable Paul Davis, Minister of Service NL. "Retailers have a variety of refund and return policies which... more inside BYL New task force to cut red tape for small business Edmonton - A new provincial task force aims to reduce the regulatory burden for small businesses in Alberta to help boost economic growth, competitiveness and innovation. "Without small business, our province's economic growth would simply not be possible," said Premier Alison Redford. "Alberta has the largest number of small businesses per capita in Canada and we want to ensure... more inside BYL Drop, Cover and Hold On! VICTORIA - At 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, thousands of British Columbians will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history. During the Great British Columbia ShakeOut, people throughout B.C. will join California, Nevada, Utah and Guam in a mass earthquake drill. B.C. is located in a seismically active... more inside BYL Nova Scotia Proud to be Canada's Shipbuilder Nova Scotia has been selected to build Canada's next fleet of combat ships. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has been chosen to negotiate the right to build Canada's new combat vessel fleet, as part of the federal government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. The decision was announced today, Oct. 19, in Ottawa. "Congratulations to Irving Shipbuilding and all of... more inside BYL B.C. hungry for Canada's best camembert and brie VICTORIA - Imagine the 70-kilometre area where Canada's best brie and camembert are made. Picture the fields of grazing cows, barns and cheesemakers that produced all three finalists in the "soft cheese with bloomy rind" category at the 2011 Canadian Cheese Grand Prix. But don't envision the Quebec countryside. Canada's best brie and camembert are made on Vancouver Island. Little Qualicum... more inside BYL Agriculture Plan Cultivates Homegrown Success A new plan will make Nova Scotia's agriculture industry more competitive, innovative and profitable. Agriculture Minister John MacDonell unveiled the 10-year plan, Homegrown Success, today, Nov. 25. It outlines a broad approach for the growth of Nova Scotia's agriculture industry. It focuses on creating business opportunities in high-value areas, innovation, building... more inside BYL B.C. COUPLE COMPETE FOR OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMERS' TITLE VICTORIA - British Columbia is hosting a national competition to find Canada's most innovative young farmers who are growing food and farming in new ways, announced Minister of Agriculture Ben Stewart today. Young farmers from seven of the country's regions will compete in the Outstanding Young Farmers' National Competition being held in Victoria Nov. 23-28. "The creative, dynamic... more inside BYL PROVINCE INCREASES WILDLIFE DAMAGE COMPENSATION 100 per cent Coverage to be Phased In: Struthers Beginning in fiscal year 2011-12, Manitoba agricultural producers will be able to apply for increased compensation for loss due to wildlife damage, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Stan Struthers announced today. "In rural areas, predators are a fact of nature and producers who do everything they can to... more inside BYL Pages: << < 1 [2] 3 4 5 6 > >>