While average Canadian intends to spend more on gifts this year than two years ago (up 12% to $728), spending intentions on other holiday-related goods and services drops 4.5% (from $512 to $490)
December 1, 2009
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Toronto, ON – The tough economic year appears to be having a profound impact on Canadians’ holiday-shopping intentions, with a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of RBC indicating that one half (47%) of Canadians intend to tighten their purse strings this holiday season by spending less this year than they did last year. Conversely, nearly one half (45%) of Canadians expect to spend roughly the same amount of money that they spend last year, and one in ten (9%) think they’ll spend more when it’s all said and done.
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Half of Canadians plan to spend less this holiday season
December 1, 2009
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TORONTO, December 1, 2009 — RBC today established a new monthly benchmark index – the most comprehensive consumer index in Canada – describing Canadian consumers’ assessment of the economy and their personal financial situation. The inaugural RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook report found that more than three in five Canadians (62 per cent) expect the Canadian economy to improve over the next year, while only 14 per cent expect it to worsen. However, people are not as optimistic in the short term, and are tightening their belts over the holiday season: one half (47 per cent) plan to spend less this year than last year and one in five Canadians (18 per cent) will not buy any gifts at all. On average, Canadians expect to spend $1,218 on holiday purchases, including gifts, decorations and entertaining.
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Staff at Providence St. Vincent Medical Centre are getting it down, all to help spread awareness about a disease the effects millions of women and their families.
The video sensation now has over 1,000,000 views! The video has official gone viral The video includes 200 of the hospital’s staff getting down to “Down” by Jay Sean. [...]
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Think big. Think bold. Think eight years down the road … Edmonton’s bid to host EXPO 2017 marks the start of an exciting, new journey for Edmonton, Alberta and Canada.
Edmontonians, Albertans and Canadians are invited to consider the possibilities and start imagining what hosting the world at EXPO 2017 might inspire us to become.
Tony Franceschini, Chair of the Bid Committee, today announced that Edmonton’s EXPO 2017 bid documents have been tabled with the Governments of Alberta and Canada.
“It’s official. Edmonton is in!” said Franceschini. “We’ve made a powerful case for EXPO, in Edmonton, in 2017. Now, it’s time to spread the word, and grow the dream.”
“With EXPO, we are not talking about today — we’re opening up to the possibilities for tomorrow. It’s about what we as a country, province and city might aspire to become and what we believe we must share with the world.”
Franceschini, chair of a 14-member bid committee of community leaders, was supported by another 60 visionary volunteers who served on various advisory committees. This community effort led to a document that covers a range of elements, including a site plan and theme compelling enough to spark worldwide conversation and imagination. The Edmonton bid seems to have it all.
Edmonton’s proposed theme, Harmony of Energy and Our Future Planet, was developed to place Alberta and Canada as innovators and leaders in global discussions on energy in its different forms. With input from the community, the theme will be developed further in the next phase of bid development.
The site plan presents rich possibilities for a futuristic University of Alberta South Campus and a redeveloped West Rossdale.
With details about the theme and site plan now open for consideration, it’s time to build awareness of the bid and challenge Canadians to consider what hosting an EXPO might make possible.
“I believe the possibilities for Edmonton are endless,” said Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel. “The prospect of hosting EXPO in Canada’s 150th year makes the opportunity even more compelling. There could be no better place to mark this national milestone than here, in Alberta’s capital city.”
According to Mandel, a successful EXPO 2017 could be the incentive we need to transform Alberta’s capital city. “I see this as a goal that would unite and align so many aspects of what we want and desire for our city and our province,” explained Mandel. “EXPO 2017 would help us realize a collective destiny through the alignment of many efforts in virtually all aspects of our city.”
Mandel is not alone in his thinking of what an international event of this calibre might provoke.
“For the University of Alberta, Edmonton’s bid for EXPO 2017 is about much more than three months in the summer of 2017. It’s about creating a dream for the future that fits with and fulfills the values and aspirations of our community and the university. We are delighted to join with the City of Edmonton — and all Edmontonians — in this bid to make the EXPO 2017 vision a reality,” said Indira Samarasekera, University of Alberta President.
Hosting EXPO 2017 will require an investment of $2.3 billion. EXPO’s economic impact study forecasts a $2.6 billion boost to the Canadian economy, of which $2.3 billion would go directly to Alberta’s economy. Close to 37,000 person years of employment could be created, generating $1.5 billion in wages and salaries.
A decision on Canada’s bid city is expected in 2010, with a vote by delegates to the International Exhibitions Bureau in fall 2012.
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Date: Tuesday December 8, 2009
Time: 7 to 9pm
Location: Westmount Community League Hall, 10987 – 127 Street NW
Citizens are invited to discuss a proposal to amend the West Ingle Area Redevelopment Plan and to amend the Zoning Bylaw from CB2 and RA8 to DC2, located at 10510 - 121 Street and 12116 - 105 Avenue. The applicant’s intent is to develop a seven-storey residential building with limited commercial uses on the site.
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Date: Tuesday December 8, 2009
Time: 7 – 9pm
Location: West Edmonton Christian Assembly, 6315 – 199 Street
Citizens are invited to discuss a proposed amendment to The Grange ASP and The Hamptons NSP.
Neighbourhood Structure Plans (NSP) and Area Structure Plans (ASP) guide how land is developed in Edmonton’s neighbourhoods. The amendment proposes to change a portion of the low density residential on the southern edge of The Hamptons neighbourhood, to allow for the creation of one urban services site and two medium density sites.
City staff and the developer will present information and gather citizen input on the proposal. A summary of the comments received will be provided for City Council to consider when making its decision on the proposal. Citizen input is important to the City and we look forward to hearing your views.
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Date: Monday, December 7th, 2009
Time: 7 pm
Location: St. Bernadette Catholic School
11917 – 40 Street
A public meeting is being held to discuss an application to combine the zoning for the existing Edmonton Waste Management Centre into one new (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision.
Currently, the site is zoned with three separate DC2 Provisions and an (AG) Agricultural Zone for properties: 100, 320, 330, 340, 440, 500, 600 and 700, 13111 – Meridian Street NE, 903 – 137 Avenue NE in the Clover Bar Area Neighbourhood. This rezoning application is accompanied by a proposed amendment to the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan to designate the existing and planned facility as a Public Utility Use.
The intent of the rezoning is to establish a comprehensive zone for the Edmonton Waste Management Centre which includes among other things: an integrated waste management site, a receiving and administration site, an electrical generating site, and a wastewater treatment site. All uses, both existing and proposed, are required to comply with the appropriate Provincial and Municipal regulations.
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Come join us for….
The 3rd Annual Hope in the City Carol Festival
Featuring performances by:
The Canadian Forces Air Command Band, The Salvation Army Hand Bell Choir, The Salvation Army Community Venture Drama Group, and The Salvation Army Vocal & Brass Ensembles.
Be sure to join us for a wonderful evening. To reserve your complimentary ticket(s) please call Susan Waters at 975-1033
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Chelsea Clinton to marry son of convicted bank and wire fraud felon. Ed Mezvinsky, father of Fiance Marc Mezvinsky, pleaded guilty to bank and wire fraud charges in 2002. He served a prison term and was released last year.
Chelsea Clinton announced her engagement to Marc Mezvinksy today.
Clinton, 29, is the child of former President Bill [...]
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December 1, 2009
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Health
The Department of Health continues to see improvements to services at Community Hospital OLeary (CHO) says Health Minister Doug Currie.
I want to ensure the residents of OLeary and West Prince area that government is committed to providing safe, quality, sustainable health care services to the community, says Minister Currie. I have met with, and been in correspondence with, the concerned citizens committee and, while I understand they still have some concerns, I am confident that the initiatives and changes we have implemented will continue to improve services for the area.
The following briefly highlights some of the health care service improvements and activities taking place in OLeary area:
Currently there are six physicians more than ever before providing services in OLeary, which has resulted in significant improvements in wait times. Additionally, physicians in OLeary, Alberton and Tyne Valley continue to work collaboratively to provide coverage for the Urgent Care Centre at CHO, the Emergency Department at Western Hospital and Beechwood Health Centre.
Dr. Grimes has taken on the role of house physician for CHO and the Margaret Stewart Ellis Home. In this role, he will work with all physicians to define the admissions and discharges criteria for CHO, and assume on-call duties for CHO with support from his colleagues.
There are no plans to reinstate the former hospital boards. The Health Governance Advisory Councils Report was recently released and legislation was introduced to create a single, arms length governing board for all health services on PEI. One of the requirements of this new board is to create an effective and comprehensive public engagement strategy.
Government has committed $3.2 million to the new OLeary health centre currently in construction phase. When completed, it will house the current Beechwood Health Centre with the Urgent Care Centre at CHO and will bring enhanced health care services to the residents of OLeary and surrounding areas. Having all primary care services in one location within the OLeary Health Centre will allow for effective and efficient delivery of primary, urgent and ambulatory care services. The new West Prince Office of the Provincial Diabetes Program and expanded Mental Health Services will also be provided at the new location.
Government has committed to a 15-bed expansion in the Margaret Stewart Ellis Wing of the CHO. This will increase capacity from 25 to 40 beds and align the regions long-term care capacity with the rest of the province. Staff will continue to participate in the functional planning process, with construction expected in spring 2010.
Government is committed to improving health care services for residents of the West Prince area and these improvements are in line with governments One Island Health System vision for all Islanders.
Media Contact: Darlene Gillis
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