With a strategic plan in place township can get down to business, develop a work plan

Posted on June 6, 2023
ELORA – Center Wellington council approved a long-awaited strategic plan on May 29 that will guide the budget, priorities of staff, and establish new advisory committees to help the council reach its goals before the next election in 2026. Its vision is “for the community to experience life along the Grand River.” Its mission: “we are an active, caring, innovative, safe and connected community.” Its values: “we value integrity, collaboration, innovation, and equity, diversity and inclusion.” Council has set five goals for the township as well:creating conditions for economic prosperity; improving activity, health and wellness of the community; managing…

How women can access the funds they need to grow their businesses

Posted on June 6, 2023
Breadcrumb Trail LinksSmall Business News entrepreneurColleen O’Connell-Campbell: It’s a good time to take action to get the support you need to succeedPublished May 14, 2023 • Last updated May 14, 2023 • 2 minute readWomen entrepreneurs are a significant piece of the Canadian economic equation. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphotoReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.Article content Small and medium-sized business owners are without a doubt part of the powerful engine that drives Canada’s economy, but they may…

Research: Children Who Reside With Pets May Be Less Susceptible To Food Allergic Reactions

Posted on June 6, 2023
The stress of touring, the movement of the plane, and other elements could make your pet uncomfortable. A one-way, directional charge will apply and may be paid upfront during booking. If you do not pay prematurely, you’ll must pay if you check-in your pet. In addition to the journey container on your pet, you may be allowed both a private merchandise (8”H x 14”W x 18”L) OR a carry-on bag (10”H x 16”W x 24”L). That’s why we’re dedicated to preserving your canines, cats, hamsters, and more protected and sound on their trip. If you would like to take your…

Free Resources: Leadership in Uncertain Times

Posted on June 5, 2023
In the wake of such immense global change and upheaval, it is more important than ever to come together in community and see how we can be of support for each other, leverage our various skills and capabilities, and be of service to those around us. We at Invisible Edge are adapting and stepping up our game to meet your current needs. In that vein, it was an honor to offer our recent webinar, Leadership During Chaotic Times. We received a huge response, getting feedback that shows how meaningful this conversation is for so many of you right now. It…

Inflation rate unexpectedly increased in April, jumping up to 4.4%

Posted on June 4, 2023
Canada’s inflation rate reversed its cooling trend last month and moved higher, to a 4.4 per cent annual rate. Economists had been expecting new data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday to show the cost of living had eased from March’s 4.3 per cent pace to something around 4.1. Instead, it moved higher again, as the cost of things like gasoline, rent and mortgages increased during the month. It’s the first acceleration in the cost of living since June of 2022, when Canada’s inflation rate hit a more than 40-year high of 8.1 per cent.Food prices have been a…

Artificial intelligence threatens extinction, experts say in new warning – Business News

Posted on June 3, 2023
AI an extinction threat? The Associated Press – May 30, 2023 / 6:49 am | Stories: 429253Photo: The Canadian Press OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.Scientists and tech industry leaders issued a new warning Tuesday about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind. “Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war,” said the statement posted online. Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, and Geoffrey Hinton, a computer scientist known as the godfather of artificial intelligence, were among the hundreds of leading figures who signed…

What Stellantis battery plant halt means for Canada’s EV supply chain

Posted on June 2, 2023
Breadcrumb Trail Linksenergy Electric Vehicles CommoditiesConstruction of a Windsor battery plant has been ‘paused’ in a dispute over government funding. Gabriel Friedman explains what is at stake Get the latest from Gabriel Friedman straight to your inbox SignupPublished May 15, 2023 • Last updated May 16, 2023 • 4 minute readOntario Premier Doug Ford speaks at a press conference in Windsor with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in May, 2022 when the Stellantis announced a $3.6 billion investment to retool Windsor and Brampton facilities. Photo by Dan Janisse/PostmediaArticle content European automaker Stellantis AG said it would…

Erdogan Picks Market Darling Simsek to Return as Turkey’s Finance Chief

Posted on June 2, 2023
(Bloomberg) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will appoint Mehmet Simsek as his new treasury and finance minister, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter, bringing back an advocate of conventional economics to shore up market confidence after elections. Most Read from Bloomberg Simsek, 56, is expected to normalize economic policies after Turkey has for years pursued an unconventional approach that resulted in runaway inflation, the people said, asking not to be identified citing sensitivity of the matter. Erdogan, known for intervening heavily in monetary policy and firing officials who don’t toe the line, will need to give…