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Innovation Networks’ Employer-Supported Volunteer Recycle Program Innovation Networks and Leadership Richmond – Enterprise, a program of Volunteer Richmond Information Services which promotes employer-assisted volunteering, embarked on a pilot project to rebuild and re-use old computers to give … [Read More...]
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Volunteering is a fun way for teens to share their talents
(NC)—If you know some teenagers who might be looking for something different to do, volunteering is a rewarding experience and a great way to build relationships. It’s also a way to share skills and talents to really make a difference, say specialists in this field. There are many benefits to volunteering and here are a [...]
Canadian celebs join youth to fast for change
(NC)—This year, Canadian celebrities coast-to-coast will be doing the World Vision 30 Hour Famine to support some of the world’s most vulnerable children. The 30 Hour Famine is the world’s largest youth fundraiser to fight poverty. It started in Canada over 40 years ago, and it has saved the lives of countless children. During the [...]
Canadians are addicted to their smartphones
(NC)—Whether they’re keeping their devices at arm’s reach or snuggling up with them in bed, Canadians love their cell phones, according to the Rogers Innovation Report, a survey commissioned by the company to explore Canadians’ habits and views on technological innovations. The survey found that 85 per cent of Canadian smartphone and tablet owners are [...]
Mind reading is no longer science fiction
(NC)—From Houdini, to Skywalker, to X-Men, mind reading has merely been “wishful thinking” for science fiction fans. Soon, however, this wish may come true. Scientists are researching how to link your brain to your devices, such as a computer or a smartphone. Just imagine all you need to do is think about calling someone, or [...]
Cars of the future are just around the corner
(NC)—It’s tough to say when the surge in automotive technology began, but it’s clear that Canadian scientists and engineers are playing a pivotal role in a movement that seems to be gaining momentum by the day. “As environmental issues become increasingly important to our future, the Canadian government is making significant investments into automotive technology,” [...]
Supporting disaster and humanitarian efforts from space
(NC)—Can you remember what you were doing on Boxing Day in 2004? Maybe you were at the mall cashing in on holiday sales? Or perhaps you were eating leftover turkey in front of a football game on TV? Meanwhile, at a resort in Thailand, others were enjoying a leisurely day at the beach just minutes [...]