Quad/Graphics Expects to Close the Sale of Its Canadian Operations in the Next Several Weeks
SUSSEX, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quad/Graphics Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) today announced that it has been authorized by Canada’s Competition Bureau to complete the sale of its Canadian operations to Transcontinental Inc. The company expects to close the transaction in the next several weeks. Quad/Graphics entered into a definitive agreement with Transcontinental on July 13, 2011, to essentially exchange its Canadian assets (with the exception of its Vancouver, B.C., facility, which was not part of the ori
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Quad/Graphics to Acquire Mexican Printing Assets From and Sell Canadian Assets to Transcontinental
SUSSEX, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quad/Graphics Inc. (NYSE: QUAD) and Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B, TCL.PR.D) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Quad/Graphics will acquire Transcontinental’s Mexican operations and sell its Canadian operations to Transcontinental (with the exception of Quad/Graphics’ Vancouver, B.C., facility). Further, Quad/Graphics will receive a portion of Transcontinental’s Canadian book printing business that is produced for U
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Former Gambler Going for the Stanley Cup
(Green Bay, WI) – Former Green Bay Gamblers forward Victor Oreskovich (2003-04) will get a chance to play for the Stanley Cup, as his team the Vancouver Canucks have advanced to the finals.
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‘The Bachelorette’: Meet Ali Fedotowsky’s 25 bachelors
“The Bachelorette” has announced the field of hunky men for Ali Fedotowsky to choose from in the upcoming season of ABC’s popular dating show. We will have art of all the delicious bachelors just as soon as we can, but for now check out the men who will be vying for Ali’s affections.The eligible bachelors are:Chris H., 27, real estate developer from Vancouver, CanadaChris L., 33, landscaper from …
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V.P. Credit Union Selects Acumen from Fiserv for Core Banking
BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv Solutions of Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc., announced today that V.P. Credit Union of Vancouver, British Columbia has chosen to implement its Acumen account processing solution.
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Vscan, GE Healthcare’s Newest Pocket-Sized Visualization Tool for Point-of-care Imaging, to Support Physicians Providing Medical Care for Athletes,…
VANCOUVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GE Healthcare announced today that the company’s latest ultrasound innovation, Vscan, will be utilized at the Mobile Medical Unit, the medical emergency unit extension of the Whistler Polyclinic in support of athletes, trainers and visitors attending the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games competitions. Roughly the size of a smartphone, Vscan houses powerful, ultra-smart ultrasound technology that provides clinicians with an immediate, non-invasive method t
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GE Healthcare Connects Medical Facilities Treating Athletes at Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games – Marks the Most Comprehensive IT…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GE Healthcare announced today the implementation of GE’s Centricity® Radiology-IW (PACS-IW and RIS-IC with Precision Reporting) solution in the Polyclinics at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, marking the first official use during Olympic Winter Games competition and the first Canadian use of this GE Healthcare IT imaging solution. With this technology, medical staff at remote facilities will have real-time access to
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Great Ways to Get Vancouver Canucks Tickets
Vancouver Canucks tickets for the new season are now available at our online booking center. Vancouver Canucks is a professional ice hockey team that plays in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of NHL. It was founded in the year 1945, but it joined NHL only in the year 1970. The team joined the NHL as an expansion team.
From the year 1945 to 1952, the Vancouver Canucks played for the Pacific Coast Hockey League. From 1952 to 1970, the team had been a member of WHL. Since 1970, it has been playing as a part of NHL. The team was originally established by the Pacific Coast Hockey League. It had been successful in the initial years of its inception, as they won the PCHL championships in their first (1946) and third (1948) years of existence. Buy Vancouver Canucks tickets and cheer for your team when they are playing the next time.
The General Motors Place is the home arena of this team. They play all their home games in this stadium. The colors in the team uniforms include Royal Blue, Kelly Green and White. Rogers Sportsnet Pacific and Team 1040 (1040 AM) handle the media operations for the Vancouver Canucks. Alain Vigneault is the head coach of the team while the current captain is Markus Naslund. Manitoba Moose (AHL) and Victoria Salmon Kings (ECHL) are the Minor League Affiliates for this team.
So far, the Vancouver Canucks have not won any Stanley Cups. However, they reached the finals twice – 1982 and 1994. In 1982, they lost the final match to the Islanders. In 1994, they lost the final match to the Rangers.
The team has the honor of winning the Conference Championships twice – in 1981-82 and 1993-94. The team has also won the Division Championships five times, in 1974-75, 1991-92, 1992-93, 2003-04, and 2006-07. The team has also won the President’s/Lester Patrick Cup in 1958, 1960, 1969, and 1970.
Some of the star players who were also awarded the Hall of Famers includes Gump Worsley, Allan Stanley, Cam Neely, Mark Messier, Tony Esposito, Johnny Bower, and Andy Bathgate. Alain Vigneault won the Jack Adams Award in 2006-07. The team has been awarded with Clarence S. Campbell Bowl award twice, in 1981-82 and 1993-94. The record of scoring the most Goals in a season is in the name of Pavel Bure who made this record twice by scoring 60 goals in 1992-93 and 1993-94. Buy Vancouver Canucks tickets online and watch and root for your favorite star players on the ground.
General Motors Place
The General Motors Place is the home arena of the team. It is located at 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, British Columbia K2V 1A5. The stadium was opened in 1995. Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment is the honor and operator of this stadium. The overall construction cost of this sports arena was C$160 million. For a hockey game in this arena, the maximum number of 18,630 Vancouver Canucks tickets can be sold. For basketball, this number is 19,193.
Besides Vancouver Canucks, there have been some other tenants of this sports arena, which include the Vancouver Grizzlies (NBA) (1995-2001), Vancouver Ravens (NLL) (2001-2004), and the Vancouver Voodoo (RHI) (1996).
If you want to book the best seats for yourself, make sure that you book your Vancouver Canucks tickets in advance by using the 3D visual seat plan available at our online ticket-booking center.
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The Diverse And Beautiful Vancouver, Canada
The third largest city in Canada, Vancouver is one of the world’s diverse as well as beautiful cities, located in south west province of British Columbia, on the Strait of Georgia. Vancouver serves as the major commercial and industrial center of the province. Surrounded by water from all the three sides, Vancouver boasts of an amazing ecosystem comprising attractive beaches and oceans, enchanting mountains, sparkling rivers and lakes, and lush green meadows and marshes.
In fact, this fascinating city is considered a premier location for enjoying such interesting activities as birding, salmon as well as trout fishing, and whale watching. Vancouver is also a year-round destination for enjoying activities like skiing and swimming. Perhaps for these reasons, Vancouver has been consistently rated among the most livable cities in the world. In addition, it was voted ‘the Best City in Americas’, based on its ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping.
Vancouver has to its credit such a great amount of attractions that it takes months to explore them all. The focal point of the city is the scenic Stanley Park, set amid 1,000 acres of evergreen oasis. The first of its kind in the city, Stanley Park is much popular among the wild life as well as plant lovers, naturalists and people who like relax in a tranquil setting with a backdrop of majestic trees such as cedar, fir, and hemlock.
Built in 1889, Capilano Suspension Bridge is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Vancouver. Located across the Capilano River, the bridge holds the distinction of being the world’s greatest suspension footbridge. Another great attraction is Granville Island, regarded as the cultural hotspot of the city. This lively spot is swarmed with theaters, galleries, and a public market.
A must-see attraction in the city is the University of British Columbia, housing facilities such as the Museum of Anthropology, Chan Center of the Performing Arts, and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Vancouver’s highlights also include attractions such as Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science conducting dolphin and whale shows; Minter Gardens with 11 spectacular themed gardens; Science World coupled with a gallery exclusively for kids; Space Center providing stargazing opportunities at its expansive theaters; and Storyeum offering presentations on the colorful past of British Columbia. Further, attractions in Vancouver cover Queen Elizabeth Park, Pacific Space Centre/Planetarium, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Robson Street, Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden, and Robson Street.
No visit to Vancouver is complete without taking a tour to the fabulous museums of the city, including, the Museum of Anthropology featuring artifacts of Northwest Coast First Peoples; the Roedde House Museum with displays of Vancouver family life from 1890 to 1925; Vancouver Art Gallery housing artworks of the British Columbia artist Emily Carr; Pacific Museum of the Earth with exhibits like an 80 million year old Lambeosaurus; and Vancouver Museum, the largest civic museum in the nation.
Apart from these attractions, Vancouver has a good number of mountains, among which prominent ones are the Grouse Mountains – an incredible area providing opportunities for a range of activities such as helicopter tours, skiing, ice skating, and sleigh riding; Mount Seymour boasting of panoramic vistas, forest trails, Seymour Dam, and Seymour Fish Hatcher; and Cypress Mountains offering a rewarding skiing, among many others. Canada’s much famed Whistler and Blackcomb mountains are also within the easy reach of Canada. Equally worth mentioning are the beaches of the city, such as, the English Bay, Crescent, Kitsilano Beach, Locarno Beach, Jericho Beach, and Spanish Banks, each of which serves as a perfect ground for a variety of water sport recreational activities.
Vancouver is also home to a host of interesting festivals such as Vancouver Fringe Festival, Powell Street Festival, the New Play Festival, Vancouver International Dance Festivals, Hyack Festival, Pacific National Exhibition, New Forms Festival, Alcan Dragon Boat Festival, and Merritt Mountain Music Fest.
Above all, the area’s gastronomy is superb, with a fantastic array of restaurants including Chinese restaurants. Vancouver’s accommodations facilities are also superb. For instance, for weary travelers, some excellent options are available in the form of Vida Wellness Spa specializing in holistic treatments, Bedwell River Outpost Wilderness Resort, and the Westin Resort and Spa with an exclusive spa facility offering more than 75 treatments inclusive of holistic Chinese therapies.
There are also fantastic accommodation choices available for budget conscious travelers. Some hotels even provide packages inclusive of accommodation, dining, and facilities to explore the attractions of the place.
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Hello From Vancouver- Part 1 – Arrival In Vancouver
I left beautiful Victoria early yesterday morning at 8 am and took the Pacific Coachlines bus/ferry combination back to the mainland. It was another gorgeous day and I spent the entire ferry ride on the top deck soaking in the scenery and the sunshine. At about 11:30 I exited at Broadway and Cambie as the bus driver had advised me and caught the 99B bus to the University of British Columbia campus and arrived about a half an hour later. First I found the student union building where I picked up a bus map and a campus guide. Then I asked my way to the student residence where I was staying and checked myself into a comfortable reasonably priced student room that is part of a 6-unit apartment at a very affordable C$38.00 a night.
After dumping my luggage and getting changed I had a few hours until check-in for the Servas conference and I decided to use the time by renting a bicycle at the local university bicycle co-op to explore the area on 2 wheels. I rented a mountainbike and started heading west to North West Marine Drive which is the road that is parallel to the coastline, but the view to the ocean is obscured by dense forest. In various areas trails and steps lead down to to Spanish Bay.
I then cycled eastwards and found a beautiful lookout spot from where I could see the mouth of the Burrard Inlet and the mountains of North Vancouver. The university grounds in this area have several mansions that are surrounded by gorgeous flowers and this is a just a superbly scenic area. From there I took NW Marine Drive down towards Spanish Banks and kept cycling eastwards past Locarno Beach and Jericho Beach which is a recreational paradise. The water level was quite low, however, and people had to walk out quite a while over the sand to reach deeper water. After a couple of hectic days I figured I deserved about an hour of downtime and bought myself an icecream which I savoured sitting at a bench while observing the action on the beach.
Of course after this little respite I had to cycle all the way back up, which ended up not being as bad as expected. The campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a beautiful facility. It is very expansive with a large number of mordern buildings interspersed by green zones and parkland. UBC is home to about 45,000 students and it is the 3rd largest university in Canada. The UBC Campus is also the home of the world-renowned UBC Museum of Anthropology, the Nitobe Memorial Gardens, the UBC Botanical Garden as well as the Rose Garden & Chan Centre. The First Nations Longhouse serves as a gathering place for native students and features sculpted log poles and various pieces of First Nations art. UBC also houses the largest university bookstore in Canada as well as the Astronomical Observatory, located beside the UBC Geophysical Observatory which monitors earthquake activity.
My first outing on the bike gave me the lay of the land and a first glimpse at the Vancouver skyline which certainly has one of the most stunning locations of any large city I have ever seen. I am glad I had a bit of a chance to explore it before I return back to the student residence to get ready for the Servas Conference.
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