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Joon Son — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:02:52 +0000

“NSCC is proud to be a partner in the Pathways to Shipbuilding program. Congratulations to the twelve Class of 2018 graduates! @IrvingShipbuild Read more>> https://t.co/PiDeBPa4Qp”

NSCC is proud to be a partner in the Pathways to Shipbuilding program. Congratulations to the twelve Class of 2018 graduates! @IrvingShipbuild Read more>> https://t.co/PiDeBPa4Qp

— NSCC News (@NSCCNews) July 11, 2018

Source: Twitter

Kaplan: Our problem’s not just Trump. Canada’s still lags in advanced industry

Joon Son — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:47:21 +0000

It’s been a while now since we’ve heard from the Liberals on the issue of innovation. Acute threats to the Canadian economy – from a budding trade war with the United States to ongoing doubts about the future of NAFTA – have forced the Liberals to step away from their original promise to create an “innovation economy,” and it’s entirely possible that the superclusters initiative announced last February will be the last we ever hear on the topic, at least before the next federal election.

NEXT Canada CEO Sheldon Levy wants to kickstart innovation in health care

Joon Son — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:44:30 +0000

Levy says they already have several large, recognizable hospitals in the GTA signed on to adopt technologies from NEXT Health when it launches

Sheldon Levy is thinking about the future of health care.

Best known for his transformative tenure as president of Ryerson University, Levy has for the last year and a half served as CEO of the the non-profit startup incubator NEXT Canada.

He has big plans to expand operations to Montreal and western Canada, and just recently moved the operation into a larger office space that can house all of its startups.

I’m a Personal Trainer, and These Are the 5 Foods I Tell My Clients to Never Eat

Joon Son — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:05:32 +0000

I’m a Personal Trainer, and These Are the 5 Foods I Tell My Clients to Never Eat

If you want to get in shape and truly live your best life, you’re going to need to do a couple of things: focus on your nutrition and amp up your exercise. If you’ve been consistent with your workout routine, but you still aren’t satisfied with your results, it’s time you examine your dietary habits. Whenever I take on a client, one of the first things we discuss is what they’re fueling their bodies with and how they can improve upon what they’re currently doing. My nutritional programs don’t tend to be super strict, but these are the five things you absolutely must cut out if you want to see major improvements in your physique.

Woman testifies about alleged sexual assault by former SMU groundskeeper | CBC News (via CBC)

Joon Son — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:31:28 +0000

Woman testifies about alleged sexual assault by former SMU groundskeeper

A 22-year-old woman who was allegedly assaulted by former SMU groundskeeper Matthew Percy testified in Halifax provincial court on Tuesday.

Source: CBC

Halifax’s controversial 25-storey Willow Tree Tower gets the green light

Joon Son — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:08:20 +0000

Council voted to make an exception to its current bylaw to allow for the height of the Willow Tree Tower

Source: CBC Nova Scotia