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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 10/11/2008 (6404 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
This morning’s opening numbers:
S&P/TSX 9,596.21 Dow Jones 8,943.81
Nasdaq 1,647.40 Canadian dollar 84.18 cents US
This week’s economic news:
Today — In Montreal, WestJet Airlines Ltd. releases third-quarter results and holds analyst conference call.
In Winnipeg, heavy duty transit vehicles maker New Flyer Industries holds third-quarter earnings conference call.
Tuesday — In Boucherville, Que., Rona announces third-quarter earnings followed by conference call.
Wednesday — In Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases 2007 government revenues attributable to tourism.
Thursday — In Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases September international merchandise trade and the November economic observer.
In Toronto, Loblaw Companies Ltd. will release third-quarter earnings followed by conference call.
In Winnipeg, Boyd Group Income Fund issues third-quarter earnings after markets close. Conference call will be held on Nov. 14.
Friday — In Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases September survey of manufacturing and September new motor vehicle sales.
In Winnipeg, Canwest Global Communications Corp. holds fourth-quarter earnings conference call, and Ag Growth Income Fund issues third-quarter earnings. Conference call Nov. 17.
WEDNESDAY
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba session Growing Your Business Through Technology, 8:30-11:30 a.m., 207 Donald St. Register: 988-1860. Fee: $50.
Life Coaching Centre certificate modules Fundamentals of Coaching with Joyce Odidison, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 13-875 Gateway Rd. Register: 668-5283 or www.lifecoachctre.ca/services-coursess.htm. Fee: $275.
Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Manitoba Premier Gary Doer, 11:30 a.m., Victoria Inn & Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Ave. RSVP: Ernie Nairn, 774-4154 or info@assiniboiacc.mb.ca. Fee: $20.
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre seminar How to Social Enterprise with Terri Proulx, Seed Winnipeg, 4-6 p.m., 250-240 Graham Ave. Register: 984-2272, manitoba@canadabusiness.ca or www.CanadaBusiness.ca/manitoba.
BNI Charter Chapter presents Effective Planning of Business Events with John Anderson, Best Western, noon-1:30 p.m., Best Western Charterhouse Hotel. Fee: $12.
THURSDAY
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba presents Business Concept & Market Research, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 207 Donald St. Register: 988-1860. Fee: $10.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba presents Demystifying Online Marketing, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 207 Donald St. Register: 988-1860. Fee: $20.
Manitoba Trucking Association course Hours of Service and Log Books, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 25 Bunting St. Information: 632-6600 or magibson@trucking.mb.ca. Fee: $70 members, $105 non-members.
Manitoba Food Processors Association certificate course food handlers, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., MFPA Training Centre, Unit 12-59 Scurfield Blvd. Information: 982-6377. Fee: $65 members, $120 non-members.
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre seminar Understanding Financial Statements with Dana Thiessen, 10 a.m.-noon, 250-240 Graham Ave. Register: 984-2272, manitoba@canadabusiness.ca or www.CanadaBusiness.ca/manitoba.
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre seminar Providing Service to Customers with Disabilities with Cecile Bergen, Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, 3-5 p.m., 250-240 Graham Ave. Register: 984-2272, manitoba@canadabusiness.ca or www.CanadaBusiness.ca/manitoba.
Student Connections workshop Wired and Wireless Networks, 7-9 p.m., Red River College Princess Street Campus. Register: 949-8497 or studentconnections@rrc.mb.ca. Fee: $35.
Nov. 17: Canadian Institute of Managers presents Careers In Motion, Connecting With people — One Person at a Time with John Hindle, 5:30 p.m., Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion St. RSVP: 474-8653 by Nov. 13. Fee: $25 members, $30 non-members.
FRIDAY
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba presents Market Research Analysis, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 207 Donald St. Register: 988-1860. Fee: $10.
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre seminar Creating an Inclusive Workforce with Cecile Bergen, Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, 3-5 p.m., 250-240 Graham Ave. Register: 984-2272, manitoba@canadabusiness.ca or www.CanadaBusiness.ca/manitoba.
MONDAY
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba presents Marketing Plan & Operations Plan, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 207 Donald St. Register: 988-1860. Fee: $10.
Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre seminar Innovative Event Planning with Lisa Lewis, Beyond Excellence Inc., 4-6 p.m., 250-240 Graham Ave. Register: 984-2272, manitoba@canadabusiness.ca or www.CanadaBusiness.ca/manitoba.
COMING SOON
Nov. 18: Advocis Winnipeg — The Financial Advisors Association of Canada meeting, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Norwood Hotel, 112 Marion St. Information: Audrey, 231-3628, advociswpg@mts.net or www.advociswinnipeg.com.
Nov. 20: Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute seminar Defined Benefit Pension Plans: What Are Actuaries Thinking? with Tyler Smith, Mercer (Canada) Ltd., 7:30-9:30 a.m., Hotel Fort Garry. Register: Dale Davidson, 837-5657 or daled@mts.net by Nov. 18.
Nov. 19: Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba presents Evaluating Your Advertising Options: A few simple lessons, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 207 Donald St. Register: 988-1860. Fee: $20.
Nov. 20: Arts & Cultural Industries Association of Manitoba and Student Connections presents Using your Blackberry, 7-9 p.m., Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd. Register: 949-8497 or studentconnections@rrc.mb.ca. Fee: $30 members, $35 non-members.
The Free Press welcomes items for the Business Calendar. They should include time, date, location, sponsor and fee and be mailed to Diane Pratt, Free Press, 1355 Mountain Ave., R2X 3B6, fax 697-7412, e-mail diane.pratt@freepress.mb.ca. (No attachments, please.) Deadline is Wednesday.