Monthly Archives: March 2018

The changing face of recruiting

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From the Legion Magazine.
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Front lines
The changing face of recruiting

The changing face of recruiting

Story and photography by Stephen J. Thorne

With the federal government declaring Canada’s need to take its place in the world, there will be more demand for soldiers, sailors and air crew. Despite difficulties the military has been having in meeting recruitment targets and gloomy demographics, there is reason for hope.

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War and the women’s vote

War and the women’s vote

Story by Valerie Knowles
March 8, 2018 is #InternationalWomensDay

This year marks the 100th anniversary of not only the end of the First World War, but also extension of the federal suffrage to most Canadian women, a development spearheaded by tenacious Canadian suffragists and abetted by the war itself.

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To the women of Canada! Vintage War Poster.
This week in history
This Week in History

March 8, 1971

Pier 21 in Halifax closes. More than a million immigrants, including 50,000 war brides, arrived here on passenger liners from 1928 to 1971.

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CAN Colloquium Series

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From one of our fellow Canadian-focused Bay area organizations.
Support Canadian Studies
Spring 2018
Colloquium Series
Free | Open to Everyone
223 Moses Hall
Wednesday March 21, 12:00 Noon
Game Changers: Economics, Politics, and the Transformation of the Canadian Spectator Sport Business
Prof. Neil Longley (Economics & Management, University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
Friday April 27, 5:00 PM
The Influence of Immigration on Tourism – The Case of Canada
Prof. Frederic Dimanche (Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ryerson University)
Co-Sponsored by the Tourism Studies Working Group
Colloquium events are free, and open to everyone. No ticket or RSVP is required.
The Canadian Studies Colloquium Series is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Consulate General of Canada San Francisco | Silicon Valley
Canadian Studies Program
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Marvellous Mondays Sale continues! Save 15% with…

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From the Legion Magazine.
Marvellous Mondays!

HAVE YOU SEEN OUR WAR POSTER COLLECTION?
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MARVELLOUS MONDAY PROMOTION ENDS MONDAY (MAR.12, 2018)  @ 11:59PM
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48Hrs in the Valley Nominations, Canadians in Tech, and other great news

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From one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay area.
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8 March 18

Upcoming Events
48Hrs in the Valley is the event for you. Come get access to:

  • Unparalleled access to a cross-border, multi-city peer Canadian founder network
  • Individualized mentorship program from top Silicon Valley experts
  • Diverse investor introduction opportunities
  • Awareness and brand-building in Canada & Silicon Valley that comes with being a 48Hrs company

Approach any of our 48Hrs Alumni, Sponsors, and Charter Members to get nominated for this event.
Find out more here
March 22nd
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
San Fransisco, CA
Registrations are open. This month, we collaborate with three Canadian accelerators for seed to growth stage companies. Come join us and network with founders from various Canadian accelerators: DMZ, Lazaridis Institute, and the Canadian Technology Accelerator. RSVP below.
RSVP for Canadians In Tech

What’s happening in Canada?
SeedUps and FrontFundr have recently announced their partnership to give entrepreneurs new access to tools and resources to grow and scale their business. The partnership hopes to support entrepreneurs prepare and engage new investors. More about the partnership here.
New Montreal-based Panache Ventures, led by C100 Charter Member Patrick Lor, has just launched its debut seed fund, aiming to invest in pre-seed and seed opportunities in AI, machine learning, and more. Article.
Canadian companies, Slack, Hopper, Shopify, and G Adventures were awarded 2018’s most innovative companies by Fast Company & Inc. Full list
iNovia launched its Empower initiative designed to help support founders from underrepresented groups within the tech industry. It aims to make the firm’s expertise more accessible to founders of all backgrounds. More here.
Nominations for 48Hrs in the Valley Summer 2018 are open! To find out more about how to get your company nominated be sure to check out our website!
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May 14 – 16, 2018
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Vancouver, BC, Canada

Connect, Explore, & Learn @ Western Canada’s largest tech conference! Buy your ticket now and save $400! Early bird pricing ends on February 13.
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Margot Brown Wheelchair Regatta – First Notice – Save The Date – 29 Sep 18

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Good Morning!

Attached is the Save the Date notice for the 22nd Annual Margot Brown Wheelchair Regatta held at Encinal Yacht Club in Alameda.

This wonderful event is aimed at getting veterans who may not otherwise have a day out and a great BBQ pampered and honored for their service.

I hope you can attend and support this event, sponsored by the Pacific Inter-Yacht Club Association.

More information will be passed along as we get closer to the date.

The PICYA Commodore this year is Winston Bumpus.  On behalf of Commodore Bumpus and the rest of the committee, Thank You for being a part of the Wheelchair Regatta!

Regards,
Fred Rutledge
Staff Commodore,
PICYA WCR Committee

Attachment: wcr-2018.pdf