GO Transit Arrives at Niagara Regio... Sep 14, 2009
There are eight buses going back and forth each day between the far reaches of Niagara Falls to St. Catharines and to Grimsby and to en route to Burlington, where commuters can hop the weekday Go Train to advance to Toronto or to various other cities in its suburbs, such as Oakville and Mississauga ... Many commuters prefer the direct route from downtown, as opposed to having to transfer to at least two different city buses, before boarding the GO bus and then later boarding the Burlington GO... (Suite101.com)
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Viewings will be held at both Vaughan's Funeral Home in Boerne and Doyle-Lang Funeral home in Burlington, Mass. The burial will be in Saint Francis Cemetery in Nashua, N.H. The family has suggested contributions to St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 202 W Kronkosky Street, Boerne, Texas, 78006. (Boerne Star, TX)
iPharro Media Partners with Signiant - Joins the Signiant Integrated Product Program Sep 11, 2009
Signiant is headquartered in Burlington, MA with development facilities in Ottawa, Canada and offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Munich and Singapore. Find out more at and read the Signiant blog at. (PR Newswire)
Is this the worst day of the year to be born? Sep 1, 2009
Page last updated at 08:58 GMT, Monday, 31 August 2009 09:58 UK. Is this the worst day of the year to be born. (BBC News -- UK)
Malta, Mont: Hi-Line town celebrates 100 years Aug 30, 2009
The main line of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe, the Great Northern's successor, continues to run across town. BNFS freight trains towed by orange and yellow engines roll through day and night, with one Amtrak passenger train heading east and one going west each day. (Montana Standard, MT)
Duggan makes U.S. National Women's Hockey Team Aug 25, 2009
Video Coordinator: Emily McKissock, Burlington, Vt. Communications Manager: Christy Jeffries, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Click to read:Time for America to Get on Fast Track? Aug 24, 2009
d like to experience what life would be like without it, try driving from Skowhegan, Maine, to Burlington, Vermont- in the winter. If we had a modern rail system, then our freedom of movement by that means would also be available to us. (CBS News)
Living la vida local Aug 22, 2009
In Vermont, towns near Burlington held a weeklong challenge to residents to only eat local foods. The locavore potluck dinners was born and Sustainable Cohasset pulled off a complete feast made from local ingredients in January. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Man accused of human smuggling from Canada into Vt Aug 19, 2009
The Burlington Free Press reports father and son are citizens of Canada and their native El Salvador. They were originally indicted on the smuggling charges in 2007 and have been fighting extradition to Vermont. (WCAX.com, VT)
People Profile--Hansen’s ‘first church’ proves to be right decision Aug 18, 2009
His grandfather, the Rev. Rodney Hansen stayed busy planting new congregations in Minnesota and Wisconsin; followed by his father, the Rev. Chris, breaking the long tradition of Hansen service in the Upper Midwest by heading south from Burlington, Iowa, to Tennessee now nearly two decades back into history. It was the year of the big flood (hitting Burlington hard) on the Mississippi River, David said, recalling that he was about 14-years-old and entered a Tennessee school system initially as a... (Brenham Banner, TX)
Franklin Electronic in WorldConnect deal Aug 13, 2009
Franklin (NYSE Amex: FEP), based in Burlington City, N.J., also makes electronic books, licenses its technology and distributes Rolodex electronic organizers worldwide. WorldConnect is based in Zug, Switzerland. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Cigarette boat a back-breaking ride Aug 11, 2009
Rich Caplan is a Burlington resident and regular contributor ... Burlington Union, P.O. Box 9191, Concord, Massachusetts 01742. (Burlington Union, MA)
Permafrost: At the thaw point Aug 5, 2009
The project, which is led by Breck Bowden of the University of Vermont in Burlington, involves 17 research groups from America and Canada. To start with, they will use a combination of aerial photography, field measurements, and ground- and satellite-based sensors to compile a map of all the thermokarstic areas of Alaska. (The Economist)
* World News Quick Take Aug 4, 2009
He tells the Burlington Free Press that business has been good. Most of his transactions are in cash. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Opel Said to Top GM Directors' Agenda as Whitacre Convenes First Meeting Aug 4, 2009
Besides Whitacre, Bonderman, Akerson and Girsky, the new board members are two former CEOs, of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. and of Alcatel-Lucent SA, and , dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. Directors will start to work with the senior executive team completed last week by CEO , 50, who took the job in March when President Barack Obamas auto task force asked to step aside. (Bloomberg)
Dragonboaters Descend On Burlington Aug 1, 2009
Burlington, Vermont - July 31, 2009. One by one boats were hoisted off their trailers and lowered into the water at the Burlington waterfront, Friday night. (WCAX.com, VT)
Miller remembered Jul 31, 2009
Burlington lost a dedicated public servant with the death of John Jack Miller, who passed away on July 12. Miller was a long-time resident of Burlington and served the town in numerous elected positions since the 1970s ... This includes tenure on Burlington s Board of Selectmen, Board of Appeals and Planning Board. (Burlington Union, MA)
Goodrich Exhibit to Enhance Canadian Air and Space Museum Jul 22, 2009
Goodrich Landing Gear operations in Canada include its Oakville manufacturing and test facility, as well as an aftermarket services facility in Burlington. The facilities develop, manufacture, test and service landing gear for a variety of aircraft from manufacturers including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Gulfstream. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Atypical July: AC off, clothes don't stick Jul 21, 2009
Record-low tempertures Monday. Source: The Weather Channel. (USA Today)
Utah County cities considering wind energy Jul 13, 2009
Duke Energy will develop the 51-megawatt (MW) Kit Carson Windpower Project on approximately 6,000 acres of land under long-term lease near Burlington, Colo. The project will be the company's first in the state and fourth in the region. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Lawmaker says more money for health coverage wont happen Jul 8, 2009
Lawmaker says more money for health coverage wont happen - Burlington, MA - Burlington Union ... Burlington Union, P.O. Box 9191, Concord, Massachusetts 01742. (Burlington Union, MA)
Business Buzz, July 2 Jul 6, 2009
Arthur Enos, commandant of the Burlington Marine Corps League, presented a corporate award to Adele Olivier (not pictured), Todd-Fremont Smith and Kathy Duggan for their outstanding support and generosity the Toys for Tots program ... Arthur Enos, commandant of the Burlington Marine Corps League and coordinator for Middlesex and Essex counties Toys for Tots under the auspices of the Marine Corps detachment at Devens last month presented an award to Todd-Fremont Smith, president of , Adele... (Burlington Union, MA)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Jul 5, 2009
We have recently opened shops at Burlington and Northshore Malls, and the addition of Rockingham covers the market nicely, creating a triangular effect. We are thrilled to be opening our first shop in New Hampshire at the Mall at Rockingham Park and hope to provide consumers with a relaxing escape from the increased pressures provided by the current economic landscape. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Montreal woman to be sentenced for killing son Jul 1, 2009
Associated Press - June 30, 2009 2:15 PM ET. (AP) - A Montreal woman is due in court on Wednesday in North Hero to be sentenced for drowning her 8-year-old son in Lake Champlain. (WCAX.com, VT)
100 Stable Housing Markets Jul 1, 2009
Hinesville-Fort Stewart, GA; Manchester-Nashua, NH; Lebanon, PA; Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT; Abilene, TX; Odessa, TX; Burlington-South Burlington, VT; Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, MA; Bismarck, ND; Farmington, NM; Hartford-West Hartford-E Hartford, CT; Norwich-New London, CT; Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME; Grand Forks, ND-MN; Essex County, MA; Fond du Lac, WI; New Haven-Milford, CT; Jackson, MI; Jacksonville, NC; and Barnstable Town, MA.. Ela plans to soon post the complete list of... (RealtyTimes)
For some businesses, the dreary summer is lined with gold Jun 30, 2009
At the Rainforest Cafe in the Burlington Mall, manager Anthony Giovanangelo was similarly harried. Can t talk, too busy, he said. (Boston Globe)
Duffy to play in All-Star Futures Game Jun 27, 2009
Last season as a member of the Burlington Bees, Duffy was 8-4, finishing the season on a 6-1 clip with an ERA of 0. 99. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Mudcats rally after stumbles Jun 25, 2009
Bluefield Orioles at Burlington Royals, 7 p.m. Monday. ARM OF THE WEEK. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jefferson Lines adds route from Mason City to Waterloo Jun 20, 2009
In Waterloo, Jefferson will make connections with Burlington Trailways for Dubuque, Chicago, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and many other destinations. We have had many requests for this service and we are pleased and excited to expand our network in Iowa, said Charlie Zelle, CEO and president. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Spiritual destinations cater to mind, body, soul Jun 18, 2009
Capitani, 50, said she tried the institute after growing unhappy with higher-end spas closer to her Burlington, Conn. home. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Loren G. Rohman, 53 Jun 17, 2009
Over the summer he worked for Burlington Northern Railroad and in the fall of 1974 he enlisted in the Marine Corps. In 1979 Loren was honorably discharged from the Marines. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
Atlanta Braves -- Matthew Weaver, SS, Burlington CC 269. Cincinnati Reds -- , RHP, Washington 270. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Property Transfers, 6-14-09 Jun 16, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009 5:44 PM CDT. June 1 through June 5. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Claudette Losier : Body Voyage Return To The Sacred Jun 16, 2009
I have my art work selling at both the Burlington Art Centre Art Ectera shop and the Art Gallery of Hamiltons Art Rental and Shop. I have been teaching art since 2006 at the following locations: the Sunrise Gallery, the Burlington Art Center, and the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Obituaries for Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Jun 3, 2009
James Jerry E. Jennings, 77, of Minnesota City, died at 5:48 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa ... 34 years; and in Burlington, Iowa, this past year ... Survivors include his son, Dr. Kevin T. (Janelle) Jennings of Burlington, Iowa; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Angela and Jake. (Winona Daily News, MN)
MCAD Commentary Jun 3, 2009
Welcome to MCADCafe - Page Not Found. Jeff Rowe Siemens PLM Software announced Solid Edge software with Synchronous Technology 2. (MCADCafe)
Tewksbury graduate receives academic medal Jun 2, 2009
Community service award winners were Shannon Corcoran of Tyngsboro, Melissa Dorval of Shirley, Paul Litchfield of Burlington, Amy Musgrave of Chelmsford and Michael Peeples of Lowell. UMass Lowell, with a national reputation in science, engineering and technology, is committed to educating students for lifelong success in a diverse world and conducting research and outreach activities that sustain the economic, environmental and social health of the region. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
IKEA and UNICEF lighten up children's lives in the developing world Jun 1, 2009
One SUNNAN solar lamp donated for every one sold BURLINGTON, ON, June 1 /CNW/ - Here's a real sunshine story. Starting June 1, 2009, for every SUNNAN solar-powered desk lamp sold in IKEA stores worldwide, one lamp will be given to UNICEF to light up the life of a child. (Canada Newswire)
Will truckers' tougher ID rules jam borders? May 31, 2009
By Dan McLean, USA TODAY BURLINGTON, Vt ... "All my trucks are bar-coded, and all drivers have two forms of ID," said George Barrett, president and owner of Barrett Trucking in Burlington ... McLean reports for The Burlington Free Press; Contributing: the Associated Press. (USA Today)
/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Smart Commute at Metrolinx celebrates 'Bike to Work Day'/ May 25, 2009
TORONTO, May 22 /CNW/ - Metrolinx is encouraging commuters to participate in the third annual 'Bike to Work Day', Monday, May 25, 2009 (Canada Newswire)
Mixed bag of developments May 20, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Mapping the world May 17, 2009
It could also mean sending your pictures to Google so that people looking at Burlington on a map could click on a symbol and call up your image of ChocolateFest. Growing geek. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
At the science fair, girls dominate the class May 15, 2009
2006: Kayla Cornale, 16, of Burlington, Ont. links musical harmonies with basic human emotions to create an educational system for autistic children. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Recall highlights May 15, 2009
Scope: The play yards were sold at Target, Sears and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2008 through this month. Details: 1-888-233-4903; djgusa. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Michael Ignatieff: Arrogant Bastard May 14, 2009
Helga Ross from Burlington, Canada writes: Excellent political analysis. Ignatieff--my kind of man. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Eddie Bauer Play Yards With Rocking Bassinets May 14, 2009
Sold at: Target, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2008 through May 2009 for about $150. Manufactured in: China. (W-USA News, DC)
New York, Vermont celebrate French explorer May 13, 2009
"By building all these monuments, what Americans did was make history visible," said Beaudreau, one of the featured speakers at a Champlain symposium scheduled for Burlington, Vt ... May-October Discussions and readings of new book "Lake Champlain: A Natural History" at 10 locations in Vermont and one in New York, sponsored by the Burlington-based Lake Champlain Committee ... Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, Vt. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cougars belt out eight doubles in 18-3 win May 11, 2009
The Cougars kick off a four-game series against the Burlington Bees 6 p.m. Tuesday at Elfstrom Stadium. Golf. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
League is unmoved by Balsillie's intentions May 10, 2009
Barrasso, who spent his elementary school years in Burlington, remains an advocate of figure skating, having spent two years learning his edges and strides at the Burlington Ice Palace. "It teaches you great balance and maneuvering, and gives you an advantage out there," said Barrasso. (Boston Globe)
Random House launches inaugural Open House May 7, 2009
Richard Bachmann, owner of Burlington, Ont. s A Different Drummer, one of the country's most highly regarded independent bookstores, says he's "all in favour" of Random's experiment in event programming. (Globe and Mail)
West 49 rejects takeover bid by Adrenalina May 6, 2009
Adrenalina's bid is worth 55 cents a share in cash and stock, valuing the Burlington, Ont. -based sporting goods and apparel company at $35-million. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Buffett uncertain on timing of rebound May 5, 2009
Berkshire also has major investments in companies such as Coca-Cola Co. and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.. (). (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Expanding its niche May 5, 2009
Eco Waste Solutions of Burlington, Ont ... At Eco Waste Solutions' plant in Burlington, Ont. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Former jet-setter hunts down her ex May 1, 2009
She discovered Mr. Weslock was in Burlington, Ont ... She seized a condo he owned in Toronto and traced his movements between Florida and Burlington, Ont. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Public plans on tourism, infrastructure and transportation Apr 30, 2009
Audience members again listed having Amtrak and the air flights available as a strength, as well as the availability of a local taxi service, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway and having two international ports of entry into Canada within a relatively short distance. Some other strengths listed included having multiple car dealerships and two major farm implement dealerships in the area, the improvements made to 1st Street and 5th Avenue, the improvements made at the airport terminal,... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Tundra receives a rival bid Apr 28, 2009
OTTAWA Tundra Semiconductor Corp. says it has received a superior bid from Integrated Device Technology Inc. that tops a rival cash and share offer from Gennum Corp., a Burlington, Ont. -based microelectronics company. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
GM could become leaner, US government company Apr 28, 2009
David Westcott, a Burlington, North Carolina, Pontiac dealer who also holds Buick, GMC and Suzuki franchises, was saddened, but not surprised. "The bad thing is they make some great, great products," said Westcott, who has been selling Pontiacs for more than a decade. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Oil-change franchisee needs a turbo boost Apr 20, 2009
He started small, with garages and then service stations, and over the course of six years has acquired exclusive regional franchisee rights for 10 Jiffy Lubes in Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington that together employ 110 people ... Bill Bhangal owns 10 Jiffy Lube franchises in Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington, Ont. (Globe and Mail)
Clearford Announces Strategic Alliance to Deliver Integrated Water Management Solutions Apr 20, 2009
About Aslan Technologies Established in 1992 and based in Burlington, Ontario, Aslan Technologies is a design and manufacturing company serving the chemical and water treatment industries. Drinking water installations include numerous resort, residential communities, and golf clubhouse facilities in Ontario - including Barrie Golf King Valley Estates, King Valley Golf Emerald Hills Estates, Emerald Hills Golf Kingsview Estates, The Estates of Wyndance, and the Marriot "Red Leaves" Development. (Canada Newswire)
Seaside or cities, hill or dale, all fun runs Apr 19, 2009
The course starts in Battery Park in Burlington. It's a beautiful route, with views of both the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondacks of New York. (Boston Globe)
Strangers helping strangers Apr 19, 2009
Now in Toronto, Mississauga, Burlington, Ont. and Vancouver, and expanding. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Gennum sweetens bid for Tundra Apr 18, 2009
5 million shares under the deal, the Burlington, Ont. company is expected to have about 45. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
At state DNR springhearings, opinions count Apr 16, 2009
Kevin Anderson of Burlington said he wasn't surprised ... "It would be nice to extend the hunting to later in the year.''State biologists, though, can't hold the season much later because of concerns of harvesting the migrating MVP birds."This proposal might not be as much as we want, but it's about all we can ask for right now," said Art Nabor of Burlington.The proposal would create two zones in the state. Racine County would remain in Subzone A, where the daily bag limit is five birds.In... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, O... Apr 16, 2009
Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario: The History of A Major Attraction in the City ... Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario ... Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario. (Suite101.com)
IKEA Canada to Ban Plastic Bags Apr 14, 2009
BURLINGTON, ON, April 14 /CNW/ - In October 2007 IKEA Canada introduced its 'Bag the Bag' program with an aim of reducing plastic bag consumption by 50 per cent, from 25 million to 12. 5 million bags in " /> / / / / / / / April 14, 2009 QUICK SEARCH BY ORGANIZATION HOT TOPICS NEWS & INFORMATION: FREE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: TOOLS FOR: RESOURCES: > > > Attention News Editors: IKEA Canada to Ban Plastic Bags > BURLINGTON, ON, April 14 /CNW/ - In October 2007 IKEA Canada introduced its "Bag the Bag"... (Canada Newswire)
