OTTAWA, ON, le 20 mai 2009 – Les Prix d’excellence en enseignement de la capitale 2010 ont été décernés ce soir à 16 des éducateurs les plus innovants et estimés de la région lors du neuvième EduGala annuel, tenu à Algonquin College. Organisée par OCRI,la principale agence de développement économique d’Ottawa, la soirée de gala ...

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OTTAWA, ON, May 20, 2009 – The Capital Educators’ Awards were presented to 16 of the region’s most innovative and respected educators this evening at the ninth annual EduGala, held at Algonquin College. Hosted by OCRI, Ottawa’s lead economic development agency, the gala event honoured the talented and dedicated professionals who have demonstrated teaching excellence, ...

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The Summer Company deadline for applications has been extended until May 24th at 11:59 p.m. Summer Company is an exciting opportunity for enterprising students, 15 to 29 years old, to start and run their own summer businesses. Now in its ninth year, the province-wide program will help over 500 young entrepreneurs launch and manage successful ...

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Ottawa, ON – April 8, 2010 – OCRI, Ottawa’s lead economic development agency, honoured Ottawa’s best and brightest companies, executives and students for their innovative work and contributions to the city’s knowledge-based sector this evening at the 15th annual OCRI Awards gala at the Hilton Lac-Leamy. The awards celebrate excellence in the areas of research, ...

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Being “connected” and online has become a way of life and a natural thing for Ottawa residents, regardless of their economic standing, physical or mental abilities or location. Ottawa has demonstrated a strong commitment to digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide over the years.   In the city’s first broadband plan, access to the ...

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PHEW! We made it! It was quite the process.  While it was certainly a shot in the arm to see Ottawa chosen as one of the Smart21 by the Intelligent Community Forum it did instil a bit of fear in me because the next round of applications for Top7 was apparently the hardest part – the really ...

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Ottawa schools needed volunteer mentors to work with gifted students, usually in math and science, to keep them challenged, motivated and happy at school. If you are interested in this unique but rewarding challenge please register at http://www.ocri.ca/education/vie_volunteer.asp

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Newcomers to Canada with children that want to attend OCDSB schools must be screened through a dynamic and multi-cultural centre called the Family Reception Centre. Children are taught at this centre until they are able to attend regular inschool ESL programs. Volunteers are needed to mentor, coach and tutor children of all ages for grades ...

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If you are interested in helping students in grades 3 to 6 become enthusiastic and successful in math we would really appreciate your help! JUNIOR UNDISCOVERED MATH PRODIGIES (JUMP) is a new approach in math tutoring primarily aimed at lower income children, as well as children with learning challenges.  The program was originally developed to help ...

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Senior Kindergarten-grade 1 literacy support are needed for 10 Ottawa Catholic Schools for the 2009-2010 school year. Training will be provided free of charge by the Ottawa Catholic School Board. Schools are located across the city–choose the school most convenient to you: Prince of Peace; Uplands; Brother Andre; St. Elizabeth; Dr. F. J. McDonald; Our Lady of Victory; ...

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