Many people are currently looking at Montreal condos for sale, as the present boom in the property market makes it an ideal investment. As these developments continue, Montreal is also becoming more and more attractive to employees, tourists, homeowners, and investors alike.
Planning to buy a condo and make money from it? Check out these tips:
Assess your surroundings.
First, check your location and what that means for your rental property. Are you near offices? Are you in a family-friendly suburb? Are there other rental properties nearby? How much are they renting it out for? Check out the city government website for said information which can help you better estimate the possible return.
Pick a target market.
Who are you renting out your condo to? This will dictate where you’ll advertise it and how much you’ll rent it out for. Try to pick a target market that’s not particularly saturated, especially considering the area where your condo is located.
Force appreciation of your condo’s value.
Before you rent it out, you can actually force appreciation on its value by negotiating lower maintenance rates. If you can increase the efficiency of utilities like water and electricity, this will lower operating costs and increase value – making it more desirable to possible tenants.
Prepare your condo for renting out.
You have to remember that you’ll also have competition, as you’re not the only rental property available. Depending on who you’re targeting, you should make it appealing and furnish it appropriately. By doing so, you’re making it the preferred choice of consumers.
Put it out in the market.
Even if your condo is ready for renting out, that doesn’t mean you’ll automatically have tenants. You’ll need to advertise that the property available, and using the right channels is also key.
Make all agreements clear.
Be very clear about your rental agreements. Is it a month-to-month contract or are you looking at something more long-term, like an annual lease? Who pays for the utilities? Who pays for the condo fees? Make sure the agreement between you and tenants is very clear to avoid future conflict.
Rent out unused garage space.
Most condos come with a garage space, and you don’t necessarily have to include this in your rental package especially if your condo is in the city and your tenants don’t have a car anyway. You can always rent out the garage space as a lot of people are simply looking for a dependable parking space where they can park when going to work. .
Rent out unused street parking space.
If your condo comes with street parking space, you can also rent this out separately to other tenants in the building.
Consider other schemes.
Open your mind to other schemes for rental, like a weekday-only rental or short-term contracts. This is more likely to happen if your condo is located in a dense area like downtown Montreal, where you have office workers and tourists as well.
Rent it out as office space.
If your condo is the studio type, you don’t have to make it residential. You can also rent it out as office space for professionals.
BenQ America Corp., the No.1 DLP® projector brand worldwide, today introduced the Colorific™i500, a completely new way to enjoy immersive entertainment in small spaces. A compact device that combines wireless streaming, short-throw LED projection and rich integrated audio, BenQ’s i500 instantly delivers big-screen entertainment designed for today’s modern, tech-friendly lifestyles. With access to the most popular apps, the i500 opens unlimited possibilities for thousands of movies, shows, apps, games and even live broadcast — all without cables, set-top boxes or streaming dongles.
Cute as a button right? It’s only about 20cm x 9cm or 8″ x 3″
“The i500 smart projector is an entertainment game-changer,” said J.Y. Hu, vice president at BenQ America Corp. “At just 3.3 pounds and 3 inches tall just about the size of today’s tablets, the i500 is a powerful and versatile device for even the tightest spaces. Simply turn on the i500 and you’re ready to stream videos and music wirelessly for the ultimate big-screen experience anywhere.”
Thanks to its short-throw lens, the i500 projects images up to 80 inches from as close as 3 feet from the wall or screen, enabling supersized movies, shows, apps and games in WXGA (1280 x 800) native resolution. Supporting a variety of streaming content, the i500’s Colorific technology features a long-life LED light source rated for 20,000 hours without lamp replacement and is capable of projecting high-definition videos with supreme clarity and sharpness. Its vertical keystone correction means the projector can be placed at an indirect angle without any distortion — perfect for placement on a coffee table. With its contemporary gold finish, it blends in seamlessly with existing décor.
On the other side of the dual-sided device users will find a pair of 5W fine-mesh-covered chambered speakers specially tuned to produce clear voices and rich sound quality without external audio connections. When the i500 is not projecting, it can double as a powerful, portable Bluetooth® speaker system.
The i500 comes out-of-box-ready and maintains its flawless performance with the latest software and streaming apps via over-the-air live updates to provide years of unlimited hassle-free entertainment. It is preloaded with popular streaming services and apps such as YouTube, Spotify, Vimeo, Netflix, Hulu and many others. Also, with available game pad and controllers, the i500 unleashes a universe of heart-pounding games including action/adventure, strategy, role-playing and even first-person shooter games.
The i500 does all of this via wireless LAN with no other connections required, and it can play video or music content from a USB stick or display Excel, Word, or PowerPoint documents without a PC. For even more convenience and versatility, the projector offers a selection of the latest inputs, including HDMI x 1, USB 2.0 x1, USB 3.0 x 1, audio I/O as well as a mic in.
The BenQ i500 is now shipping in North America at a retail price of U.S. $749.
Ontario is offering a new and convenient way to buy alcohol products by introducing online sales through LCBO.com.
Order beer with your iphone & open it when it is delivered with your iphone case!
Starting today, LCBO consumers can buy online up to 5,000 different products from across Canada and 85 other countries. Customers can choose to have their order sent to an LCBO store of their choosing for pick up, free of charge, or choose to have it delivered directly to their home, anywhere in Ontario.
Ontario beverage alcohol producers will have access to greater “virtual” shelf space, which increases their reach to consumers who may not always have access to their product in their local store. This is the government’s latest step to expand options for buying alcohol, including the sale of beer in grocery stores last December, cider this June and the arrival of wine this fall.
Today’s e-commerce launch strengthens LCBO’s ability to generate revenue for Ontarians and continue to fund key public services such as health care and education.
Ontario is expanding access responsibly. In partnership with Canada Post, the LCBO will ensure that online orders are only handled by and delivered to adults of legal drinking age. Ontario is also developing a comprehensive alcohol policy to support the safe and responsible consumption of alcohol.
Supporting more choice and convenience for consumers, while improving opportunities for businesses, is part of the government’s economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. The plan is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, roads, bridges and transit in Ontario’s history and is investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.
QUOTES
“This exciting launch of LCBO.com gives consumers greater choice and convenience while increasing opportunities for Ontario’s dynamic beverage alcohol producers. LCBO’s new e-commerce platform will continue to maintain a high standard of socially responsible distribution, while helping Ontario’s wine, beer and spirits businesses grow and create good, well-paying jobs in communities throughout Ontario.” — Charles Sousa, Minister of Finance
George Soleas
“Online shopping at LCBO.com enables us to offer a convenient customer experience in a changing marketplace. This e-commerce platform draws on our local and international supplier relationships and buying power, efficient supply chain and extensive store network– bringing our customers across Ontario better access to a world of products. This new virtual LCBO store is a natural extension of our in store shopping experience.— George Soleas, President and CEO, LCBO
QUICK FACTS
§ Up to 5,000 individual products are now available online, including exclusives beyond the LCBO’s current catalogue. The total could grow to more than 16,000 over time.
§ Consumers can have Canada Post deliver products securely and responsibly directly to their home anywhere in Ontario for $12 per order plus tax. They can also have them shipped free for pickup at any of the LCBO’s 655 stores. A $50 minimum applies to online orders.
§ The LCBO had another record year in 2015–16, with sales of $5.57 billion, up 6.8 per cent year over year. It paid a dividend of $1.935 billion to Ontario, an increase of $130 million.
§ Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, Québec Premier Philippe Couillard and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark recently committed to greater choice, convenience and expanded access to wines produced in their provinces through online ordering.
§ The Premier’s Advisory Council on Government Assets stated in its final report that it strongly supports the LCBO’s e-commerce launch because it will improve consumer choice.
L’Ontario lance un service de vente en ligne via LCBO.com
Des produits du Canada et de 85 autres pays au bout des doigts du consommateur
NOUVELLES
L’Ontario offre un moyen nouveau et pratique d’acheter des produits alcoolisés en offrant un service de vente en ligne via LCBO.com.
À compter d’aujourd’hui, les clients de la LCBO pourront acheter en ligne jusqu’à 5 000 produits du Canada et de 85 autres pays. Ils pourront faire livrer leur commande à un magasin de la LCBO sans frais, ou encore directement à leur domicile n’importe où en Ontario.
Les producteurs ontariens de produits alcoolisés auront accès à des rayons « virtuels » plus vastes, ce qui leur permettra d’atteindre des consommateurs qui ne trouvent pas toujours leurs produits dans le magasin de leur quartier. Il s’agit de la toute dernière mesure prise par le gouvernement pour élargir les options en matière d’achat de produits alcoolisés, qui comprennent la vente dans les épiceries de bière depuis décembre dernier, de cidre depuis ce mois de juin et de vin à compter de l’automne prochain.
Le lancement du service de vente en ligne renforce la capacité de la LCBO de générer des revenus pour la population de l’Ontario et de continuer à financer les services publics clés, dont les soins de santé et l’éducation.
L’Ontario élargit l’accès de façon responsable. La LCBO s’associe à Postes Canada pour s’assurer que les commandes en ligne sont traitées et livrées par des adultes en âge légal de boire. De plus, l’Ontario établit une politique détaillée en matière d’alcool pour appuyer la consommation sûre et responsable d’alcool.
Offrir plus de choix et de commodité aux consommateurs, tout en améliorant les possibilités pour les entreprises fait partie du plan économique du gouvernement, qui vise à favoriser l’essor de l’Ontario et à concrétiser sa principale priorité, à savoir stimuler l’économie et créer des emplois. Ce plan en quatre volets consiste notamment à aider plus de gens à obtenir et à créer les emplois de l’avenir en élargissant l’accès à des études collégiales et universitaires de haute qualité. De plus, le plan permet le plus important investissement de l’histoire de l’Ontario dans l’infrastructure des hôpitaux, des écoles, des routes, des ponts et des transports en commun et investit dans une économie sobre en carbone guidée par des entreprises innovatrices, à forte croissance et axées sur l’exportation. Enfin, le plan aide la population ontarienne active à bénéficier d’une retraite plus sure.
CITATION
« Le lancement de LCBO.com est un événement réjouissant qui donne aux consommateurs plus de choix et de commodité tout en accroissant les possibilités pour les producteurs dynamiques de boissons alcoolisées de notre province. La nouvelle plateforme de vente en ligne de la LCBO maintiendra une norme élevée de distribution socialement responsable, tout en aidant les producteurs ontariens de vin, de bière et de spiritueux à prendre de l’expansion et à créer de bons emplois bien rémunérés dans toute la province. »
— Charles Sousa, ministre des Finances
« LCBO.com nous permet d’offrir aux consommateurs un service de vente en ligne pratique sur un marché en évolution. Cette plateforme tire parti des relations que nous entretenons avec nos fournisseurs locaux et internationaux, de notre pouvoir d’achat, de notre chaîne d’approvisionnement efficace et de notre vaste réseau de magasins, afin d’offrir aux consommateurs ontariens un meilleur accès à une myriade de produits. Ce nouveau magasin virtuel de la LCBO est un prolongement naturel de l’expérience que nous offrons dans nos magasins. »
— George Soleas, président-directeur général, LCBO
EN BREF
· Jusqu’à 5 000 produits individuels sont maintenant offerts en ligne, y compris des articles exclusifs ne figurant pas dans le catalogue actuel de la LCBO. À terme, le total pourrait atteindre plus de 16 000 produits.
· Les consommateurs peuvent faire se livrer les produits de façon fiable et responsable par Postes Canada directement à leur domicile, n’importe où en Ontario, au coût de 12 $ la commande plus la taxe. Ils peuvent aussi recevoir leur commande sans frais dans l’un des 655 magasins de la LCBO. Un minimum de 50 $ s’applique aux commandes en ligne.
· 2015-2016 a été une nouvelle année record pour la LCBO qui a enregistré des ventes de 5,57 milliards de dollars, soit une augmentation de 6,8 % d’une année sur l’autre. Elle a versé un dividende de 1,935 milliard de dollars à l’Ontario, ce qui représente une hausse de 130 millions de dollars.
· Kathleen Wynne, première ministre de l’Ontario, Philippe Couillard, premier ministre du Québec, et Christy Clark, première ministre de la Colombie-Britannique, se sont récemment engagés à offrir plus de choix et de commodité ainsi qu’un meilleur accès aux vins produits dans leurs provinces grâce au service de commande en ligne.
· Dans son rapport final, le Conseil consultatif de la première ministre pour la gestion des biens provinciaux a indiqué qu’il appuyait vivement le lancement du service de vente en ligne de la LCBO parce qu’il offrira plus de choix au consommateur.
POUR EN SAVOIR PLUS
§ Communiqué et document d’information de la LCBO concernant le service de vente en ligne
§ Engagement de la LCBO envers un service de vente au détail et une consommation responsables
§ Programmes de l’Ontario favorisant la consommation responsable d’alcool
International animal protection organization, In Defense of Animals, today released its list of the Ten Worst Tanks for Dolphins and Whales in North America, with Ontario’s Marineland shamed as the worst aquarium in Canada, and second overall.
The facility is listed as having the ‘starkest contrast’ between a ‘solitary orca and beluga whale hoarding’ while Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium appears in ninth place. The Ten Worst Tanks list exposes and represents the misery and suffering of the oceans’ most intelligent and complex mammals in captivity. Whales and dolphins are subject to astonishing rates of premature death, captivity-related injuries, forced removal of babies from mothers, and solitary isolation. Many are confined to swimming endless circles in cramped tanks, deprived of healthy social groups, and forced to endure invasive reproduction techniques, polluted water, dangerous transport, and brutal exploitation of their sociable natures through “swim” and “petting” programs.
The list was selected from over 60 facilities from southern Canada to Mexico where almost 1,000 whales and dolphins are held captive for public display. “Forcing an orca to live in solitary confinement while hoarding so many beluga whales is Marineland’s tragic dichotomy, and a horrific example of cetacean captivity. It plumbs the depths in its exploitation of intelligent and sensitive animals,” said In Defense of Animals President, Dr. Marilyn Kroplick. “Even with the most modern technology, veterinary care, and infrastructure, cetaceans still suffer intensely in captivity and exhibit surprisingly high mortality rates.Please help protect dolphins and whales in the wild where they belong, by pledging to never visit facilities that imprison them.”
40+ yr old Orca “Kiska” has been in solitary confinement since 2011. photo: Natalie Lucier
Marineland’s Shame: Marineland holds Canada’s last captive orca, 40 or so year-old Kiska, who was ripped away from her family and native Icelandic waters when she was a baby. Kiska has outlived at least seventeen other orcas with whom she has shared the tank over the years. She has also been used to breed for new exhibits, enduring the death of every last one of her five children at Marineland, none of whom lived longer than six years. One of them, Kanuck, was apparently separated from her prematurely and “stored” in a warehouse, where he died at age four. Since 2011, Kiska has been kept in solitary confinement, which has no doubt caused great suffering for this highly social and intelligent cetacean. The last orca Kiska knew was a male named Ikaika, who was “loaned” to Marineland by SeaWorld for breeding in 2006.
SeaWorld became “concerned about Ikaika’s physical and psychological health” and stated that Marineland was “not meeting its obligations in veterinary care, husbandry, or training.” Citing these concerns, SeaWorld successfully sued Marineland in 2011 for Ikaika’s return, leaving Kiska alone once more. Kiska’s physical and psychological condition appears to be poor. Observers point to her severely worn down teeth from self-injurious and compulsive gnawing, dorsal fin deterioration, signs of being underweight, and intermittent bleeding from her tail as indicators of greatly compromised health. Behaviorally, Kiska exhibits lethargy, self-isolation in a tiny medical pool adjacent to the main pool, and repetitive stereotyped behaviors; strong indications of severe psychological distress, depression, and despondency. Kiska is not the only animal suffering at Marineland.
CEO John Holer has also amassed approximately 46 beluga whales, five bottlenose dolphins, 28 black bears and approximately 500 fallow deer. An undercover investigation by Last Chance for Animals in 2015 reportedly exposed belugas suffering from a litany of physical ailments, including eye abnormalities, hypersalivation, regurgitation, and a condition in some of the females causing them to rub chronically against the tank until blood was visible in the water. Lacerations and deep teeth-rake marks indicating inescapable stress-related aggression from other belugas were also noted on many of the belugas. We are also concerned about signs of severe eye irritation perhaps caused by chemically-treated water.
Later in 2015, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) made a non-public finding that questioned some of Last Chance for Animals’ claims of abuses at Marineland. But Julie Woodyer of Zoocheck has filed a new complaint with the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals documenting continued violations of the Captive Animal Care Standards at Marineland.
In Defense of Animals President, Dr. Marilyn Kroplick.
We urge the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to act urgently to enforce minimum standards at Marineland. Belugas have certainly not evolved for millions of years to be packed into a tank – and orcas are among the most social and family-oriented species on the planet.
10 WORST TANKS: 1. SeaWorld, San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; Orlando, Florida 2. Marineland, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada 3. Puerto Aventuras Dolphin Discovery, Mayan Riviera, Quinta Roo, Mexico 4. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta, Georgia 5. Miami Seaquarium, Miami, Florida 6. Six Flags Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico 7. Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, Gulfport, Mississippi and Unnamed new facility planned by same owner also in Gulfport, Mississippi 8. Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada 9. Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 10. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, Illinois
Honorable Mention: National Aquarium, Baltimore, Maryland
The Ten Worst Tanks list was produced over the past year by multiple cetacean experts and scientists to represent the myriad horrors faced by cetaceans in captivity. Facilities were examined and investigated in-person; through review of government records, veterinary records, and death reports; and via image and data documentation. For more information please visit: www.idausa.org/10WorstTanks
In Defense of Animals is an international animal protection organization located in San Rafael, Calif. dedicated to protecting animals’ rights, welfare, and habitats through education, outreach, and our hands-on rescue facilities in India, Africa, and rural Mississippi. For the Silo, Toni Frohoff, Ph.D.
I really like this album, there’s some great soundscapes but also a sparseness and edge of tension at times. The production is excellent allowing sounds to evolve and grow. Fact: you will find a variety of recorded sounds that combine with layers of noise and drone elements and this results in the expected elements of experimental but yet retains a solid coherence.
Ohms Per Swamp Cubed
This song uses field recordings and subtle noise / drone elements, it has a stripped back feel but this is done very effectively.
Melancholic Transistor
This also sounds like another field recording and has excellently layered noise / drone sounds and a subtle emerging lead which adds a great tension. My Role…
A great spoken recording, although I’m not sure where it was taken from. There’s effective layering of sounds again, and there are looping elements and bass and percussion sounds. Take note of the processing of the vocals towards the end because this is excellent too.
Laminated Numbers
The processed vocals have an ethereal, spooky feel. Again- more layering of sounds, butfor this time there’s an Eastern feel to the background sounds and the song captures the mood of a “half-heard” conversation. All of these different elements are combined really well. We Interrupt This Broadcast
The striking percussive sounds heard here are layered logically against a recording of a public news report that warns of an impending nuclear strike. There’s a effective tension to this song. Drone #4
Opens with a string type sound layered over a field recording and a warble like sound that serves to remind the listener of hand-tuning an old radio while searching for a clear station or trying to remove static caused by radio wave interference. Overall, a nice bit of tension to this song. Lo Fi Left Over Laminated Loops
This song has a big atmospheric opening, slowly evolving sounds and dense layering. Sophisticated Babble
A slowly revealed opening and then sounds panned really well create a broad stereo spectrum. This track has a sparse feel and yet the recorded vocals are richly layered. There is a sense and feel of being a removed outsider listening in from afar. Radio Waving
Strong combinations of radio recordings and noise, the layered percussive rhythm works especially well and provides a contrast to the harsher radio sounds.
There’s lots to consider here. For the Silo, Mike Fuchs. Yellow Salamand’r 4 on facebook
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, today announced its new professional-grade home theater projector, the HT6050. The Colorific™ HT6050 leverages the Rec. 709 HDTV standard to deliver best-in-class color accuracy at native full HD resolution — right out of the box — to give movie enthusiasts and discerning videophiles a stunning entertainment experience.
Rec. 709 is the international HDTV standard that guarantees the accurate reproduction of HD cinematic color as the director intended. With a 6X speed RGBRGB color wheel, the HT6050 is calibrated for cinematic quality to deliver refined colors that are the truest possible reproduction of the original video palette. Generating industry-leading levels of contrast ratio performance, the HT6050 produces deep, true blacks and its high native contrast clearly resolves subtle layers and fine details in dark scenes for a truly awe-inspiring visual experience. Furthermore, BenQ has taken extreme measures to guard against stray light leakage from the light tunnel affecting contrast and obscuring fine details with a special black paint that seals the projector’s light engine to boost contrast and render all dark scene details superbly. Featuring class-leading high fill factor, the HT6050 shines more light into each pixel, improving definition for small text and fine details, while eliminating the “screen door effect” for stunning image realism.
Pass the Popcorn!
“The new HT6050 projector uses the latest DLP DarkChip3 technology and a unique color wheel design to deliver HD cinematic color right out of the box,” said J.Y. Hu, vice president at BenQ America Corp. “Customers no longer have to settle for a less-than-cinema-grade experience and can enjoy excellent video quality and accurate colors just as the director intended — right in the comfort of their own home and at an affordable price point compared to models that cost two to three times more.”
Along with HD cinematic color quality, the HT6050 uses BenQ’s exclusive CinemaMaster™ advanced audio and video processing suite to enhance video content with smoother motion, more true-to-life color saturation, sharper pixel detail and improved flesh tones. It boasts stunning 1080p resolution with 2,000 ANSI lumens and a 5000:1 contrast ratio. It’s equipped with five optional big zoom lenses from 0.77:1 to 5:1 with -20~60% vertical and ± 5% horizontal lens-shifting. Along with its flexible placement design, integrators have more image-adjustment settings for faster setup.
Featuring a newly designed cooling system, the HT6050 delivers whisper-quiet operation without distracting fan noise interrupting the viewer’s movie-going experience. Its dual HDMI connectivity (HDMIx1, HDMI/MHLx1) means one cable can stream video and audio to the HT6050 without multiple wires cluttering the space. Customers also have even more content options. With a simple MHL cable or dongle, customers can directly stream full HD content from any MHL-enabled smartphone or tablet to the big screen. Its auto power on/off with HDMI-CEC option helps customers save power by allowing them to turn off a Blu-ray player through the HT6050 remote.
The HT6050 is ISFccc-certified by the Imaging Science Foundation® (ISF®), enabling viewers to enjoy a professionally calibrated picture with two optimized modes — ISF Day and ISF Night. The projector also features BenQ’s renowned SmartEco™ energy-saving technology to automatically adjust lamp brightness based on content to project richer blacks and increase contrast for tiny text and subtle details. The HT6050’s full HD 1080p optical system uses only the highest-grade glass for superior light penetration and realistic image quality. Proprietary low-dispersion lens coatings minimize chromatic aberration, so viewers can enjoy their favorite HD content in brilliant clarity.
The HT6050 also offers an optional full HD wireless kit, which is a perfect add-on to stream uncompressed 1080p content, including 3D from a central location to the projector. Easy setup pairs with the projector automatically, while zero latency performance gives viewers smooth video and gaming with virtually no lag. Four powerful antennas provide up to 100 feet of wireless coverage and Dynamic Frequency Selection switches channels for smooth, sharp streaming, even through walls.
The HT6050 home theater projector is now available via BenQ Integrators’ Choice distribution partners and retails for $3,799 USD. More information about BenQ’s full line of professional projectors is available at www.BenQ.us.
About BenQ America Corp. The BenQ digital lifestyle brand stands for “Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to Life,” fusing lifestyle with technology, enjoyment with productivity and aesthetic design with purpose-built engineering. It is this mantra that has made BenQ the No. 1-selling projector brand powered by TI DLP® technology in The Americas(1). BenQ America Corp. offers an extensive line of visual display and presentation solutions that incorporate the very latest technologies. The company delivers a broad range of Colorific™ projectors, ZOWIE eSports monitors and gear, monitors featuring Eye-Care technologies, interactive large-format displays, mobile audio products, cloud consumer products and lifestyle lighting for any application and market — home, gaming, eSports, education, enterprise, government, house of worship, digital signage, A/V and IT — with cutting-edge models that lead the industry in performance, reliability, environmental sustainability and aesthetics. Whether it’s interactive projectors or flat panels for classrooms, full HD 3D projectors for home theaters, short-throw projectors for boardrooms, digital signage in retail spaces or LED backlit monitors for eSports, BenQ continues to defy the limits of digital displays. The company’s products are available across North America through leading value-added distributors, resellers and retailers. More information is available atwww.BenQ.us. (1) Based upon 2016Q1 data from the Quarterly Projector Shipment and Forecast Report from PMA ResearchAbout BenQ Corporation Founded on the corporate vision of “Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to Life,” BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers’ lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today — lifestyle, business, healthcare and education — with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightful broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, audio products, cloud consumer products, mobile communications and lifestyle lighting. Because it matters.About BenQ Group The BenQ Group is a $22+ billion powerhouse comprised of nearly 20 independent companies operating in over 30 countries across numerous industries with a combined workforce of over 100,000 employees. Each Group member is a recognized leader in its own field, contributing to the BenQ Group’s vast resources, broad R&D and distinct strategic strengths. By leveraging each company’s vertical specialization to create true scale across horizontal markets, the BenQ Group controls a highly efficient value chain with the unrivaled ability to deliver critical components and world-class solutions in the following industries: TFT-LCD, green energy, fine chemicals and advanced materials, lighting, IC design, precision components, system integration, branded business and service. The Group is committed to profitable and sustainable businesses that share its long-standing vision of Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to Life. The BenQ Group companies are: BenQ Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation (world’s top manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels), Qisda Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, BenQ ESCO Corp., BenQ Materials Corp., BenQ Guru Corp., BenQ Medical Center, BenQ Medical Technology Corp., BenQ AB DentCare Corp., Daxin Materials Corp., Dazzo Technology Corp., Forhouse Corp., Lextar Electronics Corp., LILY Medical Corp. and Raydium Semiconductor Corp.
Ontario is building almost 500 electric vehicle EV charging stations at over 250 convenient locations across the province to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and fight climate change.
The province is working with 24 public- and private-sector partners to create an unprecedented network of public charging electric vehicle stations in cities, along highways, at workplaces and at various public places across Ontario. This includes over 200 Level 3 and nearly 300 Level 2 charging stations. The entire network will be in service by March 31, 2017.
The province’s $20-million investment under Ontario’s Green Investment Fund will expand charging infrastructure across the province and will help address “range anxiety,” a common concern of consumers regarding the distance electric vehicles can travel compared to traditional vehicles. Building a more robust network of public chargers across Ontario allows electric vehicle owners to plan longer trips knowing that charging stations are as readily available as gas stations. With the new network of stations, electric vehicle drivers will be able to travel confidently from Windsor to Ottawa or from Toronto to North Bay and within and around major urban centres.
The $325-million Green Investment Fund, an initial investment in Ontario’s new five-year Climate Change Action Plan, is already strengthening the economy, creating good jobs and driving innovation while fighting climate change — a strong signal of what Ontarians can expect from the plan and proceeds from the province’s cap and trade program. These investments will help secure a healthy, clean and prosperous low-carbon future and transform the way we live, move, work and adapt to our environment while ensuring strong, sustainable communities.
Investing in climate action is part of the government’s economic plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs. The four-part plan includes helping more people get and create the jobs of the future by expanding access to high-quality college and university education. The plan is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, roads, bridges and transit in Ontario’s history and is investing in a low-carbon economy driven by innovative, high-growth, export-oriented businesses. The plan is also helping working Ontarians achieve a more secure retirement.
QUOTES
“By investing in charging infrastructure that is fast, reliable and affordable, we are encouraging more Ontarians to purchase electric vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas pollution and keeping our air clean.”
— Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation
“Transportation is one of the single biggest contributors to climate change. Supporting more charging stations across the province will help to reduce greenhouse gas pollution by making it more convenient for drivers of electric vehicles to get around.”
— Glen Murray, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change
QUICK FACTS
An interactive map of the EVCO network of stations will be easily accessible on
Ontario 511. Station location data will also be posted on Ontario’s Open Data Catalogue to allow software developers and other interested parties to use the data in their mobile application or digital product development.
Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan is providing people and businesses with tools and incentives to accelerate the use of clean technology that exists today.
A shift to low- and zero-emission vehicles is vital to the fight against climate change and achieving Ontario’s greenhouse gas pollution reduction target of 80 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050.
Green Investment Fund projects include: more electric vehicle charging stations; energy retrofits for single-family homes and affordable housing; support for Indigenous communities, industry and small and medium-sized businesses, and helping local organizations fight climate change.
Greenhouse gases from cars account for more emissions than those from industries such as iron, steel, cement, and chemicals combined.
There are nearly 7,000 electric vehicles currently on the road in Ontario.
Over 200 applications to the Electric Vehicle Charger Ontario program were received between Dec. 21, 2015 and Feb. 12, 2016, totalling more than $165 million in grant requests.
The province is investing nearly $20 million from Ontario’s Green Investment Fund to build almost 500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at over 250 locations in Ontario by March 31, 2017.
City/Town
Number of Chargers
Location of Chargers
Central Region
Level 2: 223
Level 3: 84
Barrie
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 446 Bayfield St.
Beamsville
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 5005 Ontario St.
Beaverton
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 84 Beaverton Ave.
Bolton
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Albion Bolton Community Centre – 150 Queen St. South
Bradford
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 440 Holland St. West
Brampton
Level 2: 6
Level 3: 0
Soccer Centre Recreation Facility – 1495 Sandalwood Pkwy. East
Heart Lake Conservation Area – 10818 Heart Lake Rd.
Claireville Conservation Area – 8180 Hwy 50
Burlington
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 2
IKEA – 1065 Plains Rd. East
Appleby Crossing – 2435 Appleby Line
Caledon
Level 2: 3
Level 3: 1
Albion Hills Conservation Area Chalet – 16500 Regional Rd.
Albion Hills Conservation Area Beach Parking – 16500 Regional Rd.
Glen Haffy Conservation Area – 19245 Airport Rd.
Margaret Dunn Library – 20 Snelcrest Dr.
Collingwood
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 285 First St.
Tim Horton’s – 4 High St.
Elmvale
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 68 Yonge St. South
Fort Erie
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 325 Garrison Rd.
Tim Horton’s – 1167 Garrison Rd.
Goodwood
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 0
Claremont Field Centre – 4290 Westney Rd. North
Hamilton
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 2
Centre on Barton – 1275 Barton St. East
Tim Horton’s – 1470 ON-6
Tim Horton’s – 473 Concession St.
Keswick
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Glenwoods Centre – 443 The Queensway South
Markham
Level 2: 10
Level 3: 2
123 Commerce Valley Dr. West
125 Commerce Valley Dr. West
50 Minthorn Blvd.
140 Allstate Pkwy.
Armadale Crossing – 7690-7770 Markham Rd.
80 Allstate Parkway
Midhurst
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Simcoe County Museum – 1151 Highway 26
Midland
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 16815 ON-12
Milton
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Campbellville Country Court Plaza – 35 Crawford Cres.
Mississauga
Level 2: 58
Level 3: 20
80 Courtneypark Dr.
5800 Explorer Dr.
Meadowvale Corporate Centre – 6880 Financial Dr.
5750 Explorer Dr.
2085 Hurontario St.
4701/4715 Tahoe Blvd.
Indian Line Campground – 7625 Finch Ave. West
Pearson International Airport – 6301 Silver Dart Dr.
Pearson International Airport – 8 Network Rd.
Pearson International Airport – 3111 Convair Dr.
Hilton Mississauga – 6750 Mississusauga Rd.
2630 Skymark Ave.
Novo-nordisk – 2680 Skymark Ave.
Airway Centre – 5935 Airport Rd.
30 Eglinton Ave. West
Newmarket
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 1100 Davic Dr.
Niagara Falls
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 8089 Portage Rd.
Oakville
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
Tim Horton’s – 228 Wyecroft Rd.
Orangeville
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 23 Broadway Ave.
Orillia
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 320 Memorial Ave.
Tim Horton’s – 25 Colborne St. East
Oshawa
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
Best Western Oshawa – 559 Bloor St. West
Pickering
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Petticoat Creek Conservation Area – 1100 Whites Rd.
Richmond Hill
Level 2: 9
Level 3: 0
30 Leek Cres.
38 Leek Cres.
95 Mural St.
1725 16th Ave.
Swan Lake Centre – 1229 Bethesda Sideroad
St Catharines
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 170 4th Ave. South
Stayner
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Clearview Joint Emergency Services Operations Centre – 6993 ON-26
Stouffville
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 0
Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area – 3291 Stouffville Rd.
Toronto
Level 2: 121
Level 3: 25
IKEA Etobicoke – 1475 The Queensway
IKEA North York – 15 Provost Dr.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre – 30 The Queensway
Royal Bank Plaza – 200 Bay St.
University Centre – 383 University Ave.
5775 Yonge St.
Lucliff Place – 700 Bay St.
York Mills Centre – 4325 Yonge St.
MaRS Centre – 661 University Ave.
Yorkville Village – 87 Avenue Rd.
Madison Centre – 4950 Yonge St.
Citibank – 123 Front St.
110 Yonge St.
525 University Ave.
175 Bloor St.
Metro Centre – 200 Wellington St.
Airport Marriott – 901 Dixon Rd.
Maple Leaf Square – 15 York St.
Air Canada Centre – 50 Bay St.
Air Miles Tower – 438 University Ave.
720 Bay St.
655 Bay St.
5001 Yonge St.
Adelaide Place – 181 University Ave.
2075 Kennedy Rd.
Dynamic Funds Tower – 1 Adelaide St. East
Atria – 2235 Sheppard Ave. East
30 Adelaide St. East
Commerce West – 401 and 405 The West Mall
SNC-Lavalin – 304 The East Mall
Burnhamthorpe Square – 10-20 Four Seasons Place
Morneau Shepall – 895 Don Mills Rd.
145 King St. West
150 King St. West
Sun Life Centre – 200 King St. West
Manulife Centre – 55 Bloor St. West
Bloor Islington Place – 3250 Bloor St. West
33 Bloor St. West
Scotiabank Plaza – 40 King St. West
115 Gordon Baker Rd.
Foresters – 789 Don Mills Rd.
277 Wellington St. West
Glen Rouge Conservation Area – 7450 Kingston Rd.
Milliken Crossing – 5631 – 5671 Steeles Ave. East
Black Creek Pioneer Village – 1000 Murray Ross Parkway
Humber River Hospital – 1235 Wilson Ave.
Tottenham
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Tottenham Mall – 55 Queen St. South
Vaughan
Level 2: 4
Level 3: 3
TRCA Head Office – 101 Exchange Ave.
Joint Operations Centre – 2800 Rutherford Rd.
IKEA – 200 Interchange Way
Vineland Station
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 3335 North Service Rd.
Washago
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Washago Carpool Lot – HWY 11/169
Whitby
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 0
Taunton Gardens – 320 Taunton Rd. East
Woodbridge
Level 2: 3
Level 3: 0
Boyd Conservation Area – 8739 Islington Ave.
Kortright Centre – 9550 Pine Valley Dr.
East Region
Level 2: 17
Level 3: 49
Arnprior
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 3
Tim Horton’s – 201 Madawaska Blvd.
Metro/Food Basics – 375 Daniel St. South
McDonald’s – 16 Baskin Dr. West
Bancroft
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 234 Hastings St. North
Barrhaven
Level 2: 2
Level 3: 0
Ottawa Park and Ride – 3347 Fallowfield Rd.
Belleville
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 218 Bell Blvd.
Brockville
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 2454 Parkdale Ave.
Tim Horton’s – 77 William St.
Campbellford
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 148 Grand Rd.
Carleton Place
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 144 Franktown Rd.
Casselman
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Metro/Food Basics – 21 Richer Close
Cornwall
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 3
Tim Horton’s – 81 Tollgate Rd. West
McDonald’s – 1301 Brookdale Ave.
St. Hubert – 705 Brookdale Ave.
Deep River
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 33235 Hwy 17
Embrun
Level 2: 2
Level 3: 0
Embrun Arena – 8 Blais St.
Fenelon Falls
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 23 Lindsay St.
Gloucester
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
St. Hubert – 2484 Boulevard St. Joseph
Hawkesbury
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
St. Hubert – 456 County Rd. 17
Tim Horton’s – 418 Main St. East
Johnstown
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Gas Bar – 2618 CR-2
Kanata
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Ottawa Park and Ride – 130 Earl Grey Dr.
Kemptville
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
TSC Stores – 2966 County Rd. 43
Kingston
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 681 Princess St.
Lindsay
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
Lindsay Recreation Complex – 133 Adelaide St. South
Tim Horton’s – 85 Mt Hope St.
Madoc
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 14118 Hwy 62
Tim Horton’s – 14121 ON-7
Manotick
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 989 River Rd.
Napanee
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 478 Centre St. North
Nepean
Level 2: 2
Level 3: 0
Ben Franklin Place – 101 Centrepointe Dr.
Newcastle
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 361 King Ave. East
Ottawa
Level 2: 3
Level 3: 8
McDonald’s – 670 Bronson Ave.
City of Ottawa Fire Administration Building – 1445 Carling Ave.
St. Hubert – 4010 Riverside Dr.
Ottawa Public Parking Lot – 687 Somerset
IKEA – 2685 Iris St.
Pembroke
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 805 Pembroke St. East
Tim Horton’s – 11 Robinson Ln.
Perth
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 35 Dufferin St.
Peterborough
Level 2: 7
Level 3: 4
Tim Horton’s – 1527 Water St.
Lansdowne Place Mall – 645 Lansdowne St.
Norwood Town Hall – 2357 County Rd. 45
King Street Parking Garage – 200 King St.
Memorial Centre Arena – 151 Lansdowne St. West
Riverview Park Zoo – 1230 Water St.
Downtown Lakefield Public Parking – 39 Queen St.
Picton
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Downtown Picton Public Parking – 55 King St.
Port Hope
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 175 Rose Glen Rd. North
Port Perry
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 14500 Simcoe St.
Rockland
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
Metro/Food Basics – 9071 County Rd. 17
Tim Horton’s – 2875 Laporte St.
Northeast Region
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 24
Azilda
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 514 Notre Dame St. East
Burk’s Falls
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 27 Commercial Dr.
Elliot Lake
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 269 King’s Hwy 108
Tim Horton’s – 261 ON-108
Espanola
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 701 Centre St.
Gravenhurst
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 1105 Bethuine Dr.
Tim Horton’s – 150 Talisman Dr.
Huntsville
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 44 ON-60
Kapuskasing
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 240 Government Rd.
Tim Horton’s – 8 Government Rd. East
Kirkland Lake
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 155 Government Rd. West
Tim Horton’s – 175 Government Rd. West
New Liskeard
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 883350 Hwy 65 West
Tim Horton’s – 883307 ON-65
North Bay
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 999 McKeown Ave.
Tim Horton’s – 114 Drury St.
Parry Sound
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 118 Bowes St.
Port Severn
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Jag’s Petro Canada – 41 Lone Pine Rd.
Sault Ste. Marie
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 673 Trunk Rd.
Tim Horton’s – 223 Second Line West
Sudbury
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 914 Newgate Ave.
South Porcupine
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 4556 ON-101
Timmins
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 520-522 Algonquin Blvd. East
Wawa
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 92 Mission Rd.
Northwest Region
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 7
Dryden
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 520 Government St.
Tim Horton’s – 655 Government St.
Fort Frances
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 831 Kings Highway
Tim Horton’s – 525 Hwy 11 West
Kenora
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 900 Highway 17 East
Thunder Bay
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 770 Memorial Ave.
Tim Horton’s – 121 East Ave.
West Region
Level 2: 33
Level 3: 47
Amherstburg
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
The Libro Centre – 3295 Meloche Rd.
Arthur
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 2
Arthur Library and Medical Centre – 110 Charles St. East
Arthur Sports Complex – 158 Domville St.
Brantford
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 73 King George Rd.
Tim Horton’s – 1290 Colborne St. East
Cambridge
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 416 Hespeler Rd.
Cayuga
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 51 Talbot St.
Chatham
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 710 Richmond St.
Tim Horton’s – 33 3rd St.
Clifford
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Clifford Community Complex – 2 Brown St. South
Clinton
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 300 Ontario St.
Drumbo
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Mister Steak Highway Travel Plaza – 80667 Oxford Rd. 29
Essex
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 4
Essex Centre Sports Complex – 60 Fairview Ave. West
Colechester Harbour – 100 Jackson St.
Exeter
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
153 Main St. North
Goderich
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 354 Bayfield Rd.
Guelph
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 3
Social Services Building – 138 Wyndham St. North
Puslinch Library – 29 Brock Rd. South
N Hanlon Park Mall – 218 Silvercreek Pkwy.
Hanover
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
McDonald’s – 800 10th St.
Tim Horton’s – 639 10th St.
Harriston
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 182 Elora St.
Ingersoll
Level 2: 2
Level 3: 1
Downtown Ingersoll Public Parking – 16 King St.
Innisfil
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 940 Innisfil Beach Rd.
Kitchener
Level 2: 8
Level 3: 0
50 Queen St. North
55 King St. West
Leamington
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 214 Talbot St.
London
Level 2: 6
Level 3: 1
Wellington Commons – 1210 Wellington Rd. South
Tim Horton’s – 146 Clarke Rd.
City Centre – 380 Wellington St.
Meaford
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 291 Sykes St. South
Mount Forest
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Mount Forest Sports Complex – 850 Princess St.
Owen Sound
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 1015 10th St. West
Port Colborne
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 429 Main St. West
Port Dover
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 1 St Andrew St.
Port Elgin
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 278 Goderich St.
Sarnia
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 1399 Colborne Rd.
Simcoe
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 77 Queensway East
Southampton
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 0
Saugeen First Nation Gas Bar – 43 Cameron Dr.
Stratford
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 1040 Ontario St.
Strathroy
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 269 Caradoc St. South
Tillsonburg
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 2
Tim Horton’s – 401 Simcoe St.
Wallaceburg
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 848 Dufferin Ave.
Wasaga Beach
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
McDonald’s – 1275 Mosley St.
Waterloo
Level 2: 7
Level 3: 0
Northland Business Centre – 60 Northland Rd.
Waterloo Corporate Campus – 180 Northfield Dr. West / 595 Parkside Dr.
Welland
Level 2: 1
Level 3: 1
Fitch Street Plaza – 200 Fitch St
Wiarton
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 445 Berford St.
Windsor
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 80 Park St. East
Wingham
Level 2: 0
Level 3: 1
Tim Horton’s – 33 Josephine St.
Woodstock
Level 2: 2
Level 3: 1
Quality Inn – 580 Bruin Blvd.
Some of the above noted locations may be subject to change prior to March 31, 2017.
Level 2 charging stations use a 240 volt system (similar to a clothes dryer plug) and can fully charge a vehicle from zero per cent charge in about four to six hours.
Level 3 charging stations (also known as Direct Current Fast Chargers or DCFC) use a 480 volt system and can charge a vehicle to 80 per cent in about 30 minutes. These stations allow EV drivers to charge their vehicles about eight times faster than Level 2 charging stations, and permit them to travel further than ever before.
Joy Junction is three decades old. It is hard to believe the shelter I founded is 30 this year, and that I’ve spent more than half my life at what has obviously now become a lifetime calling. Looking back, it seems just like a short time ago that I came up the driveway of our 52-acre property wanting to reach out to homeless families with food, shelter and the love of Jesus Christ.
We’re currently sheltering as many as 300 people nightly, and providing more than 16,000 meals each month from a fully licensed kitchen. Born in England, I emigrated to the U.S. in 1978 with $50.00 in my pocket and a one way ticket. I ended up homeless in mid 1981 and early 1982, and in that same year “landed” in Santa Fe. It was there where God brought some amazing people into my life, who encouraged me and helped me begin my first ministry. My calling to work with the homeless began to emerge. In 1986, I left Santa Fe, took a few months off and moved to Albuquerque. There I ended up starting Joy Junction, never envisioning the scope of what it would become.
The vision I had was for a refuge where the entire family unit could stay together at one of the most difficult times in their lives. I wanted to ensure that husbands and wives had the support of each other, and could provide more support for each other and their kids than they might otherwise be able to if split up. I had no idea what adventures, struggles and trials would lie ahead.
Jeremy Reynalds, Ph.D. Founder and CEO Joy Junction Inc.
The full story is told in my book “From Destitute to Ph.D.,” but here are some of the highlights. The shelter grew quickly in the following four years, but quite often, unmanaged and fast growth can be the downfall of an organization of any kind, whether a ministry or not. Our bills were exceeding our income and we nearly folded. Due to God’s grace we stayed afloat. During those first years, I also worked a part time job to put food on my own family’s table, taught a regular Bible study at the shelter and tried to get the word about what we were trying to do. In 1991, I felt it was time I went back to school. I tried a couple of summer classes at the University of New Mexico, and earned a bachelor’s degree with a focus on journalism in 1996 and a master’s degree in communication in 1998. Along the way I also enjoyed a number of internships at various media in Albuquerque, as well as hosting a couple of radio shows.
Looking back, I can see how all these media experiences helped me better promote Joy Junction and the plight of the homeless. I have a deep appreciation for our local media. It is sad that reporters are routinely vilified and criticized but rarely praised. In 1999, I was accepted to do a Ph.D. intercultural education at Biola University in Los Angeles. I graduated in 2006, and my doctoral dissertation dealt with the way the media portray America’s homeless culture. In ( about) 1999, I also met a fellow Brit by the name of Dan Wooding, the founder of a very unique news service dealing with the plight of persecuted Christians as well as aspects of popular culture. I have written for the ASSIST News Service ever since then, and have traveled to a number of countries internationally reporting for them.
In my post Ph.D. years, the shelter continued to grow in budget and services offered. In 2009, due to the generosity of a local businessman, we added a mobile feeding unit we dubbed the Lifeline of Hope. It operates seven days a week 365 days a year, providing food, water and toiletries to people who can afford either a meal or a place to stay-but not both In late 2006 I went through a divorce and was single for a number of years. In March 2015, I got married to my wife Elma. She is the love of my life, and shares the same passion as me for helping feed the hungry and house the homeless. Elma has quickly become an integral part of Joy Junction and is loved by guests and staff alike.
The future for Joy Junction is looking bright, with numerous renovations in 2015 occurring at our aging property. For the comfort of our guests we upgraded the air conditioning at our main building, replaced windows, and put in a new driveway to help make visiting our facility a much less “bumpy” experience. In addition, we have demolished an old and unused chapel on our property to prepare the way for much needed new construction. With the Lord as my guide and my wife at my side, I look forward to the next three decades helping the disenfranchised, marginalized, homeless and hungry. I hope you will consider joining us. For the Silo, Jeremy Reynalds and Joy Junction. (www.joyjunction.org)
LOS ANGELES, Calif. —Newegg, the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America, today announced that gamers can now get the full gaming audio experience with its new selection of affordable headsets from Badasheng. Built to offer the best mix of price, audio performance, and comfort, the Badasheng headsets feature multi-platform compatibility with most gaming systems and smart devices, enabling full chat capability via a detachable and adjustable microphone.
The Badasheng BDS-939
The Badasheng gaming headsets include 40-mm Neodymium-32 (NdFeB) magnet speakers that deliver amazing depth, audio clarity, and strong bass to elevate the gaming experience. Four new models are now available on Newegg’s e-commerce site from the BDS-363 and BDS-939G series. Each model has different features such as up to 7-in-1 or multiplatform compatibility with a fully adjustable headband and ear cup. The HUHD HW-398 series are 2.4-GHz optical wireless headsets with noise cancellation. Most models are available in a variety of color options and all models feature an intuitive detachable and adjustable microphone. All models include system cable connectors such as micro USB as well as a detachable in-line controller for maximum flexibility with up to 12 hours of uninterrupted gaming on a single charge.
Featuring simple, plug-and-play connection to PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One gaming consoles (with Microsoft adapter), PC and Mac® computers, and even tablets and smartphones via a 3.5-mm jack (wired models), the headsets’ quality sound production means gamers can enjoy both high-quality background sound and clear chatting when battling it out with friends. With a high sensitivity (-67 db) microphone, the headphones solve the problem of low chat voice, keeping gamers fully immersed in the action. The lightweight design, soft ear cushion and padding, and adjustable headband keep gamers comfortable even after long hours of wear. The in-line audio controller allows gamers to effortlessly adjust volume levels without any interruption to the game, as well as play and pause music and answer and end calls when connected to smart phones and tablets.
What a beauty! HUHD HW-398
“We want to provide our gaming customers with a range of options to fit their budgets and needs,” said Jackie Wen, senior product manager at Badasheng. “With the Badasheng headsets, casual gamers now have another affordable headset selection that can bring them an enjoyable audio experience.”
Pricing & Availability:
The headsets, which are now available for purchase at exclusive Newegg pricing, are backed by a 12-month warranty and Newegg’s highly rated customer service and fulfillment. A 15 percent discount with promotion code “MKPL5BH” can be applied when purchased; the promotion ends July 25 this year.
The price range is from $23.99 USD to $69.99 USD, depending upon the features and the models. (Check out avail. deals at Amazon USA : http://amzn.to/1Yb27h4) For the Silo, Peter Schuyler.
About Shenzen Bada Sheng Electronic Co. Ltd. Shenzhen Bada Sheng Electronic Co.,Ltd is a leading manufacturer in professional headphones, established in 2005, with factory size at 86,000 square feet with more than 300 employees including over 30 production technicians, 15 R&D and production, and QA/QC departments. All products have gained the CE, FCC, CA, RoHS Reach, sound pressure certificates, and ISO9001:2008 quality management system certification. Bada Sheng Electronic is devoted to offering high quality sound products with great pre-sales/post-sales service to customers.
About Newegg Inc. Newegg Inc. is the leading electronics-focused e-retailer in the United States. It owns and operates Newegg.com (www.newegg.com) which was founded in 2001 and regularly earns industry-leading customer service ratings. The award-winning website has more than 30 million registered users and offers customers a comprehensive selection of the latest consumer electronics products, detailed product descriptions and images, as well as how-to information and customer reviews. Using the site’s online tech community, customers have the opportunity to interact with other computer, gaming and consumer electronics enthusiasts. Newegg Inc. is headquartered in City of Industry, California. The Newegg Hybrid Center is located at 18045 Rowland St., City of Industry, CA 91748.
The release of the new Absolutely Fabulous movie is set for this month, and here from our friends at The Rug Seller we’re really looking forward to it. Like Edina and Patsy, we appreciate the finer things in life – one of our newest collections for 2016 is the Christian Lacroix range, one of Eddy’s favourite fashion designers. This infographic takes a look at the most outrageous outfits from the famous series, the characters’ favourite designers as well as some of the funniest quotes from the series – Saffron can always be relied on to come up with some memorable insults. There’s also some facts that you may not have known about Ab Fab. For the Silo, Georgia Davies.
Don’t be fooled- this might seem like a commercial but it’s a trailer 😉
Watch the latest movie trailers via our friends at Tribute.ca
The list was selected from over 60 facilities from southern Canada to Mexico where almost 1,000 whales and dolphins are held captive for public display. “Forcing an orca to live in solitary confinement while hoarding so many beluga whales is Marineland’s tragic dichotomy, and a horrific example of cetacean captivity. It plumbs the depths in its exploitation of intelligent and sensitive animals,” said In Defense of Animals President, Dr. Marilyn Kroplick. “Even with the most modern technology, veterinary care, and infrastructure, cetaceans still suffer intensely in captivity and exhibit surprisingly high mortality rates.Please help protect dolphins and whales in the wild where they belong, by pledging to never visit facilities that imprison them.”
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