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In the News (Tue 17 Nov 09)

  
  Innovation in Canada: Innovation Performance—Mauricie Region
The total population of the Mauricie region went from 265 324 in 1996 to 261 089 in 2001, a decrease of 1.6 percent.
The proportion of jobs for the other occupational groups in the Mauricie is similar to that of the province as a whole, with the exception of arts, culture, sports and leisure, which account for proportionally fewer jobs in the region (1.8 percent vs. 3.1 percent).
Jobs in the management and professional levels are not as prevalent in Mauricie as in Quebec, respectively 8.3 percent and 13.1 percent in the Mauricie vs. 9.5 percent and 16.9 percent for Quebec.
innovation.gc.ca /gol/innovation/site.nsf/en/in01995.html   (4112 words)

  
 La Mauricie National Park, Mauricie-Bois-Francs, Canada - National Parks - proudly presented by Kanada News' Canada ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
La Mauricie National Park is located some 220 kilometres northeast of Montreal and has a size of 536.1 square kilometres.
As a remain of the last Ice Age, a landscape of granite dotted by numerous lakes and a mixed forest vegetation, surrounded by the Laurentian Highlands awaits the visitor.
La Mauricie National Park is a paradise for canoeing, as canoe routes are offered for beginners and experts alike.
www.canadavacationplanner.com /listings/en/765   (243 words)

  
 Outdoor Adventure Canada - Backpacking, Canoeing, Kayaking, and Camping
La Mauricie National Park, established in 1970, is located in the center of Quebec, north of Trois-Rivières.
La Mauricie National Park is at the southern end of the Canadian Shield in the Laurentian Mountains.
The Laurentian Trail was added to La Mauricie in 1998, so it is a relatively new feature that offers a minimum of a 5 day hike along a 75 km (47 mile) trail though Laurentian forest.
www.outdooradventurecanada.com /backpacking.htm   (759 words)

  
 Inn La Rocaille. Activities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Parc National de la Mauricie is a an area of forests where it is possible to practice many sports like canoe, kayak, scenery walks, bicycle.
One of the touristic jewels of the Mauricie.
La Mauricie holds a large variety of festivals and events all year around, as many as 10 of them of international status.
www.aubergelarocaille.com /activities.html   (693 words)

  
 Mauricie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mauricie is a traditional and current administrative region of Quebec.
La Mauricie National Park is contained within the region, making it a prime tourist location.
Bonjour Quebec (provided by Tourisme Quebec) page on the Mauricie region
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mauricie   (70 words)

  
 Human resources in science and technology, Mauricie and Québec, 1996 and 2001
Human resources in science and technology, Mauricie and Québec, 1996 and 2001
Mauricie and all of Québec, 1996 and 2001
Note: To ensure confidentiality, the figures have been rounded, which means that the sum of males and females does not necessarily equal the total of both sexes combined.
www.stat.gouv.qc.ca /regions/profils/profil04/econo_fin/eco_savoir/rhsto04_an.htm   (158 words)

  
 L.L.Bean: Park Search - La Mauricie National Park of Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
La Mauricie National Park is in the Laurentians, the chain of mountains flanking the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River.
In 1970, La Mauricie became the 23rd park in the Canadian National Parks network.
With an abundance of lakes and forests, La Mauricie is an ideal environment where outdoor lovers can pursue their favorite activities year-round.
www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/1938llt.htm   (358 words)

  
 Québec-immigration Canada - The regions of Québec in Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
October 2003 - Consultative tour of the Mauricie region on immigration, integration and intercultural relations – Press release (in French only).
Crossed in all directions by a complete highway network, located 1½ hours from Montréal and Québec City, the Mauricie region enjoys housing costs that are among the lowest in Canada.
Through different organizations and associations, the Mauricie region offers a range of services to help new immigrants integrate and find employment.
www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca /Anglais/avantages-quebec/mauricie.html   (392 words)

  
 Tourist Region: Mauricie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Mauricie region is home to Canada's largest pilgrimage site dedicated to the Virgin Mary: the Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap (Notre-Dame-du-Cap Shrine).
Numerous tours will have you reliving the Mauricie region's past, such as the historic city of Trois-Rivières, the remains of Canada's first ironworks at the Forges-du-Saint-Maurice.
Visit the Village du Bûcheron (lumberjack's village), and experience life in a logging camp at the dawn of the XX century.
www.bonjourquebec.com /anglais/regions/mauricie.html   (373 words)

  
 Hotel Reservation - Mauricie accommodation - Trois-Rivieres Hotel, motel lodging
Also known as "Coeur du Quebec", the "Mauricie" region is located half-way between Québec City and Montréal, on the north shore of the St Lawrence River, and has a population of about 350,000 inhabitants.
It encompasses 2 Wildlife Reserves as well as the Mauricie National Park and the Batiscan River Regional Park.
The industrial, agricultural, mining and hydroelectric sectors contribute to the healthy economy of the region, as well as the traditional pulp and paper textile and furniture industries.
www.global-reservation.com /mauricie_en-desc.html   (301 words)

  
 Canada Economic Development   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mauricie is a spectacular region that combines both nature and adventure for the greater enjoyment of tourists.
Canada Economic Development’s contribution of $2,223,783 has enabled La Cité de l’énergie to carry out Phase II of its development project, which involved renovating other buildings in the aluminum smelting complex in order to expand the international centre for temporary exhibits of modern and contemporary art.
Given the success of Phase I, the Government of Canada felt it appropriate to renew its financial support for the project’s second phase.
www.dec-ced.gc.ca /asp/SalleNouvelles/communiques.asp?LANG=EN&PAGE=1&PRESS_RELEASE_ID=4128&SEARCH_REGION=0&SEARCH_MONTH=0&SEARCH_YEAR=0&TYPE_COMM=COMM   (479 words)

  
 Québec 2001 Population Census - Mauricie (04)
Immigrant population by period of arrival, Mauricie administrative region, 2001
Population by language spoken in the workplace, Mauricie administrative region, 2001
Younger population by age group, Mauricie administrative region, 2001
www.stat.gouv.qc.ca /regions/recens2001_04/04_index_an.htm   (966 words)

  
 Mauricie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Accommodations in the Mauricie region, offering a breakfast-included package as well as standard hotel rates.
Accommodations in a refurbished century home in the Mauricie region with views of the river and mountains.
Entre la Mauricie et le Centre-du-Québec, la région du Rabaska découverte et racontée par des enfants.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Mauricie   (1035 words)

  
 Parks Canada - La Mauricie National Park of Canada
La Mauricie National Park invites you to a close encounter with the Laurentians, the chain of mountains flanking the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River.
Since its creation in 1970, the park has safeguarded the continuing integrity of this richly endowed land, protecting it as a representative sample of the southernmost part of the Canadian Shield.
La Mauricie National Park is located in the centre of Quebec, north of Trois-Rivières, halfway between Québec and Montréal.
www.pc.gc.ca /pn-np/qc/mauricie/index_E.asp   (233 words)

  
 Mauricie - Guide touristique des régions du québec, Le Portail québecweb, Canada, Hébergement, Centre Virtuel des ...
Aussi appelée Coeur du Québec, la région de Mauricie est située à mi-chemin entre Québec et Montréal, sur la rive nord du fleuve Saint-Laurent, et compte quelques 350 000 habitants.
Elle regroupe 2 réserves fauniques ainsi que le Parc national de la Mauricie et le Parc régional de la rivière Batiscan.
La région de la Mauricie, une région particulière qui vaut la peine d'être découverte.
www.quebecweb.com /tourisme/mauricie/introfranc.html   (388 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Geographical Location On the west bank of the St Mauricie River, approximately halfway between Montreal and Quebec; 46°30'-46°55'N, 73°15'-73°45'W. Date and History of Establishment 1970.
Bandwell, A. Bibliographie annotée du parc national de La Mauricie.
Parc National de La Mauricie; plan directeur et plan d'intégration régionale.
sea.unep-wcmc.org /sites/pa/0260u.htm   (440 words)

  
 Action régionale - MAURICIE - Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Dans le contexte du Fonds de la Mauricie pour les arts et les lettres, les premières œuvres d'écrivains devront être parrainées par un organisme en littérature ou par un écrivain reconnu.
L'artiste qui a déjà reçu une bourse en vertu du Fonds de la Mauricie pour les arts et les lettres ou du programme de bourses aux artistes professionnels du Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec peut présenter une nouvelle demande à la condition d'avoir produit, au préalable, son rapport d'utilisation de bourse.
Le Fonds de la Mauricie pour les arts et les lettres s'adresse aux artistes, aux écrivains et aux collectifs d'artistes et d'écrivains professionnels œuvrant dans les domaines des arts visuels, des arts médiatiques, des métiers d'art, des arts de la scène et de la littérature.
www.calq.gouv.qc.ca /calq/regions/region04.htm   (3701 words)

  
 La Mauricie National Park
Rivière SAINT-MAURICE until recently carried millions of logs to mills in nearby towns (they are now transported by truck).
La Mauricie's Laurentian heritage can be explored by canoeing, backcountry camping, hiking and cross-country skiing.
Interpretive activities include guided walks, evening talks and canoe trips in VOYAGEUR canoes.
www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0004398   (225 words)

  
 Région touristique : Mauricie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Région de contrastes, de beauté, d'histoire et de culture, la Mauricie vous promet un séjour énergisant.
La Mauricie abrite le plus important lieu de pèlerinage consacré à la Vierge Marie au Canada : le Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-du-Cap.
Voilà quelques-unes des activités qui vous sont proposées au Parc national du Canada de la Mauricie, un vaste territoire de 536 km2 au cœur de la chaîne de montagnes des Laurentides.
www.bonjourquebec.com /francais/regions/mauricie.html   (347 words)

  
 La Mauricie National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
La Mauricie National Park is located in the Laurentian mountains in the Mauricie region of Québec, Canada.
The Matawin River flows along the west and north borders of the park.
This page was last modified 14:20, 23 September 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/La_Mauricie_National_Park   (182 words)

  
 Projet GenWeb Mauricie
A collection of genealogical information on the Mauricie region on the Web.
GenWeb Mauricie is part of Quebec GenWeb, and Canada GenWeb Projects.
The Mauricie region is formed from the old counties of
www.rootsweb.com /~onmauric/indexa.htm   (90 words)

  
 TrailsCanada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
You will be amazed by the diversity of this short trail.
Then, the trail successfully crosses a marsh, a zone disrupted by a tornado and an impressive maple grove.
Mauricie National Park Saaint- Jean-des Piles Entrance: Hwy, 55 exit 226.Saint-Mathieu-du Parc Entrance:Hwy.
www.trailpaq.com /english/01_find_e/01_details_e.cfm?TrailID=4030   (139 words)

  
 Québec - Mauricie - Hinking   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Among the clubs was the famous Shawinigan Club, founded in 1883 and made up of wealthy Americans and Canadians, including Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, who joined the club in 1905.
At 544km², La Mauricie National Park consists of a vast undulating plateau dotted with innumerable round hills.
La Mauricie National Park, conveniently located half-way between Montreal and Québec City, is renowned as a paradise for canoe-camping enthusiasts, and with good reason.
www.ulyssesguides.com /loa/qc/maur/maur_hk1.htm   (528 words)

  
 Quebec snowmobiling in the Maurice region of Quebec Canada
For years now, you've been hearing incredible stories from your buddies about their Quebec snowmobile experiences; now is your chance to experience it all for yourself.
The Mauricie snowmobiling region has dozens of charming snowmobile outfitters in small villages and towns throughout the forested countryside, and luxurious five star hotels with relaxing whirlpools and dining rooms to pamper you, in the middle of nowhere!
Come up to the Mauricie with your experienced snowmobile riders, and run the Mauricie river to find out just what your sled can do, but don't push her too hard for too long, or you'll blow the engine.
www.quebecsnowmobiling.com   (605 words)

  
 :: Discovery Channel CA ::
The official website for La Mauricie National Park invites you to a close encounter with the Laurentians, but it's the park's waterways, not its slice of mountain range that the park is mostly known for.
The lime in the rock is slightly basic, and over time it reacts with the acid in the water and gradually neutralizes it.
La Mauricie hasn't any large limestone deposits, which means the acid is here to stay and that means trouble for every living organism in the region.
www.exn.ca /nationalparks/park.asp?park=La_Mauricie   (588 words)

  
 Portail du Carrefour virtuel de la Mauricie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Les intervenants de la Mauricie intéressés un tant soit peu aux questions relatives à l'éclosion des technologies de l'information et des communications se souviendront que le Carrefour virtuel de la Mauricie a été est un réseau d'entraide composé d'organismes ou entreprises oeuvrant dans des domaines sociaux distincts.
Le rôle des gestionnaires du Carrefour virtuel de la Mauricie, quant à eux consistait à accompagner et financer les organismes ou entreprises partenaires dans l'élaboration, la mise en place et la promotion de leur projet innovateur.
Le projet du Carrefour virtuel de la Mauricie n'existe plus.(passe le flambeau à ses partenaires qui se chargeront de poursuivre les objectifs ou les réalisations qui lui ont permis d'exister.
www.carrefourvirtuel.qc.ca   (271 words)

  
 Minister Dion Announces Project to Enhance Aquatic Ecosystems Health in La Mauricie National Park of Canada
The ecological rehabilitation project is being undertaken through Parks Canada's Ecological Integrity Priority Themes Fund, which was made possible by the new ecological integrity funding that the Agency received in the 2003 and 2005 federal budgets.
Created in 1970, La Mauricie National Park includes many lakes that cover approximately seven per cent of its surface.
La Mauricie National Park of Canada is part of Parks Canada's network of national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas in Quebec, which offer visitors first class services and exceptional heritage experiences.
news.gc.ca /cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=162769   (248 words)

  
 Conférence régionale des élus de la Mauricie
Trois-Rivières, le 27 octobre 2005 – Le directeur général de la Conférence régionale des élus (CRÉ) de la Mauricie, M. Réjean Côté, s’envolera pour l’Île de La Réunion le 3 novembre prochain avec d’autres partenaires de la région afin de participer à la première mission à l’international de la CRÉ.
Outre M. Côté, pour la Mauricie, des représentants des CRÉ du Bas-St-Laurent et de Chaudière-Appalaches participent à cette délégation.
La Conférence régionale des élus de la Mauricie à l’assemblée publique du 13 octobre 2005 Trois-Rivières, le 14 octobre 2005 –  Lors de l’assemblée...
www.cre-mauricie.qc.ca   (411 words)

  
 Greenpeace Canada Photos :: Clearcuts in St-Maurice, Quebec 29-07-04   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Clearcut destruction in the La Mauricie region of Quebec.
A fog covered valley in the La Mauricie area of Quebec.
Clearcutting along a scenic route in the La Mauricie region of Quebec.
www.greenpeace.ca /e/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album03   (105 words)

  
 Government of Canada to help 60 older workers in the Mauricie region re enter the job market   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The pilot project is aimed at 60 former workers between the ages of 50 and 64 who were affected by the mass layoffs at Norton Céramique Avancée Inc., Doral International Inc. and Celebrity Bateaux Corp. in the Mauricie region.
The Club de recherche d’emploi will offer participants four weeks of job readiness activities, focusing on job search techniques and on an assessment of needs and transferable skills.
The Older Workers Pilot Projects Initiative was announced by the federal government in June 1999.
www.hrsdc.gc.ca /en/qc/news_releases/jun6_2003_1.shtml   (330 words)

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