Attention, internationally-trained engineers and those who employ them! The Conference for International Engineers will show you how engineering and sustainability is paving the way for Canada's future... and how you can be part of it. Join 300 engineering professionals, hiring managers, regulators, educators and bridging program specialists for information, networking, career development, inspiration and challenge in the engineering sector.

The event includes:

• Concurrent workshops on the green economy, bridging opportunities for engineers, and innovative entrepreneurship
• Marketplace sessions, networking luncheon, speed-mentoring
• Panel discussion on international talent and the Canadian workplace
• The Ontario International Engineers Success Awards
• Keynote Speaker: Honorable Jean Augustine, Fairness Comissioner for Ontario

Details:
• Date: Friday, March 30, 2012
• Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Where: MaRS Centre, 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario.
• Admission: FREE. Pre-registration is required - please see website (below).

For more information, and to register for the conference, please visit the Conference for International Engineers webpage.

Beat the cold Atlantic winter and help the homeless at the same time! Come out and eat pancakes at any of several locations... and the proceeds from the breakfast will go to groups fighting homelessness in Newfoundland & Labrador.

The event at different locations and times, in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador:

• The Battery Hotel, 100 Signal Hill Road, 6:00 - 10:00 a.m., with Anthony Germain from CBC's St. John's Morning Show, live entertainment by The Navigators, family playroom and more
• Smitty's, Marriott Hotel, 131 Duckworth Street, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
• Smitty's, 26 Gibson Dr. Mount Pearl, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
• West Block Cafeteria, Confederation Building, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
• E.B. Foran Room, City Hall 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. • Bitters, MUN 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Details:
• Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
• Time: See above for times
• Where: See above for locations in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador; see website below for other locations in other towns.
• Admission: Suggested donation: $5.00

For more information, please see the CBC NL Pancake Breakfast webpage.

Back for its 8th year, the 2012 Jack Frost Children’s Winterfest features the theme "Hockey" - a focus for Canadian winter fun! Bring the entire family for indoor and outdoor activities - children 2 and under are free. Enjoy the most popular winter festival in the Maritimes.

The event includes:

• snow maze, slides, hockey-themed sculptures, sleigh rides
• Jack Frost and Suzy Snowflake
• skating and on-ice programming
• live entertainment and buskers

Details:
• Date: Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12, 2012
• Time: Friday 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Where: Sherwood Green’s site behind the Charlottetown Mall, 670 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
• Admission: Ticket prices vary. Please see website (below) for details and to purchase tickets.

For more information, please visit the Jack Frost Children’s Winterfest webpage.