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Browser extensions are small software programs that modify and enhance our experience on the web. They range from playful to practical, with the goal of doing one thing, well. Extensions can help customize our browsing experience or increase productivity by reducing repetitive tasks. In this workshop, we will use code as a tool for empowerment, to develop agency and harness change by building our own extension for Google Chrome! This workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience, where learners will: - learn basic programming techniques and concepts that are translatable to other programming languages - review the basic building blocks of how HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work together to create richer online experiences - load and update extensions using Chrome’s developer mode modify and replace elements using JavaScript (more kittens on the web!) Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners.

BEYOND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CONFERENCE 2019 is back! The conference will be held February 6 and 7, 2019 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. After the immense success of the sold-out BDT2018, we’re going bigger and bolder in 2019. The theme for 2019 is Mining DisruptED and will be the only event of its kind to bring together world leaders in mining innovation to share their experiences, best practices and outstanding results. The priority of #BDT2019 will be to promote new and innovative ideas, which serve to develop the mining industry, increase productivity and realize exceptional outcomes. In addition, #BDT2019 will facilitate key connections within a diverse and evolving industry. AGENDA SNEAK-PEEK Day 1 will feature a morning plenary session, with honorary conference chair Ricus Grimbeek, COO Vale Base Metals. There will a vendor showcase and live demos at NORCAT, forums and workshops, and a gala dinner with guest speaker. #BDT2019 will welcome guest speakers from Vale, Barrick Gold, Goldcorp, Anglo American, Yamana Gold and the Canadian Mining Innovation Council. In addition to hearing from Global Mining Leaders, great networking, collaboration and showcase opportunities are available throughout the day. Visit the website at beyonddigitaltransformation.com.

Join She&Her, the Foundry, and CROSH in celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science UN The Power of Women in Science This group of experts, comprised of women who have successful careers in the sciences, aims to inspire women to follow their passion for science. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments and a cash bar. Free parking in the park 1.

The quick-and-easy but fully comprehensive training you need to start working as a restaurant or banquet server or brush up on your basic skills and knowledge to get that promotion or just earn more money. Topics include: - server etiquette - wine service - up-selling and other sales techniques - introduction to POS systems - Q&A with a professional server. Light snacks and beverages are provided. $49 + HST Instructor: Stephanie Piché Dining Expert at stephaniepiche.ca Host & Producer of the podcast Flying For Flavour

The beginning of a new year brings with it a flood of new diet and exercise programs promising a new you in the new year. We all want to look better and be healthier, but with this information overload where does one start? Your everyday diet can have major effects on your health and resistance to rampant diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Advice on what constitutes a healthy diet is more prevalent and more inconsistent than ever. High fat? Low fat? High carb? Low carb? How can your diet act as a preventor of disease? What other factors can affect your health? Is there one perfect diet for all? Panelists: Tammy Cheguis, Registered Dietician Sudbury District Health Unit Dr. Jeffrey Gagnon, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology Laurentian University Zak Sivret, Lead Trainer LVX Fitness Studio, Canfit Pro Cert. FREE - No registration required

Young women in Ontario get the opportunity to discover the career opportunities in the skilled trades and technologies through mentorship, activities, and networking.

Looking to get your feet wet when it comes to programming, then this is the workshop for you. HTML and CSS are the backbone of all websites, and knowledge of them is a necessity if you are interested in things like web development, creating marketing emails, or even blogging! The web without HTML and CSS would be would be a world without colourful, pretty websites, not to mention the web applications we all use daily. It’s easy to learn, and was designed so that everyone - even non-programmers - can do it. No fancy programs are needed, just a text editor and a web browser! The Teens Learning Code Introduction to HTML & CSS workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience. During the session, you'll build something like this and learn the following: - Basic techniques and concepts that are translatable to other programming languages - The building blocks of how HTML and CSS work together to create richer online experiences - How to create a website with images, video, and a CSS-defined layout - How to create a beautiful multi-page website Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners.

From video games to interactive stories, digital media is a powerful way to make your message, cause, or idea stand out in a crowded online world. Canada has become a major leader in the video game industry, yet, like most technology, only a small percentage of games are built by women. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, you will create a game, quiz, or interactive story using HTML & CSS that's centred on a case, community, or message that you care about while learning critical coding skills. Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for absolute beginners!

Whether it’s in books, on billboards, or even on our food labels, graphic design is everywhere! In this hands-on learning experience, learners will be introduced to application called Canva, an online graphic design application that helps designers create beautiful work. Learners with an artistic and creative passion will love exploring their skills in a technological way, and will get to discuss how their favourite logos and images were designed and created! By the end of the workshop, learners will have discovered how to compose elements in visually engaging ways, and experiment with typography and colour theory. Canva’s easy-to-use interface will also encourage them to continue designing outside of the workshop. You will learn how to - Create algorithms in Scratch - Use colour to communicate an emotion or idea - Use symmetry to create balance in my design - Use events to control when things happen in my project - Use loops to make things happen more than once - Use Canva to keep designing, and Scratch to KEEP CODING! Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners.

How can you help your children make those challenging transitions in life, especially from elementary school to high school, and from high school to college? Join Barbara Coloroso, internationally renowned expert and best-selling author on the subjects of parenting, teaching discipline, bullying, and conflict resolution. She is the next speaker in the Parents as Career Coaches lecture series, and she’ll be in Sudbury talking about how to help your children manage transitions in their lives. Joining Barbara Coloroso will be Catherine Poulton, Cambrian’s Wellness Coordinator. Catherine is a Certified Resilience Trainer, and certified in Applied Positive Psychology. Under Catherine’s leadership as Wellness Coordinator, Cambrian has created a culture of wellness on campus, based on eight pillars: social, intellectual, financial, emotional, spiritual, career, physical, and environmental. Lectures are free and include dinner. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Register at https://cambriancollege.ca/events/careercoaches . The Parents As Career Coaches Lecture Series is a presentation of Cambrian College, the Rainbow District School Board, The School College Work Initiative, and the Ontario Post-secondary Access & Inclusion Program.