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<title>The Canadian Gemmological Association</title>
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<description>Welcome to the Canadian Gemmological Association, a Canada-wide professional organization setting the standards for excellence in the practice of gemmology.</description>
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<dc:date>2009-01-06T03:12:45-05:00</dc:date>

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<title>2009 Tucson Gem Shows - Special Message to Members</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Once again&#160;the Canadian Gemmological Association&#160;will be represented at the Tucson gem shows. 

CGA members planning on attending in 2009 are urged to contact the&#160;office for information about the show and the CGA booth.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-12-09T22:41:20-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>CGA Award Winners Recognized - New Award Announced</title>
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<description><![CDATA[At the 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation, the Board of Directors announced a new academic award.&#160; The Director's Golden Jubilee Award was presented for the very first time to Jillian Rose Benson of Toronto.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-12-04T18:38:26-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>December Monthly Meeting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When: Wednesday December 10, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: 1767 Avenue Road, Toronto

Join us for a holiday tradition as we celebrate the season with our December Pot Luck Dinner. All are welcome. Please call Gayle Shepherd to let her know what you will be bringing.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-12-02T17:54:57-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>CGA Fellows Pins Now In Stock - New Lower Price!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The CGA office now has Fellows pins in stock once again. These beautiful, gold plated pins feature a design by CGA founder, Dean Field and are a must have item for FCGmA's.

These pins are available on our e-store for $42.50 each, plus tax.

Go to the e-store.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-15T14:36:23-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>The Ethics of Diamonds - CGA President to Participate in ROM Panel</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Canadian Gemmological Association President, Duncan Parker, will be part of panel discussing the ethics of diamonds. The panel discussion will take place on Monday November 17, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Click here for more details.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-13T21:19:48-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Accessing The CGA Group Insurance Program Just Got Easier</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Canadian Gemmological Association members now have thier own Allstate Insurance&#160;internet&#160;landing page. The landing page will enable members to get a no obligation quote online and to enter the sweepstakes to win a $1,000 Home Depot gift certificate.

Click here to go to the website.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-13T17:51:13-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>National Post Covers Canadian Gemmological Association's  50th Anniversary</title>
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<description><![CDATA[National Post writer, Anna Miller, uses the content from the Canadian Gemmological Association's press release to write a story linking the association's 50th anniversary to the Hope diamond. The story appeared in the print edition, page FW3, on November 1, 2008.

The story can be read in the National Post's on-line edition. Click here to read the story.

Read more to view original press release.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-12T20:36:13-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>50th Anniversary Conference a Huge Success!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who helped to make our 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation a resounding success!

A special thanks to our sponsors and supporters including:

True North Gems
Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
Jeweller's Mutual
IGI
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
MasterValuer
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<dc:subject>CGANews</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-11-11T20:53:08-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>New Refractometer Method Introduced At CGA Conference</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Darko Sturman, Curator Emeritus of the Royal Ontario Museum&#160;and Duncan Parker, CGA President introduced a new refractometer method at the 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation. The method includes a handy chart which allows the gemmologist to quickly identify gemstones using maximum refractive index and birefringence.

The method can be accessed by signing in to our e-learning center.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-11T20:42:04-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>1/2 Carat Diamond, Mined and Cut in Canada To Be Raffled At CGA Conference</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the items to be raffled at the gem conference and graduation will be a 1/2 carat diamond, mined and cut in Canada. The diamond was kindly donated by Diarough.

Also included in the raffle is a Citizen watch.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-03T22:50:48-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>More Improvements to the Canadian Gemmological Association's Website</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Just in time for the 50th anniversary gem conference and graduation, the CGA is about to launch the latest enhancement to its website.
&#160;]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-02T21:23:47-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Last Call - Don't Miss Out On The 50th Anniversary Conference!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation is less than a week away. We don't want you to miss this exciting event, but you have to act now.

Register through our on-line store or call Gayle Shepherd at 416 785 0962 or toll free at 1 877 244 3090

Registrations will close at the end of business on Monday November 3, 2008]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-11-01T12:43:02-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Dupuis Confirmed As Gem Conference Sponsor</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The 50th anniversary conference committee is pleased to announce that Dupuis Fine Jewellry Auctioneers will sponsor the conference welcome reception on Friday November 7, 2008.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-10-22T09:19:29-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>CGA Conference Silent Auction Items Needed Now</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Calling all CGA members!

Your donations for our silent auction at our 50th Anniversary Gem Conference are needed now! 

Auction items may be gem or jewellery related and your generous donations will help to ensure another successful silent auction.&#160; Auction items may be dropped off at the CGA office or please phone the office for additional information regarding donation of your items.&#160; If you are attending our October monthy meeting this would be a great time to drop off those si]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-10-14T18:56:25-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>October Monthly Meeting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When: Wednesday October 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: 1767 Avenue Road, Toronto

Show and Share Night

Bring in your gem oddities, treasured stones and latest finds to share with other CGA members. Do you have something and you're not sure what it is?&#160;Members will have access to the classroom instruments to help solve your mystery.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-10-04T13:34:56-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Leib Kopman Official Photographer of 50th Anniversary Gem Conference</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The conference committee is pleased to announce that Leib Kopman has been selected as the official photographer of the 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-26T23:25:59-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Is A Gem Purchase In Your Future? Learn To Buy With Confidence This Weekend!</title>
<link>http://www.canadiangemmological.com/html/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=49</link>
<description><![CDATA[CGA's general interest courses help consumers gain the knowledge they need to buy with confidence. This weekend we still have some space for two of our popular general interest courses - Gem Appreciation and Talking Diamonds.
&#160;]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-23T20:57:33-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Sean Kelly To Entertain Friday Reception Guests</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Conference registrants will be treated to a special performance by classical guitarist Sean Kelly on Friday night!

The Friday night reception kicks off events at the special 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation. The reception begins at 7:00 and will be at the Dominion Club at One King West.

Read the full article to learn more about Sean and be sure to visit&#160; www.classicrocks.ca]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-18T21:29:29-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Silent Auction Items Needed</title>
<link>http://www.canadiangemmological.com/html/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=47</link>
<description><![CDATA[Time is running out!

Silent auction donations are still being accepted for the CGA Gem Conference in November.&#160;Thank you to those who have already donated, but we still need more items.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-16T22:20:48-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Conference Schedule Announced and ROM Tour Added!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Conference Chair, Anita Beardwood is pleased to&#160;offer an exclusive, behind the scenes guided tour of the new ROM exhibit, The Nature Of Diamonds to all CGA Gem Conference and Graduation registrants.

Check out this opportunity and view the entire schedule of events]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-15T20:35:46-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>September Monthly Meeting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[When: Wednesday September 17, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: 1767 Avenue Rd, Toronto

&#160;
Anne Neumann, President of Harold Weinstein Laboratory, author of the Canadian Jewellers Association JETS jewellery training programme, and expert in antique jewellery will be speaking on the topic of Antique Jewellery at the&#160;September monthly meeting in Toronto.

Please join us for this informative evening!]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-09-04T22:43:08-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Gemmology Instructor Required</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The CGA is looking for a gemmology instructor for the fall teaching term.

Interested candidates should apply by sending a resume to Gayle Shepherd at the Canadian Gemmological Association's office.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-08-17T19:10:15-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Show Your Support With CGA Gear</title>
<link>http://www.canadiangemmological.com/html/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=43</link>
<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Gemmological Association&#160;is now selling&#160;a limited supply of branded items. These attractive items include soft-sided briefcases, insulated stainless steel&#160;travel cups&#160;and attractive black leatherette writing portfolios with debossed logo.

Read more about pricing and preview the new items.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-07-05T22:25:06-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>New Benefit for CGA Members</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Canadian Gemmological Association is pleased to announced that it has partnered with Allstate Insurance Company of Canada to create a group insurance program for CGA members.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-06-27T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Fall Course Dates Announced</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Course start dates for the professional daytime and evening programs have been set and dates have been assigned for Summer and Fall sessions of Gem Appreciation, Talking Diamonds, Professional Diamond Grading and Coloured Stone Grading and Valuation.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-06-24T21:39:33-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>50th Anniversary Gem Conference - News Release</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The CGA issues a news release to announce the 50th anniversary gem conference and graduation to trade magazines and on-line news services.

Read the full news release
&#160;]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-06-14T20:44:16-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Contribute Your Memories To A Special 50th Anniversary Souvenir Publication</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A special 50th Anniversary Souvenir Publication will include articles on the history of the CGA, its founder Dean S.M. Field, and significant events over the years.

We would like contributions from members. We welcome reminiscences about people who have helped you in your studies or contributed to your success, as well as memories of good times at conferences or meetings, and so on and so on...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-05-28T21:20:18-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>June Monthly Meeting</title>
<link>http://www.canadiangemmological.com/html/modules.php?name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=36</link>
<description><![CDATA[When: Wednesday June 11, 2008 at 6:30 P.M.

Where: 1767 Avenue Rd. Toronto

Celebrate the end of the academic year and kick off the summer with the June Potluck.

Please contact Gayle at the CGA Office to let her know you will be attending and what you will be bringing to the dinner.]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-05-22T00:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>True North Gems Sponsors 50th Anniversary Conference</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Conference Chair, Anita Beardwood is pleased to announce that True North Gems will be a sponsor of the 50th Anniversary Gem Conference and Graduation.

True North Gems will be hosting the Liquid Ruby Cocktail Reception to kick off Saturday night's social events. Delegates will be treated to a stunning display of jewellery featuring True North Gems' rubies while enjoying complimentary 'Crantini' cocktails.

Following the reception, the evening will kick into high gear with the graduation cere]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-05-19T13:52:58-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>May Monthly Meeting - UPDATE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[PROGRAM CHANGE!

Richard Drucker, President of Gemworld International and publisher of The Guide will speak about researching gem prices at our May monthly meeting.

When: May 21, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.

Where: 1767 Avenue Rd. Toronto, ON
]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-05-13T14:21:37-05:00</dc:date>
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