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GALA [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-01-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organic Farming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chill unit accumulation
1, record 1, English, chill%20unit%20accumulation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The derived chill unit models predicted that chill unit accumulations required for dormancy completion averaged 921 for "Gala" and 740 for "Sweetheart" over the three year period. 2, record 1, English, - chill%20unit%20accumulation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nombre moyen d'unités de froid
1, record 1, French, nombre%20moyen%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20de%20froid
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- accumulation d'unités de froid 2, record 1, French, accumulation%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20de%20froid
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Selon les modèles d'unités de froid dérivés, sur les trois années de l'étude, le nombre moyen d'unités de froid nécessaires à la levée de dormance était de 921 dans le cas de «Gala» et de 740 dans le cas de «Sweetheart». 1, record 1, French, - nombre%20moyen%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20de%20froid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nombre moyen d'unités de froid; accumulation d'unités de froid : Bien que les deux désignations soient utilisées, la première est plus précise puisque la notion fait référence à un nombre. 3, record 1, French, - nombre%20moyen%20d%27unit%C3%A9s%20de%20froid
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-08-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Postal Service
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Lettermail Award
1, record 2, English, Lettermail%20Award
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Post has teamed up with the Canadian Marketing Association(CMA) to create an award honouring innovation and creativity in Lettermail communications. The Lettermail Award will be presented for the first time at the CMA Awards Gala to be held on November 16, 2007 and will become a permanent award category in the annual CMA Awards. 1, record 2, English, - Lettermail%20Award
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Postes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Prix du service Poste-lettres
1, record 2, French, Prix%20du%20service%20Poste%2Dlettres
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Postes Canada. Postes Canada s'est associée à l'Association canadienne du marketing (ACM) pour créer un prix soulignant l'innovation et la créativité dans les communications Poste-lettres. Le Prix du service Poste-lettres sera présenté pour la toute première fois au gala de remise des prix qui aura lieu le 16 novembre 2007. Il sera dorénavant une catégorie de prix permanente au gala annuel de remise des prix de l'ACM. 1, record 2, French, - Prix%20du%20service%20Poste%2Dlettres
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-09-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Honorary Distinctions
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Riel Awards
1, record 3, English, Riel%20Awards
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since 1983, the Société francophone has been paying homage to Manitoba Francophones who have made a marked contribution to the development of the community, while also stimulating enthusiasm for living in French. The Riel Awards are presented at the Riel Awards Gala, an evening event featuring performers from Manitoba's French-speaking community that follows the Société franco-manitobaine's Annual General Meeting. 1, record 3, English, - Riel%20Awards
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations des gouv. provinciaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Prix Riel
1, record 3, French, Prix%20Riel
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis 1983, la Société franco-manitobaine rend annuellement hommage à des francophones du Manitoba qui, de façon remarquable, ont contribué, surtout bénévolement, au développement de la collectivité, tout en suscitant chez les nôtres le goût de vivre en français. Les Prix Riel sont décernés lors de la Soirée Gala du Prix Riel, qui met en vedette des artistes de la francophonie manitobaine et est précédée de l'assemblée générale annuelle de la Société franco-manitobaine. 1, record 3, French, - Prix%20Riel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-08-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Pollution (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CCME Pollution Prevention Award
1, record 4, English, CCME%20Pollution%20Prevention%20Award
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CCME(Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment) honoured Canadian organizations showing leadership in pollution prevention at the tenth annual Pollution Prevention Awards held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 14, 2006. Five winners were presented with a unique, specially designed plaque using natural and recycled materials, at a gala ceremony. One organization was given an honourable mention. 1, record 4, English, - CCME%20Pollution%20Prevention%20Award
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Prix du CCME pour la prévention de la pollution
1, record 4, French, Prix%20du%20CCME%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20pollution
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CCME (Conseil canadien des ministres de l'environnement) a récompensé des organisations qui ont fait preuve de leadership en prévention de la pollution lors de la dixième édition des Prix du CCME pour la prévention de la pollution, qui a eu lieu le 14 juin à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse. À l'occasion d'un souper de gala, cinq lauréats ont reçu une plaque faite de matériaux recyclés et naturels, spécialement fabriquée pour l'occasion, alors qu'une entreprise a reçu une mention honorable. 1, record 4, French, - Prix%20du%20CCME%20pour%20la%20pr%C3%A9vention%20de%20la%20pollution
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-08-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Honorary Distinctions
- Sociology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Yorktown Family Services Humanitarian Award for Community Service
1, record 5, English, Yorktown%20Family%20Services%20Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Humanitarian Award for Community Service 1, record 5, English, Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Yorktown Family Services Humanitarian Award for Community Service, a prestigious award, is presented to a person whose lifetime of outstanding dedication, leadership and contributions have had a significant impact on helping to improve the lives of children, youth and women in Canada. The Award is presented to the honoree at the Yorktown Family Services Tribute Dinner Celebration – a gala event where representative from government, business and the community gather to honour the award recipient. 1, record 5, English, - Yorktown%20Family%20Services%20Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du secteur privé
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Yorkton Family Services Humanitarian Award for Community Service
1, record 5, French, Yorkton%20Family%20Services%20Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Humanitarian Award for Community Service 1, record 5, French, Humanitarian%20Award%20for%20Community%20Service
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Prix d'action humanitaire des Yorktown Family Services
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-08-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Honorary Distinctions
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- MetroStar
1, record 6, English, MetroStar
correct, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For the past 20 years, METRO has administered the Gala MetroStar's entire nomination and public voting process, in addition to co-producing the show. METRO has always acted fairly with all Québec television broadcasters by insisting on impartiality among them and by serving the best interests of Québec' s viewing public, for whom the MetroStar Gala is the television highlight of the season, year after year. 2, record 6, English, - MetroStar
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations du secteur privé
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- MetroStar
1, record 6, French, MetroStar
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prix donné lors de l'événement consacrant les artistes les plus populaires de la télévision tels que désignés par les téléspectateurs qui est le Gala Metrostar. Les listes présentées illustrent la variété et la diversité de la communauté télévisuelle québécoise. 2, record 6, French, - MetroStar
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
METRO administre depuis 20 ans tout le processus relié à la mise en nomination et à la gestion du vote du public, en plus de toujours agir à titre de co-producteur de l'émission. METRO a toujours agi dans ce dossier dans l'intérêt de tous les diffuseurs de la télévision québécoise en prônant l'impartialité entre ceux-ci en plus de l'intérêt du public québécois, pour qui le Gala MetroStar est le rendez-vous télévisuel de l'année au Québec, année après année. 3, record 6, French, - MetroStar
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Prizes and Trophies (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Sport Awards
1, record 7, English, Canadian%20Sport%20Awards
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CSA 1, record 7, English, CSA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The annual Canadian Sport Awards(CSA) are in their 33rd year of recognizing and showcasing excellence in Canadian sport. Established in 1972, the awards have evolved over time to become a premier event that honours the outstanding achievements of Canada's best amateur athletes and leaders, thus showcasing the heroes that live within sport. A nationaly televised gala, the CSA brings together approximately 500 members of the sport community to honour the spirit, drive, and commitment of Canada's world level athletes, coaches, sport leaders, volunteers, corporations, media, inspired youth and many more. 1, record 7, English, - Canadian%20Sport%20Awards
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Prix et trophées (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Prix sportif canadien
1, record 7, French, Prix%20sportif%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- PSC 2, record 7, French, PSC
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Prix sportif canadien (PSC) marque une 33e année de reconnaissance et de mise en valeur de l'excellence dans le sport canadien. Établi en 1972, la soirée des prix a évolué au cours des années pour devenir un événement de première classe visant à honorer les réalisations remarquables des meilleurs athlètes amateurs et chefs de file au Canada, nous permettant ainsi de mettre en valeur les héros qui vivent dans le milieu du sport. Un gala télévisé sur le plan national, le PSC regroupe environ 500 membres de la communauté sportive afin d'honorer l'esprit, l'énergie et l'engagement des athlètes canadiens de niveau mondial, des entraîneurs, des chefs de file du sport, des bénévoles, entreprises, médias, jeunes inspirés et de nombreuses autres personnes. 2, record 7, French, - Prix%20sportif%20canadien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-01-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gala evening
1, record 8, English, gala%20evening
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gala(adjective) : belonging to, deserving, or attended by festivities...(a gala day)(a gala occasion). 2, record 8, English, - gala%20evening
Record 8, Key term(s)
- entertainment evening
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- soirée de gala
1, record 8, French, soir%C3%A9e%20de%20gala
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Programme des festivités [du congrès]. [...] Toute une gamme de possibilités s'offre à l'organisateur: cocktails, réceptions; déjeuners, dîners, banquets; soirées de gala: bal, théâtre, ballets, etc.; excursions [...]; visites [...]; voyages d'études, etc. 2, record 8, French, - soir%C3%A9e%20de%20gala
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización de conferencias y coloquios
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- velada de fiesta
1, record 8, Spanish, velada%20de%20fiesta
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Enabling Staff through Information, Technology and Training: Managing the Human Dimension of Change 1, record 9, English, Enabling%20Staff%20through%20Information%2C%20Technology%20and%20Training%3A%20Managing%20the%20Human%20Dimension%20of%20Change
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the categories which TechSource(CIPO [Canadian Intellectual Property Office]) was nominated to be presented at the Distinction ’97 Awards Gala during the Technology in Government Week. 1, record 9, English, - Enabling%20Staff%20through%20Information%2C%20Technology%20and%20Training%3A%20Managing%20the%20Human%20Dimension%20of%20Change
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s): Text from CIPO (Communications). 1, record 9, English, - Enabling%20Staff%20through%20Information%2C%20Technology%20and%20Training%3A%20Managing%20the%20Human%20Dimension%20of%20Change
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Enabling Staff through Information, Technology and Training
- Managing the Human Dimension of Change
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Habilitation du personnel grâce à l'information, à la technologie et à la formation - gestion des dimensions humaines du changement
1, record 9, French, Habilitation%20du%20personnel%20gr%C3%A2ce%20%C3%A0%20l%27information%2C%20%C3%A0%20la%20technologie%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20%2D%20gestion%20des%20dimensions%20humaines%20du%20changement
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catégorie de nomination de TechSource (de l'OPIC [Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada]) lors du Gala de remise des distinctions 1997 (semaine de la technologie dans l'administration gouvernementale). 1, record 9, French, - Habilitation%20du%20personnel%20gr%C3%A2ce%20%C3%A0%20l%27information%2C%20%C3%A0%20la%20technologie%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20%2D%20gestion%20des%20dimensions%20humaines%20du%20changement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Texte de l'OPIC (Communications) sur la nomination de Techsource dans l'administration fédérale. 1, record 9, French, - Habilitation%20du%20personnel%20gr%C3%A2ce%20%C3%A0%20l%27information%2C%20%C3%A0%20la%20technologie%20et%20%C3%A0%20la%20formation%20%2D%20gestion%20des%20dimensions%20humaines%20du%20changement
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Habilitation du personnel grâce à l'information, à la technologie et à la formation
- gestion des dimensions humaines du changement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-03-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- The Stage for AIDS
1, record 10, English, The%20Stage%20for%20AIDS
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A gala benefit starring Canada's most talented performers organized by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa(ACO), in association with the National Arts Centre. 1, record 10, English, - The%20Stage%20for%20AIDS
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Les Arts pour la Vie
1, record 10, French, Les%20Arts%20pour%20la%20Vie
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un gala-bénéfice organisé par le Comité du SIDA d'Ottawa (CSO), en association avec le Centre national des Arts. 1, record 10, French, - Les%20Arts%20pour%20la%20Vie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-03-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Sports (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Tribute to Champions
1, record 11, English, Tribute%20to%20Champions
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A new Fair Play Award will be introduced on April 8, 1987, at the annual "Tribute to Champions", a gala hosted by the Minister of State for Fitness & Amateur Sport to honour... 1, record 11, English, - Tribute%20to%20Champions
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Hommage aux Champions
1, record 11, French, Hommage%20aux%20Champions
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un nouveau Prix de l'esprit sportif sera accordé le 8 avril 1987 lors de l'Hommage aux Champions, un gala annuel dont le ministre d'État à la Condition physique et au Sport Amateur se fait l'hôte pour signaler [...] 1, record 11, French, - Hommage%20aux%20Champions
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-12-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Conferences and Colloquia: Organization
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- gala dinner 1, record 12, English, gala%20dinner
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gala(adj.) : belonging to, deserving, or attended by festivities...(a gala day)(a gala occasion). 2, record 12, English, - gala%20dinner
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de congrès et de conférences
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- dîner de gala
1, record 12, French, d%C3%AEner%20de%20gala
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- dîner d'apparat 2, record 12, French, d%C3%AEner%20d%27apparat
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si vous ne pouvez renoncer au traditionnel dîner de gala, ne le programmez pas la veille de l'inauguration du Congrès. (..) Très souvent, le dîner de gala a lieu le dernier jour du Congrès, ce qui n'est pas très avantageux non plus. Le moment idéal pour un dîner de gala se situe à la veille de la journée ou de la matinée libre, en plein milieu de semaine. 1, record 12, French, - d%C3%AEner%20de%20gala
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
D'apparat, qui se fait avec solennité, qui s'accompagne de luxe, d'ostentation. (...) Dîner d'apparat. 3, record 12, French, - d%C3%AEner%20de%20gala
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1984-09-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- prom
1, record 13, English, prom
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- school prom 2, record 13, English, school%20prom
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gala ball held at the end of the school year in high schools and colleges. 1, record 13, English, - prom
Record 13, Key term(s)
- graduation ball
- high school prom
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bal des finissants
1, record 13, French, bal%20des%20finissants
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- bal des sortants 1, record 13, French, bal%20des%20sortants
correct, masculine noun
- bal d'étudiants 2, record 13, French, bal%20d%27%C3%A9tudiants
masculine noun
- bal de graduation 1, record 13, French, bal%20de%20graduation
avoid, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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