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Government of Canada: Updated 2024 wildfire season projections and preparedness measures

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
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Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) meteorologists continue to predict weather conditions for spring and summer 2024 that could lead to greater wildfire risks.

Key Points: 
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) meteorologists continue to predict weather conditions for spring and summer 2024 that could lead to greater wildfire risks.
  • To counter the growing threat of wildfires in Canada, the federal government will continue to support provinces and territories in wildfire mitigation, response, and monitoring.
  • We are making sure we have the capacity to support provinces and territories and mobilize resources when they are needed for the 2024 wildfire season.
  • With the 2024 wildfire season approaching, our government is ensuring that people in Canada have the tools and information they need to understand and manage the health risks associated with wildfires."

Minister Sajjan reminds Canadians of upcoming test of the National Public Alerting System

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Lundi, mai 6, 2024
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On May 8, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) will be conducted in most provinces and territories over television, radio, and wireless devices.

Key Points: 
  • On May 8, 2024, a test of the National Public Alerting System (NPAS) will be conducted in most provinces and territories over television, radio, and wireless devices.
  • I would like to thank the Provinces and Territories that are supporting Public Safety Canada's participation in this important public test across the country."
  • Public Safety Canada is the federal lead for national public alerting.
  • Each EMO has an agreement to access the system and determines how it will operationalize emergency public alerting in their respective jurisdictions.

Government of Canada Announces More Funding to Build Wildfire Fighting Capacity and Enhance Training Best Practices

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024
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As we approach the summer wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening its capacity to support Canadians.

Key Points: 
  • As we approach the summer wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening its capacity to support Canadians.
  • "Last year's wildfire season was historic, with more intense fires in more parts of Canada than ever before.
  • On April 10, Government of Canada officials provided the first forecast for the 2024 wildfire season.
  • On December 8, 2023, the Government of Canada launched the 2023 Wildfire Training Fund Call for Applications.

Government of Canada shares seasonal outlook, wildfire projections and emergency preparedness measures

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Mercredi, avril 10, 2024
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In the event of an emergency, it is important for Canadians to know that there is a robust emergency response regime in place that encompasses all levels of government.

Key Points: 
  • In the event of an emergency, it is important for Canadians to know that there is a robust emergency response regime in place that encompasses all levels of government.
  • Since last year's historic wildfire season, the Government of Canada has worked closely with First Nations, provinces, territories, and other emergency management partners to complete a robust lessons-learned review.
  • As a result, we have engaged earlier in convening wildfire emergency preparedness planning and risk assessments.
  • The government is developing the potential for civilian response capacity across jurisdictions to better leverage these capacities during and following large-scale emergency events in Canada.

Hyatt Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President – Global President of Operations, Chuck Floyd

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Mardi, décembre 5, 2023
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“It is with immense pride and heartfelt appreciation that we celebrate the extraordinary career of Chuck Floyd, who has been a member of the Hyatt family for more than four decades,” said Hoplamazian.

Key Points: 
  • “It is with immense pride and heartfelt appreciation that we celebrate the extraordinary career of Chuck Floyd, who has been a member of the Hyatt family for more than four decades,” said Hoplamazian.
  • In 1989, Chuck was appointed to General Manager at Hyatt Lisle in Illinois, followed by General Manager roles in Minneapolis and San Francisco.
  • In 2015, Chuck stepped into his role as Global President of Operations which he held through today, overseeing Hyatt’s Global Operations Center (GOC) and Operations across the Americas, EAME and ASPAC regions.
  • The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

Canada opens global immigration processing centre in Romania

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Mercredi, décembre 6, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch of a new global operations centre in Romania.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch of a new global operations centre in Romania.
  • The new centre is located within the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest and will be supported by 20 new employees, including both Canada-based and locally-engaged staff.
  • This is IRCC's second global operations centre outside Canada—the first one opened this past March in the Philippines.
  • Improving immigration processing capacity and client service is key to success in the global search for talent.

Jemperli (dostarlimab for injection) plus carboplatin and paclitaxel approved in Canada as a treatment option for primary advanced or recurrent dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer

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Jeudi, novembre 16, 2023
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Jemperli is the only immuno-oncology treatment approved for this patient population in combination with chemotherapy in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Jemperli is the only immuno-oncology treatment approved for this patient population in combination with chemotherapy in Canada.
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    "Today's approval supports our ambition for Jemperli to advance the standard of care for Canadian adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer," said Marni Freeman, Country Medical Director at GSK Canada.
  • "This expanded approval of Jemperli offers a new care option to healthcare professionals treating this patient population with high unmet need."
  • "The CCSN is pleased to see a newly approved innovative treatment option for patients in Canada.

Government of Canada Announces More Funding for Firefighter Training and Provides Update on 2023 Wildland Fire Season Forecast

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Vendredi, août 11, 2023
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This training will help better prepare and equip firefighters to fight wildfires, with a focus on the wildland urban interface (WUI).

Key Points: 
  • This training will help better prepare and equip firefighters to fight wildfires, with a focus on the wildland urban interface (WUI).
  • In addition, the IAFF will deliver 15 courses across five different locations in Western Canada, training up to 325 structural firefighting personnel on urban interface wildfire training.
  • Also today, Government of Canada officials provided an updated forecast for the remainder of the 2023 wildfire season.
  • Most recent projections indicate a continued potential for higher-than-normal fire activity across most of the country throughout the 2023 wildland fire season.

Blue Water Affiliate Great Outdoor Cottages Announces Construction of New Facility

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Mercredi, avril 6, 2022
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OCEAN CITY, Md., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular high-quality cabin manufacturer, Great Outdoor Cottages, has begun the construction of a state-of-the-art facility in the Georgetown, DE Business Park to keep up with a large increase in demand.  Founded by Ocean City, Md.-based outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Water, along with Mike Scheid and John Longino, Great Outdoor Cottages currently has over 60 employees and a management team with over 185 years of combined experience in park model construction. 

Key Points: 
  • Founded by Ocean City, Md.-based outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Water, along with Mike Scheid and John Longino, Great Outdoor Cottages currently has over 60 employees and a management team with over 185 years of combined experience in park model construction.
  • Great Outdoor Cottages has begun the construction of a state-of-the-art facility in the Georgetown, DE Business Park
    Great Outdoor Cottages will be moving from its temporary facility in Millsboro, DE to the new factory as soon as construction has been completed.
  • Said Todd Burbage, CEO of Blue Water, and lead investor of Great Outdoor Cottages.
  • Blue Water founded the Great Outdoor Cottages park model/cabin manufacturing company along with Mike Scheid (COO of GOC) and John Longino (CFO of GOC).

Weaver Consultants Group® Expands Its Value-Added Services by Combining with GOC® Technologies, a Science-Based, Environmentally-Focused Odor Control Company

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Jeudi, février 10, 2022
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Weaver Consultants Group (WCG), a US-based engineering and environmental consulting firm, has increased its professional environmental service offerings to include odor control solutions through a combination with Bloomington, Indiana-based GOC Technologies, formerly known as Global Odor Control Technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Weaver Consultants Group (WCG), a US-based engineering and environmental consulting firm, has increased its professional environmental service offerings to include odor control solutions through a combination with Bloomington, Indiana-based GOC Technologies, formerly known as Global Odor Control Technologies.
  • GOC Technologies (GOC) manufactures customized, industrial-strength odor neutralizers for various industrial applications across the world.
  • Throughout the past decade, WCG and GOC have utilized both companies' complementary expertise and capabilities to fine-tune and develop innovative odor control delivery systems.
  • Weavers expanded odor control portfolio now includes an extensive network of professionals across the Country supporting clients with engineering, system manufacturing, installation, O&M, and production of proprietary odor compounds to fully integrate the odor control process.