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American Battery Technology Company Hires Former Tesla Head of FP&A Europe, Scott Smith, as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024

RENO, Nev., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) (NASDAQ: ABAT), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, is pleased to announce the onboarding of Scott Smith as its vice president of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support the company's strategic growth trajectory and to lead the company's investor relations functions.

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  • Smith is an experienced finance professional with over a decade of expertise in financial business operations within the electric vehicle and consumer goods sectors.
  • He is skilled in strategic planning, intricate financial modeling, and fostering cross-functional partnerships with demonstrated success in enhancing cost efficiencies, facilitating market expansion, and maximizing investment returns.
  • "I am thrilled to join American Battery Technology Company to help support the company's rapid growth and to work with our strategic partners to facilitate our capital expansion projects," stated Scott Smith, ABTC's vice president of financial planning and analysis.
  • Smith earned a bachelor's in commerce from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University in Kingston Ontario.

Prime Minister announces appointment of the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories

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Vendredi, avril 19, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Gerald W. (Gerry) Kisoun as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, for a term of five years.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of Gerald W. (Gerry) Kisoun as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, for a term of five years.
  • Mr. Kisoun is an Inuvialuit-Gwich'in Elder and an active member of his community who has dedicated his career to serving the people of the Northwest Territories.
  • The Prime Minister took the opportunity to thank the outgoing Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Margaret Thom, for her hard work and dedication to serving the people of the Northwest Territories.
  • "I congratulate Mr. Kisoun on his appointment as the next Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.

Strengthening Canadian research and innovation

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Vendredi, avril 19, 2024

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today highlighted an over $4.6 billion package of measures from Budget 2024 to strengthen Canadian research and innovation.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today highlighted an over $4.6 billion package of measures from Budget 2024 to strengthen Canadian research and innovation.
  • Providing $2.6 billion in core research grant funding, scholarships, and fellowships to support our researchers and their ground-breaking discoveries:
    This includes $1.8 billion in core research grant funding for a 30 per cent increase over five years of Canada's core research grant programs that support faculty-led research projects.
  • To provide better co-ordination across the federally funded research ecosystem, we will bring together our three research funding organizations within a single new capstone research funding organization.
  • That's why Budget 2024 supports Canadian researchers at the forefront of discovery and innovation as they continue to position Canada as a global leader in science research.

Dr. Wisdom Tettey Appointed Carleton University's 17th President and Vice-Chancellor

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Mardi, avril 16, 2024

Wisdom Tettey has been appointed Carleton University's 17th President and Vice-Chancellor.

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  • Wisdom Tettey has been appointed Carleton University's 17th President and Vice-Chancellor.
  • The appointment of Dr. Tettey follows an international search process that engaged hundreds of internal and external constituents.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Dr. Tettey to Carleton," said Greg Farrell, chair of the Board of Governors.
  • "Carleton is a highly regarded university that is leveraging its accomplishments to propel itself to global leadership," said Dr. Tettey.

Rogers $1M Season of Canada’s Got Talent: Top Performances from Tonight’s Episode on Citytv

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Mercredi, mars 20, 2024

– Rogers is giving this year’s winner $1M, the largest cash prize in Canadian television history –

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  • – Rogers is giving this year’s winner $1M, the largest cash prize in Canadian television history –
    – Catch up on tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on-demand or stream on Citytv+.
  • Singer MATTHEW COOPER’s (Carbonear, NL) performance of “Who Wants To Live Forever” by Queen, brought all four judges to their feet.
  • 4-year-old YUVIN MARASINI (Ajax, ON) – the youngest contestant to grace the CGT stage – performed an adorable cover of “Vacation” by Dirty Heads.
  • Together with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in premium original Canadian content while fostering homegrown talent.

Papercast enhances entire e-paper signage portfolio with integrated long-life 3+ year battery

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Vendredi, mars 15, 2024

LONDON, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Papercast, the world leader in battery and solar-powered e-paper display technology, proudly unveils a groundbreaking advancement. Introducing an integrated long-life battery solution across its entire range of indoor and outdoor e-paper signage displays, boasting an impressive lifespan exceeding 3 years.

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  • Introducing an integrated long-life battery solution across its entire range of indoor and outdoor e-paper signage displays, boasting an impressive lifespan exceeding 3 years.
  • Introducing an integrated long-life battery solution across its entire range of indoor and outdoor e-paper signage displays, boasting an impressive lifespan exceeding 3 years.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce our integrated long-life battery solution, setting a new standard for longevity and sustainability in e-paper signage," said Robert Bicket, Chief Executive Officer at Papercast.
  • Key features of Papercast's integrated long-life battery include:
    The entire range: Papercast's integrated long-life battery solution is available across the entire e-paper signage range, including 13", 23", 25", 28", 32" and 42" display sizes.

GHX Honors Top-Performing Healthcare Providers with 2023 Supply Chains of Distinction Award

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced the inaugural class of its Supply Chains of Distinction Award for 2023, which recognizes top performing hospitals and health systems in North America.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) today announced the inaugural class of its Supply Chains of Distinction Award for 2023, which recognizes top performing hospitals and health systems in North America.
  • Industry-leading supply chains have evolved to become more automated, data-driven and resilient, giving rise to a set of best practice "perfect order" metrics that measure an organization's supply chain performance.
  • The Supply Chains of Distinction Award honors GHX Exchange-connected provider organizations that excelled in driving best-in-class supply chain operations.
  • The following organizations represent the class of 2023 Supply Chains of Distinction Award recipients.

Transformative Gift from Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff and Lynne Benioff Will Expand Access and Continuity of Healthcare in Hawai'i

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A major donation by longstanding philanthropists in Hawai'i will significantly increase healthcare access, addressing critical infrastructure gaps and helping ensure excellent and continuous care for communities in Hawai'i.

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  • The $150 million gift by Marc and Lynne Benioff is one of the largest single private donations in Hawai'i's history.
  • It provides $100 million for Hawai'i Pacific Health, one of the state's largest nonprofit healthcare organizations, to help create a "healthcare campus of the future" at Honolulu-based Straub Medical Center.
  • "Hilo Medical Center's mission is to provide the best possible healthcare for our family, friends and neighbors," says Dan Brinkman, CEO of Hilo Medical Center.
  • "We are truly grateful for this extremely generous and transformational gift," said Ray Vara, president and CEO of Hawai'i Pacific Health.

Health Catalyst Announces Winners of the 2024 Catalyst Awards

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Health Catalyst publicly announced the seven winners of the Catalyst Awards, an annual awards program recognizing hospitals and health systems that have led the way in digitizing and transforming healthcare.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Health Catalyst publicly announced the seven winners of the Catalyst Awards, an annual awards program recognizing hospitals and health systems that have led the way in digitizing and transforming healthcare.
  • The winners were announced at the annual Healthcare Analytics Summit (HAS) in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Without this work, the health system would have needed inpatient beds for 10 more patients every day of the year.
  • "We're proud to recognize these seven organizations for their incredible data-driven healthcare transformation," said Dan Burton, CEO of Health Catalyst.

Experience the Flavors of the Queen City: Savor Charlotte Takes Place March 12-26

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Jeudi, février 15, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Savor Charlotte is a two-week celebration of those in the award-winning and innovative culinary community who make the Queen City one of the most desired travel destinations in the region. Taking place March 12-26, indulgent culinary activations include experiential hands-on classes and demonstrations, exclusive menus, and special offers.

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  • Taking place March 12-26, indulgent culinary activations include experiential hands-on classes and demonstrations, exclusive menus, and special offers.
  • Savor Charlotte is a testament to the inspirational work of those who define the flavor of the Queen City.
  • Charlotte's chefs, mixologists, restauranteurs, bakers and industry leaders continue to confirm and add new details and offerings for Savor Charlotte on a rolling basis.
  • Those interested in booking an exclusive Savor Charlotte experience can make reservations directly by clicking on each.