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Jim Barber, Former UPS COO and Member of Ancora’s Slate, Sends Letter to Norfolk Southern Shareholders Ahead of May 9th Annual Meeting

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Vendredi, mai 3, 2024

Vote on the BLUE Proxy Card to elect the entire Shareholder Slate at the Annual Meeting.

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Vote on the BLUE Proxy Card to elect the entire Shareholder Slate at the Annual Meeting.
I appreciate that many of you are evaluating what my colleagues and I have said in recent weeks about moving Norfolk Southern forward.
Both sides have obviously sent you a lot of information to consider and digest before votes are cast at the Annual Meeting.
My goal is to bring this same spirit of constructive thinking and teamwork to Norfolk Southern and its boardroom.

League Data First in Canada to Bring Mambu Cloud Banking to Credit Unions

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024

CIO, NS, Ecosystem, Credit, Growth

Recent pilot conversion to completely digital cloud-based core banking platform is next step in digital transformation for Atlantic credit unions.

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Recent pilot conversion to completely digital cloud-based core banking platform is next step in digital transformation for Atlantic credit unions.
HALIFAX, NS, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - A first for the Canadian financial industry, League Data, the CIO and technology partner for Atlantic credit unions, announced today that they have successfully converted Brunswick Credit Union to the Mambu cloud-based banking platform.
As their legacy core banking system is approaching end of life in 2025, League Data is seizing the opportunity for further digital transformation of its credit unions to modernize the banking experience for members.
"Our shared goal is to migrate every credit union in the Atlantic Credit Union System to this new banking platform that will provide an ecosystem for future growth and optimization," said Chad Griffin, Chief Information Officer, League Data.

Feed the Dream: Empire Company Limited inspires Canadians to cheer on Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024

'Feed the Dream' celebrates the friends, families, and hometowns who nourish the hearts and dreams of Team Canada

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'Feed the Dream' celebrates the friends, families, and hometowns who nourish the hearts and dreams of Team Canada
STELLARTON, NS, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Empire Company Limited ("Empire" or the "Company") (TSX: EMP.A), the Official Grocer of Team Canada, is proud to launch its Feed the Dream campaign to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Feed the Dream lunchbox is a unique way to remind Team Canada that their friends, families, hometown communities, and country are all cheering them on.
Empire is committed to connect families and communities through food as they watch, cheer, and support Team Canada this summer.
Canadians can learn more about Feed the Dream, participate in contests and giveaways and show their support for Team Sobeys athletes by leaving encouraging messages at www.FeedTheDream.ca .

alterBiota Closes $4 Million Seed Round anchored by Invest Nova Scotia & Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024

Construction, BDC, Carbon, Growth, Engineering, CO2, NS, The Company, Renewable energy

SYDNEY, NS, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - alterBiota Inc. ("alterBiota" or the "Company") has successfully closed a $4-million seed financing round led by Invest Nova Scotia.

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SYDNEY, NS, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - alterBiota Inc. ("alterBiota" or the "Company") has successfully closed a $4-million seed financing round led by Invest Nova Scotia.
Invest Nova Scotia and BDC Capital's Climate Tech Fund anchored the round with strategic investments of $1.5 million each.
Invest Nova Scotia invests in highly innovative early-stage Nova Scotia companies who solve global challenges.
We're excited to support alterBiota through their next phase of growth," said Jennifer Fuccillo, Investment Principal, Invest Nova Scotia.

Proposed Settlement in Class Action for Current and Former Canadian Armed Forces Members Who Experienced Racism

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

CAF, NS, Federal court, Organizational culture, Hearing, Government, Property management

HALIFAX, NS, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada has agreed to a proposed settlement of a class action for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who experienced racial discrimination or racial harassment in connection with their military service.

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HALIFAX, NS, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada has agreed to a proposed settlement of a class action for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) who experienced racial discrimination or racial harassment in connection with their military service.
If approved, the settlement may provide payment to all current or former CAF members who have been enrolled between April 17, 1985, and today and who have experienced racial discrimination or harassment in connection with their service.
The proposed settlement also provides class members the option to participate in a restorative engagement process to communicate their experiences to senior CAF leadership with the assistance of qualified and trained restorative practitioners.
Ahead of this hearing, current and former CAF members who have experienced racial discrimination or harassment have the option to register their support for, or objection to, the proposed settlement along with a rationale via a Participation Form.

CIRO to Hold a Settlement Hearing for Sean Joseph Howes

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Mardi, avril 30, 2024

CIRO, NS, Investment, Hearing, Enforcement, The central science

HALIFAX, NS, April 30, 2024 A hearing has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules to consider a settlement agreement entered into between Enforcement Staff and Sean Joseph Howes.

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HALIFAX, NS, April 30, 2024 A hearing has been scheduled before a hearing panel of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) pursuant to the Mutual Fund Dealer Rules to consider a settlement agreement entered into between Enforcement Staff and Sean Joseph Howes.
The hearing will become open to the public in the event that the panel accepts the settlement agreement.
If the settlement agreement is accepted, the panel's decision and the settlement agreement will be made available at www.ciro.ca .
The Notice of Application announcing the settlement hearing is available at:
At all material times, Sean Howes conducted business in the Halifax, Nova Scotia area.

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, an Affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Calls for New Leadership at Norfolk Southern

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Vendredi, avril 26, 2024

Rail, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Norfolk Southern Railway, Brotherhood, BLET, NSC, NS

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (“BLET”), an affiliate of the Rail Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, announced today that it has determined, after careful review and new developments since the proxy battle began, that a change in leadership at Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) (“Norfolk Southern”) is necessary and in the best interest of both BLET members and the railroad’s long-term success.

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The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (“BLET”), an affiliate of the Rail Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, announced today that it has determined, after careful review and new developments since the proxy battle began, that a change in leadership at Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) (“Norfolk Southern”) is necessary and in the best interest of both BLET members and the railroad’s long-term success.
“BLET’s three elected General Chairmen representing locomotive engineers and trainmen at Norfolk Southern met with Ancora’s leadership team yesterday and determined that they are the right leaders for Norfolk Southern moving forward,” said BLET National President Edward Hall.
“After the railroad’s CEO Alan Shaw hired COO John Orr and following the public comments of both those executives on their strategy for NS, our General Chairmen determined that a change at the top is needed.
Although this decision was not easy, the General Chairmen believe it is necessary.”
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240426424125/en/

NuStar Energy L.P. Declares Conditional Special Distribution

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024

NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS) today announced that the board of directors of NuStar GP, LLC, the general partner of its general partner, has declared a special distribution of $0.212 per NuStar Energy L.P. common unit (the “special distribution”), to be paid on May 2, 2024 to holders of record of NuStar Energy L.P. common units as of April 26, 2024.

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NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE: NS) today announced that the board of directors of NuStar GP, LLC, the general partner of its general partner, has declared a special distribution of $0.212 per NuStar Energy L.P. common unit (the “special distribution”), to be paid on May 2, 2024 to holders of record of NuStar Energy L.P. common units as of April 26, 2024.
Payment of the special distribution is subject to and conditioned upon holders of NuStar Energy L.P.’s common units approving its previously announced acquisition by Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN) at NuStar Energy L.P.’s special meeting, which will be held at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on May 1, 2024, and the merger agreement with respect to the acquisition not having been terminated.
The partnership’s combined system has approximately 49 million barrels of storage capacity, and NuStar Energy L.P. has operations in the United States and Mexico.
For more information, visit NuStar Energy L.P.’s website at www.nustarenergy.com and its Sustainability page at https://sustainability.nustarenergy.com/ .

CBSA firearms and weapons seizure in NB leads to multiple charges against NS residents

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024

CBSA, THC, Law enforcement, RCMP, Prison, Livingstone, Arrest, Health Canada, NB, Weapon, Cannabis, Oil, Cannabidiol, NS, Drug

The RCMP in St. Stephen, NB took custody of the travellers and transported them to the St. George RCMP detachment where they were held in custody overnight.

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The RCMP in St. Stephen, NB took custody of the travellers and transported them to the St. George RCMP detachment where they were held in custody overnight.
On April 6, 2024, Scott and Joyce Livingstone appeared in Saint John Provincial Court via phone.
They were remanded into custody and separately transferred to the Saint John Regional Correctional Centre and New Brunswick Women's Correctional Centre in Miramichi.
"CBSA front line officers in New Brunswick are on alert to detect and intercept prohibited guns and weapons at the land border.

GSTS selected by Canada-US Seaways to provide Enhanced Analytics and Voyage Information System Predictability with OCIANA®

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024

Weather, Safety, AI, Heart, VIS, Software as a service, Environment, GSTS, ETAS, GLS, NS, Algorithm

GSTS will provide predictions for VIS through OCIANA ®, its proprietary, AI powered SaaS platform.

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GSTS will provide predictions for VIS through OCIANA ®, its proprietary, AI powered SaaS platform.
At the heart of OCIANA's offering is robust, predictive data analytics, powered by novel AI algorithms.
The Great Lakes Seaway system serves as a key supply chain, moving $66B in goods and supporting 356,000 jobs.
GSTS continues to expand its offering to maritime and logistics stakeholders further enhancing its leading position in maritime digitalization and innovation.