Squamish

Indigenous leadership and Canada’s low-carbon LNG featured at global industry event

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Lunedì, Giugno 26, 2023
QatarEnergy, IGU, IIR, Partnership, Haisla Nation, CGA, International Gas Union, Smith, Indigenous peoples, International Institute of Refrigeration, Coal, Woodfibre, British Columbia, PTI Securities & Futures, Treaty 8, First Nations, Fort Nelson, FortisBC, Natural gas, Tourism, Squamish, LNG

In March 2023, the precedent-setting Cedar LNG project became Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility to be given the green light by both the provincial and federal governments.

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  • In March 2023, the precedent-setting Cedar LNG project became Canada’s first Indigenous majority-owned LNG facility to be given the green light by both the provincial and federal governments.
  • It will leverage Canada’s abundant natural gas supply and British Columbia’s growing LNG infrastructure to produce low-carbon LNG for Asia-Pacific markets.
  • Smith is also Chair of the First Nations LNG Alliance, a collective of First Nations who support and participate in sustainable LNG development.
  • Many other Indigenous leaders whose communities participate in and benefit from LNG production—upstream, midstream, and downstream—are also expected to attend the conference.

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language panel will underscore link between economic reconciliation and cultural revitalization

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Mercoledì, Aprile 12, 2023
Canada, Squamish Nation, Partnership, Vancouver Community College, Nation, Dictionary, Culture, Teaching, Curriculum, LNG Canada, Teck Resources, History, Language, Vancity, EQ Bank, Lunch, TELUS, Family, IPSS, Tourism, Squamish

This is the first time a business conference will feature a panel entirely in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim.

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  • This is the first time a business conference will feature a panel entirely in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim.
  • Perhaps it is not as well known that we have simultaneously been revitalizing our culture, including the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language.
  • She is among a handful of Squamish Nation members from her generation that has worked to revitalize the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language.
  • They will speak about the importance of the Nation’s community and history, their relationship with the land and each other, and how economic reconciliation goes hand-in-hand with language and cultural revitalization.

AECOM to complete design of new North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Mercoledì, Giugno 15, 2022
Engineering, Contracts, Manufacturing, Building Systems, Defense, Environment, Construction & Property, Other Energy, Other Transport, Utilities, Urban Planning, Oil, Gas, Coal, Landscape, Alternative Energy, Energy, Transport, Architecture, Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Florida Department of Management Services, Industry, Professional services, Security (finance), Water, Culture, Gold, Safety, Environment, View, LEED, Compliance, Insurance, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, City, Biophysical environment, Engineering, Metro, District, Consultant, Program, Travel, Failure, Sale, PCL Construction, Transport, Coronavirus, Communication, NYSE, ACM, Risk, Construction, Risk management, Leadership, Squamish, AECOM

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has been selected by Metro Vancouver to design the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, a new tertiary treatment facility that will replace the existing Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant and serve approximately 250,000 residents in the Districts of West and North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has been selected by Metro Vancouver to design the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, a new tertiary treatment facility that will replace the existing Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant and serve approximately 250,000 residents in the Districts of West and North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and the Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
  • Were honored to partner with Metro Vancouver to complete the design of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, working alongside the projects contractor, PCL Construction, said Beverley Stinson, chief executive of AECOMs global Water business.
  • The plant is critical to bolstering the resiliency of the communitys wastewater infrastructure while safeguarding its surrounding natural ecosystems.
  • It plans to deliver tertiary treatment, exceeding federal regulatory requirements for treatment technology and improving the quality of treated wastewater released into the marine environment.

Primacorp contributes $30K to Sea to Sky Community Services Employment Program

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Venerdì, Aprile 8, 2022
Quest University, Quest, SSCS, Stawamus Chief, Health, Intellectual disability, Autism, Employment, Coffee, GLOBE, Student, Sea, Awareness, Education, Disability, Partnership, Medicine, Squamish, BC

Squamish, BC, April 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by their recent partnership with the Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) Community Employment Program, Peter and Stephanie Chung have made a gift of $30,000 to SSCS.

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  • Squamish, BC, April 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by their recent partnership with the Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) Community Employment Program, Peter and Stephanie Chung have made a gift of $30,000 to SSCS.
  • Joes Table is one of more than 20 businesses along the Sea to Sky Corridor currently partnering with SSCS to support underserved individuals in gaining meaningful employment.
  • The Chung family are keen to further their patronage of the SSCS community employment program in the years ahead and look forward to working with the organization to empower more workers with disabilities in the Sea to Sky community.
  • Foundry Sea to Sky offers support, social services, and access to primary care to neurodiverse youth and their families.

Nch’kaỷ Development Corporation announces Bernd Christmas as new President and CEO

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Martedì, Agosto 3, 2021
Squamish Nation, Squamish

NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nchka Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation, today announced Bernd Christmas as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nchka Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation, today announced Bernd Christmas as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Bernd was previously the Managing Partner of the Bernd Christmas Law Group, specializing in corporate and commercial law as well as Indigenous Peoples law.
  • We are very pleased to welcome Bernd Christmas as our President and CEO, said Mindy Wight, Chair of Nchkas Board of Directors.
  • I am delighted to be joining the Nchka Development Corporation team, said Bernd Christmas.I believe my business development skills will help Nchka and the Squamish Nation to strengthen current partnerships and develop new strategic alliances both locally and across the country.

PlantX Announces Charitable Partnership with Squamish Food Bank

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Venerdì, Maggio 28, 2021
Contents, Articles, Food waste, Charity, Food bank, Sharing economy, Food security, Squamish, Food and drink

VANCOUVER, BC, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) is pleased to announce its charitable partnership with the Squamish Food Bank (commonly known as, "The Market").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -PlantX Life Inc. (the "Company" or "PlantX") (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) is pleased to announce its charitable partnership with the Squamish Food Bank (commonly known as, "The Market").
  • The popular food hub provides a centralized location with access to nutritious food items that are rescued, repurposed and shared, which helps combat food insecurity and reduce food waste.
  • "The opportunity to partner with PlantX as community donors is an exciting chance for us to integrate prepared meals from PlantX to our community," said Mariana Borsuk-Gudz, Program Manager for the Squamish Food Bank.
  • Another local social service organization, Squamish Helping Hands, joined The Market at the Squamish Food Bank to build a community initiative called Under One Roof.

PlantX Opens Canadian Brick-and-Mortar Flagship Store

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Lunedì, Maggio 17, 2021
Squamish, Sea-to-Sky Corridor

b'The Squamish Flagship Location aims to catalyze the Company\'s ongoing efforts to cultivate connections between plant-based vendors and customers around the world.

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  • b'The Squamish Flagship Location aims to catalyze the Company\'s ongoing efforts to cultivate connections between plant-based vendors and customers around the world.
  • Additionally, the store experience is amplified by a display of various indoor plants provided by PlantX partner Nootka & Sea, a local business that primarily carries apothecary products and cosmetics.
  • Customers can purchase the plants from the accessible Nootka & Sea store just steps away from the Squamish Flagship Location.\nBeyond the stylish interior design in tune with PlantX\'s culture, the Squamish Flagship Location will also feature several vertical farm walls stacked with a watering system and lights.
  • The Squamish Flagship Location includes an education center dedicated to improving consumers\' knowledge on living a plant-based lifestyle.

BCUC Expands Fuel Price Data Based on Public Feedback

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Lunedì, Giugno 15, 2020
British Columbia Utilities Commission, BCUC, Revelstoke, Alberni, Squamish

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Administrator of British Columbias (BC) Fuel Price Transparency Act (FPT Act), the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) will be expanding its fuel price data collection and reporting, on an ad-hoc basis, for select cities in BC.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Administrator of British Columbias (BC) Fuel Price Transparency Act (FPT Act), the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) will be expanding its fuel price data collection and reporting, on an ad-hoc basis, for select cities in BC.
  • Gathering and sharing of additional data is a result of public feedback, as the BCUC heard from many individuals seeking more specific retail pricing data.
  • Fuel pricing data will be collected over the summer months for the areas the BCUC heard about most; Powell River, Revelstoke, Port Alberni, and Squamish.
  • The BCUC carries out fair and transparent reviews of matters within its jurisdiction and considers public input where public interest is impacted.

Get Organized, Optimized & Protected with New LifeProof Backpacks

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Giovedì, Maggio 3, 2018
Bags, Luggage, LifeProof, Backpack, Repellent, Squamish, Equipment, Human behavior

Whatever the action, wherever the destination, no matter the weather, LifeProof keeps you optimized, organized, prepared and your gear protected with the introduction of QUITO, SQUAMISH, GOA and SQUAMISH XL, four water-repellent backpacks designed for an active lifestyle.

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  • Whatever the action, wherever the destination, no matter the weather, LifeProof keeps you optimized, organized, prepared and your gear protected with the introduction of QUITO, SQUAMISH, GOA and SQUAMISH XL, four water-repellent backpacks designed for an active lifestyle.
  • "LifeProof created the original Four-Proof phone case," said LifeProof CEO Jim Parke.
  • LifeProof backpacks combine a water-repellent exterior with a ton of smart storage solutions and ergonomic shoulder straps so you can carry your gear, comfortably, all in one bag."
  • Modern, streamlined styling means LifeProof backpacks are at home in the office or on the trails.