NOVA SCOTIA

Winners announced for The 53rd Annual JUNO Awards, celebrating Canadian music excellence, live on CBC

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Toronto-Dominion Bank, CARAS, GO, Anthem Records, Murdoch Mysteries, CBC, Juno Award, Scotiabank Centre, JUNOS, JUNO, Wabanaki, Radio, Induction, Beach, Kardinal Offishall, NS, Sirius XM Canada, WINNERS, Maestro Fresh Wes

HALIFAX, NS, March 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC celebrated Canada's Biggest Night in Music at The 53rd Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast.

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  • HALIFAX, NS, March 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC celebrated Canada's Biggest Night in Music at The 53rd Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast.
  • Hosted by singer, songwriter and pop superstar Nelly Furtado, the awards were broadcast from Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2024 JUNO AWARDS, GO TO WWW.JUNOAWARDS.CA .
  • The induction of Maestro Fresh Wes, presented by Kardinal Offishall into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, by JUNOS Premier Sponsor, TD.

Winners Announced for the 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada

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Sunday, March 24, 2024
Instrumental, Juno Award, CARAS, GO, Single, Long, JUNO, Walt Grealis, Radio, Songwriter, Artist, SOCAN, Music Canada, Sirius XM Canada, WINNERS, NS, Halifax Convention Centre, Music

Special honours presented to Chip Sutherland (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah'Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA.

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  • Special honours presented to Chip Sutherland (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah'Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA.
  • HALIFAX, NS, March 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) celebrated the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, at the Halifax Convention Centre.
  • The industry event was co-hosted by Aba Amuquandoh and Damhnait Doyle, featuring the presentation of 40+ JUNO Awards including Chip Sutherland receiving the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award.
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2024 JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS, GO TO WWW.JUNOAWARDS.CA .

RBC recognized by Celent for global leadership in digitally onboarding clients

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Personal, RBC, Commercial bank, API, ID, Financial adviser

We're proud to be recognized again by Celent for our global leadership in onboarding clients."

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  • We're proud to be recognized again by Celent for our global leadership in onboarding clients."
  • Clients can also open other accounts, like a credit card or savings account, in the same session, during their first interaction with RBC.
  • RBC was also recognized with Celent Model Bank of the Year Award in 2020 for delivering personalized client engagement, creating exceptional customer-focused experiences, and building digital literacy among employees.
  • In 2019, RBC received a Celent Model Bank Award for its application programming interface (API) strategy.

Government of Canada Announces Reimbursements and Deductions under the Canada Health Act

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Transfer, Federation, Patient, CHT, Health Canada, Outline, Annual report, Canada Health Act, CHA, PTS, Government, Policy, Health insurance

The goal of the Canada Health Act and mandatory Canada Health Transfer (CHT) deductions has always been to ensure patients do not pay out of pocket for medically necessary services.

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  • The goal of the Canada Health Act and mandatory Canada Health Transfer (CHT) deductions has always been to ensure patients do not pay out of pocket for medically necessary services.
  • The reimbursements recognize the work being done to protect patients from inappropriate charges and improve universal access to health care services.
  • No Canadian should ever pay out of pocket for medically necessary services covered under the Canada Health Act.
  • The Canada Health Act Annual Reports include Reimbursement Action Plans that outline what PTs have done to eliminate patient charges.

Collaboration Framework to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy and Create Good Jobs Is Released Under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
First Nations, Government, Atlantic Canada, Environment, Path, United Nations, Natural Resources, Wind, Sustainability, Hydrogen, Rights, Mining, Renewable energy

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table (NL Regional Table) is one of nine Regional Tables the Government of Canada has established to date with individual provinces and territories.

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  • The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table (NL Regional Table) is one of nine Regional Tables the Government of Canada has established to date with individual provinces and territories.
  • Launched in June of 2022, the NL Regional Table is helping to advance the province's top economic priorities for a low-carbon future in the province's energy and resource sectors.
  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Newfoundland and Labrador's Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, released The Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net Zero .
  • In addition, the Collaboration Framework proposes to significantly expand and deepen provincewide engagement on climate action through the NL Regional Table.

WILDBRAIN'S STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE LAUNCHES MORE EXCITING FASHION, ACCESSORIES & COLLECTIBLES COLLABORATIONS FOR SPRING AS HER 45TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS HEAT UP

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
AOP, WildBrain, BRITE, South by Southwest, Columbidae, Partnership, SXSW, Strawberry Shortcake, Doll, Sale, Pajamas, BOY, Life, Adventure, Walmart, System, Hot Topic, Optimism, Collection, Nightclub

Melissa Goodrich, Director, Franchise Strategy at WildBrain, said: "Strawberry Shortcake is a household name synonymous with inspiring optimism and sparking creativity and adventure.

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  • Melissa Goodrich, Director, Franchise Strategy at WildBrain, said: "Strawberry Shortcake is a household name synonymous with inspiring optimism and sparking creativity and adventure.
  • The collection from Cakeworthy, a leading lifestyle brand in the fandom fashion world, celebrates Strawberry Shortcake's signature style, infusing sweetness into every stitch.
  • From flannels and rain jackets to berry-inspired all-over-prints (AOP) tees, the collection pays homage to Strawberry Shortcake's delectable creations.
  • Additionally, for the first time, Strawberry Shortcake skates her way into fans' lives with fun, fashion, and character appearances.

CN Autoport talks break down as company offers less to striking workers

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Social justice, Courage, Constitution, Private sector, NDP, Unifor, NS, Canadian National Railway

"CN Rail and Autoport are showing who they are.

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  • "CN Rail and Autoport are showing who they are.
  • They asked us back to the bargaining table only to offer less than our members turned down before this strike began.
  • "If the company thinks they will break the resolve of our members, they are not reading the room.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Keep the cash, care for climate: Canada Carbon Rebates being paid next month

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Carbon, Health, Climate change, Environment, Climate, Natural Resources, Policy, Transport, Income tax, Government, Legislation

"The Canada Carbon Rebate underscores our commitment to combat climate change while providing tangible support to Canadian households.

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  • "The Canada Carbon Rebate underscores our commitment to combat climate change while providing tangible support to Canadian households.
  • Through initiatives like the Canada Carbon Rebate, we are building a path to a cleaner, more affordable, and sustainable future for all Canadians."
  • Smart climate policy actually addresses concerns around affordability, and that is what the Canada Carbon Rebates are delivering."
  • In all other provinces where the federal fuel charge applies (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and New Brunswick), Canada Carbon Rebate amounts have increased.

Unifor encourages all-party support for NS NDP anti-scab legislation

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Social justice, Commons, Columbia, Strike, Canadian National Railway, Trade union, Private sector, House, MLA, Unifor, Safety, Workplace, NDP, NS, Legislation

"Anti-scab legislation is about leveling the playing field and upholding workers' Constitutional rights," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

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  • "Anti-scab legislation is about leveling the playing field and upholding workers' Constitutional rights," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • "Unifor is calling on Premier Tim Houston and every sitting MLA to vote to support amendments to the Trade Union Act to protect striking workers so situations like the one at CN Autoport can't happen again."
  • Unifor members rallied outside the Nova Scotia Legislature this morning, alongside members from other unions, to call for all-party support for the NDP legislation.
  • Unifor is advocating for every jurisdiction across Canada to pass anti-scab legislation to restore workers' Constitutionally-protected right to strike.

EverWind Announces Strategic Partnership with Eastward Energy for Domestic Transportation and Supply of Green Hydrogen in Nova Scotia

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
MOU, Natural gas, Partnership, Transport, Carbon, Hydrogen, Ammonia, NS

The partnership between EverWind and Eastward Energy signifies a mutual commitment to sustainable energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental stewardship in Nova Scotia.

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  • The partnership between EverWind and Eastward Energy signifies a mutual commitment to sustainable energy solutions that reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental stewardship in Nova Scotia.
  • Eastward Energy and EverWind will also collaborate to explore opportunities for the storage, transportation, and distribution of green hydrogen.
  • Eastward Energy's hydrogen-ready gas distribution system, supported by large-scale green hydrogen projects like EverWind's, will enable an accelerated energy transition in Nova Scotia.
  • Trent Vichie, CEO of EverWind Fuels: "We are excited to partner with Eastward Energy in our mission to accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen in Nova Scotia.