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Arthritis Research Canada Celebrates 25 Years of Vital Arthritis Research

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Quality of life, Ageing, Gamer, Chemical oxygen demand, Disease, Arthritis, Research, Pharmaceutical industry

VANCOUVER, BC, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Arthritis Research Canada, a North American leader in clinical arthritis research, is proud to celebrate 25 years of advancing life-changing arthritis research with you.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, BC, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Arthritis Research Canada, a North American leader in clinical arthritis research, is proud to celebrate 25 years of advancing life-changing arthritis research with you.
  • Founded in 1999 to recognize the extraordinary potential that research can bring to arthritis treatment, Arthritis Research Canada has been advancing research aimed at preventing arthritis, facilitating early diagnosis, finding new and better treatments and improving the quality of life for people with arthritis.
  • "I have been with Arthritis Research Canada since its beginning, and over the past quarter century, we have made a significant difference in the lives of millions living with arthritis," said Dr. Diane Lacaille , Arthritis Research Canada's Scientific Director.
  • Throughout this year, Arthritis Research Canada will be highlighting major milestones, introducing the next generation of scientists, sharing stories of lives touched, and announcing new, innovative research to help people with arthritis thrive.

Minister MacAulay announces over $97 million to help Canadian farmers adopt clean technologies

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
ACT, Research, Pollutant, The Honourable, Farmer, Government, Carbon, Climate change, NS, Electricity, Solar energy, GHG, Environment, Renewable energy

This funding will support 162 projects across Canada that will keep farmers on the cutting edge with clean technologies.

Key Points: 
  • This funding will support 162 projects across Canada that will keep farmers on the cutting edge with clean technologies.
  • Minister MacAulay made the announcement at Folly River Farms Limited, a 74-year-old family-owned dairy farm in Debert, Nova Scotia.
  • The ACT Program provides farmers and agri-businesses funding to help develop and adopt the latest clean technologies to reduce GHG emissions and boost their long-term competitiveness.
  • These projects complement the work already underway to help farmers reduce carbon emissions and develop technology to adapt to climate change.

New Air Service Brings Nova Scotia's Top Seaside Escapes and Excursions Closer to U.S. Travelers in 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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HALIFAX, NS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With more than 8,000 miles of breathtaking coastline, Nova Scotia is the ideal destination for rejuvenation along the shore. Here in Canada's second smallest province, travelers are never more than 40 miles from a body of water! On each corner, travelers are invited to discover the charm of pristine coastal landscapes with experiences like lodging in unique accommodations, venturing on a hydrothermal spa journey, and trying the only excursion of its kind in Canada, land sailing with Blokarts on white sand beaches in Southwest Nova Scotia.

Key Points: 
  • Here in Canada's second smallest province, travelers are never more than 40 miles from a body of water!
  • In June of 2024, American Airlines will begin new air service daily from New York City's LaGuardia Airport to Halifax.
  • With solar-provided power, propane cooking, compost toilet, and propane-heated hot showers, the glamp site makes for a sustainably sourced oasis.
  • The max availability of Blokarts is six, all sessions include training, and time can be shared with another participant.

WELL's OceanMD Experiences Significant User Growth and Announces Upcoming Launch of New 'Health Messenger' to Help Care Providers Communicate Securely and Efficiently

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Online, Diagnosis, Clinical decision support system, Magnetic resonance, Hospital, Caregiver, Intelligence, Messenger, TSX, Secure messaging, FHIR, Growth, Surgeon, Calendar, Entrepreneurship, SMS, Communication, Public sector, Magnetic resonance imaging, Yoy, WELL, API, Health, Medical imaging, Patient, EConsult, MRI, Nursing

This represents 78% YoY growth in total sites and 65% YoY growth in active users.

Key Points: 
  • This represents 78% YoY growth in total sites and 65% YoY growth in active users.
  • User engagement on the Ocean Platform has increased substantially with more than 2 million patient engagements3 every month reflecting 67% growth YoY.
  • OceanMD announces the upcoming launch in Q2-2024 of its mobile-first Health Messenger product which will help improve and secure communications between healthcare providers and their patients.
  • In 2023, OceanMD demonstrated robust growth across multiple dimensions, including clinic and site expansions, user base increases, and provider engagement.

Manulife announces additions to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University and a Ph.D. in Management from Queen's University.

Key Points: 
  • He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary's University and a Ph.D. in Management from Queen's University.
  • Mr. Kanak is a former senior executive with deep insurance experience in Asia.
  • He served in senior executive positions at American International Group (AIG) for over 14 years before joining Prudential.
  • "Mike, Don, Anna and John bring skills and experience critical to supporting the Board of Directors' effective oversight of Manulife given its growth ambitions and strategic priorities," said Don Lindsay, Chair of the Board, Manulife.

Lithium South Announces PEA Estimate US$934 Million Dollar NPV with an IRR of 31.6% and a 2.5 year Payback for HMN Lithium Project

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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VANCOUVER, BC, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithium South Development Corporation (the "Company" or "Lithium South") (TSX-V: LIS) (OTCQB: LISMF) (Frankfurt: OGPQ) is pleased to announce positive results from an independent Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for its Hombre Muerto North Lithium Project ("HMN Lithium Project") near Salta, Argentina. The PEA was prepared by Knight Piésold Consulting ("KP") and JDS Energy and Mining ("JDS"), both of Vancouver, in accordance with the standards set out in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), and CIM's Best Practice Guidelines for Mineral Processing ("BPGMP").

Key Points: 
  • Company President and CEO, Adrian F. C. Hobkirk is quoted, "We are very pleased that Lithium South has advanced the HMN Lithium Project to a PEA based on 15,600 tonnes per year lithium carbonate technical grade production.
  • The PEA results highlight attractive economics associated with the project, including a short payback and exceptional Internal Rate of Return.
  • We look forward to taking the HMN Lithium Project to the next stage of development as quickly as possible."
  • The report has an updated lithium recovery process for the HMN Lithium Project brine, which uses industry proven evaporation.

Is that really who you think it is? Canadians worry about rising fraud risks - RBC Poll

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Online, Social media, Artificial intelligence, AI, News, Deepfake, Government, RBC, Human, Crime, Purkiss, Law enforcement, Research, Online shopping

According to RBC's annual Fraud Prevention Month Poll, 75% of respondents are more concerned about fraud than ever before.

Key Points: 
  • According to RBC's annual Fraud Prevention Month Poll, 75% of respondents are more concerned about fraud than ever before.
  • Nine in ten Canadians also believe the use of AI will increase scam attempts over the next year (88%) and could make everyone more vulnerable to fraud (89%).
  • More than half of poll respondents (57%) have seen an increase in social engineering scams with three quarters (76%) expressing concern about them.
  • To learn more about the measures RBC takes to prevent fraud and how you can report it, please visit How RBC Keeps You Safe from Fraud .

It's Time to Soak Up the Sun! Next-Level Sun Princess Debuts on Maiden Voyage to the Mediterranean

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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ROME, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sun is shining! A celebration is underway as the next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises – Sun Princess – set sail today on the cruise ship's maiden voyage. The new 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess is the most impressive, luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created and introduces an innovative new ship platform designed exclusively for the world's most iconic cruise brand.

Key Points: 
  • A celebration is underway as the next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises – Sun Princess – set sail today on the cruise ship's maiden voyage.
  • "This is an historic day as our new Sun Princess sets sail on her inaugural voyage, and our guests get to experience our sensational, next-level, Love Boat firsthand," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
  • Princess ships are renown for offering spacious venues and Sun Princess takes that to the next level.
  • Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean are on sale now.

Government of Canada releases report to guide the path towards tidal energy projects in Bay of Fundy

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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The Government of Canada is working closely with the province of Nova Scotia, Indigenous communities and industry to support the development of clean technology and energy projects, including tidal projects in the Bay of Fundy.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is working closely with the province of Nova Scotia, Indigenous communities and industry to support the development of clean technology and energy projects, including tidal projects in the Bay of Fundy.
  • "Fisheries and Oceans Canada supports the development of marine renewable energy and recognizes the positive impacts tidal energy may have towards clean energy growth in Canada.
  • "The Government of Canada recognizes that tidal energy can have an important role to play in our clean energy future and welcomes the Tidal Energy Task Force's Final Report.
  • In June 2023, the Task Force on Sustainable Tidal Energy in the Bay of Fundy was established to explore issues and opportunities associated with the deployment of tidal energy projects in the Bay of Fundy.

Decision Notice - CIRO Sanctions Adib Khaldi (also known as "Deebo")

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Conduct, Hearing, The central science, CIRO, Exercise, NS, Investment

Adib Khaldi is also required to pay costs in the amount of $10,000.

Key Points: 
  • Adib Khaldi is also required to pay costs in the amount of $10,000.
  • The decision on Liability can be found at:
    During the period described in the Notice of Hearing, Adib Khaldi conducted business in the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia area.
  • It can bring disciplinary proceedings which may result in sanctions including fines, suspensions, permanent bars, expulsion from membership, or termination of rights and privileges for individuals and firms.
  • CIRO is committed to the protection of investors, providing efficient and consistent regulation, and building Canadians' trust in financial regulation and the people managing their investments.