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Finalists for 2023 Webster Awards Announced

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Plus tickets now on sale for the Nov. 14th Gala Dinner/Awards Evening

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  • Plus tickets now on sale for the Nov. 14th Gala Dinner/Awards Evening
    VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Finalists in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced today.
  • All finalists will be celebrated, and the winner in each category will be announced during the November 14th Webster Awards which this year will be a live, in-person gala dinner awards evening at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, no-host reception 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. with dinner and the awards beginning at 6:00 p.m.
    Finalists announced for 2023 Webster Awards - Nov. 14 event featuring Lisa LaFlamme
    This year's event will feature Lisa LaFlamme, in a fireside chat hosted by CBC Vancouver's Gloria Macarenko.
  • The 2023 finalists announced today and detailed below were chosen by the Webster Awards jury, all members who are independent of the Jack Webster Foundation and its board.
  • Webster Award partners are Oh Boy Productions, Glacier Media, and the Vancouver Sun and Province.

Fobi Appoints Former ABI (Anheuser-Busch InBev) Executive David Nicholls As Vice President of Liquor Beverage

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

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  • Fobi AI Inc. (FOBI:TSXV) (FOBIF:OTCQB) (the "Company" or "Fobi"), an industry leader in harnessing AI and data intelligence to enable digital transformation, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Nicholls as VP of Liquor Beverage.
  • The new addition to the company’s senior management team will bring immense credibility and industry expertise to the company's focus on its global liquor beverage strategy.
  • David Nicholls, VP of Liquor Beverage of Fobi, states: “I'm very excited to join the team at Fobi as they help digitally transform and future-proof businesses everywhere.
  • To download the Fobi Investor Experience Wallet Pass to get enhanced access to investor information about Fobi, please visit the download page .

BCSC panel finds Sooke man lied about ownership of historic hotel and defrauded investor of $1 million

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - A Sooke man defrauded an investor of $1 million by lying about the ownership of a well-known historic Vancouver Island hotel, a B.C.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - A Sooke man defrauded an investor of $1 million by lying about the ownership of a well-known historic Vancouver Island hotel, a B.C.
  • Durkin told the investor that SHH owned all of the shares of the Sooke Harbour House hotel through a subsidiary, and that by buying 40 per cent of its shares, the investor would obtain a 40 per cent ownership interest in the hotel.
  • In reality, at that time, SHH did not own any of the shares in the corporation that owned the hotel.
  • The hotel remains closed and under renovation with no clear timeline for reopening, according to a message on its website.

Indigenous Educator to Lead First Ever Coast Salish-Owned Charitable Foundation

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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"I am excited to be part of this new Foundation that is breaking new ground in self-determination," said Dr. Hobenshield.

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  • "I am excited to be part of this new Foundation that is breaking new ground in self-determination," said Dr. Hobenshield.
  • Ms. Hobenshield has worked with the Coast Salish communities on Vancouver Island for more than 25 years, most recently as Director of Indigenous Education and Engagement at Vancouver Island University.
  • The Kw'umut Lelum Foundation is a response to the call for Indigenous self-determination and independence from government funding.
  • "Sharon's history of collaboration and partnership with our Coast Salish Nations, and her dedication to Indigenous education and success made her a clear choice to guide the Foundation."

Malahat SkyWalk Now Open

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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MALAHAT, BC, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Located 35 minutes north of Victoria, British Columbia, Malahat SkyWalk officially opens today as the newest year-round outdoor experience on Vancouver Island, providing the 'ultimate natural high.'

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  • MALAHAT, BC, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Located 35 minutes north of Victoria, British Columbia, Malahat SkyWalk officially opens today as the newest year-round outdoor experience on Vancouver Island, providing the 'ultimate natural high.'
  • Malahat SkyWalk is located on the traditional territory of the Malahat Nation and their Indigenous stories are embedded in the visitor experience.
  • Located 35 minutes north of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Malahat SkyWalk is an outdoor experience providing the 'ultimate natural high' on Vancouver Island.
  • Situated on the traditional territory of the Malahat Nation, the $17-million project is owned and operated by BC-based Malahat SkyWalk Corp who has partnered with the Malahat Nation.

Every British Columbian community with 1,000 residents or more now enjoys TELUS’ lightning-fast wireless service

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is celebrating the significant milestone of bringing wireless connectivity to every community in British Columbia with a population of 1,000 people or more.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is celebrating the significant milestone of bringing wireless connectivity to every community in British Columbia with a population of 1,000 people or more.
  • This milestone was reached after TELUS brought wireless service to the communities of Gold River on Vancouver Island, and Ahousaht off the coast of Tofino.
  • TELUS is committed to continuing to connect communities with smaller populations, including the communities of Port Clements, Hazelton, and New Denver that are all served by TELUS wireless sites.
  • TELUS has committed to invest $4.7 billion throughout British Columbia between 2017 and 2020, at no cost to taxpayers.

Nisg̱a’a Nation joins Tsawwassen First Nation, Tla’amin Nation, Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Chek’tles7et’h’ First Nations, Toquaht Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe, and Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government in the Alliance of BC Modern

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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TSAWWASSEN LANDS, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Nisgaa Nation joined Tsawwassen First Nation, Tlaamin Nation, Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Ka:yu:kth/Chektles7eth First Nations, Toquaht Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe, and Yuuuiath Government by becoming a member of the Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations.

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  • TSAWWASSEN LANDS, British Columbia, Nov. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Nisgaa Nation joined Tsawwassen First Nation, Tlaamin Nation, Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Ka:yu:kth/Chektles7eth First Nations, Toquaht Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe, and Yuuuiath Government by becoming a member of the Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations.
  • Under our modern treaties, our nations have clear, unique, and constitutionally protected rights which are fundamentally different from indigenous groups with asserted rights.
  • We are excited and pleased to be joining the Alliance of BC Modern Treaty Nations.
  • The Nisgaa Treaty came into effect in 2000, the Tsawwassen First Nation Treaty in 2009, the Maa-nulth Treaty (Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Ka:yu:kth/Chektles7eth First Nations, Toquaht Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe, and Yuuuiath Government) in 2011, and the Tlaamin Treaty in 2016.

Cowichan Tribes, Canada and British Columbia commit to working together on Child and Family Services reform

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Friday, January 25, 2019
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COWICHAN TRIBES, BC, Jan. 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Improving the well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Cowichan Tribes, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.

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  • COWICHAN TRIBES, BC, Jan. 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Improving the well-being of Indigenous children and families is a priority for the Cowichan Tribes, the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia.
  • The Honourable Seamus O'Regan, federal Minister of Indigenous Services, signed the agreement on January 24, 2019, in the presence of a witness from Cowichan Tribes.
  • This LOU between Canada, British Columbia and the Cowichan Tribes provides a framework that charts the path forward in recognizing and implementing Cowichan jurisdiction over their child and family services.
  • Lalum'utul' Smun'eem Child and Family Services have delegated authority to administer Child & Family Services for all on-Reserve Cowichan Tribes members.

Government of Canada takes additional steps to support recovery of the Southern Resident Killer Whales in the Salish Sea

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Thursday, November 29, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced additional measures to support the recovery of endangered whale populations.

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  • Today, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced additional measures to support the recovery of endangered whale populations.
  • This state of the art hydrophone station will be deployed in the Southern Resident Killer Whale's critical habitat, at Boundary Pass in the Salish Sea.
  • The 2018 voluntary measures in Haro Strait and the Strait of Juan de Fuca ended when the Southern Resident Killer Whales left the region.
  • "Our government is taking bold actions to help protect and restore the iconic Southern Resident Killer Whales.

Huu-ay-aht First Nations Social Services Project on child and family services to receive funding from Government of Canada

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
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Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $4.2 million in funding to support the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Social Services Project on child and family services.

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  • Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced $4.2 million in funding to support the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Social Services Project on child and family services.
  • In addition, Minister Philpott held an engagement roundtable with the Nuu-chah-nulth community leaders to discuss co-created options for potential Indigenous child and family services federal legislation.
  • "The federal government is proud to support Huu-ay-aht First Nations in their work to bring home Huu-ay-aht children in care.
  • Huu-ay-aht First Nations Social Services Project: Safe, Healthy and Connected, Bringing Huu-ay-aht Children Home