Ottawa

Marlin Spring Acquires Office Building in Ottawa

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Marlin, Texas, Marlin, Ottawa station, Downtown Ottawa

OTTAWA, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marlin Spring in partnership with Colonnade BridgePort, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a 12-storey office building located at 81 Metcalfe Street in Ottawa, Ontario.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marlin Spring in partnership with Colonnade BridgePort, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of a 12-storey office building located at 81 Metcalfe Street in Ottawa, Ontario.
  • We are excited to begin a new relationship with Marlin Spring on a prominent downtown Ottawa office asset, said Hugh Gorman, President and CEO of Colonnade BridgePort.
  • Marlin Spring is a Toronto-based real estate investment firm which strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions residential assets throughout North America.
  • Marlin Spring has over 100 real estate professionals involved in all aspects of the acquisition, development, construction and asset management of its portfolio.

KWESST Announces Additional U.S. Patent Allowance for Phantom Electronic Decoy

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Intellectual property law, Patent law, International Searching and Preliminary Examining Authorities, Patent offices, United States Patent and Trademark Office, United States trademark law, United States patent law, Patent

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 30, 2020) - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) ("KWESST" or "the Company") announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") has issued a Notice of Allowance for a second patent covering KWESST's "Phantom" electronic decoy system.

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  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 30, 2020) - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) ("KWESST" or "the Company") announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") has issued a Notice of Allowance for a second patent covering KWESST's "Phantom" electronic decoy system.
  • The second patent allowance announced today covers eleven additional claims for a programmable multi-waveform radio frequency generator plus associated tactics, techniques and procedures ("TTPs") for deploying the PhantomTM system.
  • "This second patent allowance with its set of additional claims substantially enlarges the intellectual property portfolio of the PhantomTM electronic decoy technology," said Jeff MacLeod, Founder, President and CEO of KWESST.
  • Phantom mimics all relevant NATO military electronic signal emissions in order to deceive adversaries attempting to locate them based on those waveforms.

NAV CANADA announces President & CEO transition

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Air navigation service providers, Nav Canada, Air traffic control, NAV

OTTAWA, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA today announced the appointment of Raymond G. Bohn as President & CEO, effective February 1, 2021.

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  • OTTAWA, Dec. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NAV CANADA today announced the appointment of Raymond G. Bohn as President & CEO, effective February 1, 2021.
  • NAV CANADA is recognized as a world leader in the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of air navigation services.
  • Mr. Bohns appointment follows the previously announced retirement of Neil R. Wilson, as President and CEO, effective January 31, 2021.
  • Air traffic management systems developed by NAV CANADA are used by air navigation service providers in countries worldwide.

TIRF USA releases Road Safety Monitor: Alcohol-Impaired Driving & Risky Driving During COVID-19 in the United States, 2020

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Monday, December 28, 2020
TIRF, Driving under the influence, Articles

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA), in partnership with TIRF in Canada and with sponsorship fromthe Anheuser-Busch Foundation , released the sixth annual Road Safety Monitor (RSM) on alcohol-impaired driving.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. (TIRF USA), in partnership with TIRF in Canada and with sponsorship fromthe Anheuser-Busch Foundation , released the sixth annual Road Safety Monitor (RSM) on alcohol-impaired driving.
  • In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this RSM also describes the effects of the pandemic on risky driving behaviors.
  • Results of this RSM also show concern about alcohol-impaired driving remained high and was equal to concern about the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Download fact sheet: Road Safety Monitor: Alcohol-Impaired Driving & COVID-19 in the United States, 2020
    These results are based on the 2020 TIRF USA RSM, an annual public opinion survey developed and conducted by TIRF USA, in partnership with TIRF in Canada.

Temporary Closure of Rideau Hall Grounds and Skating Rink

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Monarchy in Canada, ONTARIO, Canadian heraldry, Rideau Hall, Houses, Rideau, Ottawa

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Following the announcement of a province-wide shut down by the Province of Ontario, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General has decided to temporarily close the grounds of Rideau Hall, including the skating rink, in order to minimize any risk of COVID-19 transmission.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 22, 2020 /CNW/ - Following the announcement of a province-wide shut down by the Province of Ontario, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General has decided to temporarily close the grounds of Rideau Hall, including the skating rink, in order to minimize any risk of COVID-19 transmission.
  • The closure is effective as of this evening, December 22, 2020, until further notice.
  • For up-to-date information, including on our virtual offerings, visit www.gg.ca .

Federal support dollars reach hundreds of Legion Branches

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Military of Canada, Royal Canadian Legion, Roman legion

OTTAWA, Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over half of The Royal Canadian Legions 1380 Branches received close to half the support dollars available for transfer from a federal aid package today.

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  • OTTAWA, Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over half of The Royal Canadian Legions 1380 Branches received close to half the support dollars available for transfer from a federal aid package today.
  • Im literally ecstatic to know that our Branches have now received desperately needed help, says Dominion President Thomas D. Irvine.
  • The Legion received $14 million dollars out of a $20 million dollar package earmarked for Veteran Organizations as part of Bill C-4, approved earlier this fall.
  • We are a non-profit organization with a national reach across Canada as well as branches in the U.S., Europe and Mexico.

UrbanGold Provides Year-End Update on its Troilus-Frotet Area Properties

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Literature, Demigods, Medieval literature, Troilus, Troilus and Cressida, Trojans

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 21, 2020) - UrbanGold Minerals Inc. (TSXV: UGM) ("UrbanGold" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a year-end update on its exploration activities for its Troilus-Frotet area properties (Pallador and Bullseye).

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  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 21, 2020) - UrbanGold Minerals Inc. (TSXV: UGM) ("UrbanGold" or the "Company") is pleased to provide a year-end update on its exploration activities for its Troilus-Frotet area properties (Pallador and Bullseye).
  • Data regarding this new prospective area, where no historical drilling has been recorded, is being reviewed to determine future exploration work for the immediate area.
  • UrbanGold anticipates to undertake target selection and a drilling program for this area in early 2021.
  • UrbanGold does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Philips New Multi-Port 65W Fast Charger Reaches New Levels with GaN Systems Transistors

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Nitrides, Gallium nitride, Transistor, Gan, Gallium, Transphorm

GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, announced today that the Philips SPS2316G/93, a 2C1A 65W GaN charger, features GaN Systems power transistors.

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  • GaN Systems, the global leader in GaN (gallium nitride) power semiconductors, announced today that the Philips SPS2316G/93, a 2C1A 65W GaN charger, features GaN Systems power transistors.
  • Philips 65W GaN charger features GaN Systems power transistors.
  • To achieve high performance and power density, the Philips charger uses GaN Systems' 650V E-mode GaN power transistor (GS-065-011-1-L).
  • As a market-leading innovator, GaN Systems makes possible the design of smaller, lower cost, more efficient power systems.

Government of Canada Announces Funding for New COVID-19 Safe Voluntary Isolation Centre in Ottawa, Ontario

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Articles, Academic disciplines, Health, Infectious diseases, Prevention, Euthenics, Health policy, Public health, Isolation, Ottawa

Voluntary isolation sites reduce the risks of spread of the virus among household contacts, especially in Canada's most densely populated urban centres.

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  • Voluntary isolation sites reduce the risks of spread of the virus among household contacts, especially in Canada's most densely populated urban centres.
  • "I am encouraged by the news that a safe voluntary isolation site will be established in Ottawa.
  • Ottawa is the third location to receive funding through the Safe Voluntary Isolation Sites Program, following the funding provided Peel Public Health and Toronto Public Health.
  • Regular monitoring and reporting of each safe voluntary isolate site will be conducted in coordination with local public health officials.

NAV CANADA Announces Successful Completion of Consent Solicitation

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Articles, Medical ethics, Royal Bank of Canada, Crimes, Criminal law, Solicitation, Nav Canada, Consent, RBC Dominion Securities, Air navigation service provider, Ethics, Air traffic control

Bondholders and noteholders should be aware that NAV CANADA will maintain available liquidity of at least $250 million throughout the waiver period.

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  • Bondholders and noteholders should be aware that NAV CANADA will maintain available liquidity of at least $250 million throughout the waiver period.
  • King Canada acted as Information Agent and AST Trust Company (Canada) acted as Tabulation Agent in connection with the Consent Solicitation.
  • Questions concerning the Consent Solicitation should be directed to RBC Dominion Securities Inc. by telephone at 416-842-6311, or to D.F.
  • Air traffic management systems developed by NAV CANADA are used by air navigation service providers in countries worldwide.