Ottawa

Ottawa tech company salutes Afghanistan war sacrifices

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Military history by country, Invasions of Afghanistan, Countries, Asia, Ahmadzai, War in Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Soviet–Afghan War

OTTAWA, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 11, an Ottawa tech company, Taleam Systems is remembering the sacrifices made in the Afghan war that involved Canada and U.S. troops.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 11, an Ottawa tech company, Taleam Systems is remembering the sacrifices made in the Afghan war that involved Canada and U.S. troops.
  • Ahmadzai adds, People in Afghanistan face war every day, and the war has turned into a business that is funded by foreign money machine.
  • Meanwhile, as the United States election results have yet to be finalized, the war in Afghanistan and elsewhere may continue under a new administration, Ahmadzai echoes.
  • To learn more about the Ottawa tech company, visit the website at www.taleamsystems.com

The Royal Canadian Legion welcomes Veterans Affairs Canada aid package

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Military of Canada, Government of Canada, Veterans' affairs, Royal Canadian Legion, Legion, Lawrence MacAulay, Holidays, National War Memorial, Remembrance Day, Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada

The Legion will receive $14 million of a $20 million dollar total aid package for Veteran organizations.

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  • The Legion will receive $14 million of a $20 million dollar total aid package for Veteran organizations.
  • The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence was joined by representatives from the Legion and other Veteran organizations who will also benefit from the package.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion is a vital national institution, says Minister MacAulay.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion organizes and holds the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

Conference Board Releases Social and Emotional Skills Measurement Resource

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Competence, Human resource management, Adolescence, Life skills, Articles, Learning, Positive psychology

OTTAWA, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Conference Board of Canada, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre (FSC), has released a new resource for users to measure social and emotional skills in adolescents and adults.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Conference Board of Canada, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre (FSC), has released a new resource for users to measure social and emotional skills in adolescents and adults.
  • Being able to measure and analyze social and emotional skills is important for any organization, says Maria Giammarco, a Senior Research Associate at The Conference Board of Canada.
  • Additionally, The Conference Board of Canada and Future Skills Centre have summarized the top evidence-based, internationally applied studies on social and emotional skills measurement and development.
  • These studies provide insights on how social and emotional skills can be conceptualized through comprehensive competency frameworks; how competency frameworks have been used to measure social and emotional skills in adolescents and adults, and across socio-demographic, educational, and professional contexts; and how measurement tools have been used to understand the impact of interventions that target social and emotional skill development.

Legion urges Canadians to watch from home: National Remembrance Day Ceremony to be broadcast live

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Veterans' affairs, Holidays, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, Royal Canadian Legion, Silver Cross Mother, Events, Time

With Canadas major broadcasters planning to air their familiar Remembrance Day coverage, would-be spectators can pay their respects from home.

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  • With Canadas major broadcasters planning to air their familiar Remembrance Day coverage, would-be spectators can pay their respects from home.
  • The Legion will also broadcast the ceremony via Facebook Live.
  • Among special highlights at this years national ceremony will be the presence of the 2020 National Silver Cross Mother Mrs. Deborah Sullivan from New Brunswick.
  • Traditionally, upwards of 35,000 people attend the National Remembrance Day Ceremony, organized by The Royal Canadian Legion at Ottawas National War Memorial.

Telesat and the Government of Canada Finalize $600M Agreement to Bridge Canada’s Digital Divide with Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit Satellite Constellation

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Telesat, Satellite constellation, Telesat, Telecommunications, Satellite Internet access, Outer space

OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat and the Government of Canada announced today the completion of their agreement to ensure affordable, high-speed broadband connectivity across all of Canada with Telesats advanced, state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat and the Government of Canada announced today the completion of their agreement to ensure affordable, high-speed broadband connectivity across all of Canada with Telesats advanced, state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
  • Telesat will be eligible to receive amounts under the agreement over a ten year period once the Telesat LEO constellation enters service.
  • We applaud the Government of Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for leveraging revolutionary technologies like Telesat LEO to drive widespread social and economic benefits.
  • Except as required by law, Telesat disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise the information herein.

Canada’s unions say slowing job recovery necessitates urgent government intervention

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Friday, November 6, 2020
Unemployment, Canadas

OTTAWA, Nov. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas job growth is showing signs of slowdown and Canadas unions are calling on the federal government to quickly lay out its plan to stem long-term unemployment.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas job growth is showing signs of slowdown and Canadas unions are calling on the federal government to quickly lay out its plan to stem long-term unemployment.
  • The latest figures from this mornings release of Statistics Canadas Labour Force Survey demonstrates a weakening jobs rebound.
  • The survey showed a slowing recovery, with employment rising just 0.5 percent in October, a dramatic slowdown compared to summer months.
  • The federal government assured Canadians it is committed to creating one million new jobs and that will be crucial.

NAV CANADA introduces air traffic control service in Red Deer

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Red Deer County, Red Deer Regional Airport, Airport, Air traffic control

RED DEER, Alberta, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing that air traffic at Red Deer Regional (CYQF) airport was steadily rising prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAV CANADA has adjusted its service to meet the growing demand and provide optimal service.

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  • RED DEER, Alberta, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recognizing that air traffic at Red Deer Regional (CYQF) airport was steadily rising prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAV CANADA has adjusted its service to meet the growing demand and provide optimal service.
  • As a result, effective November 5, 2020 airport control service will be provided 16 hours per day from 0600h to 2200h as follows:
    Airport control services will be offered for 16 hours a day, Class D Control Zone, 5 NM to 6000 ASL, from 06:00h to 22:00h.
  • Pilots should be prepared for the type of service being offered when they are arriving and departing at Red Deer CYQF, as well as understanding their responsibilities.
  • If a pilot is arriving or departing when airport control services are offered, he or she must follow the directions of the air traffic controllers, and all related procedures.

Denis Beaudoin and Kylo Harris take top national coaching awards at 2020 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

OTTAWA, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) recognizes long-time karate coach Denis Beaudoin, ChPC, and NCCP Coach Developer Kylo Harris, RPC, for their outstanding achievements in coaching tonight during the virtual celebrations of the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) recognizes long-time karate coach Denis Beaudoin, ChPC, and NCCP Coach Developer Kylo Harris, RPC, for their outstanding achievements in coaching tonight during the virtual celebrations of the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala.
  • It is held during the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference, Canadas annual conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators.
  • In a remarkable coaching career spanning more than 40 years, Sensei Denis Beaudoin has demonstrated a lifetime dedication to sport, coaching, and coach development.
  • The CAC is also honoured to support the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) in presenting the National Indigenous Coaching Awards at the virtual awards gala.

Ackroo releases Q3 2020 Financial Results reporting record earnings and 17% year-to-date YoY revenue growth

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Revenue, Earnings growth, Economy

The results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 reflect 17% year-to-date year over year revenue growth and a 29% increase in subscription revenue over the same period in 2019.

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  • The results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2020 reflect 17% year-to-date year over year revenue growth and a 29% increase in subscription revenue over the same period in 2019.
  • The revenue and earnings growth are primarily related to the Company increasing subscription revenue by 29% year-to date and 10% over Q3 2019 which has led to an increased ratio of recurring revenue to one time revenue which is now at an all-time high of 84% of total revenues.
  • We are very happy with what we achieved in Q3 despite Covid-19, said Steve Levely, CEO at Ackroo.
  • We were able to continue to grow our business and achieve record earnings without any government relief thanks to our strong focus on financial management.