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TELUS partners with the Montreal Science Centre to collect used devices and give them a new life

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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MONTREAL, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With only 14 percent of Quebec residents having ever bought a used device, TELUS and the Montreal Science Centre have joined forces to encourage the repair, recycling, and upcycling of used mobile devices. As part of an educational event on July 2, the organisations invited Montrealers and out-of-town visitors to drop off their old devices in exchange for a free ticket to the Science Centre and to take part in environmental protection workshops in order to educate youth and parents about the benefits of the circular economy. TELUS has upcycled or recycled over 3.5 million devices since 2005.

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  • MONTREAL, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With only 14 percent of Quebec residents having ever bought a used device , TELUS and the Montreal Science Centre have joined forces to encourage the repair, recycling, and upcycling of used mobile devices.
  • TELUS has upcycled or recycled over 3.5 million devices since 2005.
  • TELUS’ sustainability and circular economy strategy was recognized by the Mercuriades awards in 2023 with the Sustainable Development Strategy award.
  • “We care deeply about supporting actions with a positive environmental impact, as reflected in our various environmental commitments,” says Cybèle Robichaud, Director of the Montreal Science Centre.

Circle Appoints Financial Risk Management Leader Craig Broderick to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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BOSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circle Internet Financial , a global fintech firm and issuer of USDC, today announced Craig Broderick joins its Board of Directors.

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  • BOSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circle Internet Financial , a global fintech firm and issuer of USDC, today announced Craig Broderick joins its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Broderick brings over three decades of experience as a former risk management executive at Goldman Sachs and serves as a prominent advisor for leading financial institutions.
  • "Strong risk management is essential to Circle's efforts to make USDC the safest, most trusted and transparent digital dollar on the internet," said Jeremy Allaire, CEO and Co-Founder of Circle.
  • Broderick shares his risk management expertise as Chair of the Board Risk Committee for the Bank of Montreal and McDermott International.

Cologix Expands Partnership with Montreal Internet Exchange

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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DENVER, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cologix, North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company, today announced an expansion with the Montreal Internet Exchange (QIX) to establish an additional Point of Presence (PoP) in the Cologix MTL7 digital edge data center .

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  • DENVER, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cologix, North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company, today announced an expansion with the Montreal Internet Exchange (QIX) to establish an additional Point of Presence (PoP) in the Cologix MTL7 digital edge data center .
  • QIX has maintained a presence in Cologix facilities for over a decade, serving as a hub for internet peering at Cologix’s MTL1 and MTL3 digital edge data centers.
  • Internet exchanges like QIX play a pivotal role in the value of the Cologix ecosystem by enabling scalable peering and broad access to a diverse collection of networks.
  • “This growing partnership between QIX and Cologix is driven by a shared mission to streamline the sharing of internet traffic to empower digital ecosystems at the edge,” said Cologix’s Head of Product Peg Hallberg.

Bird Canada Chosen by Société du parc Jean-Drapeau for Exclusive E-Scooter Deployment in Summer 2023

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Bird Canada will gradually deploy up to 200 e-scooters, which will be available to park visitors from July 1st to November 15, 2023.

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  • Bird Canada will gradually deploy up to 200 e-scooters, which will be available to park visitors from July 1st to November 15, 2023.
  • “We are pleased to have been selected as the exclusive operator to deploy e-scooters on the territory of Société du parc Jean-Drapeau this summer.
  • Bird Canada will draw on its extensive experience in managing e-scooter fleets to make the Parc Jean-Drapeau project a success.
  • In total, Bird Canada now operates in 20 cities in Canada and provides more rides to more Canadians in more cities than any other provider in the country.

Romios Reports Potential for Porphyry System at Depth on the Kinkaid Gold-Silver-Copper Property in Nevada, USA

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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"One of the most striking features of the Kinkaid property is the abundance and variety of high-grade vein occurrences clustered in the southern part of the claim block," stated John Biczok, VP, Exploration.

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  • "One of the most striking features of the Kinkaid property is the abundance and variety of high-grade vein occurrences clustered in the southern part of the claim block," stated John Biczok, VP, Exploration.
  • The high copper content and strong sericite alteration of most of the showings suggests there has been a magmatic input to the mineralizing fluids, potentially a porphyry Cu-Au system at depth," he continued.
  • Romios' recent mapping indicates that there are potentially two major formations with much greater size potential than the historic mining sites.
  • Geo., Vice President, Exploration for Romios Gold and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Star Refrigeration helps plant owners to weigh up natural refrigerant options as F-gas Regulations tighten

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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LONDON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the UK cooling industry awaits the outcome of ongoing F-gas negotiations between the European Commission, Council and Parliament, leading refrigeration experts from Star Refrigeration emphasise the importance of informed decision-making with regard to selecting natural refrigerant options. The company's guidance aims to strike a balance between compliance, competitiveness, and long-term efficiency, encouraging customers to consider their unique operational and business needs in order to select the optimum long term solution.

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  • Star Refrigeration has pioneered innovative ammonia and CO2 refrigeration and heating technology for over five decades.
  • It recognises the push towards natural refrigerants is gaining traction and works with operators to select the correct refrigerant solution for the specific application.
  • Refrigeration plant owners are looking for alternatives to HFCs to stay ahead of legislative requirements and avoid possible refrigerant price increases as the result of an accelerated phase-down.
  • Star Refrigeration have released a guide highlighting factors to consider when considering the use of CO2 and ammonia.

Romios Begins Field Work on the Kinkaid Gold-Silver-Copper and Scossa Gold Properties in Nevada, USA

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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The Kinkaid property consists of 109 claims covering approximately 9.2 sq km in the Walker Lane trend located 18 km east of the town of Hawthorne.

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  • The Kinkaid property consists of 109 claims covering approximately 9.2 sq km in the Walker Lane trend located 18 km east of the town of Hawthorne.
  • "To date, we have conducted 2 brief mapping and sampling programs at Kinkaid in late 2021 and early 2022.
  • Romios undertook a limited diamond drilling program at Scossa in 2000 and reverse circulation (RC) drill campaigns in 2003 and 2006.
  • Geo., VP-Exploration for Romios Gold and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

The 2023 YMCA Challenge crushes its fundraising goal!!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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MONTREAL, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a supercharged atmosphere, more than 1,000 participants and volunteers joined forces during the Montreal YMCA Challenge to raise a record $135,000.

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  • MONTREAL, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a supercharged atmosphere, more than 1,000 participants and volunteers joined forces during the Montreal YMCA Challenge to raise a record $135,000.
  • From left to right: Anaïs Mercet, Marie-Chantal Dréau, Cyclia Lai, Éric Delaplace, Fabien Caillette, Charles Côté-Lépine, David Latour et Stéphane Vaillancourt.
  • The YMCA Challenge will also be held in Quebec City on June 3rd, at the St. Charles River Linear Park, and fundraising will continue until June 19th.
  • The 2023 YMCA Challenge is made possible by the commitment of our extraordinary organizing committee and generous partners.

Global Lithium Bromide Absorption Machine Market Report 2023: Increasing Focus on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Cooling Solutions Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The market for lithium bromide absorption machines is driven by the increasing need for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions in various applications.

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  • The market for lithium bromide absorption machines is driven by the increasing need for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions in various applications.
  • Additionally, the increasing emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving energy efficiency targets is further propelling the growth of the lithium bromide absorption machine market.
  • The growing global focus on energy efficiency and sustainability is a key driver for the lithium bromide absorption machine market.
  • The increasing demand for cooling solutions in emerging economies is another significant driver for the lithium bromide absorption machine market.

Air Canada Announces Election of Directors

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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MONTREAL, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada (TSX: AC) announced that all the nominees identified in its management proxy circular dated March 21, 2023, were elected as directors of Air Canada at its annual meeting of shareholders held Friday, May 12, 2023.

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  • MONTREAL, May 15, 2023 /CNW/ - Air Canada (TSX: AC) announced that all the nominees identified in its management proxy circular dated March 21, 2023, were elected as directors of Air Canada at its annual meeting of shareholders held Friday, May 12, 2023.
  • All the nominees have already been serving as directors of Air Canada, except for Claudette McGowan.
  • Air Canada is pleased to welcome Ms. McGowan to its Board of Directors.
  • Each of the directors was elected by a majority of the votes cast by shareholders present online or represented by proxy at the meeting.