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Amtrak Airo Production Stimulates Nationwide Economy

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The production of new Amtrak Airo trains is boosting businesses nationwide as manufacturing ramps up. The creation of new, sustainable, engineering and manufacturing jobs will benefit communities across the country with over 3,500 parts manufactured by nearly 100 suppliers in 31 states.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The production of new Amtrak Airo trains is boosting businesses nationwide as manufacturing ramps up.
  • "As we build to support the soaring demand for train travel, Amtrak Airo is creating jobs even before the trains are on the tracks," said Amtrak President Roger Harris .
  • "Amtrak is an integral part of the fabric of our nation and Amtrak Airo will represent a new level of passenger experience for travelers throughout America.
  • Customers will experience new Amtrak Airo trains on the Northeast Regional , Empire Service , Amtrak Virginia Services , Keystone Service , Amtrak Downeaster , Amtrak Cascades , Maple Leaf , New Haven-Springfield-Greenfield Service , Palmetto , Carolinian , Pennsylvanian , Vermonter , Ethan Allen Express and Adirondack .

FROM MINE TO MINT: ROYAL CANADIAN MINT INTRODUCES A NEW SINGLE MINE GOLD MAPLE LEAF BULLION COIN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEWMONT

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

99.99% Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Sourced Mine bullion coin is entirely composed of gold from Newmont's Éléonore gold mine in Northern Québec and is expertly refined by the Mint under a rigorous segregation protocol.

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  • 99.99% Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Sourced Mine bullion coin is entirely composed of gold from Newmont's Éléonore gold mine in Northern Québec and is expertly refined by the Mint under a rigorous segregation protocol.
  • This special gold bullion coin will soon be available through the Mint's network of official bullion distributors.
  • "As the world's recognized sustainability leader in gold mining, Newmont is honoured to supply the gold for the Royal Canadian Mint's Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Sourced coin from our Éléonore mine in Québec," said Tom Palmer, Newmont's President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • The reverse of the Mint's newest single-source mined pure gold coin features Walter Ott's detailed engraving of a Sugar Maple leaf, the hallmark of the Mint's Maple Leaf family of bullion coins.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT ISSUES A NEW $1 CIRCULATION COIN HONOURING ENGINEER, WOMEN'S RIGHTS CHAMPION AND "QUEEN OF THE HURRICANES" ELSIE MACGILL

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women's rights.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women's rights.
  • Her lifelong advocacy for women's rights included her appointment to the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, in 1967.
  • "Inspiring Canadians through stories of exceptional achievement is one of the most important functions of commemorative circulation coins," said Marie Lemay, P.
  • The artwork appearing on the reverse of the 2023 $1 circulation coin celebrating Elsie MacGill is the creation of Tofino, British Columbia artist Claire Watson.

ROYAL CANADIAN MINT ISSUES A NEW $1 CIRCULATION COIN HONOURING ENGINEER, WOMEN'S RIGHTS CHAMPION AND "QUEEN OF THE HURRICANES" ELSIE MACGILL

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women's rights.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honouring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women's rights.
  • Her lifelong advocacy for women's rights included her appointment to the Royal Commission on the Status of Women, in 1967.
  • "Inspiring Canadians through stories of exceptional achievement is one of the most important functions of commemorative circulation coins," said Marie Lemay, P.
  • The artwork appearing on the reverse of the 2023 $1 circulation coin celebrating Elsie MacGill is the creation of Tofino, British Columbia artist Claire Watson.

Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Exclusive 165-seat space located in Terminal 2, features airline's first outdoor terrace, range of premium amenities

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  • Exclusive 165-seat space located in Terminal 2, features airline's first outdoor terrace, range of premium amenities
    28th lounge globally with more to come, including at Newark Terminal A this week
    MONTREAL, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S.
  • "We're thrilled to bring our Maple Leaf Lounge experience to San Francisco International Airport, giving our Bay Area customers a way to enjoy Air Canada's award-winning product and glowing hearted hospitality from the moment they arrive," said Jacqueline Harkness, Managing Director, Products and Services at Air Canada.
  • In this new location, Air Canada will be uniquely co-located within the United Club, offering a dedicated Air Canada customer service desk and an access policy consistent with Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounges.
  • *One-way flights (SFO to Canada) operated by Air Canada or United Airlines– based on peak week travel in September 2023.

Capital Power executes contracts for solar, natural gas and batteries and provides an update on the Genesee Repowering Project

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

“Maple Leaf Solar is our fourth solar development project, leveraging our established expertise in building power projects.

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  • “Maple Leaf Solar is our fourth solar development project, leveraging our established expertise in building power projects.
  • We see attractive growth opportunities in North Carolina where we have six additional well-positioned solar development sites totalling approximately 270 MW.
  • In Ontario, the five contracts reaffirm Capital Power’s approach to meeting growing electricity demand.
  • “Furthermore, the deployment of BESS solutions on existing natural gas sites demonstrates the strategic value of these sites for new technologies beyond simply natural gas generation.”

Usha Resources Discovers Lithium-Cesium-Tantalum System Up to 8 Kilometres in Strike at the White Willow Lithium Project, Confirms Mobilization of Rig to Jackpot Lake

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Usha Resources Ltd. ("USHA" or the "Company") (TSXV: USHA) (OTCQB: USHAF) (FSE: JO0), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, has discovered a significant lithium-cesium-tantalum ("LCT") system at its White Willow Lithium Pegmatite Project ("White Willow" or the "Project").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Usha Resources Ltd. ("USHA" or the "Company") (TSXV: USHA) (OTCQB: USHAF) (FSE: JO0), a North American mineral acquisition and exploration company, has discovered a significant lithium-cesium-tantalum ("LCT") system at its White Willow Lithium Pegmatite Project ("White Willow" or the "Project").
  • "We are thrilled with the findings from this initial program at White Willow," said Deepak Varshney, CEO of Usha Resources.
  • In addition to the above, the Company has also completed a historical data compilation that also demonstrates the White Willow system is very evolved.
  • The technical content of this news release relating to the Jackpot Lake Project has been reviewed and approved by Mr. Seth Cude, P.G., CPG.

Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features GRAMMY® Award-Winning Funk, R&B, and Soul Artist JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN on Saturday June 24 at 7 & 9:30 P.M.

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club Features GRAMMY® Award-Winning Funk, R&B, and Soul Artist JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN on Saturday June 24 at 7 & 9:30 P.M. "It's all about groove married to instantly memorable melodies and ensemble playing on par with anything from the Meters, Dr. John or the Neville Brothers, high praise indeed," says AMERICAN SONGWRITER.

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  • Jon Cleary & The Monster Gentlemen are a mainstay at the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival having won a GRAMMY® Award in 2016 for their album, 'Go Go Juice'.
  • Tickets for JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club on Saturday June 24 at 7 & 9:30 P.M., as well as the current list of 2023 shows, can be found on Ticketmaster.com and Jimmy's Online Event Calendar at: http://www.jimmysoncongress.com/events .
  • Cleary has led his own group, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, for over two decades now, but he still collaborates frequently with these old friends.
  • At the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, for instance, Cleary performed alongside Bonnie Raitt in a heartfelt tribute to Fats Domino.

Maple Leaf Foods Releases First Integrated Report Consolidating 2022 Financial and Sustainability Performance

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI) today released its first annual integrated report , bringing together its 2022 financial and sustainability performance under one umbrella.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI) today released its first annual integrated report , bringing together its 2022 financial and sustainability performance under one umbrella.
  • Maple Leaf Foods' vision is to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
  • Better Food: In 2022, Maple Leaf Foods continued strong food safety performance, grounded in the philosophy that you manage what you measure.
  • These results reflect the dedication and commitment of Team Members to the Maple Leaf Foods Safety Promise.

Wanderu announces the winners in the 2023 Passengers' Choice Awards for Excellence in Ground Travel

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

BOSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Wanderu, the leading bus and train travel booking platform in North America, has revealed the winners and honorees in the Wanderu Passengers' Choice Awards for Excellence in Ground Travel.

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  • The awards are the result of Wanderu's ongoing commitment to keep travelers up-to-date on the best ground travel options ahead of the busy spring & summer travel seasons.
  • BOSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Wanderu, the leading bus and train travel booking platform in North America, has revealed the winners and honorees in the Wanderu Passengers' Choice Awards for Excellence in Ground Travel.
  • The awards recognize the bus & train carriers offering the best service in the US & Canada based on reviews by travelers.
  • With the sophomore edition of the Passengers' Choice Awards, Wanderu maintains its commitment to keep travelers up-to-date on the best ground travel options available ahead of the busy spring & summer travel seasons.