NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

The Port of Montreal, QSL and Oceanex collaborate to create a domestic green corridor

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Monday, December 4, 2023

MONTREAL, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - At a side event to COP28 currently underway in Dubai, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), Oceanex and QSL today announced their collaboration to create the first domestic green shipping corridor between Quebec and Newfoundland.

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  • MONTREAL, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - At a side event to COP28 currently underway in Dubai, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), Oceanex and QSL today announced their collaboration to create the first domestic green shipping corridor between Quebec and Newfoundland.
  • This corridor will make it possible to green one of Eastern Canada's busiest shipping routes, used daily between the Port of Montreal and the Port of St. John's, and served by Oceanex and QSL.
  • Oceanex is committed to the reduction of green house gas emissions and is continually seeking opportunities to meet its goals of carbon neutral shipping.
  • "We are very proud to announce this ambitious initiative in collaboration with our partners Oceanex and QSL.

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

Based on the investigation findings to date, consumption of Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes have been identified as the likely source of the outbreak.

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  • Based on the investigation findings to date, consumption of Malichita and Rudy brand cantaloupes have been identified as the likely source of the outbreak.
  • On November 24, 2023, CFIA updated the food recall warning to also include Rudy brand cantaloupes sold between October 10 and November 24, 2023.
  • Through the CFIA investigation the outbreak strain of Salmonella that made people sick was found in samples of the recalled Malichita brand cantaloupe.
  • The U.S. CDC is also investigating an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to cantaloupes that is the same genetic strain as illnesses reported in this outbreak.

Canada-European Union Summit 2023 - Joint Statement

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Cooperation between Canada and the European Union can help make life more affordable and create good jobs – on both sides of the Atlantic.

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  • Cooperation between Canada and the European Union can help make life more affordable and create good jobs – on both sides of the Atlantic.
  • To further strengthen this collaboration, Canada intends to deploy a secondee to the Platform's Secretariat in the near future.
  • In particular, we will continue to impose extensive sanctions targeting Russia, as well as stringent export control restrictions and prohibitions.
  • With respect to Hong Kong, we call on China to honor its previous commitments under the Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Basic Law.

Creating good, middle-class jobs, and building a strong, secure future with European partners

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Canada and the European Union have long shared a commitment to building strong economies that work for the middle class while standing together to address the challenges our world faces.

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  • Canada and the European Union have long shared a commitment to building strong economies that work for the middle class while standing together to address the challenges our world faces.
  • With increased European demand for clean energy, getting even more Canadian resources like critical minerals and hydrogen to European markets will continue to create jobs and growth for Canadians.
  • At the Summit, the Prime Minister highlighted important progress on Canadian hydrogen exports bound for European markets.
  • At the Summit, the Prime Minister welcomed the European Union as the newest partner in the Global Carbon Pricing Challenge .

Steele Honda Welcomes the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition: A Blend of Style, Utility, and Performance

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Monday, November 13, 2023

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steele Honda, a distinguished name in the automotive landscape, is delighted to announce the availability of the much-anticipated 2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition. As one of the latest additions to the dealership's impressive vehicle inventory, the new Honda Ridgeline Black Edition is a versatile and stylish pickup truck that seamlessly combines design aesthetics, utility features and exceptional performance.

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  • Customers who want to purchase the new 2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition pickup truck can do so at the Steele Honda dealership.
  • ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steele Honda, a distinguished name in the automotive landscape, is delighted to announce the availability of the much-anticipated 2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition.
  • The 2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition boasts a contemporary and sleek design that captures attention on the road.
  • Underneath its stylish exterior, the 2023 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition delivers outstanding performance that exceeds expectations.

CannMart Launches Roilty in Newfoundland & Labrador, Receives Multiple AdCann Award Nominations and Named Title Sponsor at the 2024 CannExpo

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

This marks the first CannMart products under its in-house brand Roilty to be sold to Newfoundland and Labrador, with expansion intentions for cannabis brands Zest and Rilaxe.

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  • This marks the first CannMart products under its in-house brand Roilty to be sold to Newfoundland and Labrador, with expansion intentions for cannabis brands Zest and Rilaxe.
  • In line with Roilty's recent expansion into eastern Canada, the premium brand has received multiple nominations at this year's AdCann Awards in Canada.
  • These nominations encompass various categories, offering opportunities for consumers to vote for their favourite brand.
  • However, these nominations provide a well-deserved spotlight on CannMart's unwavering commitment to nurturing the robust consumer brands, Roilty," expressed Daniel Stern, CEO of CannMart.

MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA CANADA ANNOUNCES THAT COMPANY'S ORAL TREATMENT FORMULATION FOR AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS) HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE PROVINCIAL DRUG PLANS IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

"To date, RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on the majority of provincial public drug plans.

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  • "To date, RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on the majority of provincial public drug plans.
  • MTP-CA will continue to work with the remaining provincial, territorial and federal drug plans to help ensure that RADICAVA® Oral Suspension is listed on all public formularies across the country."
  • To date, it is estimated that the majority of private insurance plans in the country cover RADICAVA® Oral Suspension.
  • MTP-CA continues to have discussions with the territories and federal agencies regarding the listing of RADICAVA® Oral Suspension under additional publicly funded drug programs.

Hiperbaric to Showcase HPP Technology at Inaugural Seafood Industry Innovation Summit

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

"HPP is an ideal technology for seafood processors looking to extend shelf life, ensure food safety, automate shucking operations, and develop value-add, clean-label seafood products that meet consumer demand for freshness and convenience."

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  • "HPP is an ideal technology for seafood processors looking to extend shelf life, ensure food safety, automate shucking operations, and develop value-add, clean-label seafood products that meet consumer demand for freshness and convenience."
  • As a summit sponsor, Hiperbaric will showcase its industry-leading HPP solutions for food safety and shucking automation through a plenary session, pilot plant demo, and new product development workshop.
  • "This technology has tremendous potential to drive innovation in our sector while supporting the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of Atlantic Canadian seafood."
  • Registration for the Seafood Innovation Summit includes free passes to the North Atlantic Fish and Workboat Show, November 17 & 18 at Mary Brown's Centre, St. John's.

Marathon Gold Confirms Valentine Gold Project Berry Expansion Released from Provincial Environmental Assessment Process

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Monday, October 30, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (“Marathon” or the “Company”; TSX: MOZ) is pleased to announce that the Honourable Bernard Davis, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has released the proposed addition of the Berry Deposit to the Valentine Gold Project (the “Berry Pit Expansion” and the “Project”) from the provincial environmental assessment (EA) process.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (“Marathon” or the “Company”; TSX: MOZ) is pleased to announce that the Honourable Bernard Davis, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has released the proposed addition of the Berry Deposit to the Valentine Gold Project (the “Berry Pit Expansion” and the “Project”) from the provincial environmental assessment (EA) process.
  • In September 2020, Marathon submitted an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) for the Project to IAAC and the NLDECC pursuant to the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (2012) and the NL Environmental Protection Act, respectively.
  • The Valentine Gold Project was released from the provincial EA process on March 17, 2022, and the federal EA process on August 24, 2022.
  • In December 2022 Marathon released results of an Updated Feasibility Study for Valentine based on the addition of a third open pit and associated infrastructure at the Berry Complex (the “three-pit project”).