NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Sparrow BioAcoustics Appoints Two Scientists to Lead AI Research and Clinical Trials

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Apps, Applications, Technology, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Cardiology, Software, Biotechnology, Health, Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Chaikin began at Sparrow BioAcoustics two years ago, most recently serving as Head of Clinical Affairs and Head of QR/RA.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Chaikin began at Sparrow BioAcoustics two years ago, most recently serving as Head of Clinical Affairs and Head of QR/RA.
  • “Yulia and Nick bring important skills to Sparrow as we work to make the Stethophone the cardiac and pulmonary monitor that is always with you,” said Mark Opauszky, CEO of Sparrow BioAcoustics.
  • Here is additional background on the newly promoted Sparrow team members:
    Dr. Chaikin joined Sparrow BioAcoustics in September 2021 as the Head of QA/RA.
  • Dr. Chaikin began her career as a Lead Scientist and Clinical Research Associate for CartiHeal in Israel.

EverWind announces the successful commissioning of its first MET tower on the Burin Peninsula

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Vichy, Town, Life, RES, Feedback, Data collection, Wind, Thought, Engineering, MET, NL, News, Renewable energy, Burin Peninsula

Upon completion, EverWind will have the largest number of MET towers of any green energy project in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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  • Upon completion, EverWind will have the largest number of MET towers of any green energy project in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • EverWind's inaugural MET tower on the Burin Peninsula is located at the 27MW St. Lawrence Wind Farm, outside the Town of St. Lawrence.
  • "We are encouraged that EverWind continues to advance this project," said Kevin Pittman, Mayor of St. Lawrence and member of the Burin Peninsula Energy Board.
  • This is good news for St. Lawrence and the entire Burin Peninsula."

Police Officers Receive Team Nick Coates Awards For Their Work To Apprehend Impaired Drivers

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Friday, September 15, 2023
Gold Award (Girl Scouts of the USA), Canada, Survivor, Commander-in-Chief, North America, MADD Canada, RCMP, Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, MADD, Criminal code, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Community, Silver Award, Drinking, CST, Crash, Pond Park, Gold Award, National Board of Review, RNC, Film industry, Nursing, Award

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada presented its Team Nick Coates Awards to 12 police officers today for their work to take impaired drivers off provincial roads and highways.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland & Labrador, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada presented its Team Nick Coates Awards to 12 police officers today for their work to take impaired drivers off provincial roads and highways.
  • “We are so grateful for everything they do to prevent impaired driving and make roads and communities safer.”
    MADD Canada established the Team Nick Coates Awards in 2019 to recognize police officers for their efforts to detect and apprehend impaired drivers.
  • Officers who have taken a minimum of 12 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Gold Award.
  • Officers who have taken at least 8 impaired drivers off the roads during the previous year receive the Silver Award.

Steele Honda Expands Its Lineup with the Arrival of the 2024 Honda CR-V

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Safety, Kenmount Road, CR-V, Multimedia, Continuously variable transmission, SUV, Honda, CR, NL, CVT, Automotive industry, Road

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steele Honda, a beacon of automotive excellence in the heart of Texas, proudly announces the latest addition to its stellar lineup—the 2024 Honda CR-V. With its captivating design, spirited performance, inviting interior, Honda Sensing® and cutting-edge technology, this SUV is poised to redefine the driving experience.

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  • St. John's customers looking for an SUV must check out the latest 2024 Honda CR-V at the Steele Honda dealership.
  • The 2024 Honda CR-V, a true visual delight, boasts a streamlined design.
  • Customers are encouraged to drop by the Steele Honda dealership located at 547 Kenmount Road, St. John's, NL A1B 4J8.
  • Drivers can also schedule a test drive of the 2024 Honda CR-V online and contact the friendly and knowledgeable dealership staff at 709-579-1999 for further information.

Sirius Medical Expands Surgical Marker Navigation in the U.S.

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Patient, Physician, NL, Breast, Neoplasm, Breast cancer, LifeBridge Health, Medical imaging

EINDHOVEN, NL, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius Medical, a leader in value-based healthcare and surgical marker navigation announced that LifeBridge Health, with locations across Maryland, will offer tumor localization with the Pintuition® surgical marker navigation system.

Key Points: 
  • EINDHOVEN, NL, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius Medical, a leader in value-based healthcare and surgical marker navigation announced that LifeBridge Health, with locations across Maryland, will offer tumor localization with the Pintuition® surgical marker navigation system.
  • "We are always searching for ways to create a better experience for our patients, adding new technology with surgical marker navigation to our breast cancer program further enhances our patient-centered care," says Dona Hobart, M.D., LifeBridge Health Medical Group.
  • "We are pleased to welcome LifeBridge Health to our expanding customer base in the U.S.," states Bram Schermers, CEO, Sirius Medical.
  • "Physicians and administrators are embracing surgical marker navigation validating its simplicity, precision, and affordability."

SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 2023 LONGLIST

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
BTP, Giller Prize, David Azrieli, Life, Our Island Story, Kobo, Page, Audible, NL, AI, Travel, Island, Imagination, Family, Book, Catapult, Scotiabank, Entertainment, Television

ST. JOHN'S, NL, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Twelve outstanding Canadian authors have been named to the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Twelve outstanding Canadian authors have been named to the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist.
  • Kicking off the 30th anniversary of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, last year's winner Suzette Mayr, announced the longlist today in St. John's to a crowd of booklovers, authors, and publishers.
  • The longlist for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize is:
    Dionne Irving for her short story collection, The Islands : Stories, published by Catapult Press
    The longlist was selected by an esteemed panel of five judges : Canadian authors Ian Williams (jury chair, 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner), Sharon Bala, Brian Thomas Isaac, American author Rebecca Makkai and British-Indian writer Neel Mukherjee.
  • "On the 30th anniversary of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, Scotiabank is proud to celebrate Canada's best and most exciting storytellers who open our minds and captivate our imagination with their inspiring work.

Braya Renewable Fuels Partner ABO Wind Receives Exclusive Rights to Develop World Class Wind and Hydrogen Project

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Hydrogen, RFP, COME, Come By Chance, ABO, Wind, Come By Chance Refinery, NL, Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project, Transport, Renewable energy, Braya, Crown

COME BY CHANCE, NL, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) is pleased to share the successful outcome of the Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Project, which awarded exclusive rights to pursue development of the Toqlukuti'k Wind and Hydrogen Ltd. Project to Braya partner ABO Wind.

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  • COME BY CHANCE, NL, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) is pleased to share the successful outcome of the Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Project, which awarded exclusive rights to pursue development of the Toqlukuti'k Wind and Hydrogen Ltd. Project to Braya partner ABO Wind.
  • The Crown lands decision has awarded ABO Wind exclusive rights to 267,000 acres, or 417 square miles, in close proximity to the refinery.
  • "As an experienced pioneer in the development of renewable energy projects, ABO Wind will be a great partner in Braya's mission to meet the growing global demand for renewable fuels," said Frank Almaraz, CEO, Braya Renewable Fuels.
  • "Securing the land for our joint project is a significant milestone toward realizing Braya's vision to become a world leader in renewable fuels production.

EverWind Announces Successful Crown Land Bid in Newfoundland and Labrador For Green Energy Production

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Vichy, Minister, Wilkinson, History, Government, Burin Peninsula, Wind, NL, Growth, Federation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Farm, Renewable energy, Atlantic Canada, Province

EverWind's successful bid was announced on August 30, 2023, as part of the Province's Crown Land Call for Bids by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Innovation, Energy and Technology, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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  • EverWind's successful bid was announced on August 30, 2023, as part of the Province's Crown Land Call for Bids by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Innovation, Energy and Technology, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • "This is a monumental day for EverWind and the communities on the Burin Peninsula," explained Trent Vichie, CEO and founder of EverWind.
  • For its Burin Peninsula Green Fuels Energy Project, EverWind will convert renewable power from wind into green hydrogen and then into green ammonia.
  • This will then be transported safely around the world and used as green fertilizer as well as a green energy.

"Nujio'qonik" Canadian Green Hydrogen Project, SK ecoplant Participated, Gains Approval for State-owned Land for the Use of Wind Farm Site for a 15 Billion USD Project - Equivalent to 1.8 Times the Size of Seoul

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Eastern Canada, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, Business development, Partnership, SK, U.S. Department of Agriculture Cotton Annex, Hydrogen, Electricity, Idaho National Laboratory, EPC, Port, EIS, Power plant engineering, World energy supply and consumption, Multimedia, Carbon, FEED, Government, Wind, Ames Research Center, SOEC, Acquisition, Crown land, NASA, GH2, Bloom Energy, Transport, PEMEC, Lithium, Fine chemical, Renewable energy, Construction

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nujio'qonik" project, in which SK ecoplant plays a vital role, has achieved a significant milestone in its total three phases, valued at 15 Billion USD project. The project has successfully secured sites for wind power generation required for its three phases, building upon the ongoing activities of the first phase.

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  • Nujio'qonik is an ambitious large-scale green hydrogen commercialization project, aiming to produce green hydrogen without carbon emissions by splitting water through electricity generated from wind power.
  • This green hydrogen will be then converted into green ammonia and transported to various continents including Europe.
  • Some of this land is leased through a bidding process to businesses engaged in wind power generation and hydrogen production projects.
  • The EPC responsibilities for converting green hydrogen into green ammonia will be undertaken in collaboration with its subsidiary, SK ecoengineering.

World Energy GH2 awarded Crown Lands, advancing one of the world's first commercial-scale green hydrogen projects

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Hydrogen, Environmental impact assessment, Millville to Cape Anguille, Newfoundland and Labrador, Qalipu First Nation, EIS, Environmental issues, World energy supply and consumption, Risley, Government, Wind, Long Range Mountains (electoral district), Crown land, Ammonia, Environmental impact statement, Project, NL, Newfoundland and Labrador Route 480, Federation, ITC, Long Range Mountains, CFD, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Port au Port, Farm, Renewable energy, Crown

The Project will be among the world's first wind-to-green-hydrogen projects at commercial scale with green hydrogen production beginning in late 2025.

Key Points: 
  • The Project will be among the world's first wind-to-green-hydrogen projects at commercial scale with green hydrogen production beginning in late 2025.
  • Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO of World Energy GH2, thanks the province for their work on helping develop this new industry.
  • John Risley, Chairman of World Energy GH2, says the Canada – Germany Hydrogen Alliance, signed in Aug. 2022, continues to advance.
  • "One year later, Project Nujio'qonik is on track to help fulfil Canada's green hydrogen commitments, and to produce green hydrogen in 2025.