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Canadian Museum of Nature announces winners of the 2023 Nature Inspiration Awards

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Museum of Nature announced the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards at special gala Thursday.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Museum of Nature announced the winners of its national Nature Inspiration Awards at special gala Thursday.
  • The 2023 awards covered seven categories: Youth (aged 17 and younger), Adult, Not-for-Profit (small to medium), Not-for-Profit (large), Sustainable Business, Community Action and Lifetime Achievement.
  • “Ten years of the Nature Inspiration Awards confirm there’s an abundance of inspiring ways that Canadians are working to maintain a healthy natural world,” says Dr. Danika Goosney, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum of Nature.
  • Winners receive $5,000 that they can ”pay forward” to a nature-related program of their choice, or reinvest into their project or initiative.

Premier Health Completes the Previously Announced Acquisition of British Columbia Based Solutions Staffing Inc.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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As a result of the Transaction, Solutions Staffing has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation and will continue its business which consists in providing specialized healthcare staffing services.

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  • As a result of the Transaction, Solutions Staffing has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation and will continue its business which consists in providing specialized healthcare staffing services.
  • Concurrently with the Transaction, the Corporation is also reaching financial close on the $50 million financing announced on October 30, 2023.
  • “We are very excited with the opportunity to continue growing Solutions Staffing’s travel nurse operations with its experienced management team.” said Martin Legault, CEO of Premier Health.
  • Solutions Staffing is active in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.

Government of Canada requests research proposals to address northern contaminants and plastic pollution

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced the launch of the annual call for proposals for research and monitoring projects of contaminants originating from other parts of the world.

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  • Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced the launch of the annual call for proposals for research and monitoring projects of contaminants originating from other parts of the world.
  • As part of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada's Northern Contaminants Program, beginning in 2024–2025, $1,005,000 will be available for projects for three consecutive years.
  • The Northern Contaminants Program has an annual budget of approximately $5.1 million, including $1 million per year until 2026-27, as part of the Government of Canada's initiatives on plastic waste and pollution reduction.
  • The Northern Contaminants Program is inclusive of First Nations, Inuit and Métis residing in northern and Arctic areas.

Prince Edward Island to achieve $10-a-day regulated child care two years ahead of national target

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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Through a combination of funding provided under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement and provincial funding, Prince Edward Island will reduce fees to a flat-rate of $10-a-day for Early Years Centres and licensed Family Home Centres.

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  • Through a combination of funding provided under the Canada-Prince Edward Island Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement and provincial funding, Prince Edward Island will reduce fees to a flat-rate of $10-a-day for Early Years Centres and licensed Family Home Centres.
  • All provinces and territories have already seen significant reductions in child care fees, with over half now offering regulated child care for an average $10-a-day or less.
  • Combined with other investments, including in Indigenous early learning and child care, up to $30 billion over five years will be provided in support of early learning and child care.
  • As part of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system, the Government of Canada aims to create approximately 250,000 new child care spaces across the country by March 2026 to give families affordable child care options, no matter where they live.

Holland America Line's 'Time of Your Life' Wave Offer Features Balcony Upgrades, Savings Up to 40% and Free Fares for Kids

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is sailing into the annual "wave" cruise-booking season with a "Time of Your Life" offer launching today. Featuring exceptional savings and bonus deals, the promotion adds an extra layer of excitement to the holidays and New Year by enticing travelers to plan a memorable getaway for the upcoming year.

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  • Free Stateroom and Balcony Upgrades: Guests can book a verandah stateroom for the price of an ocean-view (or ocean-view for the price of an interior).
  • With "Time of Your Life," these perks are in addition to the stateroom upgrade, reduced deposits, free fares for kids and an onboard credit.
  • Air credit guests must fly from North American gateways and use the Holland America Line Flight Ease air ticketing tool.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

PMPRB release analyzes key cost pressures driving changes in public plan prescription drug expenditures

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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CompassRx provides insight into the factors driving prescription drug expenditures in select Canadian public drug plans.

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  • CompassRx provides insight into the factors driving prescription drug expenditures in select Canadian public drug plans.
  • Prescription drug expenditures for the NPDUIS public drug plans increased by 6.8% in 2021-22, bringing annual spending to $13.2 billion.
  • Total prescription drug expenditures for Canada's public drug plans rose by $3.1 billion over the last 5 years, for a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%.
  • Drug costs in NPDUIS public plans grew by 8.4% in 2021-22, accounting for $10.9 billion of a total $13.2 billion in public drug plan expenditures, while dispensing costs had a modest growth (0.1% or $1.7 million).

Prime Minister announces appointment of new Chief Justice of British Columbia

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Leonard Marchand, a judge of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, as the new Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Leonard Marchand, a judge of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, as the new Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon.
  • Chief Justice Marchand replaces the Honourable Robert J. Bauman, who retired effective October 1, 2023.
  • As he takes on his new role as Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon, I wish him continued success.
  • Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

AME Announces 2023 Award Recipients

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Association for Mineral Exploration ("AME") is pleased to announce its 2023 Celebration of Excellence Award recipients.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 30, 2023 /CNW/ - The Association for Mineral Exploration ("AME") is pleased to announce its 2023 Celebration of Excellence Award recipients.
  • This year's award recipients are as follows:
    Jack Milton and the Fireweed Metals Team are the recipients of the 2023 AME H.H.
  • Lynda Smithard of McCue Engineering Contractors is the 2023 AME Robert R. Hedley Award recipient for Excellence in Social and Environmental Responsibility, sponsored by ERM .
  • For more information about the award recipients, download the AME 2023 Award Citations .

El Niño winter starts mild across Canada; Will it turn wild?

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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OAKVILLE, ON, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - El Niño has a reputation for bringing mild winters to most of Canada.

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  • OAKVILLE, ON, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - El Niño has a reputation for bringing mild winters to most of Canada.
  • Strong El Niño conditions have developed in the Pacific Ocean, so can we expect a mild winter across Canada again this year?
  • However, January and February could bring a dramatic pattern change to parts of Canada that would challenge our perception of El Niño winters.
  • "Therefore, we believe that the upcoming season will deliver some curveballs that will set this winter apart from typical El Niño winters.

Invert Partners with Carbonethic and Kaska Dena Council to Co-Develop Large-Scale, Nature-Based Projects in Canada

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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This partnership will co-develop Canadian Improved Forest Management (IFM) projects in cooperation with Kaska Dena Council Nations in British Columbia (BC), the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

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  • This partnership will co-develop Canadian Improved Forest Management (IFM) projects in cooperation with Kaska Dena Council Nations in British Columbia (BC), the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.
  • Kaska Dena peoples live on 24 million hectares, or roughly 10% of the size of British Columbia.
  • Brent Tolmie, CEO of Carbonethic stated, "our nature based projects are redefining what forest improvement and conservation looks like.
  • Our Indigenous partners and leading data driven processes help us produce some of the highest quality carbon credits in the market."