Geography of British Columbia

Whistle! -- First Ride Hailing Company in British Columbia

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Geography of British Columbia, Landforms of British Columbia, Geography of Canada, Tofino, Ucluelet, Whistler, British Columbia

TOFINO, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With today's announcement by the Passenger Transportation Board, Whistle is the first ride hailing company in BC to be licensed for operation.

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  • TOFINO, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --With today's announcement by the Passenger Transportation Board, Whistle is the first ride hailing company in BC to be licensed for operation.
  • Operations will expand over the year into the neighbouring communities of Ucluelet, Pemberton and Squamish.
  • I see ride-hailing as a new transportation alternative that will provide real solutions for Tofino, Whistler and their neighbouring communities."
  • Being the first ride-hailing company in British Columbia is both a big responsibility and a huge opportunity for a small, local company.

North Shore’s Lonsdale Square to Feature Sunrise Senior Living Community

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Monday, December 9, 2019
Lonsdale, North Vancouver, Sunrise Senior Living, North Shore, Vancouver, Geography of British Columbia, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Western Canada, Lower Lonsdale

McLean, VA and North Vancouver, BC, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Darwin Properties is excited to announce that its newest redevelopment project, Lonsdale Square, will include a Sunrise Senior Living community.

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  • McLean, VA and North Vancouver, BC, Dec. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Darwin Properties is excited to announce that its newest redevelopment project, Lonsdale Square, will include a Sunrise Senior Living community.
  • Sunrise at Lonsdale Square on Lonsdale Avenue will bring high-quality senior living residences to North Shore families.
  • Situated between the new city park and Eastern Avenue, Sunrise at Lonsdale Square is the first senior living community scheduled to open in the City of North Vancouver.
  • More information about Sunrise at Lonsdale Square and Darwins Lonsdale Square will be shared throughout this year.

Rogers Makes Significant Investment in Kelowna with Enhanced Wireless Service and Community Sponsorships

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Geography of British Columbia, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Okanagan, Westbank First Nation, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Rogers Communications

The investment also includes premium 600 MHz spectrum Rogers purchased in the federal governments spectrum auction earlier this year.

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  • The investment also includes premium 600 MHz spectrum Rogers purchased in the federal governments spectrum auction earlier this year.
  • These investments not only connect customers across Kelowna, West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation to the moments that matter most, they also prepare our network for tomorrow.
  • Rogers also proudly hosted Rogers Hometown Hockey events in West Kelowna earlier this year.
  • In addition to network enhancements, Rogers and Fido are supporting the community through investments in the local library and as presenting sponsor of the Kelowna Winter Market.

Emerald Health Therapeutics Receives Organic Certification for Greenhouse and Outdoor Metro Vancouver Operation

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Product certification, Ecolabelling, Organic certification, Vancouver, Organic food, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Cor, Articles, Geography of British Columbia, Geography of Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc. (Emerald) (TSXV: EMH; OTCQX: EMHTF) has received organic certification for cannabis production at its Metro Vancouver operation in British Columbia, which encompasses 156,000 square feet in two greenhouses as well as 12 acres (~500,000 square feet) of licensed outdoor cultivation area.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerald Health Therapeutics, Inc. (Emerald) (TSXV: EMH; OTCQX: EMHTF) has received organic certification for cannabis production at its Metro Vancouver operation in British Columbia, which encompasses 156,000 square feet in two greenhouses as well as 12 acres (~500,000 square feet) of licensed outdoor cultivation area.
  • Certification was provided by Pro-Cert, which is accredited by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to provide third party certification to the Canada Organic Regime (COR) and its equivalency arrangements.
  • COR certification is required to produce, process, package or label a product with an organic claim and place it for sale in Canada.
  • Its Metro Vancouver high-quality organic greenhouse and outdoor operation is expanding production in the first of two 78,000 square foot buildings.

Hope Town United Secures Funding to Rebuild Elbow Cay's Primary School and Medical Clinic in Wake of Hurricane Dorian Destruction

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Abaco Islands, Districts of the Bahamas, Elbow Cay, Hope Town, Hope, British Columbia, Elbow, Geography of British Columbia

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hope Town United (HTU), a community-led non-profit leading recovery efforts on Elbow Cay, announced major gifts for the community's first two restoration projects: the rebuilding of the Hope Town Primary School and the Hope Town Medical Clinic.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hope Town United (HTU), a community-led non-profit leading recovery efforts on Elbow Cay, announced major gifts for the community's first two restoration projects: the rebuilding of the Hope Town Primary School and the Hope Town Medical Clinic.
  • Prior to Hurricane Dorian, the Hope Town Primary School provided schooling for 70 preschool to fifth grade students on Elbow Cay.
  • The Hope Town Medical Clinicwill be rebuilt and fully funded by Mark Bailey, Sr., Hope Town Rising, and Flagler Health+.
  • The clinic, which is the only medical facility on Elbow Cay, was extensively damaged by Hurricane Dorian.

Propel Fuels Supplies Diesel HPR to Remote, off the Grid Kimsquit Bay Lodge in Project Skookum

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Other Energy, Sports, Lodging, Alternative energy, Energy, Fishing, Travel, Vacation, Central Coast of British Columbia, Kimsquit, Nuxalk, Diesel locomotive, Dean River, Geography of British Columbia, HPR, Landforms of British Columbia, Geographic regions of Canada

Propel Fuels , a West Coast Energy company, has delivered the companys low carbon Diesel HPR to the remote Kimsquit Bay Lodge.

Key Points: 
  • Propel Fuels , a West Coast Energy company, has delivered the companys low carbon Diesel HPR to the remote Kimsquit Bay Lodge.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191106005426/en/
    Propel delivered the companys low carbon Diesel HPR to the remote Kimsquit Bay Lodge located on the legendary Dean River in coastal British Columbia, Canada.
  • The updates included replacing the lodges power generators and trucks with diesel-powered upgrades, all running on Diesel HPR.
  • Kicked off by The Skookum Project, Propel has launched the Propel Stories: Adventure Series stories about passionate adventurers and destinations.

One of Canada's Top Performing Retail Stores, Hobo Cannabis Company, Announces Fifth Location

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Kitsilano, Hobo, Robson Street, Vancouver, Granville Street, Kelowna, Geography of British Columbia, Urban geography, Demography

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hobo Cannabis Company (Hobo) today announces the opening of its fifth store nationally, located in Vancouvers Kitsilano neighbourhood (1952 West 4th Avenue).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hobo Cannabis Company (Hobo) today announces the opening of its fifth store nationally, located in Vancouvers Kitsilano neighbourhood (1952 West 4th Avenue).
  • This marks Hobos third Vancouver location, following their Airport (8425 Granville Street) and Main Street (4296 Main Street) locations, and fourth province-wide store with the Kelowna location (2121 Springfield Road).
  • Additionally, a fourth Vancouver location has been licensed and is currently under construction in the citys busy shopping district on Robson Street.
  • Hobo Cannabis Company, a Donnelly Group venture, is a Canadian collection of privately-owned retail cannabis stores with locations in B.C.

Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results to be Released on Thursday, November 7, 2019

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Bridge River Country, Bralorne, Geography of British Columbia, Geography of Canada

VANCOUVER, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM: TSX/NYSE American; FSE:GV6, "Avino" or "the Company") plans to announce its Third Quarter 2019 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

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  • VANCOUVER, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM: TSX/NYSE American; FSE:GV6, "Avino" or "the Company") plans to announce its Third Quarter 2019 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
  • In addition, the Company will be holding a conference call and webcast on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 8:00 am PDT (11:00 am EDT).
  • Avino is a silver and gold producer with a diversified pipeline of gold, silver and base metals properties in Mexico and Canada employing approximately 350 people.
  • Avino produces from its wholly owned Avino and San Gonzalo Mines near Durango, Mexico, and is currently exploring and drilling at the Bralorne Gold Mine in British Columbia, Canada.

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society: STRAIT OF GEORGIA HERRING IN STEEP DECLINE

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Landforms of British Columbia, Geography of British Columbia, Clupeidae, Central Coast of British Columbia, South Coast of British Columbia, Strait of Georgia, Johnstone Strait, K'omoks, Comox, Herring

The herring population in the Strait of Georgia has endured years of excessive quotas, based on overestimated biomass calculated using a post-industrial fishing baseline.

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  • The herring population in the Strait of Georgia has endured years of excessive quotas, based on overestimated biomass calculated using a post-industrial fishing baseline.
  • According to Victoria Postlethwaite, DFO's Regional Herring Officer, the 2019 quota was set based on a predicted return of 122,291 tonnes, but only 85,700 tonnes returned.
  • Herring once spawned throughout the Strait of Georgia and Johnstone Strait, but only one area of spawn remains, located between Qualicum Beach and Comox.
  • In their management approach, DFO does not address the severely reduced geographic range and historical abundance of herring in the Strait of Georgia.

Eden Empire Continues British Columbia Expansion Landing Two Additional Municipal Approvals

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Thursday, October 24, 2019
Vancouver, Cambie, Geography of British Columbia, Kingsway, Davie Village

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eden Empire (Eden or the Company) is pleased to announce that it gained municipal approvals for locations on Davie Street and Cambie Street, respectively.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eden Empire (Eden or the Company) is pleased to announce that it gained municipal approvals for locations on Davie Street and Cambie Street, respectively.
  • The next phase of approvals, which would result in Eden obtaining licenses for these locations, is provincial approval.
  • In addition to the Davie Street and Cambie Street locations, Eden also has approvals for: Vancouver (Kingsway Street), Vernon, Salmon Arm, Victoria and Nanaimo.
  • In addition to our locations in BC, Eden continues to look at opportunities across Canada and in the US, where Eden has already started to invest, beginning in Michigan.