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Ottawa Police Service Selects NICE for Next Generation 911 Digital Transformation Initiative

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Ottawa Police Service (Ontario, Canada) will be deploying NICE Inform Elite in preparation for the impending rollout of Next Generation 911 (NG911) services across Canada.

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  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that the Ottawa Police Service (Ontario, Canada) will be deploying NICE Inform Elite in preparation for the impending rollout of Next Generation 911 (NG911) services across Canada.
  • The NICE technology will be deployed at the Police Service’s main communication center and two additional sites.
  • We’re honored that the Police Service for the capital city of Canada has chosen us for this critical digital NG911 initiative.
  • To learn more about NICE’s digital transformation solutions for Emergency Communications Centers, visit the NICE website by clicking here or email [email protected] for more information.

Versaterm Launches Softphone Emergency Call Handling Solution For NG9-1-1 Compliance

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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OTTAWA, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versaterm Public Safety , a global public safety solutions leader, has launched its new softphone solution for emergency call handling, Versaterm Komand911 powered by Komutel.

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  • OTTAWA, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versaterm Public Safety , a global public safety solutions leader, has launched its new softphone solution for emergency call handling, Versaterm Komand911 powered by Komutel.
  • The solution supports real-time text and IP call routing, empowering agencies to meet Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) requirements.
  • Additionally, the Komand911 solution provides existing and potential customers with a seamless transition journey for their upcoming softphone considerations.
  • The new Komand911 solution integrates seamlessly with other products in Versaterm’s public safety ecosystem, including the Versaterm CAD system , the Komlog solution for emergency call recording, the Unanswered Call Management System, and more.

Government of Canada outlines proposed regulations for the Online News Act

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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The Online News Act, passed into law this spring, help newsrooms across Canada negotiate fair compensation when their work appears on the dominant digital platforms.

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  • The Online News Act, passed into law this spring, help newsrooms across Canada negotiate fair compensation when their work appears on the dominant digital platforms.
  • Today the Honorable Pascale St. Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced proposed regulations to implement the Online News Act.
  • To obtain an exemption, platforms must enter into agreements supporting the diverse production of Canadian news in communities across Canada.
  • Online News Act (Bill C-18): Would require large digital platforms to bargain fairly with news businesses over news content.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of Keith Spicer

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON , Aug. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of Canada's first Commissioner of Official Languages, Keith Spicer:

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  • OTTAWA, ON , Aug. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of Canada's first Commissioner of Official Languages, Keith Spicer:
    "It is with a heavy heart that I join Canadians in mourning the passing of Canada's first Commissioner of Official Languages, Keith Spicer.
  • "Raised in a unilingual English Canadian family in Toronto, Ontario, Mr. Spicer dedicated his life to promoting bilingualism and advocating for French in Canadian institutions and media.
  • A respected academic and public servant, he started his career teaching at the University of Ottawa in the early 1960s and was a researcher on bilingualism and biculturalism.
  • "In 1970, M. Spicer was appointed as Canada's first Commissioner of Official Languages.

Video Industry is Set for Greater Growth as Opportunities Abound Beyond Traditional TV in Asia

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), the Summit conversations centred around the key themes of "The Making of Korea and the Model for Who's Next?

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  • Hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), the Summit conversations centred around the key themes of "The Making of Korea and the Model for Who's Next?
  • While recognising there are many important and challenging issues evolving in the industry, the mood was upbeat across the two-day summit.
  • Gaming and e-commerce were seen as additional touchpoints and opportunities for cross-pollination with video to grow the consumer base.
  • Closing off the Summit with a positive outlook, Alexandre Muller, MD APAC, TV5MONDE, said that Asia was where there were growth and opportunities for the video industry.

Government of Canada provides over $177M to CAMH for the implementation of a national three-digit number for suicide prevention and to bolster distress centres

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and other crisis supports – whenever and wherever they need them.

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  • The Government of Canada is taking steps to ensure that everyone in Canada has access to suicide prevention resources and other crisis supports – whenever and wherever they need them.
  • CAMH is the largest mental health teaching hospital in Canada and one of the world's leading research centres in its field.
  • CAMH's role in leading the development of 9-8-8 service delivery in Canada builds on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.
  • If an individual is interested in becoming a responder, they can visit the Talk Suicide Canada website at https://talksuicide.ca/volunteer or https://talksuicide.ca/jobs .

Old Glory Bank Announces Mission Statement

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Old Glory Bank has customers in all 50 states and is your hometown bank, regardless of where you call home.

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  • Old Glory Bank has customers in all 50 states and is your hometown bank, regardless of where you call home.
  • Old Glory Bank proudly announces its Mission Statement — the US Constitution, which was adopted in 1788 and amended over the years, most notably by the Bill of Rights.
  • Lawfully exercising your First and Second Amendment rights is not criminal activity.”
    If the government requests that Old Glory Bank punish or cancel a customer for lawfully attending a protest, Old Glory Bank confirms it will not comply.
  • If the government requests that Old Glory Bank cancel a customer for participating in the American lifestyle and using fossil fuels and lawful firearms, Old Glory Bank states it will not comply.

Canadian Digital Regulators Forum established to better serve Canadians in the digital era

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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Through the creation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum, the three agencies will exchange best practices, conduct research, and collaborate on matters of common interest, such as artificial intelligence and data portability.

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  • Through the creation of the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum, the three agencies will exchange best practices, conduct research, and collaborate on matters of common interest, such as artificial intelligence and data portability.
  • This partnership will strengthen the work of all three agencies as they keep pace with rapid changes in the digital economy.
  • "We must ensure that all Canadians have what they need to take advantage of the possibilities of the digital age.
  • Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, CRTC
    "To best serve Canadians in today's fast-evolving digital economy, it is critical that regulators collaborate across intersecting spheres.

Government of Canada outlines proposed directions for the Online Streaming Act to set the stage for equitable, flexible and adaptable regulation

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada announced proposed directions that will guide the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) during its implementation of the Online Streaming Act.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada announced proposed directions that will guide the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) during its implementation of the Online Streaming Act.
  • The Online Streaming Act will help highlight Canadian stories and music on streaming platforms and will reinvest in future generations of artists and creators in Canada.
  • The proposed policy directions will be published in the Canada Gazette , Part I for public consultation on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
  • The proposed policy directions give binding, high-level instructions to the CRTC as it implements the Online Streaming Act.

TELUS invests $8 million in the Chaudière-Appalaches region

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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SAINTE-MARIE, Quebec, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is pleased to announce an $8 million private investment in the Chaudière-Appalaches region this year to deploy and update its PureFibre and 5G networks. This investment is paired with the financial contribution of $2.58 million from the Government of Quebec and $1.6 million from the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission), which will accelerate the deployment of four new wireless sites in the Montmagny and L’Islet RCM in order to improve connectivity between Saint-Paul and Saint-Fabien-de-Panet, as well as on Route 204 between Saint-Pamphile and Saint-Adalbert. TELUS’ PureFibre network will also be deployed in Saint-Léon-de-Standon, Leclercville and at Camping de Val-Alain. Planning and preparatory work for the wireless sites will begin in 2023, and TELUS plans for the first sites to be operational starting in 2024.

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  • TELUS’ PureFibre network will also be deployed in Saint-Léon-de-Standon, Leclercville and at Camping de Val-Alain.
  • Planning and preparatory work for the wireless sites will begin in 2023, and TELUS plans for the first sites to be operational starting in 2024.
  • Most importantly, it empowers our regions to grow, fast-track their environmental transition and promote their attractions,” says Nathalie Dionne, TELUS Interim Vice-President, Home Solutions and Customer Experience, Quebec.
  • The investments announced in this news release reflect TELUS’ overall capital expenditure guidance for 2023, which was released on February 9, 2023, during the company’s fourth financial quarter of 2022.