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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Welcomes Scott Elliott to its Board of Directors

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Addiction, Mental health, Chair, Substance, HIV, Knowledge, The Honourable, Research, Health Canada, Parliament, DSM-IV codes, CCSA

“Scott is known for his efforts in tackling substance use health issues and finding unique, powerful solutions.

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  • “Scott is known for his efforts in tackling substance use health issues and finding unique, powerful solutions.
  • Mr. Elliott is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dr. Peter Centre in Vancouver, B.C.
  • The Centre provides clinical, social and psychological support to marginalized community members living with HIV, complex medical conditions, mental illness, and substance use and addictions.
  • “People in Canada will benefit from Scott’s understanding of community building and the diverse experiences across substance use health.”
    Mr. Elliott joins 12 other directors to complete CCSA’s volunteer Board of Directors.

IMPROVING HEMP YIELDS TO INCREASE PROFTABILITY FOR FARMERS

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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During the five-year project, partners will work to position hemp as a protein-rich crop with increased yields and expanded ingredient and food usages.

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  • During the five-year project, partners will work to position hemp as a protein-rich crop with increased yields and expanded ingredient and food usages.
  • “Improving the yield of hemp increases the profitability of the crop, bringing benefit to farmers, while also bringing more healthy and sustainable high-protein options for ingredient manufacturers and food processors.”
    Fresh Hemp Foods, Farmer’s Business Network Canada and Verve are industry leaders in their respective fields.
  • FBN manages hybrid canola and hemp breeding programs and together with Verve has the largest hemp seed genetics portfolio in North America.
  • Fresh Hemp Foods, established in 1998, is a global leader in contract hemp production, food ingredient processing and hemp-based consumer packaged goods.

CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITES FOR CANADIAN CANOLA

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Meat, Corteva, Farmer, Growth, Nutrient, Nutrition, The Honourable, Research, Economic development, Rapeseed, Food, Oil, Aquaculture, Heart, Vegetable oil

Through the development of high quality, high-protein products, Canada will improve the competitiveness and profitability of Canadian canola and sunflower in both domestic and international markets.

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  • Through the development of high quality, high-protein products, Canada will improve the competitiveness and profitability of Canadian canola and sunflower in both domestic and international markets.
  • The latest effort builds off a Protein Industries Canada project led by Corteva which successfully created the genetic platform for creating, selecting and  commercially testing high-protein, reduced-fibre canola germplasm.
  • Now, the project will transition into  commercialization and market acceptance of high-protein canola meal in feed applications for non-ruminant livestock, including farmed aquaculture fish.
  • Transforming meal into a high-protein product helps support profitability for Canadian farmers and delivers optimal downstream benefit for every canola seed planted."

Davie Awarded First Contract for Design of Icebreaker Fleet Under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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LÉVIS, Quebec, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) today announced it has been awarded its first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract by the Government of Canada for the design of the six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers.

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  • LÉVIS, Quebec, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) today announced it has been awarded its first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract by the Government of Canada for the design of the six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers.
  • The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Public Services and Procurement (PSPC) said: “This first contract awarded to Chantier Davie under the National Shipbuilding Strategy brings us a step closer to providing the Canadian Coast Guard with the next generation Arctic ships.
  • Moreover, Davie will engage critical subcontractors to design and certify the vessel to established safety, environmental, and performance standards.
  • Julian Kenney, Program Director for the Program Icebreakers at Davie, said: “Embarking on the design and construction of Canada’s new icebreaker fleet is a great source of pride for everyone at Davie.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Celebrates Grand Opening of Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated, an international vacation ownership company, today announced the grand opening of its newest property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort. Located on the stunning shores of Myrtle Beach, this purpose-built resort – the first in a multi-phase development – promises to be a luxurious retreat for travelers seeking the ultimate beachfront experience. Located directly across the street from its sister resort, South Beach Resort, this property is a testament to the company's passion for growing its presence in sought-after destinations, while also building on its 15-year presence in this burgeoning, coastal city.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated , an international vacation ownership company, today announced the grand opening of its newest property, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort .
  • "To be here to inaugurate the Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, is a testament to our unwavering dedication to delivering extraordinary vacation experiences in this amazing destination," stated John Staten, President and CEO of Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated.
  • "The opening of Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort is a significant milestone for our city and its tourism industry," said Brenda Bethune, the Mayor of Myrtle Beach.
  • Since its initial phase is complete, Holiday Inn Club Vacations now boasts a total of 435 villas – between Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort and South Beach Resort – with nearly one quarter of those dedicated to Signature Collection, the company's luxury product.

Government of Canada announces support for innovative solutions to address labour challenges in the agriculture and agri-food sector

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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These companies have developed ideas to address challenges such as work productivity, labour shortages, and operational efficiency.

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  • These companies have developed ideas to address challenges such as work productivity, labour shortages, and operational efficiency.
  • -       The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    "Through the Innovative Solutions Canada program, our government empowers SMEs to drive innovation and solve challenges.
  • Our government supports these efforts through Innovative Solutions Canada, assisting small and medium-sized Canadian businesses in developing new inventions that are crucial for the sector.
  • We are grateful to the Innovative Solutions Canada Program and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for their support to develop a market ready solution which we can pioneer in Canada."

Impressive $3.3M investment in Basic Mental Health Research

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Depression, Health, Basics, Mental health, Obesity, Prevalence, Drug discovery, University of Calgary, Insulin, Risk, Knowledge, Insulin resistance, The Honourable, Power Corporation of Canada, Research, Anxiety, University, Laboratory, Health Canada, Woman, Addiction, University of Toronto, Nursing

Basic research is scientific research carried out primarily to expand knowledge and understanding rather than to directly address clinical or practical issues.

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  • Basic research is scientific research carried out primarily to expand knowledge and understanding rather than to directly address clinical or practical issues.
  • The Basics of Better Mental Health Program funds basic research that will provide insight into the causes and onset of mental health conditions, explore the neuropathological changes and information-processing deficits that may eventually lead to new directions for treatments and interventions, and explore the role of sex and gender in mental health.
  • "Brain research plays a critical role in increasing our understanding of the causes and onset of mental health conditions,” says the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
  • “I am thrilled to support the work being done through the Basics of Better Mental Health Program – this work will support better mental health for all Canadians.”
    “The inclusion of sex-specific biological considerations is instrumental in understanding the biological roots of mental health conditions,” says Dr. Viviane Poupon, President and CEO of Brain Canada.

Innovative, high-quality research to benefit all Canadians gets major investment

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

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  • He made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.
  • The funding will support 100 infrastructure projects at 32 postsecondary institutions and research hospitals across the country and will help Canada remain at the forefront of exploration, discovery and innovation.
  • Other exceptional research infrastructure projects this funding supports include:
    Repurposing drugs to treat opioid use disorder.
  • Researchers will collaborate with people with lived experience of opioid use to repurpose existing drugs to treat the disorder’s debilitating symptoms.

New partnership will lead to development of Canadian protein ingredients focused on functionality and taste

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Health, Meat, Taste, Growth, Partnership, The Honourable, Economic development, Food, Protein, HPS, Research and development, Drink, Dietary supplement

Prioritizing functionality and taste, Burcon is increasing the value of each hemp and sunflower flour by extracting hemp protein isolate, sunflower protein isolate and sunflower protein concentrate.

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  • Prioritizing functionality and taste, Burcon is increasing the value of each hemp and sunflower flour by extracting hemp protein isolate, sunflower protein isolate and sunflower protein concentrate.
  • These first-in-the-market ingredients will meet the growing needs of food and beverage companies, as they work to provide Canadian consumers with a wide variety of nutritious, sustainable and flavour-neutral protein options.
  • “We are excited to launch new-to-the-world high purity hempseed and sunflower seed protein ingredients that exhibit superior taste, texture, colour and functionality.
  • Projects such as these add value to, and create new markets for, Canadian crops, generating local jobs and supporting new economic development in locations across Canada.

Enstor Gas Adds Industry Veteran Jennifer Johnson as General Counsel

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Enstor Gas (“Enstor”), the largest privately owned gas storage company in the United States, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Johnson has joined the company as general counsel.

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  • Enstor Gas (“Enstor”), the largest privately owned gas storage company in the United States, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Johnson has joined the company as general counsel.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240318446853/en/
    Enstor Gas general counsel Jennifer Johnson (Photo: Business Wire)
    Before joining Enstor, Jennifer served as general counsel for Salt Creek Midstream where she managed legal, sustainability, and human resources aspects of the business, including governance and finance matters, sustainability reporting, the acquisition and divestiture of energy assets, commercial contracts, litigation and disputes, and regulatory and compliance related matters.
  • Prior to joining Salt Creek, Ms. Johnson served as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Rosehill Resources, Inc., a publicly traded upstream company with assets in the Permian Basin.
  • “Enstor is thrilled to welcome Jennifer on board as general counsel and a key contributing member of our management team,” said Enstor CEO Paul Bieniawski.