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Mullen Expands US Battery Operations, Moves to Solid-State Polymer Pack Testing as EV Business Scales

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Monday, November 13, 2023

BREA, Calif., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces a new high-energy facility in Fullerton, California, expanding the Company’s overall U.S. footprint, including EV battery development and production capabilities. This new Southern California facility is dedicated to producing next-generation American-made EV battery packs, a critical component to the Company’s commitment to zero emissions. 

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  • This new Southern California facility is dedicated to producing next-generation American-made EV battery packs, a critical component to the Company’s commitment to zero emissions.
  • Mullen plans to close the Monrovia facility by the end of 2023, transferring existing battery testing and production equipment to the brand new and state-of-the-art location in Fullerton.
  • Beginning in December 2023, Mullen will begin calibration of the solid-state polymer (“SSP”) battery BMS for integration into the Class 1 EV cargo van.
  • The Company will begin drivable testing of the solid-state polymer battery packs in the Class 1 EV cargo van in Q1 2024.

MEDIA ADVISORY: TODAY: 'Ceasefire NOW!' actions planned in 50 locations across Canada

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 50 towns and cities across Canada and Quebec will hold ‘Ceasefire NOW!’ protests on Sunday, November 12, part of a pan-Canadian day of action that is making these demands of the federal government:

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 50 towns and cities across Canada and Quebec will hold ‘Ceasefire NOW!’ protests on Sunday, November 12, part of a pan-Canadian day of action that is making these demands of the federal government:
    The day of action is called by the Ceasefire NOW campaign , an ad-hoc coalition of almost 300 humanitarian, faith, labour, and civil society organizations from across the country.

CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ABORIGINAL BUSINESS ANNOUNCES A MORE THAN $3.4 MILLION, MULTI-YEAR FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is proud to announce Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has entered into a muti-year agreement with CCAB to invest more than $3.4 million into CCAB's continued and longstanding work to support Indigenous procurement.

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  • Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is proud to announce Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has entered into a muti-year agreement with CCAB to invest more than $3.4 million into CCAB's continued and longstanding work to support Indigenous procurement.
  • Supply Change™ functions through a number of programs and services, including research, advocacy, education, certification and an Indigenous Procurement Marketplace.
  • CCAB introduced the Indigenous Business Defence Sector Accelerator for Indigenous Business program earlier this year as a new initiative developed to create opportunities for Indigenous businesses in Canada to engage with defence suppliers.
  • Certified Aboriginal Business certification is open to First Nation, Inuit and Métis businesses of all sizes and in every sector.

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. to Upgrade Engines on Alaskan Class Vessels

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSG”), a leading provider of energy transportation, announced a comprehensive lifecycle engine upgrade (LCU) program for all four vessels in its Alaskan Class fleet to be achieved through a contract with MAN Energy Solutions SE.

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  • Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “OSG”), a leading provider of energy transportation, announced a comprehensive lifecycle engine upgrade (LCU) program for all four vessels in its Alaskan Class fleet to be achieved through a contract with MAN Energy Solutions SE.
  • The vessels Alaskan Explorer, Alaskan Frontier, Alaskan Legend, and Alaskan Navigator, all approaching 20 years in age, will receive significant engine and operational improvements, resulting in environmental benefits as well as extending their commercially useful life.
  • Capability to meet Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations without sacrificing operational capacity of the vessels for years to come.
  • The upgrade of these vessels’ main engines should allow that goal to be achieved over the next decade, adding years of CII compliance for these vessels to generate additional cashflows through 2035.

Hampton Roads Workforce Council Receives $14 Million from U.S. Department of Defense to Bolster Maritime Workforce

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Friday, December 8, 2023

The Workforce Council will serve as the central hub, connecting the shipbuilding and ship repair industries and various training providers to job seekers in the region.

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  • The Workforce Council will serve as the central hub, connecting the shipbuilding and ship repair industries and various training providers to job seekers in the region.
  • These projects are in conjunction with an additional $10 million for four other capacity-building projects to Hampton Roads institutions delivering maritime training and education.
  • “The Hampton Roads region is a critical maritime center of gravity for our nation.
  • The Workforce Council receives $2.5 million in additional funding for HR STRONG from the Virginia General Assembly to support continuation of maritime training in this region.

Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas South Coast Plaza-Style! Enjoy Beautiful Holiday Décor, Fabulous New Stores, Gifts for Every Wish, Michelin Star Dining, and Much, Much More

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas.

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  • To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas.
  • "On the first day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    Knife Pleat again earned a coveted Michelin star this year.
  • "On the second day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    South Coast Plaza will soon be home to a gorgeous new two-level Gucci boutique.
  • "On the ninth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all"
    Can you spot Santa's reindeer taking flight atop Santa’s Mountain in Carousel Court?

Amendments To Landmark California Sports Wagering Proposition Based On Feedback From Tribes Submitted To California Attorney General By Eagle1 Acquisitions Corp.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Eagle1 Acquisitions Corp., LLC, backers of the proposition to bring legalized sports wagering to California, has submitted amendments to its Sports Wagering Regulation and Tribal Gaming Protection Act to the state’s Attorney General.

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  • Eagle1 Acquisitions Corp., LLC, backers of the proposition to bring legalized sports wagering to California, has submitted amendments to its Sports Wagering Regulation and Tribal Gaming Protection Act to the state’s Attorney General.
  • The amendments are based on feedback Eagle1 received from tribal leadership, out-of-state operators, regulators and other stakeholders, and are part of an effort to make the proposition more appealing and beneficial to California tribes.
  • Tribes receiving approximately $1 million annually under current conditions can receive an estimated 15-20 times more annually under the proposition.
  • Removal of two provisions identified by the tribes as problematic in order to strengthen regulatory controls and oversight.

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

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Monday, December 18, 2023

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.

Partners working with municipalities across Canada to contribute to national conservation network, supporting nature and halting biodiversity loss

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Conserving nature at the local level is vital to fighting the triple crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

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  • Conserving nature at the local level is vital to fighting the triple crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
  • Partners Nature Canada, Ontario Nature, BC Nature, the Alliance of Canadian Land Trusts, and the Wildlands League, which are working collaboratively through the municipal Protected Areas Program, will continue to explore opportunities to add locally protected areas to Canada's national conservation network.
  • Through this work, up to eight municipalities will be identified and supported in their efforts to expand protected areas within their jurisdiction.
  • Nature Canada is proud to bring our partners together to work with municipalities on a mission to protect nature in communities across Canada."

Salvation Army Research Finds 1 in 5 Canadians and Nearly Half of Single Parents Are Struggling to Cover Their Basic Needs

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Monday, December 18, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - New research from The Salvation Army Canada finds Canadians are struggling to meet their basic needs with inflation, food affordability and housing security persisting as top issues.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - New research from The Salvation Army Canada finds Canadians are struggling to meet their basic needs with inflation, food affordability and housing security persisting as top issues.
  • Single parents, caregivers and single-person households are facing the most pressure, demonstrating how these struggles are not felt equally by all Canadians.
  • Twenty-two per cent of parents also reported eating less so their children or other family members could eat (44% among single parents).
  • Over 40% say they are struggling with mental health, while nearly one-third report struggling with their physical health.