Birds

Bird Adds Industrial Recurring Revenue Master Service Agreements In Ontario And Alberta

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Bird has also been awarded a multi-year contract for civil works on sites in the Heartland Region of Alberta by an undisclosed client.

Key Points: 
  • Bird has also been awarded a multi-year contract for civil works on sites in the Heartland Region of Alberta by an undisclosed client.
  • The combined value of the awards is approximately $100 million, to be executed over the next three years.
  • Under the new Master Service Agreement in Alberta, the team will be assigned civil services and projects, including earthworks, concrete works, foundations, and underground scope.
  • Bird has been engaged on assignments in the region since the 1970s, demonstrating a history of industry-leading expertise and a strong client service approach.

Bird Construction, Paul and Gerri Charette and Colleges and Institutes Canada Are Pleased to Announce the Establishment of the Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri Charette Endowment Fund

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

MISSISSAUGA,ON, Dec. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. ("Bird") and Colleges and Institutes Canada ("CICan"), in partnership with Paul and Gerri Charette, are pleased to announce the establishment of the Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri Charette Endowment Fund ("the Fund").

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA,ON, Dec. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Bird Construction Inc. ("Bird") and Colleges and Institutes Canada ("CICan"), in partnership with Paul and Gerri Charette, are pleased to announce the establishment of the Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri Charette Endowment Fund ("the Fund").
  • For the 2021-2022 school year, the first distribution of the Bird Construction/Paul and Gerri Charette Fund will include four bursaries of $2,500 each.
  • "We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of Paul Charette, as well as Bird.
  • In July 2017, Mr. Charette was appointed to the Board of Governors of Niagara College Canada.

Magna Mining Reports High Grade Surface Samples on the Baldwin Patents Portion of the Shakespeare Ni-Cu-PGM Project, Ontario, Canada

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Highlights Include 13.19% Cu, 0.07% Co, 16.20 g/t Ag and 1.81 g/t Au

Key Points: 
  • Mynyr Hoxha, Vice President of Exploration, states, "The results of our initial field work on the Baldwin Patents have exceeded our expectations.
  • The Baldwin Patents, along with the P-4, Springer and Spanish River regional targets, are all part of our regional exploration program that we are conducting this year.
  • Samples are collected from outcrop, placed into plastic bags, and then transported to the Magna Mining core facility.
  • Magna Mining is an exploration and development company focused on sulphide nickel, copper and PGM projects in the Sudbury Region of Ontario, Canada.

Industry Veterans Amit Pandey and Jonathan Martin Join WekaIO

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Leading Weka through the next phase of growth, the company has recruited Amit Pandey to serve as its Executive Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • Leading Weka through the next phase of growth, the company has recruited Amit Pandey to serve as its Executive Chairman.
  • Pandey is a seasoned industry executive who will oversee administrative and operational functions at Weka.
  • In addition, Weka has hired storage industry veteran Jonathan Martin as President, who will oversee Wekas marketing, customer success, and global go-to-market initiatives.
  • I welcome Jonathan to the presidency and look forward to working with him and Amit to accelerate Wekas future endeavors.

Quebecer ordered to pay $60,000 for violating the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

On June21, 2021, in the Saint-Jrme Courthouse, Frdric Thibeault was ordered to pay a total fine of $60,000, after pleading guilty to an offence under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

Key Points: 
  • On June21, 2021, in the Saint-Jrme Courthouse, Frdric Thibeault was ordered to pay a total fine of $60,000, after pleading guilty to an offence under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • Destroying a nest or egg of a migratory bird constitutes an offence, as specified by paragraph6(a) of the Migratory Birds Regulations, punishable under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.
  • Frdric Thibeault was ordered to pay $15,000 per nest destroyed, for a total fine of $60,000.
  • Under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, Environment and Climate Change Canada is responsible for protecting migratory birds, their nests and their eggs and regulating potentially harmful human activities.

Lingnan University in Hong Kong and HKBWS study shows preservation of wetlands in Deep Bay area vital to protect declining waterbird species

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Friday, June 25, 2021

HONG KONG, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Many waterbird species which travel across hemispheres are affected by a wide range of environmental and anthropogenic factors.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Many waterbird species which travel across hemispheres are affected by a wide range of environmental and anthropogenic factors.
  • Taking the dataset collected from 1998 to 2017, the Lingnan University and HKBWS research team identified species traits correlating with population trends to shed light on the threats they experience in their breeding and migratory grounds.
  • "Waterbird data analysis will help people understand why and how the waterbird population changes over the years.
  • For media enquiries, please contact the Office of Communications and Public Affairs of Lingnan University:

Lingnan University in Hong Kong and HKBWS study shows preservation of wetlands in Deep Bay area vital to protect declining waterbird species

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 25, 2021

HONG KONG, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Many waterbird species which travel across hemispheres are affected by a wide range of environmental and anthropogenic factors.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Many waterbird species which travel across hemispheres are affected by a wide range of environmental and anthropogenic factors.
  • Taking the dataset collected from 1998 to 2017, the Lingnan University and HKBWS research team identified species traits correlating with population trends to shed light on the threats they experience in their breeding and migratory grounds.
  • "Waterbird data analysis will help people understand why and how the waterbird population changes over the years.
  • For media enquiries, please contact the Office of Communications and Public Affairs of Lingnan University:

NFT Protocol Project will be launched on DoDo Transaction Platform

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Because of the uniqueness, many NFT works have been sold at extremely high prices in this year.

Key Points: 
  • Because of the uniqueness, many NFT works have been sold at extremely high prices in this year.
  • After investigation and research, we found that many ordinary users still ask how to participate in the collection and trade of NFT assets, how to possess own NFT works and how to appreciate NFT works.
  • To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:
    Paragon will soon land on DoDo transaction platform.
  • As for the transaction of Paragon, after complete registration on DoDo platform, users can employ BUSD to the participation of Paragon.

NCLA Slams Interior’s Proposed New Rule Creating Criminal Liability for Incidental Bird Deaths

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Washington, D.C., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Any activity resulting in the incidental death of migratory birds would be considered a crime under a proposed rule by the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Any activity resulting in the incidental death of migratory birds would be considered a crime under a proposed rule by the U.S.
  • FWSs Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds repeals a Trump Administration final rule which correctly defines the scope of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), as Congress did, to exclude criminal liability for the incidental death of migratory birds.
  • The MBTA, first passed in 1918, was created to ensure the sustainability of populations of migratory bird species.
  • FWS should refrain from repealing the final rule and instead continue its current practice of not prosecuting incidental takes.

Mallard Featured on Postcard

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A mallard duck is featured on the newest U.S.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A mallard duck is featured on the newest U.S.
  • The stamp art shows the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) in pre-existing artwork by famed illustrator and designer Dugald Stermer.
  • Its postage will always be equal to the value of the stamped postcard rate in effect at the time of use, even if the price increases after purchase.
  • One of the world's most recognizable birds, the mallard ranges widely throughout the Northern Hemisphere.