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The BC First Nations Justice Council and First Nations Leadership Council Congratulate Honourable Leonard Marchand, Jr.’s Appointment as Chief Justice of the B.C. Supreme Court and the Yukon Court of Appeal

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BCFNJC and FNLC Congratulate Honourable Leonard Marchand, Jr.’s Appointment as Chief Justice of the B.C.

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  • Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BCFNJC and FNLC Congratulate Honourable Leonard Marchand, Jr.’s Appointment as Chief Justice of the B.C.
  • Supreme Court and the Yukon Court of Appeal
    Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC: The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) and the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) celebrate the Honourable Leonard Marchand, Jr.’s appointment as Chief Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court and Chief Justice of the Yukon Court of Appeal.
  • In 2021 Chief Justice Marchand became the first First Nations person appointed to the B.C.
  • Court of Appeal, in 2017 Chief Justice Marchand was appointed as the first First Nations Justice to the B.C.

Ford Government Expanded For-Profit Hospital in Violation of the Law and While Lying to the Public: Health Coalition and Democracy Watch Call for Concrete Measures to Protect the Public Interest in Wake of Revelations about Former Health Minister Lobbying

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Monday, November 20, 2023

The Ontario Health Coalition has looked into the funding increases given to that for-profit hospital during Christine Elliott’s tenure as Minister, and the restrictions on expanding for-profit hospitals.

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  • The Ontario Health Coalition has looked into the funding increases given to that for-profit hospital during Christine Elliott’s tenure as Minister, and the restrictions on expanding for-profit hospitals.
  • CBC also revealed last week that the private hospital is being paid more than double per surgery than public hospitals.
  • This, despite the fact that the Private Hospitals Act in Ontario forbids expanding for-profit hospitals under Subsection 22 (1) and (6).
  • Natalie Mehra, executive director, Ontario Health Coalition (cell) 416-230-6402;
    Duff Conacher, PhD (law) co-founder Democracy Watch (cell) 416-546-3443.

Techstars Launches New Accelerator Program in Japan in Partnership with Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Techstars , the largest pre-seed investor in the world, Mitsui Fudosan , a leading global real estate developer headquartered in Tokyo, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), are partnering to bring a new accelerator program to Japan.

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  • Techstars , the largest pre-seed investor in the world, Mitsui Fudosan , a leading global real estate developer headquartered in Tokyo, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), are partnering to bring a new accelerator program to Japan.
  • The partnership between Techstars, Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO, marks a collaborative effort to support the continued growth of Japan’s startup ecosystem.
  • While Techstars Tokyo is Techstars’ first equity-based accelerator in Japan, it builds on Techstars’ ecosystem development work which has supported entrepreneurs at the earliest stages through Founder Catalyst and Startup Weekend.
  • Following the inaugural program in 2024, Techstars Tokyo will conduct a series of this program roughly once yearly from 2025 onward, with plans to continue holding the program over multiple years.

Tenchijin Expedites Collaborations with Municipalities to Address Global Water Pipeline Management Challenges

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Tenchijin, an accredited space venture by JAXA, is pleased to announce its accelerated partnerships with multiple municipalities in Japan, marking a significant milestone in addressing global water pipeline management challenges.

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  • Tenchijin, an accredited space venture by JAXA, is pleased to announce its accelerated partnerships with multiple municipalities in Japan, marking a significant milestone in addressing global water pipeline management challenges.
  • Our water leakage risk management system, KnoWaterleak, was introduced with the primary goal of enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water management through the utilization of space big data.
  • By integrating earth observation satellite data with various information maintained by water utilities, Tenchijin employs AI to evaluate leakage risks for 100-square-meter districts.
  • Its impact includes reducing water leakage, minimizing non-revenue water, and streamlining water inspection and maintenance costs and time.

MycoMeditations Joins Business Leaders and Government Health Officials in Jamaican Psilocybin Industry Working Group

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Monday, December 18, 2023

TREASURE BEACH, Jamaica, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MycoMeditations, a world leader in legal psilocybin-assisted therapy retreats, is pleased to announce the inclusion of CEO Justin Townsend in the Jamaican Psilocybin Industry Working Group (JPIWG), a recently announced official body established by Senator the Honourable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry Investment and Commerce (MIIC), under the auspices of the Bureau of Standards of Jamaica (BSJ).

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  • For this growth to have a positive outcome, industry, healthcare professionals, and government will have to coordinate their efforts going forward.
  • "I'm deeply honored on behalf of the MycoMeditations team to be asked to participate in this official working group," said MycoMeditations CEO and Head Facilitator Justin Townsend.
  • The working group is chaired by Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore, a government Senator and Consultant Psychiatrist who facilitates psilocybin use in her practice.
  • "The Jamaica Psilocybin Industry Working Group is being established to study and understand the production and distribution arrangements, recommend suitable methods to facilitate, enable and encourage the standardization of practices and the growth of the psilocybin industry in the country.

Prime Minister announces appointment of new Associate Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada

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Friday, December 15, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Anick Pelletier, a judge of the Tax Court of Canada, as the new Associate Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Anick Pelletier, a judge of the Tax Court of Canada, as the new Associate Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada.
  • "I wish the Honourable Anick Pelletier every success as she takes on her new role as Associate Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada.
  • I am confident Associate Chief Justice Pelletier will continue to be a great asset to the Tax Court of Canada."
  • Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Heat And Energy Recovery Ventilation System Market size to increase by USD 1.77 billion during 2023-2028, Rising demand for heat and energy recovery ventilation systems due to awareness of indoor air quality to drive the growth - Technavio

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Friday, December 15, 2023

The rising demand for heat and energy recovery ventilation systems due to awareness of indoor air quality drives market growth.

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  • The rising demand for heat and energy recovery ventilation systems due to awareness of indoor air quality drives market growth.
  • The integration of heat and energy recovery ventilation systems with smart building technologies and the Internet of Things is an emerging market trend.
  • Ventilation Units and Components: Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems comprise various components essential for their efficient operation.
  • Air Filtration and Indoor Air Quality: The inclusion of air filtration mechanisms within ventilation systems is vital for improving indoor air quality.

Tampa General Hospital's Stacey Brandt Recognized as a Top Health System Chief Strategy Officer in 2023 by Becker's Hospital Review

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Monday, December 11, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stacey Brandt, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been named one of 65 Health System Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs) to Know in 2023 by Becker's Hospital Review, and is one of only two CSOs in the State of Florida to earn this recognition.

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  • Brandt, Tampa General Hospital's EVP and chief administrative officer, was recognized by Becker's Hospital Review for her strategic leadership and health care innovation in 2023.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stacey Brandt, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been named one of 65 Health System Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs) to Know in 2023 by Becker's Hospital Review, and is one of only two CSOs in the State of Florida to earn this recognition.
  • Becker's Hospital Review is a leading source of hospital business news and analysis for the health care industry.
  • Click here to view the full list of 65 Health System Chief Strategy Officers to Know award recipients.

Prime Minister announces appointment of new Chief Justice of British Columbia

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Friday, December 8, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Leonard Marchand, a judge of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, as the new Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Leonard Marchand, a judge of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, as the new Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon.
  • Chief Justice Marchand replaces the Honourable Robert J. Bauman, who retired effective October 1, 2023.
  • As he takes on his new role as Chief Justice of British Columbia and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Yukon, I wish him continued success.
  • Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

University of Tsukuba and Astellas Confirm a Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

TOKYO and IBARAKI, Japan, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Tsukuba (President: Kyosuke Nagata) and Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas") today announced that they have signed a letter of confirmation regarding a strategic partnership to accelerate the digitalization of the drug discovery research field, as well as the development of the life science ecosystem in Tsukuba and Kashiwa-no-ha, and to further accelerate innovative drug discovery research and development.

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  • Against this background, we have been discussing with Astellas for the past one and a half years to change the conventional frame of reference.
  • "We are very pleased to confirm this strategic partnership with the University of Tsukuba, the flagship university of Tsukuba Science City.
  • *1 SakuLab™-Tsukuba: SakuLab™-Tsukuba is an open innovation hub and is located on the premises of Astellas' Tsukuba Research Center.
  • *2 Tsukuba Digital-Bio International Center: Tsukuba Digital-Bio International Center is a network organization led by University of Tsukuba, with the vision of "realizing a society that supports the well-being of all generations of people through interdisciplinary research using bioresources and digital technology with Tsukuba as its core".