Niagara College

Second time's the charm: Stratus Vineyards launches its 1st wine in re-used bottles

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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This re-use initiative is the latest step in Stratus Vineyards' attentiveness to the environment.

Key Points: 
  • This re-use initiative is the latest step in Stratus Vineyards' attentiveness to the environment.
  • Using Stratus wine bottles collected from both consumers and the winery tasting room, Circulr conducted trials for label removal, sterilization and food safety.
  • These same bottles were returned to Stratus and now hold a new and distinctive wine which is ready for release on April 22 – Earth Day.
  • Unique and delicious, the wine captures Stratus' sustainable spirit from grape to glass.

CPRS Celebrates its outstanding practitioners of the year as it bestows its Major and Special Awards

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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The CPRS Major and Special Awards recognize the Society's most outstanding public relations and communication management practitioners of the year.

Key Points: 
  • The CPRS Major and Special Awards recognize the Society's most outstanding public relations and communication management practitioners of the year.
  • "The Society's Major and Special Awards are bestowed upon individuals who have been nominated by our members and judged by panels of judges as worthy recipients for accomplishments over the past year."
  • Blair Peberdy, APR, FCPRS, LM, took home the CPRS Award of Attainment which recognizes outstanding achievement and service to public relations.
  • Patrice Leroux, APR, FCPRS, received the Outstanding Achievement Award which recognizes a single, major contribution made by a Society member.

Minister O'Regan highlights budget investments to create good-paying jobs and build Canada's 21st-century clean economy

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The Minister will highlight Budget 2023 investments in the skilled trades.

Key Points: 
  • The Minister will highlight Budget 2023 investments in the skilled trades.
  • Budget 2023 will help ensure fair pay and apprenticeships for workers who build the clean economy.
  • Following consultations with unions and other stakeholders, the Budget announces additional details on the labour requirements for the clean technology and clean hydrogen investment tax credits.
  • That's how we create good jobs, lower emissions, and build up renewables."

Minister Khera highlights new Canadian Dental Care Plan in Budget 2023

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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The Minister highlighted how Budget 2023 proposes to provide $13 billion over five years, starting in 2023–24, and $4.4 billion ongoing, to Health Canada to implement the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Key Points: 
  • The Minister highlighted how Budget 2023 proposes to provide $13 billion over five years, starting in 2023–24, and $4.4 billion ongoing, to Health Canada to implement the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "Access to affordable dental care is key to the well-being of Canadians.
  • Through investments in Budget 2023, our Government is implementing a new Canadian Dental Care Plan that will ensure that no Canadian has to choose between taking care of their dental health and paying the bills at the end of the month.
  • We are proponents of dental health and welcome the federal government's work to expand access to dental care for all Canadians."

Bow Valley College President and CEO receives Alberta Newcomer Recognition Award

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Calgary, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The outstanding achievements and contributions of Bow Valley College President and CEO, Dr. Misheck Mwaba, have been recognized by the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards.

Key Points: 
  • Calgary, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The outstanding achievements and contributions of Bow Valley College President and CEO, Dr. Misheck Mwaba, have been recognized by the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards.
  • In 2017, he moved west to Alberta, first as Vice President of Academic at Bow Valley College before being appointed President and CEO.
  • Calgary and regions only Comprehensive Community College with 14,000 full- and part-time students, Bow Valley College helps Open Doors Open Minds to in-demand jobs in Calgary, Alberta, and Canada.
  • One of Canadas top 50 research colleges, Bow Valley College invests in virtual reality (VR), Work Integrated Learning (WIL), micro-credentials, and foundational opportunities.

Vizzy Hard Seltzer And Queen Priyanka Aim To Set World Record In Good Vibes And Positivity With First Ever #GoodVibezDay on May 18th

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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That's why on May 18th, Vizzy Hard Seltzer is championing an epic nationwide blitz of positivity - introducing the first ever #GoodVibezDay.

Key Points: 
  • That's why on May 18th, Vizzy Hard Seltzer is championing an epic nationwide blitz of positivity - introducing the first ever #GoodVibezDay.
  • Together with Queen Priyanka, Vizzy wants to raise Canada's vibe by aiming to set a world record for the most compliments ever - aka good vibez - given in a single day.
  • To ring in #GoodVibezDay, Queen Priyanka - aka the Queen of good vibez herself - will be dishing out personal plus-ups from coast to coast.
  • "As a Queen who makes and breaks records - who better to team up with Vizzy once again for another record!?"

Niagara Peninsula Aims for Ontario’s First UNESCO Global Geopark Designation

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Friday, April 22, 2022
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Oshawa, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, April 22, 2022With support from the Greenbelt Foundation, Niagara Peninsula Aspiring Global Geopark (NPAGG) is aiming to secure a UNESCO Global Geopark designation and has developed a broad partnership that includes tourism, conservation, academic, agricultural and Indigenous organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Oshawa, April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TORONTO, April 22, 2022With support from the Greenbelt Foundation, Niagara Peninsula Aspiring Global Geopark (NPAGG) is aiming to secure a UNESCO Global Geopark designation and has developed a broad partnership that includes tourism, conservation, academic, agricultural and Indigenous organizations.
  • Following approval, the Niagara Peninsula will become Ontarios first UNESCO Global Geopark and the sixth in Canada.
  • A first in Ontario, the Niagara Peninsula Geopark will increase local and eventually international visitors while enhancing understanding of these lands and why they are protected.
  • A UNESCO Global Geopark is not a formal legislative designation, nor a new category of protected area or landscape.

RIV Capital reports third quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Subsequent to the quarter, Greenhouse Juice was named to Canadian Business' New Innovators List for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Subsequent to the quarter, Greenhouse Juice was named to Canadian Business' New Innovators List for 2022.
  • RIV Capital is an operating and brand platform that aims to acquire, invest in, and develop U.S. cannabis companies to build the cannabis industry of tomorrow, today.
  • Although RIV Capital has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
  • RIV Capital does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

RIV Capital Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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During the quarter, the Company also received a $6.5 million distribution upon the termination of PharmHouse's proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada).

Key Points: 
  • During the quarter, the Company also received a $6.5 million distribution upon the termination of PharmHouse's proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada).
  • The following represents a brief summary of other developments in the RIV Capital portfolio during and subsequent to Q2 2022:
    Subsequent to quarter end, RIV Capital entered into an asset purchase agreement with TREC Brands Inc. ("TREC Brands") for the sale of the Company's financial assets in Agripharm.
  • Although RIV Capital has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
  • RIV Capital does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.

Molson Coors Launches Financial Awards for BIPOC and Female Students in Post-Secondary Brewing Programs in Canada

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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As North America's oldest brewery and Canada's second-oldest company, Molson Coors has been brewing beers and beverages for 235 years and is the first major brewing company in Canada to unveil awards dedicated to BIPOC and female students in brewing programs specifically.

Key Points: 
  • As North America's oldest brewery and Canada's second-oldest company, Molson Coors has been brewing beers and beverages for 235 years and is the first major brewing company in Canada to unveil awards dedicated to BIPOC and female students in brewing programs specifically.
  • "With these new awards, we're honored to play a role in building a diverse pipeline of brewing talent in Canada and we wish these students a bright and successful future ahead"
    The awards to be given out include:
    The Molson Coors BIPOC Brewing Award:
    Presented by Molson Coors, this award encourages Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) to join the brewing industry.
  • Presented by the Craft arm of Molson Coors, Six Pints Collective, this award encourages female students pursuing careers in brewing who will push the boundaries and build up beer.
  • For more than two centuries, Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people to celebrate all life's moments.