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SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 2023 LONGLIST

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

ST. JOHN'S, NL, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Twelve outstanding Canadian authors have been named to the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, Sept. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Twelve outstanding Canadian authors have been named to the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist.
  • Kicking off the 30th anniversary of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, last year's winner Suzette Mayr, announced the longlist today in St. John's to a crowd of booklovers, authors, and publishers.
  • The longlist for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize is:
    Dionne Irving for her short story collection, The Islands : Stories, published by Catapult Press
    The longlist was selected by an esteemed panel of five judges : Canadian authors Ian Williams (jury chair, 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner), Sharon Bala, Brian Thomas Isaac, American author Rebecca Makkai and British-Indian writer Neel Mukherjee.
  • "On the 30th anniversary of the Scotiabank Giller Prize, Scotiabank is proud to celebrate Canada's best and most exciting storytellers who open our minds and captivate our imagination with their inspiring work.

Braya Renewable Fuels Partner ABO Wind Receives Exclusive Rights to Develop World Class Wind and Hydrogen Project

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

COME BY CHANCE, NL, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) is pleased to share the successful outcome of the Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Project, which awarded exclusive rights to pursue development of the Toqlukuti'k Wind and Hydrogen Ltd. Project to Braya partner ABO Wind.

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  • COME BY CHANCE, NL, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) is pleased to share the successful outcome of the Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Project, which awarded exclusive rights to pursue development of the Toqlukuti'k Wind and Hydrogen Ltd. Project to Braya partner ABO Wind.
  • The Crown lands decision has awarded ABO Wind exclusive rights to 267,000 acres, or 417 square miles, in close proximity to the refinery.
  • "As an experienced pioneer in the development of renewable energy projects, ABO Wind will be a great partner in Braya's mission to meet the growing global demand for renewable fuels," said Frank Almaraz, CEO, Braya Renewable Fuels.
  • "Securing the land for our joint project is a significant milestone toward realizing Braya's vision to become a world leader in renewable fuels production.

EverWind Announces Successful Crown Land Bid in Newfoundland and Labrador For Green Energy Production

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

EverWind's successful bid was announced on August 30, 2023, as part of the Province's Crown Land Call for Bids by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Innovation, Energy and Technology, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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  • EverWind's successful bid was announced on August 30, 2023, as part of the Province's Crown Land Call for Bids by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Innovation, Energy and Technology, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • "This is a monumental day for EverWind and the communities on the Burin Peninsula," explained Trent Vichie, CEO and founder of EverWind.
  • For its Burin Peninsula Green Fuels Energy Project, EverWind will convert renewable power from wind into green hydrogen and then into green ammonia.
  • This will then be transported safely around the world and used as green fertilizer as well as a green energy.

EQS-News: ENCAVIS AG secures EUR 180 million non-recourse debt bridge facilities on project level to support its Accelerated Growth Strategy 2027

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Hamburg, 4 September 2023 – Hamburg-based wind and solar park operator Encavis AG, listed on the MDAX of Deutsche Börse AG (Prime Standard; ISIN: DE0006095003; ticker symbol: ECV) has successfully closed a EUR 180 million non-recourse revolving debt bridge financing facility with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (NL) and COÖPERATIEVE RABOBANK U.A.

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  • Hamburg, 4 September 2023 – Hamburg-based wind and solar park operator Encavis AG, listed on the MDAX of Deutsche Börse AG (Prime Standard; ISIN: DE0006095003; ticker symbol: ECV) has successfully closed a EUR 180 million non-recourse revolving debt bridge financing facility with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (NL) and COÖPERATIEVE RABOBANK U.A.
  • (NL) for solar PV projects in four of Encavis’ core markets, namely Denmark, Germany, Italy and Spain.
  • The non-recourse debt bridge financing facility will allow Encavis Bridge Financing GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of Encavis AG, to finance ready-to-build (RTB) solar projects acquired from Encavis’ Strategic Development Partners (SDPs) as well as operating projects acquired in the four mentioned countries.
  • The debt bridge financing facility includes a EUR 150 million Revolving Debt Bridge Facility, as well as a EUR 20 million Letter of Credit Facility and a EUR 10 million VAT Facility, which can be utilised in EUR and DKK.

World Energy GH2 awarded Crown Lands, advancing one of the world's first commercial-scale green hydrogen projects

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Project will be among the world's first wind-to-green-hydrogen projects at commercial scale with green hydrogen production beginning in late 2025.

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  • The Project will be among the world's first wind-to-green-hydrogen projects at commercial scale with green hydrogen production beginning in late 2025.
  • Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO of World Energy GH2, thanks the province for their work on helping develop this new industry.
  • John Risley, Chairman of World Energy GH2, says the Canada – Germany Hydrogen Alliance, signed in Aug. 2022, continues to advance.
  • "One year later, Project Nujio'qonik is on track to help fulfil Canada's green hydrogen commitments, and to produce green hydrogen in 2025.

Marathon Gold Confirms Berry Regulatory Assessment Process Proceeding to Plan

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

This means that the assessment and subsequent permitting of the Berry Complex can proceed as previously anticipated, comprising an Environmental Assessment (“EA”) of a “new undertaking” by the provincial regulator, and a modified Decision Statement by the federal regulator.

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  • This means that the assessment and subsequent permitting of the Berry Complex can proceed as previously anticipated, comprising an Environmental Assessment (“EA”) of a “new undertaking” by the provincial regulator, and a modified Decision Statement by the federal regulator.
  • The scope of assessment for the EIS included two mining pits and related infrastructure (the Marathon and Leprechaun Complexes), a Processing Plant, a Tailings Management Facility, and associated site facilities (the “two-pit project”).
  • The Valentine Gold Project was released from the provincial EA process on March 17, 2022, and the federal EA process on August 24, 2022.
  • Marathon filed environmental assessment registration materials for Berry to the NLDECC and IAAC on August 11, 2023, following the completion of an effects assessment and consultation with both the provincial and federal regulators, Indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholder organizations.

Loblaw partners with Food Banks Canada to provide emergency food access to Indigenous organizations in urgent need

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

BRAMPTON, ON, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) is bolstering its partnership with Food Banks Canada by donating $175,000 in Emergency Food Access Grants to four Indigenous organizations.

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  • BRAMPTON, ON, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) is bolstering its partnership with Food Banks Canada by donating $175,000 in Emergency Food Access Grants to four Indigenous organizations.
  • These organizations, which were selected by Food Banks Canada, will use the grants to support vulnerable families and individuals, while prioritizing access to emergency food supplies.
  • The four organizations selected by Food Banks Canada to receive an Emergency Food Access Grant funded by Loblaw include:
    Northern Peninsula (Mekap'sk) Mi'kmaq Band in Port Saunders, NL serves the entirety of the Northern Peninsula, which is about 600 KM of territory.
  • "Thanks to partners like Loblaw, we are able to provide supports such as the Emergency Food Access Grant to vulnerable communities," said Philippe Ozga, Chief Network and Government Relations Officer, Food Banks Canada.

World Energy GH2 takes important step in leading the global green hydrogen race

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

This submission marks the first comprehensive environmental study in North America for a commercial-scale green hydrogen project.

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  • This submission marks the first comprehensive environmental study in North America for a commercial-scale green hydrogen project.
  • Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO of World Energy GH2, says this EIS is a key milestone for Project Nujio'qonik.
  • John Risley, Chairman of World Energy GH2, says this is an important milestone in the development of Project Nujio'qonik and in the launch of a new industry.
  • The world desperately needs clean, green energy, and we're working to make that a reality here in Atlantic Canada."

Volkswagen Canada Celebrates Guinness World Record for fewest charges with ID.4 EV

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

After his 7,133 km journey across Canada, Adventure Specialist Rainer Zietlow makes his triumphant

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  • After his 7,133 km journey across Canada, Adventure Specialist Rainer Zietlow makes his triumphant
    AJAX, ON, Aug. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - On August 16, adventure driver, Rainer Zietlow celebrated his newly achieved Guinness World Record for crossing Canada with the fewest charges of an electric vehicle at a special celebration with employees at Volkswagen Canada Headquarters.
  • Rainer is currently making another cross-country journey in the opposite direction of his Guinness World Record trek to stop at all 145 Volkswagen Canada dealers along the way and share the exciting details of his trip.
  • That included a visit to Volkswagen headquarters in Ajax to celebrate with employees there.
  • "The Volkswagen family is thrilled to celebrate Rainer's new Guinness World Record," said Pierre Boutin, President and CEO of Volkswagen Canada.

Canada invests in Inuit-led climate adaptation and conservation in Nunatsiavut, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with Inuit communities to protect and restore both natural and cultural heritage while adapting to climate change.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with Inuit communities to protect and restore both natural and cultural heritage while adapting to climate change.
  • The Government of Canada recognizes that by co-applying Indigenous knowledge with science-based climate information, we can build a better understanding of climate change and biodiversity loss, and guide adaptation and conservation measures accordingly.
  • Canada continues to take action to support Indigenous-led projects that build climate resilience in communities across the North and Arctic.
  • The National Adaptation Strategy lays out an inclusive vision for Canada in a changing climate and how to get there.