Mammals

Winner: Vuntut Gwitchin elder Lorraine Netro from Old Crow, Yukon, awarded Glen Davis Conservation Leadership Prize

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

More so today with threats to our Sacred places and traditional way of life, the challenges of Climate Change and living in pandemic.

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  • More so today with threats to our Sacred places and traditional way of life, the challenges of Climate Change and living in pandemic.
  • Our voice, our work is not done until we have permanent protection for our Sacred places.\xe2\x80\x9d\nSandra Schwartz, National Executive Director of CPAWS, says:\n"CPAWS is thrilled to recognize Lorraine Netro for this year\xe2\x80\x99s Glen Davis Prize.
  • Lorraine is a respected Vuntut Gwitchin elder who has been working tirelessly for more than 20 years to protect the Arctic Refuge and the Porcupine caribou herd.
  • She has never been paid for her conservation work but has done it for the good of her community.

Last Chance for Animals is Outraged the Trudeau Government has Approved the Export of 3 Beluga Whales from Canada

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b'TORONTO, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last Chance for Animals (LCA) , an international animal rights organization, is outraged that the Trudeau government has approved the export of 3 Beluga whales from Marineland into a new prison cell in the United States.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last Chance for Animals (LCA) , an international animal rights organization, is outraged that the Trudeau government has approved the export of 3 Beluga whales from Marineland into a new prison cell in the United States.
  • Jordan or the DFO publicly confirmed they had filed for the export permit.
  • Bernadette Jordan and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans have undermined the public trust," said Chris DeRose, Founder and President of Last Chance for Animals.
  • LCA\'s educational and public outreach programs have empowered the public to make positive changes for animals in their communities.

Marten Transport Upgrades Fleet With ORBCOMM’s Next Generation, Dual-Mode Asset Tracking Solutions

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cBy helping Marten upgrade their fleet with our dual-mode technology and deploy our next-gen asset tracking solutions, we can deliver the highest levels of network performance, coverage and resiliency to enable Marten to manage their extensive fleet for the long term.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are pleased to extend our successful, long-time partnership with ORBCOMM and leverage their unrivaled dual-mode technology on our refrigerated and dry assets,\xe2\x80\x9d said Dean Gobrecht, Asset Intelligence Manager for Marten Transport.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cBy helping Marten upgrade their fleet with our dual-mode technology and deploy our next-gen asset tracking solutions, we can deliver the highest levels of network performance, coverage and resiliency to enable Marten to manage their extensive fleet for the long term.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are pleased to extend our successful, long-time partnership with ORBCOMM and leverage their unrivaled dual-mode technology on our refrigerated and dry assets,\xe2\x80\x9d said Dean Gobrecht, Asset Intelligence Manager for Marten Transport.
  • ORBCOMM has a diverse customer base including premier OEMs, solutions customers and channel partners spanning transportation, supply chain, warehousing and inventory, heavy equipment, maritime, natural resources, and government.
  • In addition, specific consideration should be given to various factors described in Part I, Item 1A.
  • The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements or cautionary factors, except as required by law.\n'

Hippo Video's new feature helps automate actions from Hubspot & boosts productivity

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Sales technology is constantly evolving, and videos have transformed the way sales teams are working in the post-pandemic era.

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  • Sales technology is constantly evolving, and videos have transformed the way sales teams are working in the post-pandemic era.
  • This feature enhancement is only a sign of our efforts in that direction."
  • - Karthi Mariappan, CEO, Hippo Video.\nUsing Custom Workflow Actions, Hubspot users can automate contact creation in Hippo Video based on intent triggers like form submission, page views, asset download, change in lifecycle stage, etc.
  • Since its launch, Hippo Video has acquired over 1 Million users before launching the latest video CX platform.

carefresh® Launches New Premium Hay for Small Pets Exclusively at Chewy

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'FERNDALE, Wash., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet category leader Healthy Pet announced the launch of its new carefreshTimothy Hay for small pets which is now available at Chewy, a trusted online destination for pets and pet parents everywhere.

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  • b'FERNDALE, Wash., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet category leader Healthy Pet announced the launch of its new carefreshTimothy Hay for small pets which is now available at Chewy, a trusted online destination for pets and pet parents everywhere.
  • With an extensive selection of the Best in Homecarefresh bedding line, the addition of new carefresh hay at Chewy offers consumers an opportunity to bundle the best items for small pets.\n"We are beyond excited to expand our assortment at Chewy to provide pets and pet parents with healthy, premium quality hay products," said Leslie Ellis, Communications Manager at Healthy Pet.
  • "Our pure and natural carefresh Timothy Hay provides the essential fiber needed for optimal digestion and dental health, allowing us to further enrich the lives of small pets.
  • "\nOur naturally nutritious Timothy Hay has no additives or preservatives, and is soft and leafy with a sweet aroma that small pets like chinchillas, guinea pigs and rabbits will love.

Government of Canada Approves the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. 2023 North Corridor System Expansion Project

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

b'OTTAWA, ON, May 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O\'Regan Jr., announced that the Government of Canada has approved the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) 2023 North Corridor System Expansion Project with 37conditions.

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, May 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O\'Regan Jr., announced that the Government of Canada has approved the NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL) 2023 North Corridor System Expansion Project with 37conditions.
  • As part of these conditions, NGTL will create 786 hectares of land for caribou habitat thirty times more habitat than will be impacted by the project.
  • It will power our economic recovery by creating up to 1,740 jobs and contributing about $425 million to Alberta\'s GDP.
  • By taking the time to do the hard work, good projects are being built in Canada.

WWF-Canada mourns Markus Dyck, polar bear biologist and longtime WWF collaborator

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

We want to express our deep condolences to all the victims\xe2\x80\x99 families, friends and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.\nThe crash, which occurred as part of a trip to survey the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Tallurutiup Imanga, is a devastating loss for the close-knit Arctic research community.

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  • We want to express our deep condolences to all the victims\xe2\x80\x99 families, friends and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.\nThe crash, which occurred as part of a trip to survey the Lancaster Sound polar bear population in Tallurutiup Imanga, is a devastating loss for the close-knit Arctic research community.
  • One of the victims, Markus Dyck, who worked for the Nunavut government for 10 years as the Department of Environment\xe2\x80\x99s senior polar bear biologist, was one of the foremost polar bear experts in the country.\nOver the years, his research monitoring polar bears in Nunavut was supported in part by WWF-Canada's Arctic Species Conservation Fund.
  • Markus was a longtime WWF collaborator, a friend to many on our staff and we considered him an extended part of our WWF-Canada family.\n\xe2\x80\x9cI always admired his calm, cool and collected approach to the sometimes-charged issue of polar bear conservation.
  • When Markus spoke, everyone listened, and I can recall many meetings where he was the voice of reason.\n\xe2\x80\x9cAn incredibly dedicated researcher, Markus\xe2\x80\x99 contributions to polar bear management in Nunavut, and Canada as a whole, have been immense, and we all owe him a true debt of gratitude.

Romios Agrees to Sell 80% Interest in its Thunder Bay Silver Project to Honey Badger Silver Inc.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

b'Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 27, 2021) - Romios Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: RG) (OTC Pink: RMIOF) (FSE: D4R) ("Romios" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent (the "LOI") with Honey Badger Silver Inc. (Honey Badger) to sell an 80% interest in Romios\' five claim blocks in the Thunder Bay silver district of northwestern Ontario to Honey Badger.

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  • b'Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 27, 2021) - Romios Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: RG) (OTC Pink: RMIOF) (FSE: D4R) ("Romios" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent (the "LOI") with Honey Badger Silver Inc. (Honey Badger) to sell an 80% interest in Romios\' five claim blocks in the Thunder Bay silver district of northwestern Ontario to Honey Badger.
  • Romios acquired these five claim blocks by online staking over the past year and they cover 5 historic silver prospects: the former Victoria, Federal and Lily of the Valley silver mines, and the Cariboo and Cloud Bay prospects.
  • Honey Badger\'s numerous silver assets in the district provide a greater opportunity to eventually sustain a central mill that could process ore from the numerous prospects concentrated in the area.
  • Romios shall grant a right of first refusal to Honey Badger on its 20% remaining interest, post-transaction.

Novel Genetic Variants Discovered in Two Studies of Inherited Disease in Finnish Dog Breeds

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cWe are thrilled that we could aid in these discoveries, both of which have practical implications for humans and dogs.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe are thrilled that we could aid in these discoveries, both of which have practical implications for humans and dogs.
  • Impairment occurs not only in humans but also in mice and dogs.
  • Wisdom Panel\xe2\x84\xa2 dog DNA tests\xe2\x80\x94backed by WISDOM HEALTH\xe2\x84\xa2 scientific research\xe2\x80\x94can help pet parents plan better, care smarter, and love longer.
  • For more than a decade, Wisdom Health\xe2\x84\xa2 scientific research has contributed to state-of-the-art genetic tests for companion animals, revolutionizing personalized pet care.

Brainbase Continues Rapid Growth with Addition of Chefclub and Moose Toys as New Customers

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

"Our platform and technology will function perfectly to support their globally-recognized intellectual property and rapidly growing consumer products businesses.

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  • "Our platform and technology will function perfectly to support their globally-recognized intellectual property and rapidly growing consumer products businesses.
  • "\n"We have decided to work with Brainbase as the platform is so user friendly," said Marie-Laure Marchand, SVP Global Consumer Products & Business Development at Chefclub.
  • Not satisfied to stop at toys, we have also stretched ourselves into creating content, entertainment and making worldwide licensing deals.
  • Moose calls Australia home, but our 500-strong team is scattered globally, spreading the Superhappy.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brainbase-continues-rapid-growth...\n'