Geographic regions of Canada

If the crisis of the last months has proven anything, Canadians love their neighbourhoods

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Geography of Canada, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Geography of Alberta, Geographic regions of Canada

Canadian homebuyer lifestyles were also considered in determining the best neighbourhoods for their specific needs and tastes, based on a specific set of liveability factors.

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  • Canadian homebuyer lifestyles were also considered in determining the best neighbourhoods for their specific needs and tastes, based on a specific set of liveability factors.
  • Neighbourhoods such as Old Town Toronto, Beltline in Calgary and Central Park in Winnipeg are ideal for city lovers.
  • Mill Woods Park in Edmonton and Melville Cove in Halifax are among the top neighbourhoods in Canada for retirees.
  • These neighbourhood initiatives, intended to spread positivity, only prove that Canadians love and have pride in where they live.

U-Haul and Phoenix Sister Cities Hosting Veterans Day/Remembrance Day Breakfast

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Geography of Alberta, Phoenix, Arizona, Calgary, Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton, Geography of Canada, Geographic regions of Canada

PHOENIX, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --U-Haul and Phoenix Sister Cities are proud to host a Veterans Day/Remembrance Day breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 at Deer Valley Airport.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --U-Haul and Phoenix Sister Cities are proud to host a Veterans Day/Remembrance Day breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 at Deer Valley Airport.
  • We are eager to host such an important event alongside our friends at Phoenix Sister Cities."
  • "The United States and Canada have long been brothers in arms," added Bob Albert, Chair of Phoenix Sister Cities Calgary Committee and Edmonton native.
  • U-Haul and Phoenix Sister Cities Calgary Committee are honoring all veterans and the long-standing relationship between the U.S. and Canada.

Propel Fuels Supplies Diesel HPR to Remote, off the Grid Kimsquit Bay Lodge in Project Skookum

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Other Energy, Sports, Lodging, Alternative energy, Energy, Fishing, Travel, Vacation, Central Coast of British Columbia, Kimsquit, Nuxalk, Diesel locomotive, Dean River, Geography of British Columbia, HPR, Landforms of British Columbia, Geographic regions of Canada

Propel Fuels , a West Coast Energy company, has delivered the companys low carbon Diesel HPR to the remote Kimsquit Bay Lodge.

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  • Propel Fuels , a West Coast Energy company, has delivered the companys low carbon Diesel HPR to the remote Kimsquit Bay Lodge.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191106005426/en/
    Propel delivered the companys low carbon Diesel HPR to the remote Kimsquit Bay Lodge located on the legendary Dean River in coastal British Columbia, Canada.
  • The updates included replacing the lodges power generators and trucks with diesel-powered upgrades, all running on Diesel HPR.
  • Kicked off by The Skookum Project, Propel has launched the Propel Stories: Adventure Series stories about passionate adventurers and destinations.

Excellence Canada announces the 2019 Canada Awards for Excellence Recipients

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Excellence Canada, Quality management, Southwestern Ontario, Higher education in Canada, Geography of Ontario, Geography of Canada, Geographic regions of Canada, Guelph, Toronto, Edmonton, Occupational safety and health, Wellington County, Ontario

The awards will be presented by Sun Life Financial.

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  • The awards will be presented by Sun Life Financial.
  • Alberta Blue Cross - Edmonton, Alberta
    Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto East Health Network - Toronto, Ontario
    The Excellence Canada Healthy Workplace Standard was developed in partnership with Health Canada and in association with professionals from the health and wellness sectors.
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Toronto, Ontario
    Workplace Safety North North Bay, Ontario
    University of Guelph - Guelph, Ontario
    The Champion of Excellence for the Mental Health at Work category is Manulife.
  • This award is based on Excellence Canada's - Mental Health at Work framework.

Innovative Partnership between ACAMP and Edmonton International Airport opens doors for start-up entrepreneurs

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Geography of Alberta, EIA, Edmonton, Geography of Canada, Alberta, Geographic regions of Canada

The AATC Incubator for Technology Start-Ups (ITS) is a fresh creation between the Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT Products (ACAMP), the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre (AATC) and Edmonton International Airport (EIA).

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  • The AATC Incubator for Technology Start-Ups (ITS) is a fresh creation between the Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT Products (ACAMP), the Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre (AATC) and Edmonton International Airport (EIA).
  • EIA is providing work space for the incubator program participants and ACAMP will manage the program and mentor start-up companies.
  • "Edmonton International Airport, through the AATC, is supporting the growth of advanced technologies in Alberta, which directly impacts our global competitiveness" said Traci Bednard, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Digital Strategy, Edmonton International Airport.
  • Edmonton International Airport is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation whose mandate is to drive economic prosperity for the Edmonton Metro Region.

National park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen moves forward

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Geography of British Columbia, Geographic regions of Canada, Interior of British Columbia, Okanagan, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Syilx, Similkameen, Similkameen Country, Vaseux Lake Provincial Park, Okanogan

Today, the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the syilx/Okanagan Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally work toward establishing a national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen.

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  • Today, the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the syilx/Okanagan Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally work toward establishing a national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen.
  • This is a significant step towards the establishment of a national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen.
  • For more specific information about the proposed national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen, visit the Frequently Asked Questions on the Parks Canada's website.
  • The proposed national park reserve will contribute to a network of protected and conserved areas while helping to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Edmonton Global to Launch Story it Will Share with the World

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Thursday, June 20, 2019
Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Geography of Alberta, Geography of Canada, Alberta general election, Geographic regions of Canada, Edmonton, Strathcona, Sturgeon County, Capital Health, Division No. 11, Alberta

Edmonton Global will work towards creating effective partnerships and collaborations from local to global.

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  • Edmonton Global will work towards creating effective partnerships and collaborations from local to global.
  • "Edmonton Global seeks to establish itself as a catalyst for investment and job attraction that can harness the vast potential and assets of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region through a shared vision for success."
  • Services Edmonton Global will be offering include:
    One-on-one support for businesses and site selectors making global investment decisions, including RFIs.
  • The 15 member municipalities that make up Edmonton Global include Beaumont, Bon Accord, Devon, Edmonton, Edmonton Health City, Fort Saskatchewan, Gibbons, Leduc, Leduc County, Morinville, Parkland County, St Albert, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Strathcona County and Sturgeon County.

Swoop lifts-off with three more inaugural summer routes

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Friday, May 24, 2019
National Airports System, Tourism in Canada, Geography of British Columbia, Swoop, Geographic regions of Canada, Kelowna, London International Airport, Edmonton International Airport, Halifax Stanfield International Airport, Okanagan Valley, Orlando International Airport, Okanagan

To round-out the summer schedule, Swoop looks forward to celebrating two more routes between Edmonton and Orlando on June 1, 2019 and between Kelowna and Las Vegas on June 27, 2019.

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  • To round-out the summer schedule, Swoop looks forward to celebrating two more routes between Edmonton and Orlando on June 1, 2019 and between Kelowna and Las Vegas on June 27, 2019.
  • "We're delighted to welcome another destination at Halifax Stanfield with Swoop service to London, Ontario," said Joyce Carter, President & CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority.
  • We appreciate Swoop's confidence in our market through the addition of this new destination for us in Southern Ontario."
  • "Having Swoop in Kelowna is a great opportunity for the Okanagan, as it gives travellers more options to fly, and explore other parts of Canada this summer."

Century Casinos announces the opening of the racing entertainment centre at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Canada

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Monday, April 1, 2019
Leduc County, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Geography of Alberta, Century Casinos, Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton, Geography of Canada, Geographic regions of Canada, Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: CNTY) announced the opening of its racing entertainment centre at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: CNTY) announced the opening of its racing entertainment centre at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
  • With the racing entertainment centre open, Century is now preparing for the first weekend of Thoroughbred racing on the one-mile racetrack, which is scheduled for April 28, 2019.
  • Century Mile Racetrack and Casino is the Company's latest development, located on Edmonton International Airport land and close to the city of Leduc, south of Edmonton.
  • Century Casinos, Inc. is an international casino entertainment company that operates worldwide.

Century Casinos announces the opening of the racing entertainment centre at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Canada

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Monday, April 1, 2019
Leduc County, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Century Casinos, Geography of Alberta, Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton, Geography of Canada, Geographic regions of Canada, Century Downs Racetrack and Casino

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: CNTY) announced the opening of its racing entertainment centre at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: CNTY) announced the opening of its racing entertainment centre at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
  • With the racing entertainment centre open, Century is now preparing for the first weekend of Thoroughbred racing on the one-mile racetrack, which is scheduled for April 28, 2019.
  • Century Mile Racetrack and Casino is the Company's latest development, located on Edmonton International Airport land and close to the city of Leduc, south of Edmonton.
  • Century Casinos, Inc. is an international casino entertainment company that operates worldwide.