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Statement - Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark 105th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Near the village of Beaumont-Hamel in northern France, the Newfoundland Regiment went into action in an attack that would turn out to be catastrophic.

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  • Near the village of Beaumont-Hamel in northern France, the Newfoundland Regiment went into action in an attack that would turn out to be catastrophic.
  • The Canadian Corps would also see heavy fighting later in the Battle of the Somme.
  • Today, we remember their courage, and the ultimate sacrifice so many made at the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel.
  • We honour their unfaltering commitment to our values, which secured for us the peace and freedom that we have today."

The Winning Pitch Challenge - RETINA Announces Winner

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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CHICAGO, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Winning Pitch Challenge - RETINA awarded Hema Ramkumar, MD top honors at its virtual event on February 6, 2021.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Winning Pitch Challenge - RETINA awarded Hema Ramkumar, MD top honors at its virtual event on February 6, 2021.
  • After an initial round of submissions, The Winning Pitch Challenge - RETINA featured three finalists who were invited to present their innovative ophthalmic ideas to a panel of industry leaders.
  • That's what The Winning Pitch Challenge is all about," explains John Pollack, MD, co-Director of the annual contest.
  • The Winning Pitch Challenge - RETINA is already accepting submission for another round of competition.

Brutus Broth Gives Back to Shelters Across the Country for National Adopt a Dog Month

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Friday, October 2, 2020
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Throughout October, every dog lover that purchases $50 or more through the Brutus Broth website will get to nominate a pet shelter in their area to receive a FREE case of Brutus Biscuits , dog cookies made with human-grade Brutus Bone Broth, while supplies last.

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  • Throughout October, every dog lover that purchases $50 or more through the Brutus Broth website will get to nominate a pet shelter in their area to receive a FREE case of Brutus Biscuits , dog cookies made with human-grade Brutus Bone Broth, while supplies last.
  • "We are so proud of the incredible growth of our business," said Kim Hehir, president of Brutus Broth.
  • "In just two years, we've taken Brutus Broth from a few hundred stores to over 3,000," she adds.
  • Brutus Broth is available online as well as in national grocers and specialty retailers across the U.S. For more information about Brutus Broth, visit https://brutusbroth.com/ and keep up on social media at https://www.instagram.com/brutusbroth/ and https://www.facebook.com/brutusbroth/ .

EU-UK relations: Coreper agrees mandate on Channel tunnel railway safety

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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The EU is working on legislation to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Channel Tunnel railway connection between continental Europe and the United Kingdom (Channel Fixed Link) after the end of the Brexit transition period.

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  • The EU is working on legislation to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Channel Tunnel railway connection between continental Europe and the United Kingdom (Channel Fixed Link) after the end of the Brexit transition period.
  • Currently, all matters concerning the operation of the Channel Fixed Link are supervised by an Intergovernmental Commission set up by the Treaty of Canterbury, signed between France and the UK in 1986.
  • Under the Council mandate, France will be empowered to negotiate an amendment to the Canterbury Treaty and the EU railway safety and interoperability rules will be amended so that the Intergovernmental Commission can be maintained as the safety authority competent for the application of EU law within the Channel Fixed Link.
  • The negotiations between the Council and the European Parliament on the two proposals are taking place as a matter of urgency.

Statement - Ministers MacAulay and Sajjan mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

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Saturday, June 6, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 6, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today to mark the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
  • The Allied forces spent more than a year planning for what would be the largest combined air, sea and land operation in military history.
  • The liberation of Paris took place on 25 August 1944, officially bringing the Battle of Normandy to a close.
  • Today, we honour these brave individuals, and all Canadians who contributed to the Allied efforts on D-Day and during the Battle of Normandy.

INTERVIEW WITH 94-YEAR-OLD VETERAN MARKS 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF V-E DAY

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Canadian veteran Norm Kirby is acknowledged by the crowd at the Juno Beach Centre on June 6, 2019, the official Canadian ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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  • Canadian veteran Norm Kirby is acknowledged by the crowd at the Juno Beach Centre on June 6, 2019, the official Canadian ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
  • The Juno Beach Centre (JBC) today released a new video interview with Second World War veteran Sergeant (Retired) Norm Kirby to mark the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) and the Liberation of the Netherlands.
  • In the newly-released interview, Mr. Kirby details his experience during the final weeks and months of the war.
  • Mr. Kirbys interview can be found at Victory75.ca along with the JBCs specially curated content dedicated to marking the 75th anniversary of V-E Day and the Liberation of the Netherlands:
    The JBCs special online anniversary exhibition Maple Leaves and Tulips: Then and Now.

NASA, French Space Laser Measures Massive Migration of Ocean Animals

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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Researchers observed this vertical migration pattern using the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) satellite -- a joint venture between NASA and the French space agency, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales -- that launched in 2006.

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  • Researchers observed this vertical migration pattern using the Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) satellite -- a joint venture between NASA and the French space agency, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales -- that launched in 2006.
  • "I think we are just scratching the surface of exciting new ocean science that can be accomplished with lidar."
  • Scientists recognize this natural daily movement around the world as the largest migration of animals on Earth in terms of total number.
  • NASA uses the vantage point of space to understand and explore our home planet, improve lives and safeguard our future.

Prime Minister updates House of Commons on G7 summit

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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Boris Johnson has updated Members of the House of Commons on the 45th G7 summit.

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  • Boris Johnson has updated Members of the House of Commons on the 45th G7 summit.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbynsaid,
    "Mr Speaker the Prime Minister met EU leaders over the summer and the EU Council President Tusk at the G7.
  • After these meetings the Prime Minister struck an optimistic note saying the chances of a deal were, in his words improving.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

Prime Minister updates House of Commons on G7 summit

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
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Boris Johnson has updated Members of the House of Commons on the 45th G7 summit.

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  • Boris Johnson has updated Members of the House of Commons on the 45th G7 summit.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbynsaid,
    "Mr Speaker the Prime Minister met EU leaders over the summer and the EU Council President Tusk at the G7.
  • After these meetings the Prime Minister struck an optimistic note saying the chances of a deal were, in his words improving.
  • Follow the @HouseofCommons on Twitter for updates on the UK House of Commons Chamber.

Events In France, Online Exhibition, Mark The Treaty Of Versailles Centennial

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Saturday, June 29, 2019
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VERSAILLES, France, June 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday brought remembrance, commemoration, and education to Versailles, France, as historical organizations honored the 100th Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles.

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  • VERSAILLES, France, June 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Yesterday brought remembrance, commemoration, and education to Versailles, France, as historical organizations honored the 100th Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles.
  • A video version of the symposium will be available for free, online, at the Centennial Commission website www.WW1CC.org .
  • The online historical exhibition, titled, "The Rise of Giving: American Philanthropy and World War I," highlights the extraordinary achievements of American volunteers and philanthropists during and after World War I in Europe.
  • Proceeds from the fundraiser reception will benefit the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C.