Dalhousie

Infinico Discovers Lithium Mineralization on Dalhousie Property Under Option from Globex

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Photograph of the lithium bearing pegmatite sampled during the field work as per Infinico.

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  • Photograph of the lithium bearing pegmatite sampled during the field work as per Infinico.
  • Globex announced to optioning the Dalhousie NI-Cu-Co property to Infinico (formerly called Burin Gold Corp.) on June 5, 2023.
  • Globex will retain a 3% Gross Metal Royalty (GMR), 1% of which may be purchased by Infinico at any time.
  • Globex recently staked 49 claims adjoining the discovery property to the north which will be available for option.

Government of Canada announces funding for seal and sea lion science projects across Canada

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced over $643,900 in funding to Indigenous groups, industry, and academia for three seal science projects in eastern Canada and one sea lion project in western Canada.

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  • Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced over $643,900 in funding to Indigenous groups, industry, and academia for three seal science projects in eastern Canada and one sea lion project in western Canada.
  • The projects will examine seal and sea lion diets, abundance, and distribution to help us better understand the role these species play in our aquatic ecosystems.
  • These four projects are the result of the open call for proposals the Department launched during the Seal Summit last fall.
  • The projects will develop tools that we can use to better understand seal and sea lion diets and predict their impact on fish communities.

Globex Reports Additional Transactions

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Globex is due to receive an additional $6,000,000 over the next 23 months.

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  • Globex is due to receive an additional $6,000,000 over the next 23 months.
  • Globex will retain a 3% Gross Metal Royalty (GMR) on the five claims with Tomagold having the option of reducing the 3% GMR to 2% GMR by a single $1,500,000 cash payment to Globex.
  • Globex has also sold 100% interest in six lithium claims and claim fractions located in Fiedmont Township, Quebec to Jourdan Resources Inc. Globex has received $100,000 cash and 2,040,816 Jourdan shares for the property.
  • This press release was written by Jack Stoch, Geo., President and CEO of Globex in his capacity as a Qualified Person (Q.P.)

Dalhousie University’s MBA Program adopts Casper to implement holistic admissions

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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TORONTO, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Insights announces that Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management’s MBA Program will implement a new, holistic, and equitable admissions process by adding the Casper assessment to admissions requirements for the program. Casper will provide a view of the non-academic skills of applicants, in addition to the academic skills through traditional measures, enabling the school to consider the ‘whole’ applicant.

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  • Acuity Insights’ Casper soft skills assessment will be used to measure candidates’ personal and professional skills when applying to Faculty of Management’s MBA Program.
  • TORONTO, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Insights announces that Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management’s MBA Program will implement a new, holistic, and equitable admissions process by adding the Casper assessment to admissions requirements for the program.
  • Starting in Fall of 2023, the Corporate Residency MBA Program will use Casper as part of its admissions process – alongside other measures, which include GPA, official transcripts, a resume, a letter of intent and academic letters of reference to evaluate applicants for the program.
  • It’s clear the Dalhousie MBA Program is committed to providing an equitable and holistic admissions opportunity for all students, and Casper will help to facilitate their goal.”

C4 Therapeutics Appoints Leonard Reyno, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WATERTOWN, Mass., June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C4 Therapeutics, Inc. (C4T) (Nasdaq: CCCC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing targeted protein degradation science to develop a new generation of small-molecule medicines and transform how disease is treated, today announced the appointment of Leonard (Len) Reyno, M.D., as chief medical officer, effective July 10, 2023. Dr. Reyno is a seasoned biotech executive with nearly 30 years of clinical development experience, spanning first-in-human studies to Phase IV clinical trials. At C4T, Dr. Reyno will be responsible for driving C4T’s clinical strategy to advance its promising pipeline of degrader therapies.

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  • Dr. Reyno is a seasoned biotech executive with nearly 30 years of clinical development experience, spanning first-in-human studies to Phase IV clinical trials.
  • At C4T, Dr. Reyno will be responsible for driving C4T’s clinical strategy to advance its promising pipeline of degrader therapies.
  • “We look forward to leveraging Len’s track record of advancing novel oncology therapeutics to patients, deep strategic and operational experience in clinical development and organizational leadership capabilities,” said Andrew Hirsch, president and chief executive officer of C4 Therapeutics.
  • Prior to Pionyr, he was executive vice president and chief medical officer at ORIC Pharmaceuticals, leading their first product candidate into human trials.

Government of Canada invests in strategic research at Dalhousie University

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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To ensure Canada remains at the forefront of research, innovation and wealth generation, the Government of Canada is investing in the success of the country's researchers.

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  • To ensure Canada remains at the forefront of research, innovation and wealth generation, the Government of Canada is investing in the success of the country's researchers.
  • Today, Parliamentary Secretary Andy Fillmore and the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, highlighted an investment of more than $154 million in Dalhousie University through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF).
  • – Ted Hewitt, Chair, Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat Steering Committee; President, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada; and Chair, Canada Research Coordinating Committee
    "I want to thank the federal government for this significant investment, the largest ever made in research at Dalhousie.
  • Created in 2014, the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) supports Canadian post-secondary institutions in their efforts to become global research leaders.

Inspirational Canadian Innovations being recognized for the Governor General's Innovation Awards

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the eighth annual Governor General's Innovation Awards (GGIA).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Today the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the eighth annual Governor General's Innovation Awards (GGIA).
  • These awards recognize and celebrate exceptional and transformational Canadian innovations, which are creating a positive impact in Canada and beyond, while also inspiring the next generation of innovators.
  • Professor Mark Stradiotto is a world-leader in the field of metal catalysis for assembling organic molecules, including the active pharmaceutical ingredients in medicines.
  • The GGIA Selection and Assessment Committees are composed of distinguished individuals chosen for their expertise in and breadth of understanding of the Canadian innovation ecosystem.

Cognizant Commits $5.3 Million in Philanthropic Support to Expand STEM Education and Access to Tech Careers

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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TEANECK, N.J., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has announced $5.3 million in philanthropic support for 14 organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. This funding will help broaden access to K-12 STEM education and advance equitable career pathways, a philanthropic commitment consistent with Cognizant's vision to leverage technology to improve everyday life. The financial contributions announced today will support the following organizations:

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  • "Through our philanthropic efforts, we are expanding on-ramps to tech careers through greater access to high-quality STEM education and inclusion for those historically underrepresented in the industry.
  • The outlet provides in-depth coverage of industry-leading programs, ensuring students, families, policymakers, and companies learn about promising education and career pathways.
  • Ada Developers Academy Alexandra Holien, Interim CEO: "Ada is changing the face of tech, and we are thrilled that Cognizant is investing in our work.
  • Girlstart Shane Woods, Executive Director: "Thanks to support from Cognizant, Girlstart can provide free year-round STEM programming for 2,000+ girls in grades 4-8.

North America Animal Feed Market Report 2022: Demand for Higher-Value and Higher-Quality Items is Boosting Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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The "North America Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "North America Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The animal feed market in North America is divided into five categories: type, livestock, raw materials, manufacturing systems, and country.
  • Increased demand for meat and other end-products are driving the growth of the North American animal feed market.
  • The rise in demand for these and other non-food items has resulted in an increase in the use of feed additives, which has boosted compound feed in the animal feed market.

The Government of Canada supports Nova Scotia organizations in keeping water clean and protecting key ecosystems

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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The funding comes from the Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives, which aim to improve the health, productivity, and sustainability of priority ecosystems in Atlantic Canada.

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  • The funding comes from the Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives, which aim to improve the health, productivity, and sustainability of priority ecosystems in Atlantic Canada.
  • Three Nova Scotia-based organizations will receive funding to lead clean water initiatives to help protect Canada's environment from pollutants such as plastics and harmful bacteria.
  • These projects are a demonstration of the Government of Canada's commitment to addressing plastic pollution and keeping water safe, clean and well-managed.
  • "The Government of Canada understands that Canadians value clean water and its role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.