Geography of Canada

Rogers 5G Reaches Halifax as Nova Scotia’s First and Only 5G Network

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Geography of Canada, Technology, Mobile telecommunications, Science and technology, 5G, Internet of things, Technology forecasting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, NOVA SCOTIA, Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canadas only 5G network is now available in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, reaching 12 communities across the region

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  • Atlantic Canadas only 5G network is now available in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, reaching 12 communities across the region
    HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced it is launching Canadas Largest and Most Reliable 5G Network, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  • Rogers 5G, powered by Ericsson, is the first and only 5G network in Atlantic Canada, and is also available in communities across New Brunswick.
  • We are proud to be the first to offer 5G connectivity to the residents and businesses of Halifax, said Matt MacLellan, President of Atlantic Region, Rogers Communications.
  • 5G technology will have a transformational impact, and provide incredible benefits to consumers, businesses, industries, and communities across Nova Scotia.

Ethos Increases Land Holdings in Newfoundland to 118km(2)

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Toogood, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Fairbanks, Alaska, Dominion of Newfoundland, Vein, Newfoundland, Academic disciplines, Geography of Canada, Subdivisions of Canada

This project is contiguous to the Company's Deep Cove and Virgin Arm properties, and increases its land position at the Toogood Project to over 118 km2.

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  • This project is contiguous to the Company's Deep Cove and Virgin Arm properties, and increases its land position at the Toogood Project to over 118 km2.
  • Alex Heath, CFA., President and CEO stated, "The addition of the Fairbanks claim is strategic, as it not only increases our overall land position at our Toogood project, but also provides Ethos with a contiguous land position near an area with numerous outcrops of visible gold within quartz veins.
  • It also comes at an opportune time, as we finalize our exploration plans for our inaugural field season in Newfoundland."
  • Ethos Gold, a proud member of Discovery Group, has accumulated a portfolio of district-scale projects in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland that have large scale discovery potential.

CPABC: Despite COVID-19 pandemic, Thompson-Okanagan seeing rapid population and housing price growth

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Geography of British Columbia, Interior of British Columbia, Okanagan, Population ecology, Geography of Canada, Population growth

Further, the Thompson-Okanagan has seen the fastest population growth in B.C.

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  • Further, the Thompson-Okanagan has seen the fastest population growth in B.C.
  • over the past five years, as many from across the province and outside the province relocated to the region.
  • This is critical as natural growth is trending downward as our population continues to age.
  • It is encouraging to see that housing construction activity has picked up in recent years, but it is not keeping pace with population growth, noted Christiansen.

Indigo Love of Reading Foundation provides over $1M through its Literacy Fund Grant to 30 underfunded school libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Indigo Books and Music, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Geography of Canada

Today, as the end of the school year approaches, the Foundation celebrates the 30 recipient schools.

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  • Today, as the end of the school year approaches, the Foundation celebrates the 30 recipient schools.
  • The 2020/2021 Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Literacy Fund grant recipients:
    Bishop Kidd Junior High School, Calgary, Alberta
    Chilliwack Landing Preschool and Kindergarten, Chilliwack, British Columbia
    Colleen and Gordie Howe Middle School, Abbotsford, British Columbia
    L.T.
  • Westlake Fine Arts Elementary School, Taber, Alberta
    Mackay Centre School and Philip E. Layton School, Montreal, Quebec
    St. Mary's Wellness and Education Centre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
    1 Source: Love of Reading Literacy Fund grant applications.
  • Indigo Books& Music Inc. founded the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation in 2004 to address the underfunding of public elementary school libraries.

Cabot Appoints Jason McCarty As Director Of Golf At Cabot Saint Lucia

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Geography of Nova Scotia, Cabot, Cape Breton Island, NOVA SCOTIA, Geography of Canada, Cabot Links

TORONTO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot , the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announced today that Jason McCarty has joined Cabot Saint Lucia as Director of Golf.

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  • TORONTO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabot , the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announced today that Jason McCarty has joined Cabot Saint Lucia as Director of Golf.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome one of the most talented and knowledgeable individuals in golf to Cabot Saint Lucia during this key stage in our development," said Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO and Co-founder of Cabot.
  • As the second resort from the acclaimed developers of Cabot Cape Breton, Cabot Saint Luciawill offer a brand-new golf club, boutique resort and residential community located onaspectacular 375-acre peninsulain Saint Lucia.
  • The portfolio includes the award-winning Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, the Cabot Saint Lucia resort community in development on the northern tip of Saint Lucia and newly launched Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia.

Leucrotta Exploration Announces Details of Phase I Mica Pad Development and Test in Basal Montney Zone

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Peace River Country, Montney, British Columbia, Mica, Geography of Canada

The first Pad will consist of 4 wells with 3 placed into the Lower Montney and one placed into the Basal Montney.

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  • The first Pad will consist of 4 wells with 3 placed into the Lower Montney and one placed into the Basal Montney.
  • Leucrotta has also recently completed and tested a previously drilled Basal Montney well.
  • This was very similar to the test of the offset well in the Lower Montney and as noted above, Leucrotta will now integrate the Basal Montney into Phase I of the Mica Development using materially greater frac intensity.
  • As previously announced, Leucrotta has a 5-year plan to grow to 30,000 boepd, with the Basal Montney and the impending commencement of the test pad being two positive first steps.

NorthWest Copper Appoints Vesta Filipchuk as VP Sustainability

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Vesta, Vancouver, Geography of Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper (Northwest or the Company) (TSXV: NWST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vesta Filipchuk as Vice President Sustainability.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NorthWest Copper (Northwest or the Company) (TSXV: NWST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Vesta Filipchuk as Vice President Sustainability.
  • Vesta will be a key member of our leadership team and brings a wealth of diverse ESG experience to NorthWest.
  • Peter Bell, President & CEO of NorthWest states: We are very excited to add Vesta to the NorthWest team.
  • With a robust portfolio in a tier one jurisdiction, Northwest Copper is well positioned to participate fully in a strengthening global copper market.

Associa British Columbia Hosts Educational Webinar

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Vancouver, Geography of Canada

Vancouver, BC, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa British Columbia announces an upcoming educational webinar, CONDO 101 How do I become the best council member I can be?

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  • Vancouver, BC, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa British Columbia announces an upcoming educational webinar, CONDO 101 How do I become the best council member I can be?
  • The virtual educational event is being offered at no charge to council members looking to learn best practices for their position.
  • An additional viewing of this webinar with a Chinese translation will be provided on June 17, 2021, from6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT.
  • Associa British Columbia takes pride in our dedication to serving valued clients and potential council members with educational opportunities and access to effective training that provide them with the skills to best lead their communities, stated Adam Lord,Associa British Columbia president.

Callinex Intersects 4.87m of 14.94% Copper in 90m Step-out from the Rainbow Deposit in the Flin Flon Mining District, MB

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Division No. 18, Saskatchewan, Flin Flon, Geography of Canada, Subdivisions of Canada, Political geography

The Orange Zone was preceded by an intersection in the Yellow Zone which returned 3.00m of 2.26% Cu.

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  • The Orange Zone was preceded by an intersection in the Yellow Zone which returned 3.00m of 2.26% Cu.
  • PBM-129-W1 is located 90m along strike to the south of PBM-113 and 40m vertically above PBM-129 ( Rainbow Deposit Long Section ).
  • The mineralization intersected in the Rainbow to date are indicative of the high-grade deposits that the Flin Flon District is famous for hosting."
  • Callinex will continue to provide results on an ongoing basis for the duration of the 2021 drilling campaign.

Inventus Mining: 2021 Exploration Program at Pardo and Sudbury 2.0

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Greater Sudbury, Sudbury, Massachusetts, ONTARIO, Geography of Canada, Subdivisions of Canada, Canada

TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inventus Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE: IVS) (Inventus or the Company) is pleased to provide an overview of the 2021 exploration programs currently underway at its 100%-owned Pardo and Sudbury 2.0 projects near Sudbury, Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inventus Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE: IVS) (Inventus or the Company) is pleased to provide an overview of the 2021 exploration programs currently underway at its 100%-owned Pardo and Sudbury 2.0 projects near Sudbury, Ontario.
  • The objective at Pardo this season is to generate sampling data that will lead to the maiden mineral resource estimate for the project.
  • There are three components to the Sudbury 2.0 project exploration strategy over the coming months.
  • The 2021 Virtual Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) will occur on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 10:00-11:00 AM ET.