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Winners for 2023 Webster Awards Announced

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ - The winners in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced this evening during a live in-person event, hosted by CHEK TV's Paul Haysom and Gloria Macarenko from CBC Radio who also conducted a fireside chat with the featured guest, veteran anchor/journalist, Lisa LaFlamme.
  • For those who wish to see who the finalists and winners are of the 2023 Webster Awards, and to view the finalists' work, this can be accessed now at www.jackwebster.com .
  • Lisa LaFlamme, featured guest at the 2023 Webster Awards- BC's best journalist celebrated.
  • Also, during the 2023 Webster Awards, Frances Bula was honoured as the 2023 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, the Global Reporting Centre was honoured as the 2023 Bill Good Award recipient, and 2023 Shelley Fralic Award recipient, Sophie Lui of Global BC, was also honoured.

Finalists for 2023 Webster Awards Announced

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Plus tickets now on sale for the Nov. 14th Gala Dinner/Awards Evening

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  • Plus tickets now on sale for the Nov. 14th Gala Dinner/Awards Evening
    VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Finalists in the 14 categories for the 2023 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced today.
  • All finalists will be celebrated, and the winner in each category will be announced during the November 14th Webster Awards which this year will be a live, in-person gala dinner awards evening at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, no-host reception 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. with dinner and the awards beginning at 6:00 p.m.
    Finalists announced for 2023 Webster Awards - Nov. 14 event featuring Lisa LaFlamme
    This year's event will feature Lisa LaFlamme, in a fireside chat hosted by CBC Vancouver's Gloria Macarenko.
  • The 2023 finalists announced today and detailed below were chosen by the Webster Awards jury, all members who are independent of the Jack Webster Foundation and its board.
  • Webster Award partners are Oh Boy Productions, Glacier Media, and the Vancouver Sun and Province.

Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Terry Hui’s Concord Pacific Complete Canada’s Largest Solar Project

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terry Hui of Concord Pacific and Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) are pleased to announce the successful completion of commissioning for three solar farms in their ACFN-Concord Solar Partnership portfolio.

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  • FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alberta, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terry Hui of Concord Pacific and Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) are pleased to announce the successful completion of commissioning for three solar farms in their ACFN-Concord Solar Partnership portfolio.
  • The Coaldale, Monarch and Vulcan solar farms are just the first $145-million step in the partnership between Concord Pacific’s wholly owned subsidiary Concord Green Energy and ACFN Green Energy.
  • ACFN independently delivered their direct equity participation of $32M to create the largest direct Indigenous solar project investment completed so far in Canada.
  • Collectively, the three photovoltaic solar farms in southern Alberta cover approximately 480 acres and have 67.6 MWAC (106 MWDC) generating capacity.

Eventzee Scavenger Hunt App Partners with Concord Adex for Public Art Program

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Utilizing Freeze Tags Eventzee scavenger hunt app, the ArtWalk is officially the largest critical mass of public art in Ontario.

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  • Utilizing Freeze Tags Eventzee scavenger hunt app, the ArtWalk is officially the largest critical mass of public art in Ontario.
  • Using the Eventzee scavenger hunt app, visitors to Concord Park Place can access the Artwalk at a different and deeper level.
  • Concord developed their public art program to make art accessible to all and to inspire local youth to appreciate art and become future artists.
  • Concord Pacifics public art plan for Concord Pacific Place, developed 30 years ago, is the model now referenced in all major cities across the country.

WORLD'S TOP PHYSICISTS UNITE TO TACKLE ONE OF SCIENCE'S GREATEST MYSTERIES

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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While each theory has led to countless scientific breakthroughs, in many cases, they are incompatible and seemingly contradictory.

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  • While each theory has led to countless scientific breakthroughs, in many cases, they are incompatible and seemingly contradictory.
  • "Like the Solvay Conference nearly 100 years ago, the Quantum Gravity Conference will bring top scientists together in salon-style gatherings.
  • TheQuantum Gravity Societylooks forward to leveraging that growing technical capacity withjoint theory and experimental work that harnessesthe collective expertise of the world's great physicists."
  • Quantum Gravity Society was founded in Vancouver, Canada in 2020 by a group of Canadian business, technology and community leaders, and leading international physicists.

Club Kitchen concept reduces start up time of private kitchen to two weeks

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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From its Yaletown location at The Arc (988 Expo Boulevard), Club Kitchen will provide access to over 100,000 potential customers within a 10-minute drive and 10,000 customers within a 10-minute walk.

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  • From its Yaletown location at The Arc (988 Expo Boulevard), Club Kitchen will provide access to over 100,000 potential customers within a 10-minute drive and 10,000 customers within a 10-minute walk.
  • Overall, this will mean reduced vehicle distances for delivery, fewer vehicle trips for pick-up and fresher food for more people.
  • Inside, Club Kitchen will offer 13 separate, fully-equipped, delivery-focused kitchen spaces (200 sq.ft.-350 sq.ft.)
  • Additionally, thanks to shared overhead and frontline staffing, Club Kitchen members can focus on running a profitable business with lower/shared overhead.

Soaring High Above the Clouds "Concord Sky" is One of Canada's Tallest Structures at 299 m

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Concord Pacific / Adex brings form and function to fresh altitudes with its newest property, Concord Sky , an iconic addition to the downtown Toronto cityscape at 299 m tall.

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  • Concord Pacific / Adex brings form and function to fresh altitudes with its newest property, Concord Sky , an iconic addition to the downtown Toronto cityscape at 299 m tall.
  • Unique in shape and height, Concord Sky is the country's second tallest residential tower and the fourth tallest structure in Canada overall.
  • Centrally located at Yonge and Gerrard, the condo will house approximately 1100 units with construction remobilized next month.
  • A leader in technology innovation for wellness, safety and convenience, Concord BioSpace Systems will be integrated into Concord Sky.

Concord Pacific intends to Seek Leave to Appeal in a Rare Split Decision from BC Court of Appeal

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, in a rare split decision, the British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of Concord Pacific Acquisitions Inc. ("Concord") in its litigation with Hong Leong Oei ("Oei") and his holding companies that control the Plaza of Nations site on Vancouver's False Creek.

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  • Concord and Oei signed an agreement that stated in writing that it is binding, and Concord paid Oei $10 million in cash which has not been returned to Concord.
  • In previous litigation in Singapore, Oei swore that the agreement with Concord was binding; yet he claimed in B.C.
  • Concord feels strongly on its position and intends to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • The Loan Agreement is related to a Deutsche Bank financial arrangement designed by Mr. Oei Hong Leong and concealed from Concord.

British Columbia’s highest court rejects appeal by “dishonest” Concord Pacific, one of Canada’s largest property developers

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Vancouver, BC, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VANCOUVER, BC The BC Court of Appeal today rejected an appeal byConcord Pacific, one of Canadas largest property developers, upholding an earlier judgement that its senior management were egregiously dishonest.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VANCOUVER, BC The BC Court of Appeal today rejected an appeal byConcord Pacific, one of Canadas largest property developers, upholding an earlier judgement that its senior management were egregiously dishonest.
  • After a lengthy court battle, in July 2019, then BC Supreme Court judge Mr. Justice Peter Voith dismissed the claim in its entirety, describing the evidence and conduct of Concord Pacifics senior management as problematic, unreliable and dishonest.
  • Mr. Justice David C. Harris and Madam Justice Gail M. Dickson dismissed Concords appeal, while Madam Justice Sunni Stromberg-Stein dissented.
  • Justice Voith also held Concord and its president, Terry Hui, responsible for providing incorrect information to the court.

Festive LED Light up and NYE at London's Principal Tower dedicated to NHS Workers

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Monday, December 27, 2021
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LONDON, Dec. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Concord London and Brookfield are lighting up the landmark 50-storey Principal Tower with a show of hearts for the many thousands of NHS workers who will be working and not with loved ones during this festive period.

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  • Terry Hui, CEO of Concord Pacific Group: "It has been a difficult two years for those working in healthcare.
  • Londoners are famously resilient, yet at the same time we can't forget the ultra-marathon that NHS workers continue to endure to keep everyone safe and healthy.
  • Principal Tower will be lighting up nightly through to New Year's Eve between 17:00 and 20:30.
  • The Principal Place Plaza at the Amazon UK Headquarters is an amazing vantage point for photos and making video messages.