Municipal government in Canada

Calgary's Kathairos Solutions Awarded $1.58M in the Clean Resource Innovation Network's Reducing Environmental Footprint Technology Competition

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Until now, addressing the issue has been difficult, complex and cost prohibitive, particularly on small, low-production wells.

Key Points: 
  • Until now, addressing the issue has been difficult, complex and cost prohibitive, particularly on small, low-production wells.
  • "The oil and gas industry faces a serious challenge in trying to eliminate methane emissions from its remote well site operations," said Dick Brown, Kathairos co-founder and CEO.
  • The Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) is focused on ensuring Canada's energy resources can be sustainably developed for the global energy supply.
  • The Reducing Environmental Footprint competition is designed to advance technology solutions for high-priority environmental challenges across the oil and gas industry with the intent to export technologies internationally and for application with Canada's industrial sector.

A cleaner Hamilton Harbour: All contaminated sediment removed or capped at Randle Reef

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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During Stage2, over 615,000 cubic metres of contaminated sediment was managed, enough to fill a hockey rink nearly three times over.

Key Points: 
  • During Stage2, over 615,000 cubic metres of contaminated sediment was managed, enough to fill a hockey rink nearly three times over.
  • The sediment was primarily dredged and placed into an Engineered Containment Facility (ECF) constructed during the first stage, while the remaining contaminated sediment was capped in place.
  • "Today marks the completion of a major step in the cleanup of Randle Reef, with enough contaminated sediments removed and contained to fill a hockey arena three times.
  • The Randle Reef Sediment Remediation Project is a transformational step in improving the health and water quality of Lake Ontario, and the image of Hamilton itself.

Alberta and Canada expand partnership to improve access to high-speed Internet for Albertans

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta announced in December 2021 that they were providing up to $300 million in joint funding to connect rural Alberta communities to high-speed Internet.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the governments of Canada and Alberta announced in December 2021 that they were providing up to $300 million in joint funding to connect rural Alberta communities to high-speed Internet.
  • The governments of Canada and Alberta recognize the important role access to high-speed Internet will have in the economic recovery following the pandemic.
  • "We need to close this connection gap and ensure that every nook and cranny of Alberta has access to reliable high-speed Internet.
  • Alberta's Broadband Strategy is a roadmap to connect every Alberta home and business to highspeed Internet by the end of the 202627 fiscal year.

ClearStream Announces Fourth Quarter and 2021 Annual Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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The stabilization of the business that started in Q2 2021 continued in Q3 and Q4 2021 with revenue increasing in Q4 2021 by 20.6% from Q4 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The stabilization of the business that started in Q2 2021 continued in Q3 and Q4 2021 with revenue increasing in Q4 2021 by 20.6% from Q4 2020.
  • Gross profit margin for the year ended December 31, 2021 was 10.4% compared to 8.6% for the year ended December 31, 2020.
  • As a percentage of revenue, SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021 were 6.8% compared to 6.1% for 2020.
  • For the year ended December 31, 2021, Adjusted EBITDAS was $17,115 compared to $10,524 for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Rogers 5G Expands to 10 New Communities as Part of Eastern Ontario Regional Network Project

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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TORONTO, March 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications, together with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), announced today it has extended its 5G network to reach more residents and businesses across 10 new communities throughout Eastern Ontario. Rogers 5G is now available in the following areas:

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this year, Rogers lit up 5G in eight communities as part of this partnership.
  • We are proud to be part of this partnership to improve connectivity in Eastern Ontario.
  • Since January 2020, Rogers has enhanced its wireless networks across more than 200 Ontario communities; at the same time, Rogers has delivered fixed broadband network upgrades to nearly 100 communities across the province.
  • Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) strives to fuel economic development and growth by working regionally to improve and leverage broadband access and cell connectivity.

Better public transit for Mississauga

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Friday, March 4, 2022
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Building better public transit systems shortens commute times, creates good middle-class jobs, and cleans our air.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Building better public transit systems shortens commute times, creates good middle-class jobs, and cleans our air.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has supported more than 1,300 public transit projects across Canada, includingmore than 800 projects in Ontario alone.
  • "Since day one, we have been building better public transit for people throughout Ontario.
  • Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program provides provinces, territories, and municipalities with funding to address the new construction, expansion, and improvement and rehabilitation of public transit infrastructure, and active transportation projects.

New Canada Digital Adoption Program to help small businesses thrive in the digital economy

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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As small businesses adapt to the digital economy and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is working to help them continue to grow, thrive, and create good jobs.

Key Points: 
  • As small businesses adapt to the digital economy and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is working to help them continue to grow, thrive, and create good jobs.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the launch of the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), to help Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses grow their online presence and upgrade or adopt digital technologies.
  • That's why we're launching the Canada Digital Adoption Program to empower small businesses with the digital tools they need, while helping them create good jobs, particularly for young Canadians."
  • The Canada Digital Adoption Program will support as many as 160,000 small- and medium- sized businesses to adopt new technologies while creating thousands of jobs for young Canadians.

New EV Chargers Coming in Rural Counties Surrounding London and South of Georgian Bay in Ontario

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Today,Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2-million investment in EPCOR Utilities Inc. to helpinstall up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the rural counties surrounding London Ontario and in the South Georgian Bay area within the coming year.

Key Points: 
  • Today,Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2-million investment in EPCOR Utilities Inc. to helpinstall up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the rural counties surrounding London Ontario and in the South Georgian Bay area within the coming year.
  • Since 2015, Canada has invested a historic $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians.
  • This investment will help support up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the rural counties surrounding London, Ontario, and in the South Georgian Bay area within the coming year."
  • South Georgian Bay and Southwestern Ontario are areas where additional EV charging is sorely needed, and EVS applauds the efforts by the Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada and EPCOR in this endeavour."

Government of Canada invests nearly $6.6 million to bring high-speed Internet to more than 2,500 households in Saskatchewan

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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"This $6.6 million in federal funding to improve high-speed Internet will mean faster, more reliable, and efficient Internet service for Saskatchewan residents.

Key Points: 
  • "This $6.6 million in federal funding to improve high-speed Internet will mean faster, more reliable, and efficient Internet service for Saskatchewan residents.
  • The projects announced today are receiving nearly $6.6 million in Government of Canada funding to bring high-speed Internet to over 2,500 households in rural Saskatchewan.
  • These projects will bring high-speed Internet to more than 75,000 households in rural and remote communities across Canada.
  • Since 2015, Government of Canada funding has supported projects to bring improved speeds to over 1.1 million households in rural and remote communities across Canada.

Parsons Awarded Significant Contract to Continue Managing Faro Mine Remediation

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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CENTREVILLE, Va., Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company has been awarded a contract to provide main construction management and care & maintenance (MCM-C&M) services at Faro Mine in Faro, Yukon, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • CENTREVILLE, Va., Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company has been awarded a contract to provide main construction management and care & maintenance (MCM-C&M) services at Faro Mine in Faro, Yukon, Canada.
  • Once the worlds largest open pit lead-zinc mine, the Faro Mine Remediation Project is one of the largest and most complex abandoned mine clean-up projects in Canada.
  • Parsons has supported the Government of Canada, Yukon Government, First Nations, and the Town of Faro in remediating the site since 2016.
  • Parsons will also continue to be responsible for the care and maintenance of the site.