Prince Michael International Road Safety Award

AGI Kicks-Off Third Annual Safety Week

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Monday, April 24, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230424005441/en/
    AGI Safety Week Tips: Wearing the right PPE and following safety procedures is an excellent way to eliminate injuries.
  • Safety is a key part of our One AGI Culture.”
    To kick off the week, employees, globally, will engage in a wide range of location-based safety activities including hand safety training.
  • AGI, also, will launch its third annual Safety Awards, an employee-nomination program that acknowledges individuals, teams and projects exemplifying safety best practices and performance.
  • “Our aim is to make the Safety Week agenda and activities not only fun, but also relevant with day-to-day operations,” said Harsha Bhojraj, AGI Vice President of Manufacturing and Safety Lead.

VIA RAIL CREATES SUBSIDIARY AND APPOINTS BOARD MEMBERS TO DELIVER HFR PROJECT

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

MONTREAL, Dec. 15, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -The Board of Directors of VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announces the incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, VIA HFR VIA TGF Inc. (VIA HFR), to manage the development and delivery for the new High Frequency Rail (HFR) project and act as a dedicated project office.

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  • MONTREAL, Dec. 15, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ -The Board of Directors of VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announces the incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, VIA HFR VIA TGF Inc. (VIA HFR), to manage the development and delivery for the new High Frequency Rail (HFR) project and act as a dedicated project office.
  • VIA Rail has also appointed three founding directors to VIA HFR's Board of Directors.
  • Robert Prichard will serve as Chair of VIA HFR's board, while Marie-Jos Nadeau will serve as Vice Chair and Robert Fonberg will be the third founding director.
  • The Government of Canada is leading the procurement process to select a private development partner for the HFR project.

ZŪM, THE TECH-ENABLED STUDENT TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER, FOR SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, CELEBRATES THE S.F. BUS DRIVER COMMUNITY

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zūm, the tech-enabled student transportation provider, announced today a successful community event honoring school bus drivers serving the San Francisco School District. The celebration was held on Friday, November 18th to recognize bus drivers with 40-50 years of continued service with the "Exceptional Community Award," the recipient of the inaugural "Paul Stein Award," and the "Safety Award." In total, 11 drivers were recognized at the Thanksgiving Community gathering that included more than 200 bus drivers, city representatives, school board members, community members, and Zum employees.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zm , the tech-enabled student transportation provider, announced today a successful community event honoring school bus drivers serving the San Francisco School District.
  • In total, 11 drivers were recognized at the Thanksgiving Community gathering that included more than 200 bus drivers, city representatives, school board members, community members, and Zum employees.
  • Zm, the tech-enabled student transportation provider, honors San Francisco Unified School District bus drivers.
  • "It is the time of year when we give back and give thanks," said Ritu Narayan , CEO of Zum.

Leading Human Potential Expert Daphne Michaels Announces Open Enrollment in Her Free, Live 'Map to Marvelous' Masterclass

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daphne Michaels — a leading human potential expert — is proud to announce that registration is now open for her free Breakthrough Masterclass, "Map to Marvelous," a 45-minute class that will be given on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. PST.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daphne Michaels a leading human potential expert is proud to announce that registration is now open for her freeBreakthroughMasterclass, "Map to Marvelous," a 45-minuteclass that will be givenon Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. PST.
  • 1: What a mediocre life is, how it manifests itself and ways to break free from the spiritual disconnect mediocrity brings.
  • Daphne Michaels has spent more than 25 years guiding thousands of people to their highest potential through her life-altering energetic work.
  • She has dedicated her life to understanding the heights and depths of the human psyche through the study of integral psychology and behavioral science.

eDriving and Innovation Group Win Technology Program Award at The Australian Road Safety Foundation's 11th Annual Australian Road Safety Awards

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Monday, August 15, 2022

eDriving and Innovation Group were presented with the award for eDriving's innovative digital driver safety app, Mentor(SM).

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  • eDriving and Innovation Group were presented with the award for eDriving's innovative digital driver safety app, Mentor(SM).
  • Mentor is made available by eDriving to fleet operators in Australia and New Zealand through the Innovation Group partnership.
  • The Australian Road Safety Awards acknowledge the achievements of leading road safety stakeholders and provide an opportunity to formally recognise their commitment to improving road safety outcomes.
  • Drew Schnehage, Managing Director of Innovation Group Australia, added: "Thank you to the Australian Road Safety Foundation for the nomination and our win of the Technology Programs Award.

COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN VIA RAIL AND UNIFOR RATIFIED

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Collective agreements 1, 2, and 3 for members of Unifor's Council 4000 and Local 100 will be retroactive to January 1, 2022, and in effect through December 31, 2024.

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  • Collective agreements 1, 2, and 3 for members of Unifor's Council 4000 and Local 100 will be retroactive to January 1, 2022, and in effect through December 31, 2024.
  • VIA Rail employees experienced unprecedented hardships over the past 2 years, and when called upon remained professional and continued to offer the high-quality service that VIA Rail is known for.
  • It also offers reassurance for the communities who count on VIA Rail services from coast to coast to coast.
  • The Corporation has been awarded nine Safety Awards and three Environment Awards by the Railway Association of Canada since 2005.

VIA Rail Delivers New Levels of Comfort, Accessibility, and Sustainability With Its New Corridor Fleet

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

"This new fleet marks a new era for passenger rail service in the Corridor, where we served over 4.7 million passengers in 2019 and which represented 96% of our ridership pre-pandemic.

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  • "This new fleet marks a new era for passenger rail service in the Corridor, where we served over 4.7 million passengers in 2019 and which represented 96% of our ridership pre-pandemic.
  • Funding for these new trainsets was announced in the 2018 Federal budget and represents an investment of close to a billion dollars.
  • The new fleet will offer a new era of comfort and efficiency for the workers, families, and tourists who travel on these tracks.
  • For a digital version of the media kit: https://we.tl/t-AlGoPC1t2j
    Source: Ben Marc Diendr, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer, VIA Rail Canada,

eDriving Awarded Prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for Mentor

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

CAPE MAY, N.J., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --eDrivingSM, a Solera company, and leading global provider of digital driver risk management solutions, has been awarded a 2021 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.

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  • CAPE MAY, N.J., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --eDrivingSM, a Solera company, and leading global provider of digital driver risk management solutions, has been awarded a 2021 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
  • "We are honored and privileged to receive this Prince Michael Award during our 25th year of successful driver risk management," said Ed Dubens, CEO/Founder of eDriving.
  • Since 1987 the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards have recognised outstanding achievement and innovation world-wide.
  • Each year the most outstanding examples of international road safety initiatives are given public recognition through the scheme.

eDriving Awarded Prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for Mentor

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

CAPE MAY, N.J., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --eDrivingSM, a Solera company, and leading global provider of digital driver risk management solutions, has been awarded a 2021 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.

Key Points: 
  • CAPE MAY, N.J., Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --eDrivingSM, a Solera company, and leading global provider of digital driver risk management solutions, has been awarded a 2021 Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
  • "We are honored and privileged to receive this Prince Michael Award during our 25th year of successful driver risk management," said Ed Dubens, CEO/Founder of eDriving.
  • Since 1987 the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards have recognised outstanding achievement and innovation world-wide.
  • Each year the most outstanding examples of international road safety initiatives are given public recognition through the scheme.

VIA Rail Unveils Its Mandatory Vaccination Policy

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Saturday, October 30, 2021

MONTRAL, Oct. 29, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is unveiling its mandatory vaccination policy in line with the regulations outlined today by Transport Canada.Via Rail'scomprehensive vaccination policy will require everyone 12-years of age and older on board our trains to show proof of vaccination as of October 30.

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  • MONTRAL, Oct. 29, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is unveiling its mandatory vaccination policy in line with the regulations outlined today by Transport Canada.Via Rail'scomprehensive vaccination policy will require everyone 12-years of age and older on board our trains to show proof of vaccination as of October 30.
  • October 30 Passengers 12-years and older boarding VIA trains must show proof of vaccination or valid COVID-19 molecular test.
  • In line with the Government of Canada's requirements, VIA Rail also developed a mandatory vaccination policy for its employees.
  • Furthermore, VIA Rail asks that passengers stay informed of public health guidelines and respect those that apply to them and their travel plans, including mandatory vaccination as of October 30.