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Regional parks in British Columbia's Central Okanagan join Canada's national conservation network, conserving nature and combatting climate change

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.
  • The Regional District has officially recognized 25 regional parks as part of Canada's national conservation network, further solidifying the Regional District of Central Okanagan's commitment to nature conservation.
  • The Regional District of Central Okanagan is a trailblazer for reporting its locally protected and conserved areas directly in the national database.
  • The Regional District of Central Okanagan is one of 27 regional districts, a government structure unique to the province of British Columbia.

Competition Bureau seeks to protect the integrity of contracts leading up to the FIFA World Cup 26

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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GATINEAU, QC, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has launched a new reporting tool to help the public and business community report potential collusive agreements between competitors related to the FIFA World Cup 26.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, March 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has launched a new reporting tool to help the public and business community report potential collusive agreements between competitors related to the FIFA World Cup 26.
  • The Bureau urges anyone with information regarding bidders who are entering into collusive agreements, to win contracts linked to the World Cup, to report it using the reporting tool.
  • Collusion undermines fair competition, threatens the integrity of markets and increases the cost and risk of doing business.
  • We are determined to pursue those who seek to unjustly profit from contracts related to the World Cup."

ALIMENTATION COUCHE-TARD ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE STEPHEN HARPER TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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LAVAL, QC, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche–Tard") (TSX: ATD) announced today that The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper has been appointed by the Board of Directors (the "Board") as a new member, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • LAVAL, QC, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ("Couche–Tard") (TSX: ATD) announced today that The Right Honourable Stephen J. Harper has been appointed by the Board of Directors (the "Board") as a new member, effective immediately.
  • "We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Harper to our board," said Alain Bouchard, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Alimentation Couche-Tard.
  • He sits on the board of directors of Colliers International Group Inc., a Canada-based diversified professional services and investment management company, where he also sits on the Governance Committee.
  • Mr. Harper also serves as the Chair of the International Democracy Union and international Friends of Israel Initiative.

Federal minimum wage rising to $17.30 per hour on April 1

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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To keep up with the cost of living, the federal minimum wage will increase from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour on April 1, 2024.

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  • To keep up with the cost of living, the federal minimum wage will increase from $16.65 to $17.30 per hour on April 1, 2024.
  • Should the provincial or territorial minimum wage rate exceed the federal rate, employers must pay the higher of the two.
  • For more information, please refer to the Pay and minimum wage, deductions, and wage recovery webpage or contact the Labour Program at 1‑800‑641‑4049.
  • In 2022 , the federal minimum wage was increased to $15.55, and in 2023 , it was increased to $16.65.

New federal law helps ensure families will benefit from affordable early learning and child care for generations to come

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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With Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, receiving Royal Assent on March 19, 2024, the federal vision is now established into law.

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  • With Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada, receiving Royal Assent on March 19, 2024, the federal vision is now established into law.
  • "With this legislation, young families will have access to the early learning and child care system we are building across the country for generations to come.
  • Combined with other investments, including investments in Indigenous early learning and child care, up to $30 billion over five years will be provided in support of early learning and child care.
  • For every dollar invested in early learning and child care, the Canadian economy makes a return of $1.50 to $2.80.

Verndale Acquires Yaksa to Strengthen Market Position & Expand Ecommerce Services

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
CRM, QC, Acquisition, B2C, DXP, B2B, CPQ, Sales

BOSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verndale, a leading digital experience agency headquartered in Boston, MA, announced today the acquisition of Yaksa, a prominent digital commerce experience agency based in Montréal, QC. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Verndale's market presence, expand its service offerings, and deliver even greater value to clients. With this acquisition, Verndale is now one of the largest independent digital experience agencies serving both the US and Canadian markets.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Verndale's market presence, expand its service offerings, and deliver even greater value to clients.
  • With this acquisition, Verndale is now one of the largest independent digital experience agencies serving both the US and Canadian markets.
  • Verndale and Yaksa unite to deliver unparalleled value to clients, offering solutions for B2B and B2C ecommerce success.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome the talented Yaksa team to Verndale," said Chris Pisapia, CEO at Verndale.

Nunatsiavut Government and Government of Canada take major step forward toward establishing Inuit Protected Area along the northern coast of Labrador

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Friday, March 15, 2024
QC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment, Government, Culture, Whale, Labrador Current, National security, Knowledge, Travel, News, Parks Canada, Dolphin, Fishery, Life, Parliament, Labrador Sea, Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous peoples, Breeding, Water, Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Ice, Memorandum, Torngat Mountains National Park, Whaling

The proposed 16,791 square kilometre Inuit Protected Area is located in the Labrador Sea, in the coastal waters adjacent to Torngat Mountains National Park in northern Labrador.

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  • The proposed 16,791 square kilometre Inuit Protected Area is located in the Labrador Sea, in the coastal waters adjacent to Torngat Mountains National Park in northern Labrador.
  • "Today marks an important achievement and a great step forward in the protection and stewardship of Nunatsiavut waters and the Labrador Shelf Marine Region.
  • I look forward to the ongoing collaboration of our two governments as we strive together to negotiate the establishment of an Inuit Protected Area in Nunatsiavut waters off the coast of northern Labrador."
  • The area includes a transition between Arctic and Atlantic habitats ranging from highly scenic fjords to long beaches and mudflats.

Waters Streamlines and Expedites PFAS Testing with Innovative Oasis Dual-Phase Cartridges

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). To help ensure accuracy and further confidence in test results, Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are QC-tested by an accredited laboratory for low residual PFAS, to reduce or eliminate any time spent troubleshooting potential assay contamination.

Key Points: 
  • Waters Oasis™ Dual-phase PFAS Analysis Cartridges simplify sample preparation for EPA 1633 testing for analysis of PFAS concentrations in non-potable water, soils, biosolids, and tissue.
  • MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
  • Oasis WAX/GCB & GCB/WAX Cartridges are the latest products within Waters extensive portfolio of PFAS testing solutions.
  • Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are the latest products within a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS Testing Solutions offered by Waters to support the surging demand for PFAS environmental testing.

Waters Streamlines and Expedites PFAS Testing with Innovative Oasis Dual-Phase Cartridges

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). To help ensure accuracy and further confidence in test results, Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are QC-tested by an accredited laboratory for low residual PFAS, to reduce or eliminate any time spent troubleshooting potential assay contamination.

Key Points: 
  • Waters Oasis™ Dual-phase PFAS Analysis Cartridges simplify sample preparation for EPA 1633 testing for analysis of PFAS concentrations in non-potable water, soils, biosolids, and tissue.
  • Cartridge lots are QC-tested by an accredited laboratory for low residual PFAS to help reduce or eliminate time spent troubleshooting PFAS contamination.
  • MILFORD, Mass., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announces new Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX for PFAS Analysis Cartridges with new design features that significantly streamline and expedite sample preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
  • Oasis WAX/GCB and GCB/WAX Cartridges are the latest products within a comprehensive portfolio of PFAS Testing Solutions offered by Waters to support the surging demand for PFAS environmental testing.

Welcome a New Age of Seamless and Professional Charging with the Baseus Blade2 Ultra-Thin Laptop Power Bank

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Lightweight and Modular Design: A key feature of the Blade2 Ultra-Thin Laptop Power Bank is its impressively flat and weightless design.

Key Points: 
  • Lightweight and Modular Design: A key feature of the Blade2 Ultra-Thin Laptop Power Bank is its impressively flat and weightless design.
  • Compatibility Across Devices: Enjoy seamless charging across multiple different devices with the Baseus Blade2 Ultra-Thin Laptop Power Bank and recharge laptops, cell phones, game consoles, headphones, and more.
  • Baseus strives to reduce the carbon footprint left behind by producing advanced technologies, such as the Blade2 Ultra-Thin Laptop Power Bank, using eco-friendly materials.
  • The Blade2 Ultra-Thin Laptop Power Bank was created to match devices in both aesthetics and performance by providing seamless and unparalleled charging, performance, and convenience.