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EVLO's Industry-Leading Approach to Safety Validated with EVLOFLEX UL 9540 Certification

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Documentation, Safety, BESS, NFPA, National Fire Protection Association, UL, QC, Certification

The certification, administered by a North American independent third party, is the leading safety standard for grid-connected batteries such as EVLO's utility-scale BESS solutions.

Key Points: 
  • The certification, administered by a North American independent third party, is the leading safety standard for grid-connected batteries such as EVLO's utility-scale BESS solutions.
  • UL 9540 certification encompasses BESS safety, reliability, performance and documentation across several phases of system development including design, construction, testing, installation and operation.
  • UL 9540 certification requires demonstrating robust functional safety governance, fire prevention and response preparedness, explosion containment provisions, hazard detection sensitivity, and resistance to cascading failures.
  • "UL 9540 certification provides critical third-party validation of our industry-leading approach to safety throughout the development and operation of our EVLOFLEX systems," said Sonia St-Arnaud, President and CEO of EVLO.

The rise of AI: Fraud in the digital age

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Monday, March 4, 2024
AI, Panic, Friends, Competition Bureau, Language, Sound, Competition, Human, Fear, Family, Artificial intelligence, Knowledge, Lip, Statistics, Movement, Statistics Canada, QC, Creative industries

According to Statistics Canada, fraud cases in Canada have almost doubled over the past ten years, surging from 79,000 in 2012 to 150,000 in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • According to Statistics Canada, fraud cases in Canada have almost doubled over the past ten years, surging from 79,000 in 2012 to 150,000 in 2022.
  • This increase shows that fraudsters are becoming more skilled, and technology like AI is helping them improve their old tricks.
  • AI can be used to quickly produce texts, emails, and messages in the style and language of a specific person.
  • If you believe you've come across misleading AI generated content, report it to the Competition Bureau or to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre .

Competition Bureau expands its investigation into Google's advertising practices

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Online, Bureau, Record, Competition Bureau, Advertising, Competition Act, Federal court, Google Ads, QC, ADX, Publishing

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Google's online advertising practices in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to gather information and advance an ongoing investigation into Google's online advertising practices in Canada.
  • The Bureau is investigating whether Google has engaged in certain practices that harm competition in the online display advertising industry in Canada.
  • The Bureau has now expanded the scope of its investigation to examine ways that Google may be:
    using predatory pricing in certain display advertising technology services.
  • The Bureau also investigated Google in 2016 for alleged anti-competitive conduct relating to online search, search advertising and displaying advertising.

Government of Canada announces call for proposals results to support Black communities

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Bias, Black History Month, Disability, Woman, United, Person, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Black Canadians, Racism, Government, Organic, United Nations, Organization, Africa Centre, UN, Initiative, Food security, Financial management, QC, Environment, Social justice, Partnership

In acknowledgment of the UN Decade, the Government of Canada established the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) in 2019.

Key Points: 
  • In acknowledgment of the UN Decade, the Government of Canada established the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) in 2019.
  • This initiative aims to strengthen vibrant Black communities across Canada and support Black-led solutions to address challenges such as discrimination, bias and anti-Black racism, while also improving organizational capacity, workplaces and community spaces to better serve Black communities.
  • "Today's announcement builds on the consistent support our government has demonstrated for Black communities across Canada since endorsing the UN Decade in 2018.
  • Through it, the Government of Canada has provided the Foundation for Black Communities with an endowment of $200 million.

Minister St-Onge announces appointment of Nathalie Théberge as Vice-Chairperson of CRTC

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
UNESCO, CRTC, Culture, Federation, Government, Diversity, European, Legislation, Telecommunications, Commission, QC

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Nathalie Théberge as Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Nathalie Théberge as Vice-Chairperson of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today.
  • With more than 20 years of experience in promoting Canada's creative industries, Ms. Théberge is a leader in the culture and copyright fields.
  • Before being appointed to the CRTC, she served as Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Copyright Board of Canada, directing its work.
  • – The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage
    The CRTC is an administrative tribunal in the Canadian Heritage Portfolio.

NANUK Embraces Recycled Materials to Launch The NANUK-R Collection, a Range of Sustainable High-End Protective Cases

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lens, Collection, Pollution, Longevity, QC, Recycling

TERREBONNE, QC, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NANUK, a Canadian brand known for manufacturing high-performance protective cases supplied to over 50 countries, announces the NANUK-R Collection, a new eco-friendly line of protective cases made from over 80% post-consumer recycled resin. Combining innovation with environmental responsibility, this product range maintains the durability, reliability, and functionality that NANUK is recognized for.

Key Points: 
  • TERREBONNE, QC, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NANUK, a Canadian brand known for manufacturing high-performance protective cases supplied to over 50 countries, announces the NANUK-R Collection, a new eco-friendly line of protective cases made from over 80% post-consumer recycled resin.
  • Combining innovation with environmental responsibility, this product range maintains the durability, reliability, and functionality that NANUK is recognized for.
  • More than 3 million tonnes of plastic waste are discarded each year , but only a mere 9% of it is recycled.
  • The Collection makes a tangible impact on environmental pollution by utilizing engineered post-consumer recycled materials that reduce virgin resin demand.

Consolidated Analytics Announces loanDNA Origination and Servicing QC Platform

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Panorama, QC, Origination (telephony), RESPA, Risk, HMDA, Medical device

SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Analytics (CA), a leader in innovative mortgage solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of loanDNA, its intelligence-based platform for Origination and Servicing Quality Control.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated Analytics (CA), a leader in innovative mortgage solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of loanDNA, its intelligence-based platform for Origination and Servicing Quality Control.
  • The loanDNA platform already saves time in bookmarking and data extraction for due diligence; now, it will help transform lenders' and servicers' quality control processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in loan origination and mortgage servicing operations.
  • CA's loanDNA platform addresses these challenges, empowering clients to streamline their QC workflows with less reliance on manual processes to mitigate risks and save time and money.
  • Commenting on the loanDNA expansion, Arvin Wijay, CEO at Consolidated Analytics, stated: "Our loanDNA platform offers access to data-driven portfolio intelligence.

Alamos Gold Intersects Additional High-Grade Mineralization Near Existing Infrastructure at Island Gold which is Expected to Drive Further Growth in Mineral Reserves and Resources

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Strike, Spectroscopy, Technical report, Quality control, ALS, Fault (geology), Cross, News, TSX, Growth, QA/QC, Resource, Zone, Database, NS1, Gold, AGAT, Mineral, Alamos Gold, Security (finance), AGI, Corporation, QC, Laboratory, Quality assurance, Mining

Island Gold Main zone exploration highlights: high-grade mineralization extended outside of Mineral Reserves and Resources in the E1E and C-Zones.

Key Points: 
  • Island Gold Main zone exploration highlights: high-grade mineralization extended outside of Mineral Reserves and Resources in the E1E and C-Zones.
  • These zones are the main structures which host the majority of currently defined Mineral Reserves and Resources at Island Gold.
  • New highlights include1:
    Island Gold Hanging wall and Footwall exploration highlights: high-grade gold mineralization intersected within several recently defined hanging wall and footwall zones across the main Island Gold Deposit.
  • These zones represent a significant opportunity to add near mine Mineral Reserves and Resources which would be low-cost to develop and produce given their proximity to existing infrastructure.

WAGGZ TRANSFORMED GROOMING EQUIPMENT STANDARDS WITH MEDICAL-GRADE TECH

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Monday, February 12, 2024
Social media, Hospital, XL, Dander, Dog, Catalog, IPX6, Safety, QC, Pasadena Convention Center, LED

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waggz, Inc. has swiftly become a transformative force in the pet grooming industry. To date, the equipment manufacturer has launched 18 medical-grade grooming products, which elevate safety standards to unprecedented levels, never before seen in the grooming industry.

Key Points: 
  • To date, the equipment manufacturer has launched 18 medical-grade grooming products, which elevate safety standards to unprecedented levels, never before seen in the grooming industry.
  • Waggz is the first and only grooming equipment brand to follow medical-grade standards.
  • It's getting a lot of buzz on social media, and grooming influencers have dubbed it the 'Rolls-Royce of grooming tables'!
  • Power Electric Grooming Tubs: Waggz also launched two brand-new electric grooming tubs: Power-Lift with a lift-out door, and Power-Slide with a sliding entrance.

This Valentine's Day, Pizza Pizza is spreading love - and free pizza - to third wheels.

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Pizza Pizza, PR, Partnership, Fungal infection, Senior, 1B2, QC, Queensway, Third wheel, NS, Fast food

However, the restaurant chain is temporarily changing its name to "Pizza Pizza Pizza," celebrating third wheels on February 14th with the Third Wheel Wheel Deal.

Key Points: 
  • However, the restaurant chain is temporarily changing its name to "Pizza Pizza Pizza," celebrating third wheels on February 14th with the Third Wheel Wheel Deal.
  • Third wheels accompanied by a couple at participating Pizza Pizza Pizza locations on Valentine's Day between 6pm and 9pm local time will receive a free medium one-topping pizza.
  • All they have to do is show the Pizza Pizza Pizza app in restaurant to redeem it.
  • This year, we loved the idea of giving a nod to Third Wheels by inviting them to enjoy a free pizza at Pizza Pizza Pizza," said Amber Winters, Senior Director Marketing, Pizza Pizza Pizza.