University of the Fraser Valley

What the stories of the Crown Jewels tell us about exploitation and the quest for reparations — Podcast

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Friday, April 28, 2023

Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony on his coronation day this May 6, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently.

Key Points: 
  • Although King Charles will have a low-key ceremony on his coronation day this May 6, the Crown Jewels will still figure prominently.
  • An exploration of the story of the jewels tells a tale of brutal exploitation, rape and the original looting.
  • Much of what was called the British Empire was built from stolen riches — globally — and much of that was from India.
  • In fact, India was such an abundant contributor to the Crown that at the time of its occupation of South Asia, Britain called India the Jewel in its Crown.

New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Paldi, British Columbia

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

April is Sikh Heritage Month, and Historica Canada is marking it with the release of a new Heritage Minute.

Key Points: 
  • April is Sikh Heritage Month, and Historica Canada is marking it with the release of a new Heritage Minute.
  • This new Heritage Minute is the first to highlight the history of South Asian Canadians.
  • South Asian men began immigrating to British Columbia at the turn of the 20th century, with many working at lumber camps.
  • The Paldi Heritage Minute was made possible through funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

FuelPositive Announces Advisor of Global Food Security and Partnership with University of Guelph

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Monday, August 8, 2022

The Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, she is a leading researcher, author and past Canada Research Chair in Food Security.

Key Points: 
  • The Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, she is a leading researcher, author and past Canada Research Chair in Food Security.
  • The Company has also formed a partnership with the Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility at the University of Guelph.
  • I look forward to our exploration into these crucial global food security markets with our innovative technology, said Nelson Leite, Chief Operating Officer, FuelPositive.
  • We are thrilled to be working with this team at the University of Guelph, which is known as Canadas Food University.

The Great Reshuffle

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Canadian study reveals 81 per cent of Canadian executives having difficulty filling positions and confirm industry-wide skills gap

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 1, 2022) - There is a vaccine to champion recruitment and retention in the wake of "The Great Reshuffle."
  • CERIC surveyed 500 Canadian executives in more than 11 industries including service, retail, hospitality, construction and manufacturing.
  • The survey also provides comparability to CERIC's 2013 survey to track differences within the past eight years.
  • Since 2013, executives are less concerned about the state of the economy, regulation & red tape and keeping up with technology.

Air filtration system with advanced monitoring capabilities may be the evidence parents and teachers need to feel comfortable returning to the classroom

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Monday, January 10, 2022

But one company is offering what many parents and teachers need to feel safe - transparency.

Key Points: 
  • But one company is offering what many parents and teachers need to feel safe - transparency.
  • A customizable dashboard helps facilities with multiple locations simultaneously monitor their Aura Air units.
  • "We believe parents, schools and school boards will feel safer in school with a system that is accessed in real-time and from anywhere," said Ordower.
  • Aura Air is headquartered in Israel with partnership offices in Canada, U.S. and India.

Cellular Agriculture Report Identifies Billions in Annual Economic Opportunity for Canada Over the Next Decade

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Cellular agriculture presents a significant global opportunity to diversify food production while complementing existing traditional production approaches.

Key Points: 
  • Cellular agriculture presents a significant global opportunity to diversify food production while complementing existing traditional production approaches.
  • Cellular agriculture is underpinned by engineering biology as a platform technology to create food products and materials for numerous sectors in new and sustainable ways.
  • "Cellular agriculture products are already on the grocery shelves in several countries around the world," said Dr. Bettina Hamelin.
  • To achieve success in Canadian-made cellular agriculture, Canada should develop a national vision and strategy for this emerging industry in the near term.

Phantom Screens Announces Charitable Initiative for Indigenous Language Preservation

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

A total of $20,000 was raised by Phantom Screens and its network - enough to fully cover the tuition of a student each year in perpetuity to learn the traditional Halq'emylem language.

Key Points: 
  • A total of $20,000 was raised by Phantom Screens and its network - enough to fully cover the tuition of a student each year in perpetuity to learn the traditional Halq'emylem language.
  • Stephen Hemphill, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Phantom Screens, started to grow his hair out at the start of the pandemic.
  • Jeret Unger, Channel Marketing Manager - Professional Division at Phantom Screens added, "I believe language is central to preserving one's deep roots and identity.
  • Phantom Screens products provide customers with insect protection, solar shading, temperature control and enhanced privacy in living spaces.

Affinor Growers Hires Local Nursery to Supply Commercial Strawberry Seedlings

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affinor Growers Inc. (Affinor or the Company) (CSE: AFI OTCQB: RSSFF), a sustainable vertical farming company has hired a Fraser Valley, BC nursery for commercial propagation of its first strawberry seedlings.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affinor Growers Inc. (Affinor or the Company) (CSE: AFI OTCQB: RSSFF), a sustainable vertical farming company has hired a Fraser Valley, BC nursery for commercial propagation of its first strawberry seedlings.
  • Affinor expects seed propagation to begin immediately upon receipt of the seeds, followed by its first commercial strawberry harvest in late November.
  • This anticipated revenue milestone represents the launch of the Affinor Growers brand and vertical farming technology.
  • Im excited to be able to contribute my strawberry expertise toward making Affinor Growers a global leader in sustainable food production.

upGrad Inc. Expands Its Study Abroad Portfolio by Partnering With Canada’s University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) & Yorkville University for Degree Programs

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Making their debuts on the upGradAbroad.com is the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and Yorkville University.

Key Points: 
  • Making their debuts on the upGradAbroad.com is the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and Yorkville University.
  • UFV scores top marks on Applied Learning and Student Experience according to The Globe and Mail University Report, a national and well-respected report on university rankings.
  • Yorkville University - a leading private Canadian university with campuses in Vancouver and Toronto offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program with many flexible learning benefits.
  • The BBA degree at Yorkville University provides individuals with the professional knowledge, skills, and designation prerequisites that employers value so that they can launch their careers with confidence.