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SEIU Local 2: Abbotsford Airport cleaners amongst workers who may go on strike

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dozens of cleaners, including workers at Abbotsford International Airport, may be going on strike.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dozens of cleaners, including workers at Abbotsford International Airport, may be going on strike.
  • The cleaners, members of the Service Employees International Union Local 2, are employed by the cleaning contractor, Dexterra Group.
  • “Who can live on these wages?” asked Dawn Shannon, a member of the bargaining committee that works at the airport.
  • SEIU Local 2 represents 20,000 workers in British Columbia, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Alberta.

BCIT Announces $33 Million in Funding for New Trades and Technology Complex Showcasing Industry Support and Demand for Grads

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

September 20, 2023 - This week, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Complex.

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  • September 20, 2023 - This week, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Complex.
  • Contributions from over 45 organizations and individuals towards the construction of the Trades and Technology Complex demonstrates the incredible connectivity and collaboration between BCIT and industry.
  • The $220 million Trades and Technology Complex will provide an adaptive, innovative, and flexible learning environment through leading-edge, energy-efficient, sustainable design.
  • Through the Complex, BCIT will continue to champion equitable and accessible trades education for all students, prioritizing inclusive learning environments.

Christine Bergeron stepping down as Vancity Group President and CEO

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS and VANCOUVER British Columbia, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After holding leadership positions at Vancity for 12 years, including as president and CEO, Christine Bergeron will be stepping down to take up a new role as CEO of Concert Properties.

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  • TERRITORIES OF MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH AND TSLEIL-WAUTUTH NATIONS and VANCOUVER British Columbia, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After holding leadership positions at Vancity for 12 years, including as president and CEO, Christine Bergeron will be stepping down to take up a new role as CEO of Concert Properties.
  • Christine will continue with Vancity until mid-July 2023, and in the coming weeks, Vancity's Board of Directors will name an interim president and CEO.
  • Since joining Vancity in 2011, Christine Bergeron has made significant contributions to the company's growth and mission.
  • As CEO of the Vancity Group since 2020, she has reinforced the organization's commitment to its values-driven mission of advancing climate action, equity, and building resilient communities.

Harbourfront Wealth Management Names Andrea Magee Communications Director

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. (“Harbourfront” or the “Company”), a national leading independent wealth advisory and investment management firm, welcomes Andrea Magee to the firm as Communications Director.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. (“Harbourfront” or the “Company”), a national leading independent wealth advisory and investment management firm, welcomes Andrea Magee to the firm as Communications Director.
  • As Communications Director, Magee will lead internal and external communications initiatives, providing strategic public relations and stakeholder relations for Harbourfront’s team of advisors.
  • “I’m thrilled to announce that Andrea Magee will be leading Harbourfront’s strategic communications as we accelerate the Company’s growth,” said Sandy Gerber, Chief Marketing Office at Harbourfront.
  • Prior to joining Harbourfront, Magee served as Director of Communications for a Langley-based agricultural technology company.

Royal Road Minerals Receives New 30 Year Mining Concession Contract for Its Margaritas Gold Project in Antioquia; Colombia

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 31, 2021) - Royal Road Minerals Limited (TSXV: RYR) ("Royal Road" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received the rights to a newly-granted mining Concession Contract, at its Margaritas gold project in the department of Antioquia, Colombia.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 31, 2021) - Royal Road Minerals Limited (TSXV: RYR) ("Royal Road" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received the rights to a newly-granted mining Concession Contract, at its Margaritas gold project in the department of Antioquia, Colombia.
  • The Margaritas gold project is located in the Anza mining district, approximately 50 Km west of Medellin.
  • The Public Hearing for the Margaritas Concession Contract (SGL-09001), was conducted on May 27, 2021 and the Concession Contract was granted on August 27, 2021.
  • Mining Concession Contracts have an initial term of 30-years which is extendable for a further 30 years.