University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)

Rogers Brings World Leading Wildfire Detection and Prevention Technology to British Columbia

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced it is investing in industry-leading wildfire detection and prevention technology as part of the company’s commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe. The company will use its national network and technology partnerships to help combat climate change-related events in communities across the country.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced it is investing in industry-leading wildfire detection and prevention technology as part of the company’s commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe.
  • Rogers is using satellite-connected sensors, with SpaceX’s low-bandwidth Swarm service, to better predict wildfires in remote areas of British Columbia without wireless networks.
  • Rogers is introducing Pano AI cameras on the Rogers 5G network that detect smoke up to a 20-kilometre range.
  • The company is also donating satellite phones to the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association to support first responders.

First Tellurium Registers as Federal Lobbyist to Advance Green and Critical Metals Projects

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

“We’re probably the only junior mining company registered as a federal lobbyist,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.

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  • “We’re probably the only junior mining company registered as a federal lobbyist,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • The goal is to understand more about critical metals and how they relate to helping resolve climate change on a world scale.
  • Both Canada and the U.S. are desperate to reduce their reliance on China for critical metals such as tellurium.
  • First Tellurium is listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol “FTEL” and on the OTC under the symbol “FSTTF”.

CPABC: Thompson-Okanagan housing starts and major project activity strong in 2022, but new building permits down significantly

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Monday, April 3, 2023

There were 1,399 detached units that began construction in 2022, which was a decrease of 24.6 per cent compared to 2021.

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  • There were 1,399 detached units that began construction in 2022, which was a decrease of 24.6 per cent compared to 2021.
  • “This high level of major project construction activity supports the region’s economy and employs many residents, creates housing and infrastructure, and provides new services to residents,” noted Christiansen.
  • This was primarily due to a significant decline in the value of residential building permits, down by 74.5 per cent over that period.
  • “With high interest rates expected to stay and the significant fall in building permits, building construction activity may slow this year,” concluded Christiansen.

First Tellurium Reports on Recent Lithium-ion Battery Fires and Safety Advantages of New Lithium-Tellurium Batteries

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

NBC News noted that firefighters throughout the U.S. are expressing concern about the increasing number of fires due to lithium-ion batteries.

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  • NBC News noted that firefighters throughout the U.S. are expressing concern about the increasing number of fires due to lithium-ion batteries.
  • Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel stated that firefighters have their hands full with the emergence of lithium-ion battery fires.
  • Earlier this month, Congressman Ritchie Torres announced a new bill mandating federal safety standards for lithium-ion batteries.
  • First Tellurium is listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange under the symbol “FTEL” and on the OTC under the symbol “FSTTF”.

Governments of Canada and British Columbia provide over $13.5 million to train, recruit, and retain French teachers in British Columbia

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Friday, March 3, 2023

UBC Okanagan will receive $528,190 to take steps to build a long-term presence of French teachers in the B.C.

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  • UBC Okanagan will receive $528,190 to take steps to build a long-term presence of French teachers in the B.C.
  • Interior by developing future French teachers' proficiency and confidence to speak French and develop their identity as French teachers, and by providing currently practising French teachers with greater access to professional development.
  • Initiatives of professional development include the creation of networks among practising teachers of the Interior and mentorship activities for early career teachers.
  • "Education in French is at the very heart of the continued presence and vitality of Francophone communities in British Columbia.

First Tellurium Strategic Partner Co-authors Study on Advantages of Tellurium in Lithium-ion Batteries

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that its Strategic Partner Fenix Advanced Materials has participated in a significant new study on the game-changing potential of tellurium to revolutionize the charging and safety of lithium-ion batteries.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Canada, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the “Company” or “First Tellurium”), reports that its Strategic Partner Fenix Advanced Materials has participated in a significant new study on the game-changing potential of tellurium to revolutionize the charging and safety of lithium-ion batteries.
  • Fenix Advanced Materials, based in Trail, BC, has partnered with First Tellurium since 2019.
  • The goal of the FTEL/Fenix Strategic Partnership is to develop potential future tellurium extraction and purification plus other synergies to achieve a vertically integrated enterprise for cleantech metals.
  • “The work by Fenix reinforces our conviction that tellurium is becoming more and more essential for a green economy,” said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.

First Tellurium Reviews 2022 Exploration at Deer Horn

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Vancouver, BC, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the Company or First Tellurium), has provided a review of its 2022 exploration program at the Companys Deer Horn polymetallic project in west-central British Columbia.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL, OTC FSTTF) (the Company or First Tellurium), has provided a review of its 2022 exploration program at the Companys Deer Horn polymetallic project in west-central British Columbia.
  • Since we first acquired the Deer Horn Property, I have solidly backed up my belief in the quality of this project, said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • The sampling team, led by Dr. Lee Groat, came back thrilled with what they found at Deer Horn, said First Tellurium President and CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • Our polymetallic (tellurium, gold, silver copper, tungsten) Deer Horn Project in British Columbia and Klondike tellurium-gold property in Colorado anchor a diversified search for metals, working in alliance with Indigenous peoples, NGOs, governments and leading metals buyers.

First Tellurium Strategic Partner Provides Additional Funding for UBC’s Lithium-Tellurium Battery Development

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Tellurium can extend lithium battery life up to 400% and in some cases hold ten times the charge (as reported January 26, 2022 ).

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  • Tellurium can extend lithium battery life up to 400% and in some cases hold ten times the charge (as reported January 26, 2022 ).
  • Considering the Biden administrations recent commitment to provide nearly three billion dollars to boost production of advanced batteries, development of the lithium-tellurium battery is timely, said First Tellurium CEO Tyrone Docherty.
  • Fenix is supplying the pure tellurium required for UBCOs battery development.
  • Under the Fenix-FTEL Strategic Partnership, First Tellurium plans to supply Fenix with tellurium from the Companys Deer Horn Project in west-central BC, situated south of Imperial Metals Huckleberry Mine.

Scientific Report Published by the University of British Columbia Okanagan Shows Significant Performance by adding Tellurium to Multiple Battery Types

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

A recent university scientific study revealed the addition of tellurium to existing battery technologies enhanced their life, charge time, safety, size and many other attributes.

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  • A recent university scientific study revealed the addition of tellurium to existing battery technologies enhanced their life, charge time, safety, size and many other attributes.
  • Its possible that tellurium could have the largest single impact on future battery technology over any other critical mineral, stated Tyrone Docherty, CEO of First Tellurium.
  • A proven scientific breakthrough shows by adding tellurium to many battery types enhances their performance and battery life.
  • Whether the battery of the future is lithium, sulphur, sodium or potassium based, there is clear scientific evidence that they should all contain tellurium.

Upcoming Announcement: New Collaboration to Develop High-Quality Meat Alternatives

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

These new products will be developed using innovative Canadian processing technology, including new Canadian plant-protein ingredients developed through a previous Protein Industries Canada collaboration.

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  • These new products will be developed using innovative Canadian processing technology, including new Canadian plant-protein ingredients developed through a previous Protein Industries Canada collaboration.
  • The announcement will take place in person and virtually on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, at 10 a.m. PDT.
  • An opportunity to ask questions of the project partners will be provided following the announcement.
  • In-person attendees will also have the opportunity to tour one of the Universitys Food, Nutrition and Health Labs, focused on plant-based food processing research.