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The 5th China Quality Conference Held in Chengdu

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

CHENGDU, China, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 1, the 5th China Quality Conference will take place in Chengdu.

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  • CHENGDU, China, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 1, the 5th China Quality Conference will take place in Chengdu.
  • More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the opening and closing ceremonies and sub-forums of the Conference, according to the Organization Committee of 5th China Quality Conference.
  • Successfully held four times previously in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hangzhou, this is an international quality conference with the highest standard, largest scale and most extensive influence in the field of quality in China.
  • This success is inseparable from Chengdu's strong support and ardent dedication to manufacturing quality, public service quality and consumer product quality.

The 2nd "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" Global Short Video Contest is launched

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Friday, March 24, 2023

HANGZHOU, China, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhejiang is looking for entries of short videos through launching the "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" Global Short Video Contest again. On the afternoon of March 10, the award ceremony for the winning logos for the provincial-level brand theme of "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" and the winning entries from the 1st global short video contest was held in Hangzhou. At the event, the 2nd "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" global short video contest was officially launched, inviting participants to showcase the stunning landscapes, cultural beauty, and innovative spirit of Zhejiang from new angles.

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  • HANGZHOU, China, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhejiang is looking for entries of short videos through launching the "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" Global Short Video Contest again.
  • At the event, the 2nd "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" global short video contest was officially launched, inviting participants to showcase the stunning landscapes, cultural beauty, and innovative spirit of Zhejiang from new angles.
  • The global short video contest will continue to focus on the provincial-level brand theme of "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang", soliciting short video submissions from around the world.
  • This short video contest will continue to use "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" as the creation theme, and collect various short videos from netizens worldwide.

The Yaletown Business Improvement Association Celebrates 10 Years of CandyTown with “The Best of CandyTown” Free Outdoor Holiday Festival

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Monday, November 14, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) announced its tenth annual CandyTown winter festival, Downtown Vancouvers only free outdoor winter market.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, The Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) announced its tenth annual CandyTown winter festival, Downtown Vancouvers only free outdoor winter market.
  • Set to transform Yaletown into a winter wonderland once again, The Best of CandyTown will celebrate ten years of festive fun on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022 and Sunday, December 4th, 2022, with holiday favourites and free attractions.
  • The perfect place to shop and support local retailers and vendors, The Best of CandyTown will allow visitors to access the Yaletown Gift Passport .
  • For more information on The Best of CandyTown and the Yaletown Business Improvement Associations many initiatives, please visit - https://yaletowninfo.com/ .

Int'l wine culture, tourism expo opens in China's Ningxia

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

YINCHUAN, China, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The opening ceremony of the second China (Ningxia) International Wine Cultureand Tourism Expo was held Wednesday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China'sNingxia Hui Autonomous Region.

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  • YINCHUAN, China, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The opening ceremony of the second China (Ningxia) International Wine Cultureand Tourism Expo was held Wednesday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China'sNingxia Hui Autonomous Region.
  • The expo, which runs until Sept. 12, features an international wine contest, awine trade fair, and forums on pilot zone construction as well as wine production, culture and tourism.
  • According to the Organizing Committee, a total of 797 wine varieties from 43producing regions in 16 countries will compete in the wine contest, up 25percent from the previous year.
  • Fifty-four cooperation projects worth a total of 17.3 billion yuan (about 2.5billion U.S. dollars) have been inked at the expo, covering winery construction, culture and tourism, and wine sales.

Int'l wine culture, tourism expo opens in China's Ningxia

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

YINCHUAN, China, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The opening ceremony of the second China (Ningxia) International Wine Cultureand Tourism Expo was held Wednesday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China'sNingxia Hui Autonomous Region.

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  • YINCHUAN, China, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The opening ceremony of the second China (Ningxia) International Wine Cultureand Tourism Expo was held Wednesday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China'sNingxia Hui Autonomous Region.
  • The expo, which runs until Sept. 12, features an international wine contest, awine trade fair, and forums on pilot zone construction as well as wine production, culture and tourism.
  • Fifty-four cooperation projects worth a total of 17.3 billion yuan (about 2.5billion U.S. dollars) have been inked at the expo, covering winery construction, culture and tourism, and wine sales.
  • Caption: The opening ceremony of the second China (Ningxia) International Wine Cultureand Tourism Expo was held in Yinchuan.

Maybank Indonesia Announces Winners of Maybank Marathon 2022

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

Maybank Marathon 2022 crowns Morocco's Hassan Toriss Winner, Men's Open Category, and Uganda's Immaculate Chemutai Winner, Open Category for Women

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  • Maybank Marathon 2022 crowns Morocco's Hassan Toriss Winner, Men's Open Category, and Uganda's Immaculate Chemutai Winner, Open Category for Women
    BALI, INDONESIA, Aug 28, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Bank Maybank Indonesia, Tbk (Maybank Indonesia) announced the winners of the World Athletics' 'Elite' road race, the Maybank Marathon 2022, as the contest concluded its 10th anniversary run in Bali today (8/28).
  • Widya, the Maybank Indonesia Director of Operations and Project Director of the Marathon said, "At the successful conclusion of the Maybank Marathon 2022, we extend our gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has supported the Marathon since preparations began in March 2022.
  • We congratulate the Maybank Marathon 2022 winners whose achievements have demonstrated strong determination to reach their best, in every category."
  • Winners of the Maybank Marathon 2022 -- the Marathon Open & National Category, Half Marathon (21K) Open & National Category and 10K Open & National Categories -- are announced in the official release, available on: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/Multimedia/Maybank_Marathon_2022.pdf.

Congrès mondial acadien 2024: Government of Canada provides $4.6 million

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will provide a non-repayable contribution of $1.8 million through the Innovative Communities Fund.

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  • The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will provide a non-repayable contribution of $1.8 million through the Innovative Communities Fund.
  • "As an Acadian, it is a great honour to announce that the Government of Canada will financially support the organization of the next Congrs mondial acadien.
  • Allister Surette, President of the Organizing Committee, Congrs mondial acadien 2024
    "The Congrs mondial acadien is an international event that allows people to discover different parts of Acadie and brings countless benefits to the host communities.
  • The Organizing Committee of the Congrs mondial acadien 2024 is chaired by Allister Surette, President and Vice-Chancellor of Universit Sainte-Anne.

LITTLE KITCHEN ACADEMY WILL BE CHANGING LIVES FROM SCRATCH WITH THEIR NEW PODCAST, MEET ME IN THE KITCHEN, HOSTED BY SCOTT RINTOUL

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

The podcast was inspired by Little Kitchen Academy and the purpose-driven and passionate individuals involved with the brand who are changing lives from scratch, one child at a time.

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  • The podcast was inspired by Little Kitchen Academy and the purpose-driven and passionate individuals involved with the brand who are changing lives from scratch, one child at a time.
  • Episodes are available to stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Little Kitchen Academy website.
  • Inspired by Little Kitchen Academy, Meet Me in the Kitchen will tell intimate, unexpected stories that explore the common threads of humanity and illuminate what brings us together.
  • Meet Me In The Kitchenis available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and on the Little Kitchen Academy website:
    Little Kitchen Academy is the key ingredient for an independent child.

Canada wraps successful Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games with 25 medals

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

The Canadian Paralympic Team added two more medals on the final day to conclude the Games with a total of 25.

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  • The Canadian Paralympic Team added two more medals on the final day to conclude the Games with a total of 25.
  • With 25 medals, the 48 athletes who competed in Beijing have orchestrated the county's second-best Paralympic Winter Games.
  • "The Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games has been a triumph for Canada and for the Paralympic Movement, showcasing the best of sport on and off the field of play.
  • About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
    For interview requests with the athletes during the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter, please contact the specific sport media attach.

Beijing 2022 Day 6 Recap: Canada advances into wheelchair curling semifinals

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

With a huge comeback 7-6 victory over Norway in its last round-robin match, Canada officially secured a place in the wheelchair curling semifinals.

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  • With a huge comeback 7-6 victory over Norway in its last round-robin match, Canada officially secured a place in the wheelchair curling semifinals.
  • It went down to the very last rock, and a superb throw by Jon Thurston gave Canada three points to take the thrilling triumph.
  • About the Canadian Paralympic Team: A total of 48 athletes are competing for Canada in five sports at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, taking place March 4-13.
  • About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
    For interview requests with the athletes during the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter, please contact the specific sport media attach.