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Taboola Announces New, Exclusive Deal with Postmedia to Increase User Engagement and Monetization Opportunities Across 15 Canadian Digital Properties Including National Post and Financial Post

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

This announcement comes after recent news that Taboola now powers native recommendations for Yahoo’s premier digital properties in Canada.

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  • This announcement comes after recent news that Taboola now powers native recommendations for Yahoo’s premier digital properties in Canada.
  • Under the agreement, Postmedia will utilize Taboola’s suite of products to grow its audience, optimize user engagement, and drive revenue.
  • Taboola will be implemented into various Postmedia sites including National Post, Financial Post, Vancouver Sun, and Toronto Sun, among others.
  • “We’re proud to welcome Postmedia as a partner and we’re looking forward to seeing how our offerings can provide value to their readers.”

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable John Godfrey

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable John Godfrey:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable John Godfrey:
    "I was sad to learn of the passing of the Honourable John Godfrey, an educator, journalist, and former Member of Parliament.
  • "Born in Toronto, Ontario, Mr. Godfrey studied at the University of Toronto and Oxford University before starting a career in education.
  • During his time in Parliament, he served twice as a Parliamentary Secretary and later as Minister of State for Infrastructure and Communities.
  • His dedication to serving Canadians will continue to be an inspiration to me and many others."

Inbenta Expands Leadership Team with Three Executive Appointments

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

DALLAS, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inbenta, an AI platform purpose-built to optimize customer experience, today announced the appointment of David Barnhardt to Head of Experience, Janice Diner to Chief Marketing Officer, and Robin Dindayal to Head of Product. The additions to Inbenta's executive team aims to support Inbenta's expansion in the North American market; further innovate its products and services; and increase Inbenta's brand awareness to key sectors.

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  • The additions to Inbenta's executive team aims to support Inbenta's expansion in the North American market; further innovate its products and services; and increase Inbenta's brand awareness to key sectors.
  • As Head of Experience, David Barnhardt will be tasked with delivering and optimizing Inbenta's integrated, holistic AI-powered customer experience platform.
  • Barnhardt holds 20 years of experience in product and UX roles in the banking and payments sector.
  • "Inbenta is actively working with companies across industries to fine-tune its solutions for both the corporate and end-user.

The Race Is On for Better EV Batteries for Automakers; They Can't Do It Alone

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Recent research shows estimates that the USD 49.0 billion electric vehicle battery market will reach USD 421.1 billion by 2032.

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  • Recent research shows estimates that the USD 49.0 billion electric vehicle battery market will reach USD 421.1 billion by 2032.
  • With the big push for electric vehicles, the battery story is still evolving, especially when it comes to safety.
  • The Company will implement its KULR ONE Design Solutions ("K1-DS") platform to accelerate design readiness for the Automaker's advanced EV roadmap.
  • From the news: Recently, EV automakers have been looking to high-performance, silicon-anode batteries and other technologies to improve the driving range and cut costs of future electric vehicles.

Nigeria's Dangote Readies to Open Africa's Largest Refinery, an Industrial Info News Alert

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Lekki Refinery will increase Nigeria's refining capacity to 3.24 million barrels per day (BBL/d).

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  • The Lekki Refinery will increase Nigeria's refining capacity to 3.24 million barrels per day (BBL/d).
  • Currently, the largest is a 430,000-BBL/d CDU at the Yanbu Refinery in Saudi Arabia, which was commissioned in 2015.
  • Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is the leading provider of industrial market intelligence.
  • Since 1983, IIR has provided comprehensive research, news and analysis on the industrial process, manufacturing and energy related industries.

Travelzoo Wins Two Golds at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company that provides exclusive offers and experiences for members, has received the highest award possible in two categories at the highly regarded 2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs).

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company that provides exclusive offers and experiences for members, has received the highest award possible in two categories at the highly regarded 2022 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs).
  • Travelzoo's golds were awarded in the categories of "Best Consumer Photo Journalism" and "Best Consumer Email Newsletter Design" for its weekly Top 20® newsletter.
  • Launched in 1999, Travelzoo's Top 20, an official weekly list of the best travel deals, is published in the world's longest-running travel deals newsletter.
  • Find out why Travelzoo is the choice of judges, industry experts, and more than 30 million members around the globe.

Anti-Fossil Fuel Campaign Fizzles Out at COP27 as Nations Grapple with the Energy Crisis, Heat-or-Eat Poverty, Blackouts, Degrowth, Famine says Friends of Science Society

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As reported by The Conversation on Nov. 21, 2022, "COP27 Flinched on phasing out all fossil fuels" with climate ideologues blaming the paltry number of 600 fossil fuel lobbyists for the failure, versus the estimated 35,000 government officials and climate activists who attended, says Friends of Science Society.

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  • Qatar has warned the energy crisis may go on for years, as reported by the Financial Times .
  • According to the International Energy Agency , natural gas accounts for about a quarter of global electricity generation fuel.
  • This does not bode well for a future "NetZero" decarbonized society where 'electrify everything' is the climate mantra, says Friends of Science Society.
  • Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens that is celebrating its 20th year of offering climate science insights.

CLINTEL's Message to COP27 Leaders: Elevate Africa with Conventional Energy and Depoliticize Climate Policy says Friends of Science

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Get Ready for the COP27 Hurricane" writes Terence Corcoran in the Financial Post of Nov. 02, 2022, warning of an 'overabundance of optimism' as the UN Climate Conference of the Parties (COP) approaches in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 06-18, 2022, says Friends of Science Society.

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  • CLINTEL the global climate intelligence organization has posted an open letter to COP27 leaders on common sense climate and energy policies, says Friends of Science Society.
  • CLINTEL has posted an open letter to COP27 global leaders , calling for common sense climate and energy policies, and to elevate and empower African nations with conventional energy, not renewables, says Friends of Science Society.
  • His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jabar of the UAE, called for " maximum energy, minimum emissions " in a keynote address, Nov. 1, 2022.
  • Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens that is celebrating its 20th year of offering climate science insights.

A TIME TO LEAD: Mastering Yourself...So You Can Master Your World

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Leaders today are expected to take positions on more than just their market strategy or operational efficiencies.

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  • Leaders today are expected to take positions on more than just their market strategy or operational efficiencies.
  • They must share openly what they are doing to protect and enhance the well-being of their employees and their stakeholders.
  • They are also being asked to take a stand on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
  • Dowden, a psychologist, is a regular contributor to Forbes, CEOWORLD, Psychology Today, Thrive Global, The Financial Post and Huffington Post.

"MR TRUDEAU: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR QUEBEC GAS IS CRYSTAL CLEAR" - Utica Resources CEO responds to Prime Minister following German Chancellor's visit

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Quebec has enormous quantities of natural gas (about 20% of Canada's total recoverable gas), enough to replace all Russian imports into Germany for 20 to 40 years.

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  • Quebec has enormous quantities of natural gas (about 20% of Canada's total recoverable gas), enough to replace all Russian imports into Germany for 20 to 40 years.
  • As Mr. Trudeau well knows, several buyers in Germany and elsewhere in Europe are looking at options to secure natural gas.
  • The gas reserves in Quebec are located near deep water port installations, requiring little in the way of infrastructure investment.
  • Given the short distance from Quebec to Germany start to ship gas in the form of compressed natural gas (CNG) within 18 months.