Atlantic Canada

UFCW Local 864 Statement Regarding PEI Sick-Day Legislation

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星期一, 三月 25, 2024
Prince Edward, Health, COVID-19, UPEI, Rest, Atlantic Canada, Cavendish Farms, ADL, UFCW, Cooperative, Safety, Workplace, Government, Legislation, Locals

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Local 864 is glad to hear that the provincial government will be granting workers across Prince Edward Island three paid sick-days as of October 1st, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Local 864 is glad to hear that the provincial government will be granting workers across Prince Edward Island three paid sick-days as of October 1st, 2024.
  • “Unions have been fighting for paid sick-days in every workplace for as long as they’ve existed,” said Craig Walsh, UFCW Canada’s Atlantic Regional Director.
  • We’re working with the PEI Federation of Labour to get the legislation improved to provide at least 3 paid sick-days, if not more, to all workers.”
    UFCW Local 864 is a private-sector labour union representing workers at Cavendish Farms, Atlantic Beef, UPEI, ADL, Beach Point Processing, and O’Leary Co-op.
  • Local 864, along with Locals 1252 and 1288P, makes up the UFCW Eastern Provinces Council which represents over 5,000 workers across Atlantic Canada.

Brandt Expands Material Handling Footprint Across Canada With Addition of Doosan Bobcat Line

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024
Certification, JLG, Atlantic Canada, Warehouse

REGINA, Saskatchewan, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian customers looking for warehouse and material handling equipment now have access to more products, more parts, and top-tier service through Brandt. The company is building on their steadfast commitment to customers in the material handling sector by offering Doosan Bobcat material handling equipment, parts, and service at Brandt locations across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • The company is building on their steadfast commitment to customers in the material handling sector by offering Doosan Bobcat material handling equipment, parts, and service at Brandt locations across Canada.
  • Over the past 10 years, Doosan Bobcat Material Handling has been the fastest growing forklift brand in the U.S.A., and Brandt looks forward to continuing that trajectory in the Canadian market.
  • Previously available at Brandt locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Atlantic Canada, material handling products are now available in their Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba dealerships as well, cementing Brandt as the largest Bobcat Material Handling dealer in North America.
  • Moving forward, Brandt will add dedicated dealerships and material handling centres of excellence with a focus on major metro markets.

Collaboration Framework to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy and Create Good Jobs Is Released Under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024
First Nations, Government, Atlantic Canada, Environment, Path, United Nations, Natural Resources, Wind, Sustainability, Hydrogen, Rights, Mining, Renewable energy

The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table (NL Regional Table) is one of nine Regional Tables the Government of Canada has established to date with individual provinces and territories.

Key Points: 
  • The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table (NL Regional Table) is one of nine Regional Tables the Government of Canada has established to date with individual provinces and territories.
  • Launched in June of 2022, the NL Regional Table is helping to advance the province's top economic priorities for a low-carbon future in the province's energy and resource sectors.
  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Newfoundland and Labrador's Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, released The Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net Zero .
  • In addition, the Collaboration Framework proposes to significantly expand and deepen provincewide engagement on climate action through the NL Regional Table.

Government of Canada and Germany Land Agreement Securing Early Market Access for Clean Canadian Hydrogen

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
Hydrogen, Economy, MOU, Climate change, Growth, Federation, Bilateral, Natural Resources, Policy, Sale, Proximity, Atlantic Canada, Wind, Investment, Gross domestic product, Crown, Ammonia, Government, Electrolysis, Renewable energy

Canada can be a world-leading producer and exporter of clean hydrogen and associated technologies, and the federal government is helping to make that happen.

Key Points: 
  • Canada can be a world-leading producer and exporter of clean hydrogen and associated technologies, and the federal government is helping to make that happen.
  • This program will accelerate commercial-scale hydrogen trade between Canada and Germany, secure early access for clean Canadian hydrogen producers in the German market and strengthen our two countries' efforts to fight climate change and enhance energy security.
  • Prior to today's announcement, Canada has made significant efforts to support the production and export of clean hydrogen.
  • It will help secure early market access for competitively priced clean energy products by Canadian industry and ensure good jobs, clean economic growth and emission reductions at home while strengthening energy security abroad.

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest over $11.4 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 2,600 Indigenous households in Ontario

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024
Regional Development Agency (Canada), Government, Service Canada, Federation, Partnership, Address, Internet, Atlantic Canada, Data-rate units, Six Nations, Map, SIX, Legislation

The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Ontario.
  • The project being announced today is part of an existing partnership between Ontario and Canada.
  • On July 29, 2021, the governments announced a Canada–Ontario broadband partnership to support large–scale, fibre-based projects that will provide high-speed Internet access to nearly 280,000 households across the province.
  • In 2021, Ontario passed the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 to help speed up construction of high-speed Internet projects.

Benton Resources to Attend PDAC 2024 and Present at the Canada's Atlantic Edge Event on March 5

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星期二, 二月 20, 2024
Prospectors, BEX, Atlantic Canada, PDAC, IEX, Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 20, 2024) - Benton Resources Inc. ("Benton" or the "Company") (TSXV: BEX) is pleased to announce that the Company will be attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada ("PDAC") conference on March 3-6, 2024, in Toronto, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 20, 2024) - Benton Resources Inc. ("Benton" or the "Company") (TSXV: BEX) is pleased to announce that the Company will be attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada ("PDAC") conference on March 3-6, 2024, in Toronto, Canada.
  • Benton is also excited to announce that it has been invited to participate at the Canada's Atlantic Edge event organized by the Atlantic Canada Mining Alliance.
  • Time: Technical Sessions will take place at 9 am - 4:30 pm ET, followed by a B2B reception
    Benton is inviting investors to attend the event and speak to the Management.
  • For more information on the event, please check https://www.atlanticcanadaminingalliance.com and reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] .

Highly anticipated Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites opens in Dartmouth

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星期一, 三月 11, 2024
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DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Located on Wilkinson Ave, next to Dartmouth Crossing, Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites will immediately catch your eye when driving up Wright Ave.

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  • DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Located on Wilkinson Ave, next to Dartmouth Crossing, Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites will immediately catch your eye when driving up Wright Ave.
  • “The entire Sandman family is excited for the opening of this fabulous property in Dartmouth.
  • It is our second hotel in Nova Scotia and our first Signature.
  • General Manager, Sinead Doria, and her team invite everyone to take advantage of the hotel’s Opening Celebration Offer by booking online at sandmanhotels.com/signature-dartmouth/hot-deals/opening-celebration-offer to enjoy a premium guest experience at Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites while saving up to 35% off the Standard Rate.

TC Energy announces sale of Portland Natural Gas Transmission System

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024
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PNGTS is a 475-kilometer (295-mile) FERC-regulated transporter of natural gas serving the upper New England and Atlantic Canada markets.

Key Points: 
  • PNGTS is a 475-kilometer (295-mile) FERC-regulated transporter of natural gas serving the upper New England and Atlantic Canada markets.
  • The pipeline receives natural gas from the Trans Quebec and Maritimes (TQM) Pipeline via the Canadian Mainline.
  • TC Energy will provide customary transition services and will work jointly with the Buyer to ensure the safe and orderly transition of this critical natural gas system.
  • Barclays acted as exclusive financial advisor to TC Energy and Énergir on the transaction.

PomeGran Group and Broadband Communications North Secure Federal Funding to Boost Connectivity in Remote Indigenous Regions

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024
Shamattawa First Nation, Manto Sipi Cree Nation, MB, Barren Lands First Nation, Education, Mosakahiken Cree Nation, Eutelsat, Health, Federation, Communication, Atlantic Canada, Digital divide, Northlands Denesuline First Nation, Bloodvein First Nation, LEO, Regional Development Agency (Canada), Poplar River First Nation, Internet, Partnership, Renewable energy

THOMPSON, MB, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - PomeGran Inc., via its subsidiary ROCK Networks, a leading broadband service provider, and Broadband Communications North (BCN), Manitoba's largest Indigenous network, have received $7.5 million in funding from the federal government to deliver cellular and data service to eight remote Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba.

Key Points: 
  • THOMPSON, MB, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - PomeGran Inc., via its subsidiary ROCK Networks, a leading broadband service provider, and Broadband Communications North (BCN), Manitoba's largest Indigenous network, have received $7.5 million in funding from the federal government to deliver cellular and data service to eight remote Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba.
  • This funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), combined with additional funding from other sources, enables PomeGran and BCN to begin the next phase in a project to bring improved connectivity to 18 Indigenous communities across Northern Manitoba.
  • "This funding announcement is a game-changer for connectivity in our communities," said Jason Neepin, Executive Director of BCN.
  • "Partnering with ROCK Networks and receiving support from the federal government demonstrates our collective dedication to bridging the digital divide.

Improving mobile connectivity to keep people safe in northern Manitoba

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星期三, 三月 6, 2024
Shamattawa First Nation, MB, Barren Lands First Nation, Research, Investment, Mosakahiken Cree Nation, Government, Federation, Life, Communication, Atlantic Canada, Data-rate units, Service Canada, Northlands Denesuline First Nation, Bloodvein First Nation, Regional Development Agency (Canada), Poplar River First Nation

THOMPSON, MB, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Everyone needs reliable and affordable mobile connectivity, no matter where they live in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • THOMPSON, MB, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Everyone needs reliable and affordable mobile connectivity, no matter where they live in Canada.
  • Ensuring access to secure and reliable mobile connectivity for Indigenous communities is a top priority for the government, particularly in an increasingly digital world.
  • Today, your federal government is making sure eight Indigenous communities across northern Manitoba have a little more peace of mind."
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested $262 million in connectivity projects in Manitoba.