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The First Annual Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration Provides the Ultimate “Ocean to Plate” Experience

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星期五, 五月 13, 2022
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RICHMOND, British Columbia, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spot prawn season is now underway and Tourism Richmond is excited to welcome culinary connoisseurs from around the Lower Mainland to discover why their seafood and spot prawns are the worlds best at the first-annual Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration .

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  • RICHMOND, British Columbia, May 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spot prawn season is now underway and Tourism Richmond is excited to welcome culinary connoisseurs from around the Lower Mainland to discover why their seafood and spot prawns are the worlds best at the first-annual Steveston Spot Prawn & Seafood Celebration .
  • Its no secret that Metro Vancouver loves their spot prawns, and fresh, quality catches are available at Fishermans Wharf during spot prawn season and year-round.
  • Learn from experts like Chef Sushila Narain from Steveston Seafood House and Chef Viray from Globe@YVR on how to properly eat and cook Spot Prawns and seafood including.
  • Experience the tastes of the region at participating Steveston and Richmond restaurants, serving local Spot Prawn dishes in partnership with Steveston Fishermen.

Interfor to Sell Acorn Specialty Sawmill in British Columbia

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星期三, 四月 13, 2022
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BURNABY, British Columbia, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (Interfor or the Company) (TSX: IFP) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its Acorn specialty sawmill located near Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.)

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  • BURNABY, British Columbia, April 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (Interfor or the Company) (TSX: IFP) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its Acorn specialty sawmill located near Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.)
  • The Mill was built in 1963 and was acquired by Interfor in 2001 from Primex Forest Products.
  • The Mill specializes in producing lumber squares for the traditional Japanese home market and most of the production is exported to Asia.
  • Interfor undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking information or statements, except as required by law.

Ducks Unlimited Canada releases comprehensive report to guide future restoration efforts in the Fraser River Estuary

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星期四, 三月 31, 2022
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A new, in-depth report by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC)the most comprehensive analysis of tidal marsh creation projects in the Fraser River Estuary to datesheds light on factors that lead to some projects being more successful than others.

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  • A new, in-depth report by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC)the most comprehensive analysis of tidal marsh creation projects in the Fraser River Estuary to datesheds light on factors that lead to some projects being more successful than others.
  • We believe the Fraser River Estuarys ability to flourish is helped by our commitment to on-the-ground conservation.
  • DUC will use the findings from the report to inform restoration works and identify some unsuccessful compensation sites to restore.
  • Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation.

Minister Blair visits flood-impacted areas in B.C., including Abbotsford and Merritt, to reaffirm commitment to help the province prepare, respond and recover from emergencies

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星期一, 三月 14, 2022
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This included discussions with local mayors, Indigenous leadership, and emergency responders impacted by last year's unprecedented flooding.

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  • This included discussions with local mayors, Indigenous leadership, and emergency responders impacted by last year's unprecedented flooding.
  • This marks Minister Blair's second trip to the province since being named Canada's first standalone minister for emergency preparedness.
  • Together, they committed to strengthening their partnership and increasing the participation of First Nation communities in the response and recovery efforts.
  • Thanks to the generosity of Canadians, the Red Cross received more than $30 million in donations for a total of more than $90 million raised.

North Bay Resources Inc. (NBRI) Issues Update on Fraser River Platinum Project

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星期一, 二月 7, 2022
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Skippack, PA, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North Bay Resources Inc. (OTC: NBRI) (North Bay or the Company) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell a 90% interest in North Bays Fraser River Platinum Project to a private mining group (the JV Group) based in British Columbia.

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  • Skippack, PA, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North Bay Resources Inc. (OTC: NBRI) (North Bay or the Company) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell a 90% interest in North Bays Fraser River Platinum Project to a private mining group (the JV Group) based in British Columbia.
  • The Fraser River Platinum Property is located near Lytton in south-central British Columbia, Canada, and covers approximately 4.5 kilometers of placer claims along the Fraser River.
  • About North Bay Resources Inc.
    North Bay Resources Inc. (OTC: NBRI) is a junior mining company with current operations in British Columbia, Canada.
  • In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion should not be regarded as a representation by North Bay Resources Inc. or any other person that the objective and plans of North Bay Resources Inc. will be achieved.

Musqueam and Steel River Group to Collaborate on Nation’s Business Priorities

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星期四, 十二月 16, 2021
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CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management, development, and construction consortium, has announced a new partnership with Musqueam (xmkym) Indian Band (the Nation).

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Steel River Group Ltd. (Steel River), an Indigenous-owned diversified management, development, and construction consortium, has announced a new partnership with Musqueam (xmkym) Indian Band (the Nation).
  • Steel River Group will seek to augment the economic strength of the Nation by introducing the power of the Steel River Ecosystem to support their long-term vision.
  • The Musqueam (xmkym) Nation is renowned around the world for their resilient culture, economic prowess, and collaborative leadership, said Trent Fequet, founder and CEO of Steel River Group.
  • Steel River Group and our entire Ecosystem have an incredible opportunity to learn from the wealth of traditional and cultural knowledge Musqueam members possess.

Canada's Ghost Gear Fund delivering results for cleaner oceans

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星期四, 十二月 2, 2021
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Through the Ghost Gear Program, the Government of Canada is working with partners to rid our oceans of ghost gear and create new solutions to reduce fishing debris.

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  • Through the Ghost Gear Program, the Government of Canada is working with partners to rid our oceans of ghost gear and create new solutions to reduce fishing debris.
  • The Ghost Gear Program was launched in 2019, and included the $8.3 million Ghost Gear Fund.
  • The Ghost Gear Program supports harvesters, environmental groups, Indigenous communities, the aquaculture industry, and coastal communities to retrieve harmful ghost gear from Canadian waters.
  • To date, the Ghost Gear Fund has supported 49 projects under four program pillars: 1) ghost gear retrieval; 2) responsible disposal; 3) uptake and piloting of technology to prevent gear loss; and, 4) international leadership.

Waterfront Employers Help Lift Affordable Housing Campaign Over Top

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星期二, 十一月 9, 2021
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The group of waterfront companies largely operating south of the Fraser River, informally called South of the Fraser Maritime Employers, will donate $36,000 toward the new affordable housing project, capping an impressive fundraising effort steered by women leaders in the community.

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  • The group of waterfront companies largely operating south of the Fraser River, informally called South of the Fraser Maritime Employers, will donate $36,000 toward the new affordable housing project, capping an impressive fundraising effort steered by women leaders in the community.
  • The group is comprised of Ceres Terminals Canada, DP World Fraser Surrey, Global Container Terminals Canada, Western Group, and BC Maritime Employers Association.
  • The fundraising campaign, called Women of Options, raised more than $1.5 million through the efforts of 50 women in the community.
  • The new housing complex will cater to women fleeing violence, refugees, seniors, at-risk youth and others facing barriers in finding decent, affordable homes.

Westland Insurance steps up for Women of Options Campaign for Affordable Housing

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星期三, 九月 29, 2021
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Westland Insurance, which has become the largest independent, Canadian-owned brokerage in the country during its 40 years of existence, has enthusiastically endorsed the Women of Options campaign by gifting $25,000 towards the affordable housing project.

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  • Westland Insurance, which has become the largest independent, Canadian-owned brokerage in the country during its 40 years of existence, has enthusiastically endorsed the Women of Options campaign by gifting $25,000 towards the affordable housing project.
  • And we all do better when our neighbours are doing better, said Christine Mohr, CEO, Options Community Services and Habitat Housing Society.
  • With occupancy slated for mid-2023, this project expands Options capacity to provide community support and to add affordable housing to the City of Surrey.
  • Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent property and casualty insurance brokers in Canada.

Near record-breaking new listings in the Fraser Valley not enough to match insatiable buyer demand

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星期三, 六月 2, 2021
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The previous record high for sales in May for the Fraser Valley region was 2,911 in 2016.

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  • The previous record high for sales in May for the Fraser Valley region was 2,911 in 2016.
  • In the last three months, buyers have 40 per cent more inventory to look at in the Fraser Valley and its allowed them to take back a little control.
  • Across Fraser Valley, in May, the average number of days to sell a single-family detached home was 14 and a townhome was 12 days.
  • The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is an association of 3,966 real estate professionals who live and work in the BC communities of Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, North Delta, Surrey, and White Rock.