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Greenfield Global Inc. leverages Agricultural Clean Technology Program Funding

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星期三, 一月 25, 2023
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Greenfield, in close collaboration with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering, is leading the development of a new clean technology that will convert agricultural waste into renewable diesel fuel.

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  • Greenfield, in close collaboration with the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering, is leading the development of a new clean technology that will convert agricultural waste into renewable diesel fuel.
  • Promoting a circular agriculture economy, this technology has the potential of reducing the overall greenhouse gas emissions in the agricultural and transportation sectors by up to 90% when compared to fossil-based diesel fuel.
  • “Greenfield has been decarbonizing Canada’s light-duty vehicle emissions for decades, producing fuel ethanol from industrial corn that is blended into gasoline.
  • The collaboration of all parties involved will contribute to the successful commercialization of this technology which will produce a sustainable liquid fuel, improve waste management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Government provides up to $1.779 million to North Vancouver to combat gun and gang violence

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星期四, 一月 19, 2023
Firearm, Homicide, Public security, Burnaby North—Seymour, Firearms Act, Parliamentary system, AR-15, Government, Parliament, Social conditions in Honduras, Reference re Firearms Act, Risk, Public Safety Canada, Violence, Gun, Government of Canada, Investment, Population density, Life, Crime, Drug

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - People in North Vancouver and across Canada deserve to feel safe in their communities.

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  • NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - People in North Vancouver and across Canada deserve to feel safe in their communities.
  • An important element of this work is stopping violence before it starts, which is why the Government launched the $250 million Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF).
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.

Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin Announces New EV Chargers in B.C. and New Single Window for ZEV Infrastructure Applications

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星期四, 一月 19, 2023
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The ZEV infrastructure landing page is an NRCan-led web presence dedicated to information on federal programs supporting the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.

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  • The ZEV infrastructure landing page is an NRCan-led web presence dedicated to information on federal programs supporting the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
  • It will help Canadians locate federally supported and publicly accessible chargers from coast to coast to coast.
  • Parliamentary Secretary Dabrusin also announced a $280,000 investment in PCI Developments to install 75 EV chargers at two multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) in Vancouver.
  • The federal government has approved funding to support the installation of over 34,500 ZEV chargers to date.

Government taking action on gun crime in Burnaby with up to $2.96 million for prevention programs

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星期三, 一月 18, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • This funding will support innovative, grassroots programs in Burnaby that will make our City safer now – and into the future."
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.

Announcing Support for Innovative Forest Product Technologies At the 20th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum

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星期三, 一月 18, 2023
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PRINCE GEORGE, BC, Jan. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - By investing in the development and deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies and forest products, Canada is helping to support a more competitive, prosperous and environmentally sustainable forest sector.

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  • PRINCE GEORGE, BC, Jan. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - By investing in the development and deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies and forest products, Canada is helping to support a more competitive, prosperous and environmentally sustainable forest sector.
  • Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, participated at the 20th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum and announced a total contribution of over $10 million to HTEC and West Fraser Mills Ltd.
  • The contribution comes from the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program, which facilitates the adoption of innovative technologies by bridging the gap between product development and commercialization.
  • "The IFIT program helps enable businesses like ours to test new technologies and concepts that can lead to climate-friendly solutions.

Government of Canada announces the recipients of support from INOVAIT's Focus Fund

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星期三, 一月 18, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in the health care industry to ensure Canada remains a world leader in medical innovations.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in the health care industry to ensure Canada remains a world leader in medical innovations.
  • Today, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the 14 recipients of support from INOVAIT's Focus Fund.
  • Thanks to the INOVAIT Focus Fund, we are seeing more jobs, growth and game-changing solutions that will benefit Canada."
  • Today's recipients of Focus Fund support will help position Canada and its industries as world leaders in this sector.

MPP Deepak Anand Tours Anderson College's New Medical Laboratory Celebrating the Skills Development Fund's Impact on Medical Lab Technologist Shortage

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星期三, 一月 18, 2023
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In April 2022, the MLPAO was awarded provincial government funding for 50 internationally educated medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) and selected Anderson College to deliver the training through its MLT Bridging Program.

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  • In April 2022, the MLPAO was awarded provincial government funding for 50 internationally educated medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) and selected Anderson College to deliver the training through its MLT Bridging Program.
  • This tour of Anderson's state-of-the-art facility was in celebration of the impact that this hands-on training program is having on future MLTs and, ultimately, on the massive shortage of medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) in Ontario.
  • "It was truly a pleasure to have MPP Anand visit the new lab at Anderson College.
  • The MLPAO represents the interests of Medical Laboratory Professionals in Ontario with government, regulatory bodies, educational institutions, health care professionals and other stakeholders.

Canada invests in Lake Winnipeg Basin restoration and protection

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星期二, 一月 17, 2023
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Working with partners and stakeholders, the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program supports science, action, and collaboration to improve water quality and the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg.

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  • Working with partners and stakeholders, the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program supports science, action, and collaboration to improve water quality and the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg.
  • "Canada is committed to working collaboratively with our partners for the protection and restoration of Lake Winnipeg.
  • Lake Winnipeg is Canada's sixth-largest lake and the eleventh-largest freshwater lake in the world.
  • The Lake Winnipeg Basin Program has invested over $10 million in grants and contribution funding to support partner-driven, nutrient-reducing actions, collaborative efforts, and Indigenous engagement to improve the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg.

Government of Canada invests in cultural programming and infrastructure upgrades at the University of Victoria

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星期一, 一月 16, 2023
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VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Cultural spaces are essential to the strength, openness and vibrancy of our cities.

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  • VICTORIA, BC, Jan. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Cultural spaces are essential to the strength, openness and vibrancy of our cities.
  • Today, Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced $117,000 in funding for infrastructure enhancements and cultural programming at the University of Victoria's Farquhar Auditorium.
  • The government is investing $75,000 through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for specialized equipment, including upgraded sound, video and lighting technology, at the Farquhar Auditorium.
  • "Victoria is home to many cultural spaces that play a critical role in the community by encouraging dialogue and creativity.

ALLIED COPPER APPOINTS ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR AND GRANTS STOCK OPTIONS

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星期一, 十二月 19, 2022
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Copper Corp. (TSX-V: CPR, OTCQB: CPRRF) (the “Company” or “Allied Copper”), is pleased to announce that it has appointed the Lt. General (ret’d) Honourable Andrew Leslie to its board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Copper Corp. (TSX-V: CPR, OTCQB: CPRRF) (the “Company” or “Allied Copper”), is pleased to announce that it has appointed the Lt. General (ret’d) Honourable Andrew Leslie to its board of directors, effective immediately.
  • General Andrew Leslie has been a soldier, business leader, Federal Parliamentarian, Chief Government Whip and board director with corporate, charitable and government organizations.
  • The Company also announces the grant of 4,800,000 incentive stock options (the “Stock Options”) to certain of its directors, officers, consultants, and employees pursuant to the Company’s Stock Option Plan.
  • The options are exercisable for a period of four years at a price of CAD$ 0.155 per share.