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Co‑operators Celebrates Women in Wildfire Resiliency

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024
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GUELPH, ON, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Co‑operators, FireSmart BC, and FireSmart Alberta have come together to recognize women who have contributed to furthering wildfire resiliency in their community, agency, or province through the Lynn Orstad Award – Women in Wildfire Resiliency.

Key Points: 
  • GUELPH, ON, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Co‑operators, FireSmart BC, and FireSmart Alberta have come together to recognize women who have contributed to furthering wildfire resiliency in their community, agency, or province through the Lynn Orstad Award – Women in Wildfire Resiliency.
  • It is presented each year at the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit, an event focused on educating participants in various wildfire-related topics and enhancing the effectiveness of wildfire professionals.
  • Lynn Orstad was a highly respected fire safety advocate dedicated to furthering wildfire resiliency across all jurisdictions and levels of government.
  • She also acted as a mentor to many; including young women that sought and built a career in wildfire risk reduction.

Regional parks in British Columbia's Central Okanagan join Canada's national conservation network, conserving nature and combatting climate change

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星期五, 三月 22, 2024
Health, QC, Climate change, Environment, Wetland, Federation, Risk, Climate, The Honourable, Nature, Guilbeault, West Bank, Science, Carbon, Westbank First Nation, Biodiversity, Regional district, Biodiversity loss, Investment, Database, Water, Government, Forestry

Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in Canada.
  • The Regional District has officially recognized 25 regional parks as part of Canada's national conservation network, further solidifying the Regional District of Central Okanagan's commitment to nature conservation.
  • The Regional District of Central Okanagan is a trailblazer for reporting its locally protected and conserved areas directly in the national database.
  • The Regional District of Central Okanagan is one of 27 regional districts, a government structure unique to the province of British Columbia.

Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest over $600,000 to bring high-speed Internet to more than 140 households

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星期二, 一月 16, 2024
Data-rate units, Internet, Government, Partnership, Regional Development Agency (Canada), Federation, Investment, Atlantic Canada, Regional district, Service Canada, Education, CityWest

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

Key Points: 
  • The governments of Canada and British Columbia are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities.
  • This funding is part of an existing agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
  • This investment will enable CityWest to provide reliable high-speed Internet access to more than 140 underserved homes in sḵelhp and Lund, British Columbia."
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested nearly $525 million in connectivity projects in British Columbia.

Government of Canada and FCM Support Communities in British Columbia in Advancing their Green Transportation Projects

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星期二, 九月 19, 2023
University of Energy and Natural Resources, Partnership, University, Atmosphere, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, GHG, Regional district, EVS, City, Climate change, Federation, Cass Community Social Services, Natural Resources, GMF, Horticulture, Local government in Canada, Knowledge, Transport, Hand, Pedestrian, FCM, Renewable energy

This is why the Government of Canada, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in smart sustainable solutions from coast to coast to coast.

Key Points: 
  • This is why the Government of Canada, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in smart sustainable solutions from coast to coast to coast.
  • The Green Municipal Fund, administered by the FCM, is funded through an endowment by the Government of Canada.
  • "Communities across British Columbia are developing and deploying innovative clean technology solutions – and the Government of Canada is here to help them.
  • Step by step, from coast to coast to coast and in communities of all sizes, we continue building everyday a more sustainable Canada."

BC Transit Introduces Modernized Fare Payment System in Victoria Using Cubic’s Umo Platform

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星期三, 八月 23, 2023
Public Transport, Other Transport, Technology, Trucking, Payments, Rail, Finance, Fintech, Transport, Professional Services, Chilliwack/Agassiz-Harrison Transit System, Partnership, Travel, BC Transit, Cubic Corporation, Victoria Regional Transit System, History, Regional district, Comox Valley Regional District, School, CTS, Student, Translink, GM, Love, Schuylkill Transportation System, Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System, Cubic, Central Fraser Valley Transit System, Fort St. John

Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a leading global provider of integrated transit solutions, is proud to announce the implementation of its Umo platform as BC Transit's new automated fare collection system in the Victoria Regional Transit System.

Key Points: 
  • Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS), a leading global provider of integrated transit solutions, is proud to announce the implementation of its Umo platform as BC Transit's new automated fare collection system in the Victoria Regional Transit System.
  • BC Transit riders will have the option to pay using the Umo Mobility smartphone app or reloadable Umo smartcard.
  • Umo offers riders the convenience of adding stored value or purchasing passes to be used for fare payment when boarding.
  • “We listened to our riders' requests for a new payment method, and we are delighted to introduce the innovative Umo solution.”
    A key feature of Umo in BC Transit is the enablement of daily fare capping.

High School Students Compete in Rotary International 4-Way Test Speaking Competition

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星期二, 四月 11, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 1, 2023, Eileen Kim of Urbana High School and Pragna Yalamanchili of Oakdale High School advanced as semi finalists representing the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick to the Regional International Semifinal Four Way Test Speaking Contest. Hundreds of students competed this past weekend where the field of contestants was narrowed down to four.

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  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick in Urbana, MD sponsored two students from Oakdale and Urbana High to compete in the Rotary International 4-Way Test speaking competition
    FREDERICK, Md., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 1, 2023, Eileen Kim of Urbana High School and Pragna Yalamanchili of Oakdale High School advanced as semi finalists representing the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick to the Regional International Semifinal Four Way Test Speaking Contest.
  • The Rotary International 4-Way Test is a guiding principle for Rotarians worldwide and is based on four simple questions: Is it the truth?
  • The 4-Way Test speaking competition challenges high school students to apply these principles to their own lives and share their insights with others.
  • Eileen Kim, a freshman at Urbana High School, was inspired to enter the competition after seeing the notice on her school bulletin board.

Canada and British Columbia invest $29.5 million in 11 projects to make B.C. communities more resilient to natural disasters

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星期六, 八月 6, 2022
City, Climate change, Risk, Lists of disasters, Town, Infrastructure Canada, Growth, Public security, Municipal government in Canada, Learning, Cold, Life, McNeill, Regional District of Central Kootenay, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, First Nations, COVID-19, Fairmont Hot Springs, Community, Transport, Water, Village, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (Canada), Federation, Government, Flood, Canal Flats, Oil, Risk management, Renewable energy, BC, Regional district, Annex

These projects are in addition to 18 other disaster mitigation-related projects that were announced last summer.

Key Points: 
  • These projects are in addition to 18 other disaster mitigation-related projects that were announced last summer.
  • The Government of Canada is investing more than $24.6 million in these 11 projects.
  • The projects announced today will create jobs, improve critical infrastructure across B.C., and help communities withstand natural disasters.
  • During that period, over $38 billion has been earmarked for communities across Canada to support world-class, modern public infrastructure, including over $4.9 billion for disaster mitigation projects.

ESA Management LLC Announces Operations Leadership Promotions

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星期一, 六月 6, 2022
Operational excellence, Region, Housekeeper, Red roof, Hotel manager, Motel 6, Group, Central, Multi-divisional form, Red Roof Inn, Samba, Organization, Extended Stay America, GLOBE, ESA, Division, Assistant, Co-operative Central Exchange, Task force, Operation West End, Bachelor of Engineering, Regional district, General manager, WoodSpring Hotels, Hotel, Management, LaQuinta, Operation

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESA Management LLC (ESA), the nations leading extended stay hotel management company, has announced promotions within the companys leadership team.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESA Management LLC (ESA), the nations leading extended stay hotel management company, has announced promotions within the companys leadership team.
  • The new appointments of six existing operational leaders reflect their exemplary performance and key roles as ESA Management continues to grow and evolve its management of Extended Stay America branded hotels.
  • Each division will be overseen by a Divisional Vice President of Operations, a new role at ESA, with all Regional Operations Vice Presidents and Directors reporting into these individuals.
  • ESA Management LLC is the leading extended stay hotel management company in the U.S. with more than 7000 associates providing genuine care at more than 555 Extended Stay America branded hotels in 40 states.

Tahltan Nation Development Corporation Wins Top Indigenous Business of the Year Award

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星期五, 五月 6, 2022
Atmosphere, Tahltan Nation, Mining, Employment, Golden Bear, Teck Resources, Carbon, GLOBE, Aviation, Dease Lake Airport, Newcrest Mining, Forestry, Commerce, Marketing, Education, Conference, Regional district, Growth, Transport, Uranium, Whaling, Oil, BC, Newmont Corporation

Last night, TNDC was selected Top Indigenous Business of the Year for Northern BC at the 5th Annual Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference in Whitehorse, presented by the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce.

Key Points: 
  • Last night, TNDC was selected Top Indigenous Business of the Year for Northern BC at the 5th Annual Arctic Indigenous Investment Conference in Whitehorse, presented by the Yukon First Nation Chamber of Commerce.
  • Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) is the business arm of the Tahltan Nation and leading Indigenous business in northwest British Columbia.
  • TNDC pursues sustainable and responsible business and economic development opportunities in the region that lead to employment, training and business opportunities for Tahltan members.
  • TNDC serves the resource exploration, mine development and mining, building construction, forestry, hydroelectric power, civil, infrastructure and public works sectors.

BC Transit to Introduce Next-Generation Contactless Payment Capabilities with Cubic’s Umo Platform

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星期三, 一月 26, 2022
Software, Hardware, Other Transport, Technology, Transport, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Security, COVID-19, History, Regional District of Nanaimo, Translink, Comox Valley Regional District, Crown, Partnership, VP, Victoria Regional Transit System, News, Transport, Google Pay, Twitter, BC, General manager, Regional district, Cubic Transportation Systems, Chilliwack/Agassiz-Harrison Transit System, Apple Pay, UMO, C4ISR, Safety, BC Transit, Online shopping, Oil, Ridesharing company, Central Fraser Valley Transit System, Fort St. John, Metro Vancouver Regional District

BC Transit is bringing the Umo platform to over 900 buses across more than 30 transit systems, increasing British Columbians access to transit.

Key Points: 
  • BC Transit is bringing the Umo platform to over 900 buses across more than 30 transit systems, increasing British Columbians access to transit.
  • BC Transit, the provincial Crown corporation responsible for coordinating public transit services, in all areas outside of Metro Vancouver, awarded a contract to Cubic Transportation Systems for the Umo platform.
  • The introduction of Umo will open the door for riders to use contactless pre-paid fare products and contactless open payment technologies such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless credit and debit cards.
  • The Umo platform ensures all riders receive equitable fares, regardless of how often they utilize public transit or the payment method they choose.