St. Catharines

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Outdoor Dining And Décor Accessory (TRO-837)

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Friday, April 7, 2023

PITTSBURGH, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a more convenient, stable and portable outdoor entertaining accessory, so I developed this," said an inventor from St. Catharines, Canada.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a more convenient, stable and portable outdoor entertaining accessory, so I developed this," said an inventor from St. Catharines, Canada.
  • "My invention adds style and flair to an outdoor seating while solving the problem of not having enough seating."
  • This stylish and functional patent-pending invention provides a portable umbrella for shade and seating while adding to the general ambience of an outdoor setting.
  • As such, it could be ideal both for individuals who enjoy entertaining guests or family, and for the commercial restaurant and hospitality industries.

Minister Khera highlights new Canadian Dental Care Plan in Budget 2023

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Friday, March 31, 2023

The Minister highlighted how Budget 2023 proposes to provide $13 billion over five years, starting in 2023–24, and $4.4 billion ongoing, to Health Canada to implement the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.

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  • The Minister highlighted how Budget 2023 proposes to provide $13 billion over five years, starting in 2023–24, and $4.4 billion ongoing, to Health Canada to implement the new Canadian Dental Care Plan.
  • – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "Access to affordable dental care is key to the well-being of Canadians.
  • Through investments in Budget 2023, our Government is implementing a new Canadian Dental Care Plan that will ensure that no Canadian has to choose between taking care of their dental health and paying the bills at the end of the month.
  • We are proponents of dental health and welcome the federal government's work to expand access to dental care for all Canadians."

Unifor GM St. Catharines members secure future with e-motors

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Monday, February 20, 2023

ST CATHARINES, ON, Feb. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor members at the General Motors (GM) St. Catharines Propulsion Plant will be the first Detroit Three facility in Canada to produce electric vehicle propulsion systems, securing a future role in the industry's transition to EV manufacturing.

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  • ST CATHARINES, ON, Feb. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Unifor members at the General Motors (GM) St. Catharines Propulsion Plant will be the first Detroit Three facility in Canada to produce electric vehicle propulsion systems, securing a future role in the industry's transition to EV manufacturing.
  • "For more than 70 years, highly skilled autoworkers in St. Catharines have built among the most advanced powertrains anywhere in the world," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • "I'm incredibly proud of every worker at GM St. Catharines for proving that we have the dedication, knowledge, and skills to build the electric propulsion systems that will drive us into the future."
  • The historic EV investment at GM St. Catharines follows the recent opening of the newly retooled GM CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, the first mass production EV assembly plant in Canada .

REPEAT – Health Coalition Calls on Ontarians to Pour Into the Streets to Protest Ford Government Inaction on Hospital Crisis and Attempts to Privatize

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Friday, December 9, 2022

The Coalition has never seen the crisis in our public hospitals reach the extreme state in which we find ourselves currently.

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  • The Coalition has never seen the crisis in our public hospitals reach the extreme state in which we find ourselves currently.
  • The Ford government doubled funding for the for-profit private clinics in the last quarter of the most recent fiscal year.
  • “How dare the Ford government downplay and deny the crisis or play political games with it and blame everyone but themselves,” said Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition.
  • “These are peoples’ lives, their health – children’s lives and health, the elderly’s lives and health.

Health Coalition Calls on Ontarians to Pour Into the Streets to Protest Ford Government Inaction on Hospital Crisis and Attempts to Privatize

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The Coalition has never seen the crisis in our public hospitals reach the extreme state in which we find ourselves currently.

Key Points: 
  • The Coalition has never seen the crisis in our public hospitals reach the extreme state in which we find ourselves currently.
  • The Ford government doubled funding for the for-profit private clinics in the last quarter of the most recent fiscal year.
  • “How dare the Ford government downplay and deny the crisis or play political games with it and blame everyone but themselves,” said Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition.
  • “These are peoples’ lives, their health – children’s lives and health, the elderly’s lives and health.

Luxury Multi-Dwelling intercom integration with Crestron Home enabled by AVLinkPro

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

FAIRFIELD, N.J., August 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AVLinkPro, a communication integration solution and Crestron tier one manufacturer partner, is helping builders and integrators tie together innovative intercom and security solutions with smart home automation for multi-dwelling residential communities. One such example is in Royal Port on the shores of Lake Ontario Canada. This property is designed to impart residents with stunning waterfront views and advanced amenities such as Crestron smart home automation and control technology. Featuring lighting control and heating/cooling control and video intercom communication. Located in the historic Port Dalhousie neighborhood of St. Catharines. Royal Port is steps away from sightseeing and recreational amenities such as Lakeside Park Beach, Port Dalhousie Pier Marina, Dalhousie Yacht Club, and the Waterfront Walking Trail. The project overseen by Rankin Construction, Inc. includes the security and audio video solutions provided by Dell Smart Home Systems of St. Catharines , Ontario. The developer, Rankin Construction brought in Dell Smart Home Solutions to provide Crestron control within all 49 units of the Royal Port residences. Each individual residence having their own Crestron control of lighting, temperature and communication with the entrance to the building. The entry intercom, a DoorBird multi-tenant system was chosen by the integrator as well as the AVLinkPro communications bridge and managed network switches. AVlinkPro also provides an enterprise Crestron home platform driver that puts the DoorBird door release on each resident's individual touch screens. "DoorBird was specifically designed for integrating in simple and complex access control projects. Our focus on aesthetics makes us an ideal match for the luxury multi-family market." – Justin Clark, Head of Sales – US at DoorBird.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., August 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AVLinkPro, a communication integration solution and Crestron tier one manufacturer partner, is helping builders and integrators tie together innovative intercom and security solutions with smart home automation for multi-dwelling residential communities.
  • The entry intercom, a DoorBird multi-tenant system was chosen by the integrator as well as the AVLinkPro communications bridge and managed network switches.
  • AVlinkPro also provides an enterprise Crestron home platform driver that puts the DoorBird door release on each resident's individual touch screens.
  • "Integration solutions need more capabilities to accommodate technologies like video intercom, digital security, and VOIP communication" - Jon Miller, Product Manager for AVLinkPro.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of Paul Bannab

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

TORONTO, July 26, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (the "MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated July21, 2022 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a settlement hearing held electronically by videoconference in Toronto, Ontarioon May 25, 2022, in the matter of Paul Bannab(the "Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 26, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (the "MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated July21, 2022 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a settlement hearing held electronically by videoconference in Toronto, Ontarioon May 25, 2022, in the matter of Paul Bannab(the "Respondent").
  • In its Reasons for Decision, the Hearing Panel confirmed the sanctions imposed on the Respondent.
  • A copy of the Reasons for Decision is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Reasons for Decision, the Respondent conducted business in the St. Catharines, Ontario area.

MFDA issues Notice of Settlement Hearing in respect of Paul Bannab

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Paul Bannab (the "Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.

Key Points: 
  • The settlement agreement will be between Staff of the MFDA and Paul Bannab (the "Respondent") and involves matters for which the Respondent may be disciplined by a Hearing Panel pursuant to MFDA By-laws.
  • MFDA settlement hearings are typically held in the absence of the public pursuant to section 20.5 of MFDA By-law No.
  • A copy of the Notice of Settlement Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Notice of Settlement Hearing, the Respondent conducted business in the St. Catharines, Ontario area.

MFDA announces disciplinary proceeding in respect of Clive Wilkins

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Friday, April 1, 2022

TORONTO, April 1, 2022 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (the "MFDA") has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Clive George Wilkins (the "Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, April 1, 2022 /CNW/ - The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (the "MFDA") has commenced disciplinary proceedings in respect of Clive George Wilkins (the "Respondent").
  • Allegation #2: Between February and April 2020, the Respondent made false or misleading statements to the Member and the MFDA during the course of investigations into his conduct, contrary to MFDA Rule 2.1.1.
  • A copy of the Notice of Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • As the conduct addressed in this proceeding pre-dated the amendment to the Rule, the contravention of MFDA Rule 2.1.4 that is addressed in this Notice of Hearing is of the version of MFDA Rule 2.1.4 that was in effect between February 27, 2006 and June 30, 2021.

MFDA Hearing Panel issues Reasons for Decision in the matter of Muhammad Fahad

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Monday, March 28, 2022

TORONTO, March 28, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (the "MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated March 23, 2022 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a settlement hearing held electronically by videoconference in Toronto, Ontarioon July 30, 2021, in the matter of Muhammad Fahad (the "Respondent").

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 28, 2022 /CNW/ - A Hearing Panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (the "MFDA") has issued its Reasons for Decision dated March 23, 2022 ("Reasons for Decision"), in connection with a settlement hearing held electronically by videoconference in Toronto, Ontarioon July 30, 2021, in the matter of Muhammad Fahad (the "Respondent").
  • In its Reasons for Decision, the Hearing Panel confirmed the sanctions imposed on the Respondent.
  • A copy of the Reasons for Decision is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca .
  • During the period described in the Reasons for Decision, the Respondent conducted business out in the St. Catharines, Ontario area.