NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

Gold Hunter Provides Progress Update on the Distribution of FireFly Shares

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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Vancouver, BC, Apr 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - GOLD HUNTER RESOURCES INC. (CSE: HUNT) (the "Company" or "Gold Hunter") is pleased to provide an important update regarding the distribution (the "Distribution") of shares (the "FireFly Shares") of FireFly Metals Ltd. (ASX: FFM) ("FireFly") to Gold Hunter's shareholders (the "Shareholders").

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  • Vancouver, BC, Apr 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - GOLD HUNTER RESOURCES INC. (CSE: HUNT) (the "Company" or "Gold Hunter") is pleased to provide an important update regarding the distribution (the "Distribution") of shares (the "FireFly Shares") of FireFly Metals Ltd. (ASX: FFM) ("FireFly") to Gold Hunter's shareholders (the "Shareholders").
  • The initiative to distribute the FireFly Shares comes after Gold Hunter received 30,290,624 FireFly Shares, valued at approximately CAD$15,000,000, in exchange for all of the Company's mineral claims in Newfoundland & Labrador.
  • Gold Hunter plans to retain 5,197,738 FireFly Shares to cover anticipated tax liabilities and other costs, with the remaining FireFly Shares set to be distributed to Shareholders as at the Record Date, subject to the Company obtaining the Court Approval.
  • Sean Kingsley, Chief Executive Officer and President of Gold Hunter, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with FireFly Metals and their endeavours in Newfoundland's Baie Verte Peninsula.

Unifor members at Dominion ratify contract with up to 23% wage increases

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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ST. JOHN'S, NL, April 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at 11 Dominion stores across the island of Newfoundland ratified a new collective agreement, voting 88% in favour.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, April 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at 11 Dominion stores across the island of Newfoundland ratified a new collective agreement, voting 88% in favour.
  • The agreement follows a supermarket pattern set in summer 2023 by the union and secured at Metro supermarkets in Ontario.
  • "Unifor's strategic and sector-wide bargaining strategy for supermarket workers has delivered the largest wage gains Dominion workers have ever seen.
  • Our union is blazing a path forward in this sector to make long over-due and well-deserved gains," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

SLB OneSubsea and Subsea7 Sign Long-Term Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Equinor; Commence Work on Wisting and Bay Du Nord Projects

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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SLB (NYSE: SLB) has announced the signing of a new long-term strategic collaboration agreement between Equinor ASA and the Subsea Integration Alliance (which comprises OneSubsea™ and Subsea7).

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  • SLB (NYSE: SLB) has announced the signing of a new long-term strategic collaboration agreement between Equinor ASA and the Subsea Integration Alliance (which comprises OneSubsea™ and Subsea7).
  • The agreement paves the way for exploratory work to begin on two projects: the Wisting field offshore Norway and Bay Du Nord, off Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501491687/en/
    The strategic collaboration agreement enables early information sharing, technology innovation and other collaborative benefits critical to unlocking more subsea projects by making them economically viable.
  • “Equinor is working hard to improve and mature the Wisting and Bay du Nord projects.

Verafin Enhances Financial Crime Management Solutions Suite with Launch of Entity Research Copilot — First of Its Integrated Copilot Capabilities

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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Verafin, a Nasdaq company, renowned for its expertise in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies to fight crime, announces the launch of Entity Research Copilot, the first of its integrated Copilot capabilities, bolstering its suite of financial crime management solutions.

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  • Verafin, a Nasdaq company, renowned for its expertise in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies to fight crime, announces the launch of Entity Research Copilot, the first of its integrated Copilot capabilities, bolstering its suite of financial crime management solutions.
  • Following an extensive Beta program, Verafin is rolling out availability of its first copilot feature, the integrated Entity Research Copilot, to its customer base of more than 2,500 financial institutions.
  • Leveraging multiple automation technologies, including generative AI (GenAI), Verafin’s Financial Crime Management Copilot capabilities automates compliance tasks and daily workflows to reduce operational costs and increase the efficiency of anti-financial crime programs.
  • “Our Copilot capabilities represent the latest evolution of our industry-leading financial crime management solutions,” said Brendan Brothers, EVP, Financial Crime Management Technology, Nasdaq and Co-founder, Verafin.

Renewable Fuels Project in Canada Begins Production

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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A Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) project reached a major milestone recently with the production startup of the Braya Renewable Fuels facility in Come by Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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  • A Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) project reached a major milestone recently with the production startup of the Braya Renewable Fuels facility in Come by Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
  • Fluor provided engineering and procurement (EP) services to convert the idled petroleum refinery into a modern facility that produces renewable diesel fuel from soybean oil and other low carbon intensity feedstocks.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240418655811/en/
    Aerial view of the Braya Renewable Fuels facility in Come by Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The transformation of this facility into a sustainable asset improves Canada’s global climate impact by supporting the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy-duty transportation and aviation,” said Jason Kraynek, President of Fluor’s Production & Fuels business.
  • “Fluor was proud to be part of this exciting renewable fuels project and I commend the Braya team for its safe startup.”
    In addition to EP services, Fluor provided construction support services through startup.

Minister of Labour highlights budget investments to boost Canadian innovation and productivity and drive economic growth

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Key continuing and proposed Budget 2024 investments include:

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  • Key continuing and proposed Budget 2024 investments include:
    Delivering, by the end of this year, major economic investment tax credits to attract private investment, create more jobs and drive Canada's economy toward net-zero by 2050.
  • Budget 2024 also announces expanded eligibility for the Clean Technology Manufacturing investment tax credit, allowing more businesses to benefit.
  • – The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "We can get big things built in this country.
  • – The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors
    "More good jobs, more investment, more economic growth.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Seniors highlight budget investments to build more homes for Canadians

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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This would enable more office buildings, particularly in urban areas, to be converted into homes for Canadians.

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  • This would enable more office buildings, particularly in urban areas, to be converted into homes for Canadians.
  • We delivered on that pledge by reducing poverty, especially for children and seniors, and creating millions of good jobs for Canadians.
  • - The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
    "We need to build more homes, faster.
  • So we're freeing up more public lands for home builders, and giving them the confidence they need to build."

Where to Slow Down and Engage the Senses in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- From the rolling waves lapping off the coastline to the colorful clotheslines dancing in the ocean breeze, Newfoundland and Labrador is home to the slow way of life, especially when the seasons change. As spring rolls into summer, regular visitors to the province return, including the whales, birds and icebergs that heighten all senses. Visitors can experience the first sunrise in North America, witness the migration and play of whale species that return to the shores each year, and taste food foraged from land and sea. For relaxation, guests can soak in the bounty of the ocean in a bath with seaweed gathered off the coast of Grates Cove, go for a cold-water dip in the many outdoor locations including the North Atlantic Ocean, or sit and listen to the push and pull of the beach rocks as they roll with the waves.

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  • As spring rolls into summer, regular visitors to the province return, including the whales, birds and icebergs that heighten all senses.
  • The Atlantic Ocean surrounding Newfoundland and Labrador boasts as many as 22 diverse whale species.
  • In the northernmost part of Newfoundland and Labrador, weary travelers can soak in a seaweed bath at Grates Cave Co.
  • Guests will take hikes along breathtaking ocean trails, join foraging expeditions, and dine on specially prepared meals by award-winning chefs.

NEWFOUNDLAND'S EVENING TIDE VODKA NAMED THE WORLD'S BEST VARIETAL VODKA AND BEST VODKA IN CANADA

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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ST. JOHN'S, NL, April 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Evening Tide Vodka, produced by Newfoundland based Wooden Walls Distilling, has been named the World's Best Varietal Vodka and Best Varietal Vodka in Canada during the 2024 World Vodka Competition.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, NL, April 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Evening Tide Vodka, produced by Newfoundland based Wooden Walls Distilling, has been named the World's Best Varietal Vodka and Best Varietal Vodka in Canada during the 2024 World Vodka Competition.
  • Their flagship vodka, Evening Tide, is made using a blend of wheat, rye, and oats sourced throughout Atlantic Canada.
  • The annual World Vodka Awards celebrate the best internationally recognized vodka styles.
  • For information on Wooden Walls Distilling, Evening Tide Vodka, and their other spirit offerings, please visit www.woodenwalls.ca or contact [email protected] .