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C2C Gold Appoints Chief Geologist for Newfoundland Projects

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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as Chief Geologist for C2C Gold.

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  • as Chief Geologist for C2C Gold.
  • Mr. Buchanan, a structural geologist, will be focused on the Companys Central Newfoundland Gold Belt projects.
  • C2C is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on acquiring and developing mineral projects in Newfoundland, Canada.
  • C2C also holds a portfolio of projects within the prolific White Gold and Klondike districts in Canadas Yukon.

UPDATED: “International Scientists Signal Significant Gap In Global Climate Target Calculations”

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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It holds 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere and soaks up more carbon than all global rainforests combined.

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  • It holds 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere and soaks up more carbon than all global rainforests combined.
  • Yet todays climate targets do not include the impact of our changing ocean taking its capacity for granted.
  • Incomplete data harms the credibility of global climate targets, says Dr. Anya Waite, CEO, Ocean Frontier Institute.
  • Global investors and policy-makers need confidence in the climate calculations, and that confidence cannot be guaranteed unless the impact of ocean carbon is factored into climate targets, added Dr. Waite.

International Scientists Signal Significant Gap In Global Climate Target Calculations

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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The workshop opened with remarks from the Honourable Jonathon Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, who said “The world’s ambitions for a net-zero-carbon future depend on the ocean’s ability to continue to absorb carbon. That’s a huge, life-altering bet -- that the ocean will continue to act in the same way and continue its current capacity to absorb carbon. We need better data so governments can make more informed policy choices on the climate crisis.”

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  • It holds 50 times more carbon than the atmosphere and soaks up more carbon than all global rainforests combined.
  • Yet todays climate targets do not include the impact of our changing ocean taking its capacity for granted.
  • Incomplete data harms the credibility of global climate targets, says Dr. Anya Waite, CEO, Ocean Frontier Institute.
  • Global investors and policy-makers need confidence in the climate calculations, and that confidence cannot be guaranteed unless the impact of ocean carbon is factored into climate targets, added Dr. Waite.

BMO 1st Art! winners selected from a record number of submissions

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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BMO Financial Group announces one national winner and 12 regional winners for its 19th annual BMO 1st Art!

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  • BMO Financial Group announces one national winner and 12 regional winners for its 19th annual BMO 1st Art!
  • Selected from a record-breaking pool of 336 submissions, each of the 12 regional winners will receive a cash prize of $7,500 with $15,000 awarded to the national winner.
  • An esteemed panel of jurors selected this year's winning works from a pool of a record 336 submissions.
  • Following the success of the competition's first-ever virtual exhibition last year, BMO 1st Art!

mdf commerce extends eprocurement footprint in Canada with eight new agencies and municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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First launched in November 2020, the quick and successful onboarding of additional agencies reinforces mdf commerce as a trusted partner for province-wide eprocurement solutions, which will soon be enhanced with the Periscope Holdings offering.

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  • First launched in November 2020, the quick and successful onboarding of additional agencies reinforces mdf commerce as a trusted partner for province-wide eprocurement solutions, which will soon be enhanced with the Periscope Holdings offering.
  • The end-to-end eprocurement platform offered by mdf commerce effectively manages and is designed to ensure that all bid opportunities from these agencies are competitive, fair and transparent while complying with all required public policies and legislation.
  • MUN, already a long-time mdf commerce customer, expanded their use of e-solicitation capabilities with the added efficiency of e-bidding.
  • "The continued adoption of the mdf commerce eprocurement platform by a broad cross-section of Newfoundland and Labrador public agencies, simplifies and improves the ability for suppliers of all sizes to do business with the province," said Mark Eigenbauer, President, eprocurement at mdf commerce.

Vermilion Energy Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Changes

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion", "We", "Our", "Us" or the "Company") (TSX: VET)(NYSE: VET) announces today the appointment of Dion Hatcher as President effective January 1, 2022.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Vermilion Energy Inc. ("Vermilion", "We", "Our", "Us" or the "Company") (TSX: VET)(NYSE: VET) announces today the appointment of Dion Hatcher as President effective January 1, 2022.
  • He returned from retirement in 2020 to assist in repositioning Vermilion during the recent downturn and associated management changes.
  • His strong leadership and mentoring skills have been instrumental to Vermilion successfully navigating the downturn as well as assisting in the transition to an effective, deliberate and thoughtful internal succession plan.
  • Mr. Hatcher has over 25 years of industry experience and has spent the last 15 years in a variety of leadership roles at Vermilion.

ReGen III Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 31, 2021) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQB: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Lawlor as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 31, 2021) - ReGen III Corp. (TSXV: GIII) (OTCQB: ISRJF) (FSE: PN4) ("ReGen III" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Lawlor as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
  • "We are thrilled to have Tom join the ReGen III team.
  • ReGen III is a cleantech company creating more sustainable solutions that include better environmental outcomes and compelling economics.
  • ReGen III owns a portfolio of patented technologies that enable used motor oil ("UMO") re-refineries to produce a higher value product mix of base oils than traditional methods, including 55% Group III.

State-of-the-art science facility supports skills development at Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Friday, February 22, 2019
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That is why the Government of Canada continues to support our colleges and universities, and invest in students and their futures.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada continues to support our colleges and universities, and invest in students and their futures.
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today visited Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he highlighted an investment of nearly $100 million from the Government of Canada to build a state-of-the-art science facility.
  • The new facility will house research and laboratory teaching spaces for science and engineering students, as well as collaborative work areas for university and industry partners.
  • The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing over $25 million, and Memorial University is responsible for the remainder of the total project costs.

Governor General to Undertake an Official Visit to Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, September 17, 2018
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The Governor General will visit Memorial University's Fisheries and Marine Institute.

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  • The Governor General will visit Memorial University's Fisheries and Marine Institute.
  • The Lieutenant Governor and the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador will host a reception in honour of Her Excellency's first official visit to the province.
  • The Governor General, the Lieutenant Governor and the Premier will deliver remarks on this occasion, and Her Excellency will present honours to three recipients.
  • The Governor General will then attend a reception with His Worship Derek Montague, Mayor of North West River, and community members.