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CJF announces Climate Solutions Reporting Award finalists

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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TORONTO, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting that celebrates a journalist or team of journalists whose work shines a spotlight on climate change and innovative solutions.

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  • TORONTO, May 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the annual CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting that celebrates a journalist or team of journalists whose work shines a spotlight on climate change and innovative solutions.
  • CJF thanks the generosity of founding award sponsor Intact Financial Corporation for providing the award's $10,000 prize.
  • The "Bracing for Disasters" project used data and narrative reporting to identify problems — and surface solutions proposed by actors at all levels.
  • Commenting on all the entries, jury chair Bob Ezrin says:
    "The quality, quantity and variety of submissions we received clearly shows the growing importance of climate solutions reporting across Canada and around the world.

CJF names Landsberg Award finalists

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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TORONTO, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the Landsberg Award , which celebrates a journalist, or journalists, enhancing awareness of women's equality issues.

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  • TORONTO, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlist for the Landsberg Award , which celebrates a journalist, or journalists, enhancing awareness of women's equality issues.
  • The annual award recognizes exceptional research, analysis and presentation through a gender lens in print, broadcast or online news.
  • "This year's three finalists show exceptional grit and skill, and their work has resulted in real change."
  • The Landsberg winner will be announced at the CJF annual awards ceremony on June 12 at the Royal York Hotel.

Metal Powder Works & Solvus Global Announce Strategic Alliance

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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SEWICKLEY, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a groundbreaking collaboration that will move the needle on the future of powder production for the advanced manufacturing industry, Solvus Global (SG) and Metal Powder Works (MPW) are announcing a strategic alliance in the development of new materials. A pivotal aspect of this collaboration is Solvus Global's acquisition of a Metal Powder Works DirectPowder™ system, the first unit to be placed outside MPW's Pittsburgh production facility.

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  • SEWICKLEY, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a groundbreaking collaboration that will move the needle on the future of powder production for the advanced manufacturing industry, Solvus Global (SG) and Metal Powder Works (MPW) are announcing a strategic alliance in the development of new materials.
  • A pivotal aspect of this collaboration is Solvus Global's acquisition of a Metal Powder Works DirectPowder™ system, the first unit to be placed outside MPW's Pittsburgh production facility.
  • John Barnes Metal Powder Works' CEO and Founder commented on this exciting development, "We've known the people at Solvus Global for a very long time, even before MPW existed.
  • This partnership between Solvus Global and Metal Powder Works is a testament to the shared commitment to pushing the envelope in additive manufacturing and powder production.

The Aga Khan Museum Offers Exciting Holiday Programming for the Whole Family

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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With the holidays quickly approaching, the Aga Khan Museum is offering an engaging programming lineup for all ages.

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  • With the holidays quickly approaching, the Aga Khan Museum is offering an engaging programming lineup for all ages.
  • Photo Credit Aga Khan Museum.
  • Visitors are also invited to do some last-minute holiday shopping at the Aga Khan Museum Shop .
  • The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, has been established and developed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

MultiChoice partners with The Earthshot Prize

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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The Earthshot Prize aims to find scalable solutions to address the worlds biggest environmental problems and repair the planet over the next 10 years.

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  • The Earthshot Prize aims to find scalable solutions to address the worlds biggest environmental problems and repair the planet over the next 10 years.
  • MultiChoice is a Member of The Earthshot Prize Global Alliance, a global network of non-profit and international organizations committed to the environment and sustainable development.
  • For more information about The Earthshot Prize click here: https://earthshotprize.org/
    Founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2020, The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize to discover, accelerate, and scale ground-breaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet.
  • The Earthshot Prize Global Alliance is an unprecedented network of organizations worldwide which share the ambition of the Prize.

Statement by Minister Hussen on Imamat Day

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, July 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, on the 65th anniversary of the accession of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world will take a moment to celebrate Imamat Day.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, on the 65th anniversary of the accession of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, Ismaili Muslims in Canada and around the world will take a moment to celebrate Imamat Day.
  • For his innumerable contributions, we proudly bestowed honorary Canadian citizenship on the Aga Khan in 2010.
  • Imamat Day is an opportunity for us to learn more about the contributions Ismaili Muslims have made and continue to make to the country we know and love.
  • As Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, I extend my best wishes to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV on the anniversary of his accession as Imam and to everyone who celebrates Imamat Day.

OmniVision and Diaspective Vision Partner to Develop New Medical Hyperspectral Imaging Camera for Endoscopes

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Known as the fifth dimension of medical imaging , the MALYNA is set to become a standard diagnostics tool like ultrasound, MRI and CT scans, said Dr. Axel Kulcke, CEO, Diaspective Vision.

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  • Known as the fifth dimension of medical imaging , the MALYNA is set to become a standard diagnostics tool like ultrasound, MRI and CT scans, said Dr. Axel Kulcke, CEO, Diaspective Vision.
  • We are pleased to partner with Diaspective Vision to integrate our flagship medical image sensor with their innovative multispectral camera technology to enable dramatically new approaches to medical imaging.
  • As a young medical technology company, Diaspective Vision GmbH has been an innovation driver in the field of spectral camera solutions for medical applications since 2015.
  • Diaspective Vision GmbH develops and produces high-quality hyperspectral and multispectral camera systems for use in various areas of medicine.

Western Union Joins Forces with Major Financial Institutions in Africa

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Western Union , a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, is collaborating with major financial institutions in Africa, to enable millions of consumers to send and receive cross-border payments, quickly and reliably, 24/7.

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  • Western Union , a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, is collaborating with major financial institutions in Africa, to enable millions of consumers to send and receive cross-border payments, quickly and reliably, 24/7.
  • Customers of these financial institutions are also able to receive international money transfers directly to their bank accounts, depending on the country in which senders reside.
  • At Western Union, we give them both, said Massimiliano Alvisini, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Western Union in Africa, Europe and CIS.
  • We are delighted with the opportunity to integrate our global money movement capabilities to enhance the customer experience of major African financial institutions."

Roshan Selects NetNumber to Expand Service Offerings in Afghanistan

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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Lowell, MA, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetNumber announced today that Roshan (Telecom Development Company Afghanistan), the leading digital communications provider in Afghanistan, has chosen NetNumber Signaling and Routing solutions to deliver advanced services and solutions to their mobile subscribers.

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  • Lowell, MA, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetNumber announced today that Roshan (Telecom Development Company Afghanistan), the leading digital communications provider in Afghanistan, has chosen NetNumber Signaling and Routing solutions to deliver advanced services and solutions to their mobile subscribers.
  • NetNumber is honored to be a trusted partner of Roshan and we are excited to help them deploy a network that bridges both legacy with the new, said Matt Rosenberg, chief revenue officer, NetNumber.
  • Roshan is a true Afghanistan success story, serving as a catalyst for economic growth and actively contributing to the countrys long-term development.
  • Roshan brings international expertise to the country and is committed to the highest standards of network quality and coverage for the people of Afghanistan.

Aga Khan Museum celebrates the creativity and artistic contributions of newcomers with a season focused on stories of immigration

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - The Aga Khan Museum will venture beyond the headlines about surging global migration with a new season celebrating the artistic contributions of immigrants and refugees.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - The Aga Khan Museum will venture beyond the headlines about surging global migration with a new season celebrating the artistic contributions of immigrants and refugees.
  • The Museum's upcoming Season of Immigration features three exhibitions that showcase the creativity of migrants and the artistic contributions they are making around the world.
  • "Their stories, and the artistic practices they inspire, have much to tell us about how immigration can enhance and enrich society."
  • The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada, has been established and developed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), which is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).