Municipal government in Canada

NRStor and Partners Execute Major Agreements for 1000 MWh Oneida Energy Storage Project

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRStor Inc. (“NRStor”) is pleased to announce that the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”) has entered into an Energy Storage Facility Agreement (ESFA) for the Oneida Energy Storage Project (“the Project”). This is a significant step in advancing its development and follows the issuance of an Order-in-Council and Ministerial Directive to enable the Project to proceed, granted by the Government of Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRStor Inc. (“NRStor”) is pleased to announce that the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”) has entered into an Energy Storage Facility Agreement (ESFA) for the Oneida Energy Storage Project (“the Project”).
  • The Oneida Energy Storage Project is the largest of its kind in Canada and amongst the largest in the world.
  • The Canada Infrastructure Bank has played a key role supporting project development and is collaborating with the Oneida Energy Storage Project on an investment agreement.
  • “This is a significant day for the Oneida Energy Storage Project, and we are proud of the example it sets as a sustainable energy project with strong Indigenous partnership from Six Nations and collaboration between industry and government,” says Annette Verschuren, Chair and CEO of NRStor.

The Canadian Vaping Association cautions the Government of Quebec on its proposed vape tax

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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Vaping being more affordable than smoking was previously among the incentives for smokers to switch to a less harmful product.

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  • Vaping being more affordable than smoking was previously among the incentives for smokers to switch to a less harmful product.
  • This tax eliminates that incentive and punishes people who smoke for trying to end their addiction to combustible tobacco and improve their health.
  • The excise tax prioritizes short-term financial gains over longer-term improvements to public health and reductions in health care costs.
  • The Canadian Vaping Association implores the Government of Quebec to reconsider a provincial vape tax.

Northland Power and Partners Execute Major Agreements for Oneida Energy Storage Project

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northland Power Inc. (“Northland Power”) announces the successful execution of an Energy Storage Facility Agreement (ESFA) with the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”) for the Oneida Energy Storage Project (“the Project”). The Project will benefit from a 20-year fixed price contract for revenue payments with the IESO in Ontario for the majority of the capacity from the project. The remaining capacity will earn market revenues through sales into the wholesale market. Execution of the ESFA follows the issuance of a Ministerial Directive to enable the Project to proceed, granted by the Government of Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northland Power Inc. (“Northland Power”) announces the successful execution of an Energy Storage Facility Agreement (ESFA) with the Independent Electricity System Operator (“IESO”) for the Oneida Energy Storage Project (“the Project”).
  • The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has played a key role supporting project development and is collaborating with the Oneida Energy Storage Project on an investment agreement.
  • The Project is the largest battery energy storage project in Canada and amongst the largest in the world.
  • “The Oneida Energy Storage Project is a milestone for Ontario’s burgeoning energy storage sector.

CHAR Produces Biocoal at Canada’s Largest RNG & Biocoal Facility to Complete Phase 1 of the Project

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Renewable natural gas (RNG) is a sustainable pipeline-quality gas, generated from wood residuals and organic wastes, that is fully interchangeable with conventional natural gas.

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  • Renewable natural gas (RNG) is a sustainable pipeline-quality gas, generated from wood residuals and organic wastes, that is fully interchangeable with conventional natural gas.
  • The Thorold project is on schedule, as CHAR now focuses on Phase 2 of the Project, which will increase CHAR’s biocoal production capacity from 1,000 tonnes to 10,000 tonnes/yr.
  • Phase 3 will complete the project with the commencement of production of 500,000 GJ/yr of RNG, enough to heat 5,500 homes.
  • “With Phase 1 complete, we can focus on scaling up the facility to reach its full potential as Canada’s largest woody biomass to RNG and biocoal facility.”
    “We’re ambitious with what we do,” said BMI Group Managing Partner, Paul Veldman.

Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin Announces New EV Chargers in B.C. and New Single Window for ZEV Infrastructure Applications

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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The ZEV infrastructure landing page is an NRCan-led web presence dedicated to information on federal programs supporting the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.

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  • The ZEV infrastructure landing page is an NRCan-led web presence dedicated to information on federal programs supporting the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) chargers and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
  • It will help Canadians locate federally supported and publicly accessible chargers from coast to coast to coast.
  • Parliamentary Secretary Dabrusin also announced a $280,000 investment in PCI Developments to install 75 EV chargers at two multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) in Vancouver.
  • The federal government has approved funding to support the installation of over 34,500 ZEV chargers to date.

Government of Canada funds research in support of avalanche prevention

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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These estimates support many groups, including avalanche hazard safety stakeholders, search and rescue organizations, and public avalanche warning services.

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  • These estimates support many groups, including avalanche hazard safety stakeholders, search and rescue organizations, and public avalanche warning services.
  • The project team will work with ECCC, Parks Canada, Avalanche Canada, Simon Fraser University, the Canadian avalanche community, and provincial governments, to upgrade CaPA by adjusting its algorithm and adding additional snowfall information to better support avalanche hazard assessments.
  • This research project is an investment in prevention and will provide Canadians with better information when they venture into Canada's backcountry.
  • The project targets the avalanche hazard safety community across Canada, including the research community, the industrial and commercial avalanche safety operations and the public avalanche warning services.

Government of Canada announces the recipients of support from INOVAIT's Focus Fund

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in the health care industry to ensure Canada remains a world leader in medical innovations.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in the health care industry to ensure Canada remains a world leader in medical innovations.
  • Today, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced the 14 recipients of support from INOVAIT's Focus Fund.
  • Thanks to the INOVAIT Focus Fund, we are seeing more jobs, growth and game-changing solutions that will benefit Canada."
  • Today's recipients of Focus Fund support will help position Canada and its industries as world leaders in this sector.

BLACK-OWNED NON-PROFIT FOODPRENEUR LAB’S COHORT TWO PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THEIR PATH WITH VITAL SKILLS FOR THE FOOD ECOSYSTEM

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foodpreneur Lab is a Black woman-founded and led Canadian non-profit striving to make a difference by addressing systemic barriers in the food ecosystem.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foodpreneur Lab is a Black woman-founded and led Canadian non-profit striving to make a difference by addressing systemic barriers in the food ecosystem.
  • The non-profit was awarded funding to support Black food entrepreneurs Start and Scale their consumer packaged goods businesses.
  • “‘Cohort Two Start participants have rounded out business fundamentals with product launch knowledge,’ says Executive Director Janice Bartley.
  • Applications for cohort three are set to open for all of Southern Ontario by February 2023, with information available at www.foodpreneurlab.com .

Detailed evaluation to begin on Pathways Alliance proposed carbon storage hub

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pathways Alliance , representing Canada’s largest oil sands producers, has entered into a Carbon Sequestration Evaluation Agreement with the Government of Alberta.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pathways Alliance , representing Canada’s largest oil sands producers, has entered into a Carbon Sequestration Evaluation Agreement with the Government of Alberta.
  • The agreement enables the Alliance to immediately start a detailed evaluation of its proposed geological storage hub which would be one of the world’s largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.
  • “We appreciate the comprehensive and collaborative efforts of the Government of Alberta to manage the growth of carbon capture and storage strategically and responsibly.
  • Engagement is ongoing with local stakeholders and First Nation and Métis communities along the proposed CO2 transportation line and storage network.

5G NTN Market Report 2022: Increasing Use of Ecommerce and Commerce Platforms to Drive Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 30, 2022
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The 5G NTN market is projected to grow from USD 3.2 billion in 2022 to USD 16.1 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 38.2% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • The 5G NTN market is projected to grow from USD 3.2 billion in 2022 to USD 16.1 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 38.2% during the forecast period.
  • The company has achieved a new 5G milestone by powering a smartphone with a 5G NTN connection for the first time.
  • With 5G NTN, eMBB services provide excellent broadband connectivity in rural and under-served areas on moving platforms, such as aircraft and vessels.
  • The growth of the 5G NTN market in the Asia Pacific is highly driven by the existence of a large population, developing infrastructure and technology.