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Government of Canada announces new chair and the appointment of four members to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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GATINEAU, QC, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, helps connect Canadians with our shared history.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, May 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, helps connect Canadians with our shared history.
  • Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada are committed to ensuring that national historic designations reflect the broad spectrum of stories from the history of Canada.
  • These new members bring their unique experience and passion for history and culture to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
  • Most nominations brought forward for the consideration of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada originate from members of the public.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation Names Carol Quillen as its 10th President and CEO

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Monday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.

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  • Monday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.
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    The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.
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    “Following an extensive national search, we are delighted to announce that Carol Quillen will serve as our new President and CEO,” said Betsy Cahill, Chair of the Search Committee.
  • In recent years, the National Trust has been a leader in diversifying and expanding the work and focus of historic preservation.

ISS and Glass Lewis Back Oasis’s Director Nominee in Recognition of Kusuri No Aoki’s Weak Governance and Underperformance and Oasis Addresses Aoki’s Misleading Counter-Arguments

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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In its recent report, ISS concluded that the “poor corporate governance system” raises concerns regarding “undue influence of the founding family over the board and the company”.

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  • In its recent report, ISS concluded that the “poor corporate governance system” raises concerns regarding “undue influence of the founding family over the board and the company”.
  • ISS thus recommended that shareholders support the Oasis-proposed independent Outside Director nominee Mr. Yoshiaki Ikei and important parts of Oasis’s proposed governance reforms.
  • In fact, Oasis has been seeking dialogue with the Company about many of the questions raised in our presentation.
  • The Document is not intended to solicit or seek shareholders' agreements to jointly exercise any voting rights with Oasis.

Blink Charging Deploys 34 Electric Vehicle Chargers in the Village of Tuckahoe, New York

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Miami Beach, FL, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announcement the deployment and installation of 34 chargers at eight locations throughout the Village of Tuckahoe, NY, building a significant EV charging infrastructure for the Village.

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  • Miami Beach, FL, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announcement the deployment and installation of 34 chargers at eight locations throughout the Village of Tuckahoe, NY, building a significant EV charging infrastructure for the Village.
  • “Electric vehicle adoption in the New York metropolitan area is strong, and additional infrastructure is needed to support growth.
  • Tuckahoe has demonstrated vision and forward thinking to meet the needs of EV drivers in the area,” said Michael Battaglia, Chief Revenue Officer for Blink Charging.
  • The charging stations support New York State’s goal of having 100% zero-emission passenger vehicle sales by 2035.

Government of Canada Appoints Michael Philpott as the new Newfoundland and Labrador member to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Philpott as the Newfoundland and Labrador representative for the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC).

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the appointment of Mr. Michael Philpott as the Newfoundland and Labrador representative for the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC).
  • "Michael Philpott has a passion for history and culture and brings a valuable perspective to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
  • "I am honoured to represent Newfoundland and Labrador on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board for the next five years.
  • Member, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador
    "Michael Philpott will be an outstanding representative for Newfoundland and Labrador on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Government of Canada recognizes Dr. Donald Strathearn Rawson as a person of national historic significance

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Today, Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of Dr. Donald Strathearn Rawson (PhD) with a plaque unveiling ceremony at the University of Saskatchewan.

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  • Today, Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of Dr. Donald Strathearn Rawson (PhD) with a plaque unveiling ceremony at the University of Saskatchewan.
  • The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, recognizes nationally significant persons, places, and events as one way of helping Canadians connect with their past.
  • To nominate a person, place or historic event in your community, please visit the Parks Canada website for more information: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/culture/clmhc-hsmbc/ncp-pcn/application .
  • Together with Parks Canada, the Board ensures that subjects of national historic significance are recognized under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration and these important stories are shared with Canadians.

Government of Canada Appoints Russell Grosse as the new Nova Scotia member to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the appointment of Mr. Russell Grosse as the Nova Scotia representative for the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC).

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the appointment of Mr. Russell Grosse as the Nova Scotia representative for the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC).
  • A native of the historic Nova Scotia multi-generational Black Community of Cherry Brook, Russell Grosse has dedicated his work to honour, celebrate, and share the important Black history as one of the founding cultures in Canada.
  • To date, based on recommendations from the HSMBC, the Government of Canada has designated over 2,200 national historic sites, events, and persons.
  • Approximately 90 percent of nominations brought forward for the consideration of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada originate from members of the public.

Government of Canada Appoints Aly Ndiaye as the new Quebec member to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, helps connect Canadians to their shared history.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, helps connect Canadians to their shared history.
  • Webster) as the Quebec representative for the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada (HSMBC).
  • "It is a great honour to be appointed to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada as a representative for Quebec.
  • Approximately 90 percent of nominations brought forward for the consideration of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada originate from members of the public.

Clark Breaks Ground on Metro's Northern Bus Garage Reconstruction Project

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Once complete, the new Northern Bus Garage will be the first Metro facility that will support a fully zero-emission bus fleet.

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  • Once complete, the new Northern Bus Garage will be the first Metro facility that will support a fully zero-emission bus fleet.
  • "Clark has been a part of the DC community just as long as the Northern Bus Facility itself," said Phil Sheridan, senior vice president at Clark Construction Group.
  • Since 2019, the Northern Bus Garage has been out of service as the reconstruction planning efforts got underway.
  • The Northern Bus Garage is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as well as the D.C.

Government of Canada recognizes Thérèse Casgrain as a person of national historic significance

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, recognizes significant persons, places, and events that have shaped our country as one way of helping Canadians connect with their past.

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  • The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, recognizes significant persons, places, and events that have shaped our country as one way of helping Canadians connect with their past.
  • To nominate a person, place or historic event in your community, please visit the Parks Canada website for more information: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/culture/clmhc-hsmbc/ncp-pcn/application .
  • By recognizing the national historic significance of Thrse Casgrain, we can share her unique story and her contributions to the greater story of Canada."
  • Together with Parks Canada, the Board ensures that subjects of national historic significance are recognized under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration and these important stories are shared with Canadians.