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"The Art of Outdoor Living" booth at IDS Toronto 2024 celebrates Canadian design with an innovative AR experience

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interior design firm LIV Design Studio is thrilled to announce their return to IDS with The Art of Outdoor Living booth at IDS Toronto 2024.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interior design firm LIV Design Studio is thrilled to announce their return to IDS with The Art of Outdoor Living booth at IDS Toronto 2024.
  • Following the success of the multi-disciplinary design firm’s 2022 Student Design Challenge and the corresponding booth at IDS Vancouver, LIV Design Studio seeks to provide another innovative trade show experience through cutting-edge technology while once again giving a platform to Canadian interior design students.
  • This challenge received over 30 submissions from Canadian interior design students and recent graduates, who were tasked with creating a 188 sq.
  • The design firm also has a longstanding history with IDS, having previously designed the VIP Lounge at IDS Vancouver 2019, The Future of Work: A Virtual Experience booth at IDS Vancouver 2022, and the Secret Bar at IDS Toronto 2023.

LifeLabs and BCIT Collaborate to Launch Innovative Global Chapter on Blood Tests in Open Education Pathology Textbook

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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This new chapter, centred around blood and blood tests, offers an engaging and informative resource that transcends borders, benefiting healthcare professionals, students, and curious minds across the globe.

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  • This new chapter, centred around blood and blood tests, offers an engaging and informative resource that transcends borders, benefiting healthcare professionals, students, and curious minds across the globe.
  • "In our collaboration with BCIT, we've contributed to a resource that educates and inspires a diverse worldwide audience," said Charles Brown, President and CEO of LifeLabs.
  • “This new Open Education Pathology Textbook chapter exemplifies the strength of BCIT in working with industry to reduce barriers to education,” said Jennifer Figner, Provost and Vice President, Academic, BCIT.
  • This collaborative initiative between LifeLabs and BCIT provides a valuable resource for healthcare professionals and students while reinforcing the global impact of open education initiatives in the medical field.

Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery focuses on resilient housing and upskilling for Canadian communities

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Hamilton, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities across Canada.

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  • Hamilton, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) announced today a new national project, Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities, to support workforce development in Indigenous and rural communities across Canada.
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) provided $3,036,000 to C2R2 institutions to execute the Resilient Housing and Upskilling for Canada’s Communities project until March 31, 2024.
  • Throughout the implementation of the project, C2R2 is committed to three key goals:
    Consulting with Indigenous communities to identify and co-develop housing opportunities and training needs.
  • Creating resources to guide Indigenous communities through the planning and construction of their own housing solutions.

BCIT Announces $33 Million in Funding for New Trades and Technology Complex Showcasing Industry Support and Demand for Grads

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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September 20, 2023 - This week, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Complex.

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  • September 20, 2023 - This week, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announced a milestone of $33 million in funding towards a new state-of-the-art Trades and Technology Complex.
  • Contributions from over 45 organizations and individuals towards the construction of the Trades and Technology Complex demonstrates the incredible connectivity and collaboration between BCIT and industry.
  • The $220 million Trades and Technology Complex will provide an adaptive, innovative, and flexible learning environment through leading-edge, energy-efficient, sustainable design.
  • Through the Complex, BCIT will continue to champion equitable and accessible trades education for all students, prioritizing inclusive learning environments.

New Mastercard research shows Canadian small business owners need additional support to effectively prevent, recover from cyber attacks

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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The reality facing small businesses in today's digital landscape is that cyber attacks are not a matter of if, but when—and what next?

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  • The reality facing small businesses in today's digital landscape is that cyber attacks are not a matter of if, but when—and what next?
  • To help Canadian small businesses start securing their business, Mastercard and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) have partnered to deliver the Cybersecurity Academy , with short lessons and free tools tailored to the needs of small businesses.
  • Mastercard also offers a range of free tools and insights via its Small Business Cybersecurity Hub to help owners and entrepreneurs understand cyber risk, effectively defend against cyber threats and create effective, actionable plans for swift recovery.
  • All small business owners face barriers to cybersecurity preparedness and recovery, but those challenges can be magnified for owners and entrepreneurs from diverse and underrepresented populations.

PANGEA NATURAL FOODS INC. CORPORATE UPDATE

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangea Natural Foods Inc. (CSE: PNGA) (OTC: PNGAF) ("Pangea" or the "Company"), is a manufacturer, co-packer, and distributor of high-quality food products that are nutritious and free of GMO ingredients, fillers, antibiotics, hormones, and bioengineered ingredients.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pangea Natural Foods Inc. (CSE: PNGA) (OTC: PNGAF) ("Pangea" or the "Company"), is a manufacturer, co-packer, and distributor of high-quality food products that are nutritious and free of GMO ingredients, fillers, antibiotics, hormones, and bioengineered ingredients.
  • Supporting Sandhu in the growth and strategic direction of Pangea is Nashir Virani, CEO of First Choice Foods.
  • Virani, who recently joined Pangea as a Director, has a long history in the food manufacturing industry.
  • Nashir remained the CEO of Golden Boy Foods until 2005 when it was sold to Kraft for US$500 million.

BCIT and Teck Open Teck Copper Innovation Hub

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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BURNABY, British Columbia, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced the opening of the new Teck Copper Innovation Hub.

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  • BURNABY, British Columbia, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced the opening of the new Teck Copper Innovation Hub.
  • The Teck Copper Innovation Hub, located inside the BCIT Centre for Applied Research and Innovation, will use additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, to produce healthcare devices composed of copper and composites.
  • Teck also partnered with BCIT to install more than one thousand antimicrobial copper patches on high-touch surfaces at the BCIT Burnaby Campus as an extra layer of protection for BCIT students, staff, and visitors.
  • The new Teck Copper Innovation Hub will explore innovative new ways to use antimicrobial copper to enhance safety for patients and health care professionals and we applaud BCIT for advancing this important work.”
    Paul McCullough, Interim President, BCIT “The Teck Copper Innovation Hub combines the state-of-the-art research capabilities of BCIT Applied Research with the industry expertise of Teck to drive innovation across a growing interdisciplinary field.

Construction Underway at New Teck Emergency Department – Ushering in a New Era for Royal Inland Hospital

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Oct. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Inland Hospital Foundation and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (Teck) are joining today to celebrate the beginning of construction of the new Teck Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH).

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  • KAMLOOPS, British Columbia, Oct. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Royal Inland Hospital Foundation and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (Teck) are joining today to celebrate the beginning of construction of the new Teck Emergency Department at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH).
  • The Teck Emergency Department ushers in a new era for RIH, with renovations scheduled to be complete in 2026.
  • This donation builds on more than 25 years of support to Royal Inland Hospital Foundation by Teck and its employees at Teck Highland Valley Copper Operations.
  • Teck is proud to support better health outcomes at Royal Inland Hospital through our contribution to the new Teck Emergency Department.

Digital Technology Supercluster announces virtual clean-energy training platform for First Nations communities

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The Virtual Clean-Energy Training Platformfor First Nations Communities , will develop a new virtual platform using BCIT's experiential learning tools.

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  • The Virtual Clean-Energy Training Platformfor First Nations Communities , will develop a new virtual platform using BCIT's experiential learning tools.
  • This platform will train members of the utsl K' Dene community for high-paying digital jobs, while expediting the transition from diesel to renewable energy sources.
  • We look forward to learning from this incredible partnership as we explore how best to leverage technology for the benefit of rural and remote Indigenous communities," said Sue Paish, CEO of the Digital Technology Supercluster.
  • To learn more about this project, visit the Virtual Clean Energy Training Platform for First Nations Communities project page .

Winners of the 2021 Webster Awards - plus, two new awards to debut in 2022 announced

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The winners in the 16 categories for the 2021 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced today during the Online Webster Awards show which can be viewed, for those who missed it, at https://www.ohboy.ca/websterawards2021 .

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The winners in the 16 categories for the 2021 Webster Awards, Western Canada's preeminent journalism awards, were announced today during the Online Webster Awards show which can be viewed, for those who missed it, at https://www.ohboy.ca/websterawards2021 .
  • 's Primary Care System: A Tyee Series
    -Bryan Carney, The Tyee for You Have Zero Privacy Says an Internal RCMP Presentation.
  • The second new award to debut in 2022 was announced during the 2021 Webster Awards by the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
  • Also during the 2021 Webster Awards broadcast, the 2021 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Shushma Datt and the 2021 Bill Good Award was presented to The Tyee.