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Candlelight Vigil Honours Innocent Victims of Impaired Driving

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Dartmouth Memorial Gardens and Atlantic Funeral Home – 767 Main St., Dartmouth,

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    “At this special ceremony, we pay tribute to the innocent victims of impaired driving and offer our support to their families and friends,” said Meg Wetmore, MADD Canada’s Atlantic Region Victim Services Manager.
  • “We also hope to motivate people to make the commitment to never drive impaired, so that others never have to suffer this senseless tragedy.”
    MADD Canada has provincial Memorial Monuments in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec and is unveiling a new monument in Ontario in September.
  • We are working towards establishing similar monuments in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island.

Government of Canada announces funding for seal and sea lion science projects across Canada

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced over $643,900 in funding to Indigenous groups, industry, and academia for three seal science projects in eastern Canada and one sea lion project in western Canada.

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  • Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, announced over $643,900 in funding to Indigenous groups, industry, and academia for three seal science projects in eastern Canada and one sea lion project in western Canada.
  • The projects will examine seal and sea lion diets, abundance, and distribution to help us better understand the role these species play in our aquatic ecosystems.
  • These four projects are the result of the open call for proposals the Department launched during the Seal Summit last fall.
  • The projects will develop tools that we can use to better understand seal and sea lion diets and predict their impact on fish communities.

Statement by the Prime Minister to mark 9/11 and the National Day of Service

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the National Day of Service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the National Day of Service:
    "Twenty-two years ago today, the world watched in horror as the worst terrorist attack in American history unfolded.
  • "Today, we remember the almost 3,000 people, including 24 Canadians, whose lives were senselessly taken that day.
  • Our thoughts remain with those who lost loved ones, the thousands who were injured, and all those who continue to live with the trauma of this tragedy.
  • "After 22 years, we haven't forgotten those who were lost on 9/11 – and we will never forget.

Unifor fights Air Canada Jazz layoffs in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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"Unifor is committed to fighting vigorously for our aviation members at Jazz," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

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  • "Unifor is committed to fighting vigorously for our aviation members at Jazz," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • "Companies like Air Canada can't just be cavalier about bringing in new contracts and expect our union to sit by on the sidelines.
  • Currently, Halifax-based Jazz Aviation holds the contract of providing aviation services under the Air Canada Express banner, but starting Nov. 1, PAL Airlines will also be in the fold.
  • "Our Jazz members are dedicated and hardworking employees that have contributed to the success of both Jazz and Air Canada for decades.

Self Esteem Brands Announces AF National Franchising LTD as Master Franchisee for Anytime Fitness Clubs in All of Canada

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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WOODBURY, Minn., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, is pleased to announce that AF National Franchising LTD has granted Anytime Fitness master franchisee for all of Canada which now includes 225 franchised Anytime Fitness clubs.

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  • WOODBURY, Minn., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands, is pleased to announce that AF National Franchising LTD has granted Anytime Fitness master franchisee for all of Canada which now includes 225 franchised Anytime Fitness clubs.
  • Since 2021, Christison has served as master franchisee for Anytime Fitness clubs across Quebec and the Maritime provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Labrador and Newfoundland.
  • "The success of our master franchise model has been demonstrated worldwide, and we're delighted to support the model's further expansion across Canada," said Dave Mortensen, president, Self Esteem Brands.
  • Self Esteem Brands' subsidiary, Anytime Fitness Franchisor LLC, retains an interest via the expanded master franchise agreement and will provide ongoing support and guidance to the AF National Franchising team.

Media Advisory: 137 Ontario Victims Of Impaired Driving Will Be Honoured On New Memorial Monument

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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BRAMPTON, Ontario, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada’s new Ontario Memorial Monument, engraved with the names of 137 victims of impaired driving, will be unveiled at Brampton’s Chinguacousy Park on Saturday, September 9th.

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  • BRAMPTON, Ontario, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada’s new Ontario Memorial Monument, engraved with the names of 137 victims of impaired driving, will be unveiled at Brampton’s Chinguacousy Park on Saturday, September 9th.
  • The Memorial Monument is a powerful and lasting way to pay tribute to the innocent victims of impairment-related crashes.
  • The ceremony will include a candlelight vigil for the victims, followed by the first public viewing of the Monument.
  • Media are invited to attend the Ontario Memorial Monument unveiling and inaugural ceremony.

EverWind Announces Successful Crown Land Bid in Newfoundland and Labrador For Green Energy Production

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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EverWind's successful bid was announced on August 30, 2023, as part of the Province's Crown Land Call for Bids by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Innovation, Energy and Technology, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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  • EverWind's successful bid was announced on August 30, 2023, as part of the Province's Crown Land Call for Bids by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Innovation, Energy and Technology, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • "This is a monumental day for EverWind and the communities on the Burin Peninsula," explained Trent Vichie, CEO and founder of EverWind.
  • For its Burin Peninsula Green Fuels Energy Project, EverWind will convert renewable power from wind into green hydrogen and then into green ammonia.
  • This will then be transported safely around the world and used as green fertilizer as well as a green energy.

"Nujio'qonik" Canadian Green Hydrogen Project, SK ecoplant Participated, Gains Approval for State-owned Land for the Use of Wind Farm Site for a 15 Billion USD Project - Equivalent to 1.8 Times the Size of Seoul

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nujio'qonik" project, in which SK ecoplant plays a vital role, has achieved a significant milestone in its total three phases, valued at 15 Billion USD project. The project has successfully secured sites for wind power generation required for its three phases, building upon the ongoing activities of the first phase.

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  • Nujio'qonik is an ambitious large-scale green hydrogen commercialization project, aiming to produce green hydrogen without carbon emissions by splitting water through electricity generated from wind power.
  • This green hydrogen will be then converted into green ammonia and transported to various continents including Europe.
  • Some of this land is leased through a bidding process to businesses engaged in wind power generation and hydrogen production projects.
  • The EPC responsibilities for converting green hydrogen into green ammonia will be undertaken in collaboration with its subsidiary, SK ecoengineering.

EQS-News: ABO Wind AG: ABO Wind secures lands for Toqlukuti’k Wind and Hydrogen Project in Newfoundland and Labrador

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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(ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, 30 August 2023) ABO Wind Canada Ltd. has been awarded the exclusive right to pursue development of its Toqlukuti’k Wind and Hydrogen Ltd. Project through the Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Projects.

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  • (ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, 30 August 2023) ABO Wind Canada Ltd. has been awarded the exclusive right to pursue development of its Toqlukuti’k Wind and Hydrogen Ltd. Project through the Crown Land Call for Bids for Wind Energy Projects.
  • “ABO Wind is thrilled and eager to commence Toqlukuti’k Wind and Hydrogen Project, a major renewable project in Newfoundland and Labrador,” says ABO Wind Managing Director Dr. Karsten Schlageter.
  • In March 2023, ABO Wind received an exclusive letter of support from Braya Renewable Fuels for the joint development of green hydrogen production at the refinery.
  • “ABO Wind is committed to transparent, meaningful, and ongoing Indigenous, community, and stakeholder engagement.” The ABO Wind team thanks all partners who have been integral in reaching this significant milestone to develop Toqlukuti’k Wind and Hydrogen.

World Energy GH2 awarded Crown Lands, advancing one of the world's first commercial-scale green hydrogen projects

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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The Project will be among the world's first wind-to-green-hydrogen projects at commercial scale with green hydrogen production beginning in late 2025.

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  • The Project will be among the world's first wind-to-green-hydrogen projects at commercial scale with green hydrogen production beginning in late 2025.
  • Sean Leet, Managing Director and CEO of World Energy GH2, thanks the province for their work on helping develop this new industry.
  • John Risley, Chairman of World Energy GH2, says the Canada – Germany Hydrogen Alliance, signed in Aug. 2022, continues to advance.
  • "One year later, Project Nujio'qonik is on track to help fulfil Canada's green hydrogen commitments, and to produce green hydrogen in 2025.