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Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a global leader in carbon capture and removal technology, and Speed Skating Canada today announced a climate change awareness and education campaign, “Save the Ice” at the ISU World Cup Speed Skating event in Calgary. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the impact of global warming on winter sports, including speed skating. It enables Canadians to make a personal impact on the climate by watching and sharing a video featuring renowned Canadian Olympic sp

The event celebrated creativity in art, entertainment and gastronomy to highlight commitment to environmental preservation and social progress

Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”) and Svante Technologies Inc. (“Svante” or the “Company”), a leading global carbon capture and removal solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced today a financing commitment of up to US$100 million to accelerate the development and construction of Svante’s commercial carbon capture and removal projects in Canada and the US.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815708357

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market a limited number of Dole-branded and private label salad kits described below, which were processed on the same line as a cheese that has been recalled by the manufacturer, Rizo-Lopez Foods, for the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. (https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rizo-lopez-foods-inc-voluntarily-recalls-dairy-products-because-possible-health-risk)This press release features multi

Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) today announced the participants for the third iteration of its WBD Access x Canadian Academy Writers Program. The program, in partnership with the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy), will support 10 experienced Canadian writers from underrepresented communities seeking to advance their careers in episodic television. The Program will provide participants with the ability to develop a specific project, as well as mentorship and com

RGF Integrated Wealth Management is proud to announce the celebration of our 50th anniversary. Since our inception in 1973, RGF Integrated Wealth Management has been committed to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, and this milestone is a testament to our remarkable journey of growth and success while becoming one of the most respected wealth management firms in British Columbia.Through unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of excellence, our professional and qualified ad

58 West Hastings is a ten-storey community-oriented social housing and health centre located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today presented its annual HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. The HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction, which include the Frist Humanitarian Award, the HCA Healthcare Innovators Award and the HCA Healthcare Excellence in Nursing Award, celebrate the organization’s positive impact on patients, colleagues and communities by recognizing extraordinary individuals who exemplify

Lafarge Canada announced today a 5-year in-kind donation commitment, with a market value of $100,000, with the Nicomekl Enhancement Society (NES) in Langley, British Columbia. From 2023 to 2028, Lafarge will annually provide $20,000 in aggregates, concrete, and labour to enhance the sustainability of the wild Pacific salmon population and ecosystem within the coastal area of the Nicomekl River (BC).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/n

Lafarge Canada has been consistently advancing in their journey to Net-Zero and today, the largest provider of sustainable and innovative building solutions in Canada, is proud to announce the full transformation of the Brookfield Cement Plant’s cement production in Nova Scotia to a greener portfolio. From now on, the site’s production of general use cement (GU) ends and will shift to reduced carbon portland limestone cement - branded as OneCem - the company’s eco-efficient alternative. Brookfie

Open Door Group and Presidents Group developed free tool for Canadian employers

Renewal Funds and Export Development Canada (EDC) Invest in Canada’s 2nd Fastest Growing Start-up: Tru Earth

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Struggle Well training initiative built on the science of Posttraumatic Growth; seeks to transform how responders thrive in the face of daily trauma

The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $50,000 to United Way British Columbia’s flood response efforts.

The Canadian Chocolatier is donating $5 for every Pride gift box sold in support of The Get REAL Movement

Donations bound for Red Deer school system pilot program

Chatters Hair Salon (Chatters) launches Style Consciously, an initiative aimed to help consumers make mindful choices.

The Change Company Partners with Netflix to Expand Black Homeownership

Founders from underrepresented groups across Canada to level the playing field and shatter glass ceilings

Caliva set the pace for cannabis innovation in 2020 by launching Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter’s MONOGRAM line, expanding its delivery and retail footprint in key California markets, and entering into definitive transaction agreements with Subversive Capital Acquisition Corp. (NEO: SVC.A.U, SVC.WT.U; OTCQX: SBVCF) ("SCAC"), a special purpose acquisition company (“SPAC”), to form TPCO Holding Corp. (“The Parent Company”), the largest vertically integrated cannabis platform in California

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Newly formed vertically integrated cannabis company to be named TPCO Holding Corp. (The Parent Company), will be the largest in CaliforniaShawn “JAY-Z” Carter will join The Parent Company as Chief Visionary Officer to guide brand strategy and The Parent Company Social Equity Ventures, a corporate venture fund investing in Black-owned and minority-owned cannabis businesses Entertainment powerhouse Roc Nation signs exclusive cannabis partnership with The Parent Company$36.5mm in equity commitments from existing and new shareholders provides sufficient cash to satisfy closing conditionsTransaction expected to close in January 2021Class A Units currently trade on the NEO under the symbol “SVC.A.U” and on the OTCQX under the symbol “SBVCF”Conference call and webcast available for replay

Resources to support the attraction, retention and advancement of under-represented groups in B.C.’s tech industry

Nonprofit celebrates Pittsburgh women making a difference at 15th annual ceremony

Partnership will provide emerging designers and show attendees with a platform to ‘shine’ and inspire others Dress for Success® clients to receive all-expense paid trip to experience New York Fashion Week to recognize deserving women and celebrate their achievements Clear Eyes® to host interactive pop-up with renowned eye photographer Bridges Aderhold on September 7th

Partnership allows Dress for Success® Worldwide to help clients build confidence by showcasing their shining moments

Moore Foundation commits $152 million to marine conservation efforts