CNW News Releases

CNW News Releases

Apr 22, 2024 07:00 EDT
Tidewater Renewables Announces Director and Officer Resignations, New Lead Director and CFO and Corporate Update
CALGARY, AB, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Tidewater Renewables Ltd. ("Tidewater Renewables" or the "Corporation") (TSX: LCFS) announced today that John Adams has resigned as a director of the Corporation due to potential future conflicts of interest identified by Mr. Adams with respect to his position. As of May 16, 2024, Raymond Kwan will no longer be the Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation. The Corporation thanks both John and Ray for their years of service to the Corporation....
Apr 22, 2024 06:59 EDT
WEST FRASER ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SALE
VANCOUVER, BC, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today that the Company has completed the sale of its Quesnel River Pulp mill, and its Slave Lake Pulp mill to an affiliate of a fund managed by Atlas Holdings following completion of customary regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary closing conditions....
Apr 22, 2024 06:58 EDT
UniFirst completes rooftop solar panel projects to advance Companywide conservation and sustainability goals
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, partnered with HOLT Renewables to finalize three rooftop solar power systems at UniFirst industrial laundry facilities in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and Stockton, California. Combined, the solar power systems boast over 2,000 high-efficiency solar panels, promising substantial long-term benefits including clean energy, reduced emissions, and significant lifetime utility savings....
Apr 22, 2024 06:30 EDT
Trilogy Metals Provides an Update on the Ambler Access Project
Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Filed...
Apr 22, 2024 06:20 EDT
Yili Innovation Center Europe Kicks Off All-round Upgrades
WAGENINGEN, Netherlands, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- On April 18th, local time in the Netherlands, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Yili Innovation Center Europe (YICE), a ceremony themed "Connect Globally to Drive Innovation" was held at Wageningen University to celebrate upgrades at YICE and the establishment of YMINI (Yili Maternal & Infant Nutrition Institute, YMINI) Global....
Apr 22, 2024 06:01 EDT
ARCA Productions brings the fire to Earth Day by launching new web series, The Big Oil Alliance
What happens when Canada's top oil companies pledge to become a part of the climate solution? Not very much....
Apr 22, 2024 06:00 EDT
/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister MacKinnon to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in supporting young entrepreneurs/
WINDSOR, ON, April 21, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, will attend an event at Timber + Plumb Kitchens and Cabinetry to highlight the federal budget's investments to strengthen the economy in a way that is shared by all....
Apr 22, 2024 06:00 EDT
/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory: Youth Entrepreneurship Announcement in Bedford/
BEDFORD, NS, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West; Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax; Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour; and David Eisnor, Atlantic Team Lead, Futurpreneur. ...
Apr 22, 2024 06:00 EDT
/R E P E A T -- Minister Duclos to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments to support young Canadian entrepreneurs/
QUEBEC, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, Member of Parliament for Quebec and Minister of Public Services and Procurement will host an event to highlight the federal budget's investments supporting young Canadian entrepreneurs and strengthening the economy in a way that is shared by all....
Apr 22, 2024 06:00 EDT
Canadian Vinyl Industry names Toronto Anesthesiologist with Sustainability Excellence in Healthcare award as PVC 123 Medical Recycling program set to expand across Ontario
OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Vinyl Institute of Canada (VIC) announces that their groundbreaking PVC Medical Device Recycling program continues to see robust growth from Hospitals in the GTA and surrounding areas. The original pilot for PVC-123 began in February 2020 as a partnership between Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Vinyl Institute of Canada, Norwich Plastics, and Toronto Anesthesiologist Dr. Ali Abbass....
Apr 22, 2024 06:00 EDT
Apr 22, 2024 06:00 EDT
Retail investing startup Midas raises $45 million to roll out crypto, mutual fund, and savings account products
The $45 million fundraise was led by Portage and is one of Turkey's largest ever Series A roundsNew capital will help Midas roll out a host of new product lines including crypto trading, mutual funds, and a savings product, with plans to double its headcount to 400+, and expand into emerging marketsMidas hit profitability last year and, with two million users since its 2021 launch, the company is on course to revolutionize Turkey's investing market, and expand into new markets  ISTANBUL, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- Midas, the fintech startup that brought retail investing to millions of people in...
Apr 22, 2024 06:00 EDT
Truist reports first quarter 2024 results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) reported its first quarter 2024 results today. Investors can access the live first quarter 2024 earnings call at 8 a.m. ET today by webcast or dial-in as follows:...
Apr 22, 2024 05:41 EDT
Hikvision technologies unveil the wonders of nature in Africa
HANGZHOU, China, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- An African safari is probably on the top of many people's bucket lists. As the second largest continent in the world, it is widely believed to be the "cradle of humankind". According to scholars, the beautiful name "Africa" stems from words including the Egyptian word Afru-ika, meaning "Motherland"; the Greek word aphrike, meaning "without cold"; and the Latin word aprica, meaning "sunny"....
Apr 22, 2024 05:14 EDT
Award-winning Luxury Unveiled: Regent Hong Kong Garners Accolades on Travel & Leisure's Illustrious 2024 It List - The Best New City Hotels of 2023
HONG KONG, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- Regent Hong Kong, a beacon of sophistication and contemporary refinement, proudly announces its remarkable achievement as one of the best new city hotels of 2023 according to the Travel + Leisure 2024 It List....
Apr 22, 2024 05:00 EDT
iM Global Partner announces strategic investment in UK-headquartered Trinity Street Asset Management
PARIS and LONDON, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- iM Global Partner (iMGP) today announced the acquisition of a non-controlling minority stake in London-based investment boutique, Trinity Street Asset Management LLP ("Trinity Street"), which had US$8.6 bn in assets under management as at 31st March 2024. This transaction is subject to FCA approval....
Apr 22, 2024 05:00 EDT
Zavida Coffee Roasters goes Zero Waste, diverts 100% of production, office waste from landfill in sustainability effort
TORONTO, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Zavida Coffee Roasters, a leading Canadian coffee roaster based in Concord, Ontario, is launching an initiative to eliminate waste sent to landfills from their Toronto facility. Zavida has implemented a comprehensive strategy to repurpose, recycle, or convert all waste generated during coffee production and office operations; receiving a Zero Waste Facility designation from GTA-based waste removal company U-Pak Disposals....
Apr 22, 2024 04:52 EDT
Earth Day Commitment: YOFC Advances Global Sustainability through Proactive ESG Integration
WUHAN, China, April 22, 2024 /CNW/ -- Since the inaugural Earth Day in 1970, April 22 has evolved into a significant event emphasizing public engagement and environmental stewardship. This day serves as a platform to enhance awareness of urgent sustainable development challenges, advocate for a balanced approach between resource utilization and environmental conservation, and contribute to global ecological preservation....


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