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Marketwire - Local
Marketwire - Local
- British Columbia Lottery Corporation/Media Release: Monetary 'Miracle' as Two Lotto Jackpots Won on Same Day
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - 'Tis the season for giving and BCLC got into the holiday spirit in a big way today, presenting cheques to two separate lottery jackpot winners from B.C. Burnaby couple, Daniel Fehr and Maria Linsenmeier, matched six out of six numbers in this past Saturday's Lotto 6/49 draw to win $12.6 million dollars, while Robert Sibley of Gibsons received a cheque for $2 million. He matched all six numbers to win the BC/49 jackpot on the same day. - Chief of the Defence Staff Recognizes Distinguished Service
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - During a ceremony held today at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Valcartier, Quebec, General Walt Natynczyk, the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), presented 58 Mention in Dispatches insignias, nine CDS Commendations, and a Canadian Forces (CF) Medallion for Distinguished Service. Recipients, coming from across Canada, were acknowledged for their bravery, exemplary actions, and commitment to service during deployments in Afghanistan. "The individuals being recognized today have shown extraordinary courage, selflessness and perseverance during the most demanding of situations," said General Natynczyk. "They serve as a source of inspiration and I am honoured to have the privilege of bestowing these awards upon them today." - Le Chef d'état-major de la Défense reconnaît le service distingué
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 2 déc. 2008) - Au cours d'une cérémonie qui a eu lieu à la base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) de Valcartier (Québec), le Général Walt Natynczyk, Chef d'état-major de la Défense (CEMD), a remis 58 insignes de citation à l'ordre du jour, neuf mentions élogieuses du CEMD et un médaillon des Forces canadiennes (FC) pour service distingué. Les récipiendaires, de partout au Canada, ont été récompensés pour leur bravoure, leurs gestes exemplaires et leur dévouement au devoir pendant le déploiement en Afghanistan. - CCPA: Chemical Sector Endorses Chamber of Commerce
"Put Canadians Ahead of Politics" - British Columbia Lottery Corporation/Media Advisory: Two Separate Lotto Jackpot Winners to Collect Winnings
RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Today, BCLC will present TWO cheques to lotto jackpot winners from B.C. Burnaby couple, Daniel Fehr and Maria Linsenmeier, won $12.6 million dollars in this past Saturday's Lotto 6/49 draw, while Robert Sibley of Gibsons will collect a cheque for $2 million after winning the BC/49 jackpot on the same day. Both cheque presentations will be held today at BCLC's Richmond office. - What: Media are invited to interview B.C.'s newest multi-millionaires. - Correctional Service of Canada: Death at Drumheller Institution
DRUMHELLER, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - On December 2, 2008, a 40-year old inmate from the Drumheller Institution died of an unknown cause. A Correctional Officer discovered the offender in an unresponsive condition in his cell at approximately 8:10 a.m. The offender was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Drumheller where he was pronounced dead at 9:03 a.m. The offender's name has not been released pending notification of next of kin. As in all cases where an individual dies while in custody, the police and coroner are called in to investigate. In addition, Correctional Service Canada will review the circumstances surrounding the incident. - Ressources naturelles Canada : Nouveau membre nommé à l'Office national de l'énergie
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 2 déc. 2008) - L'honorable Lisa Raitt, ministre des Ressources naturelles, a annoncé aujourd'hui la nomination de Mme Lyne Mercier, de Montréal, à l'Office national de l'énergie (ONE), un organisme fédéral de réglementation indépendant qui supervise les activités des industries du pétrole, du gaz et de l'électricité. "Les membres de l'Office national de l'énergie représentent les intérêts des Canadiens et des Canadiennes en ce qui a trait aux questions complexes liées aux secteurs de l'énergie au Canada. La vaste expérience de Mme Mercier au sein de l'industrie du gaz sera fort utile aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes dans le cadre de ses fonctions de membre de cet important organisme", a déclaré la ministre Raitt. - Natural Resources Canada: New Member Appointed to National Energy Board
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the appointment of Ms. Lyne Mercier of Montreal to the National Energy Board (NEB). The NEB is the independent federal regulatory board that oversees Canada's oil, gas and electric utility industries. "Members of the National Energy Board represent the interests of all Canadians in complex matters involving Canada's energy sectors," said Minister Raitt. "Lyne Mercier's extensive experience in the gas industry will serve Canadians well through her membership on this important board." - Kim Lighting Launches LED Compact Floodlight
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- Media Advisory: Official Opening of Esther Shiner Boulevard
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Editors Note: A location map photo is available with this release. Councillor David Shiner (Ward 24 - Willowdale) and Alan Vihant, Vice President Development Concord Adex Developments Corp. will participate in the dedication and official opening of Esther Shiner Boulevard. Councillor Shiner is the son of the late Esther Shiner, a well known and respected municipal politician who served on the former City of North York Council in various roles including Deputy Mayor 1980-1987, Board of Control 1977-1987 and Alderman 1973-1976. She also served on the Metropolitan Toronto Council from 1977-1987. - Le site Web du NORAD permettant de suivre le Père Noël est relancé pour la saison 2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 2 déc. 2008) - En prévision des fêtes, le Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique du Nord (NORAD) a relancé le 1er décembre, pour la saison 2008, son site Web (www.noradsanta.org) permettant de suivre le trajet du père Noël. C'est la 50e année d'affilée que l'organisme suit les déplacements du Père Noël pendant son périple annuel autour du monde. Le programme a commencé en 1955, lorsque le centre des opérations du Commandement de la défense continentale (CONAD - ancien nom du NORAD), situé à Colorado Springs (Colorado), a reçu un appel téléphonique d'un enfant de la région. Ce dernier avait composé un numéro de téléphone imprimé incorrectement dans une annonce du journal local. - NORAD's Santa-Tracking Website Opens for 2008 Season
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - In advance of the holiday season and its 50th year of tracking Santa Claus on his annual journey around the world, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has activated its "NORAD Tracks Santa" website (www.noradsanta.org) for 2008. The program began in 1955 when an errant phone call was made to NORAD's predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) Operations Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The call was from a local child who dialled a misprinted telephone number in a local newspaper advertisement. - Media Advisory: Governor General Makes Stop in Slovenia Before Returning to Canada
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Dec. 2, 2008) - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond will briefly visit the Republic of Slovenia on Wednesday, December 3, 2008, prior to returning to Canada on the same day. Meeting with the President of the Republic of Slovenia - 10:30 a.m. Their Excellencies will meet with His Excellency Dr. Danilo Turk, President of the Republic of Slovenia, at 10:30 a.m., at Brdo Castle. Statements from the President and the Governor General - 11:45 a.m. - Avis aux médias : La gouverneure générale se rend en Slovénie avant son retour au Canada
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 2 déc. 2008) - Son Excellence la très honorable Michaëlle Jean, gouverneure générale du Canada, et Son Excellence Jean-Daniel Lafond effectueront une courte visite en République de Slovénie le mercredi