CNW News Releases

QINGDAO, China, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ -- Hisense, the global consumer electronics and appliances corporation, has been named in Fortune China's ESG Influential Listing for the third consecutive year for its outstanding efforts in environment improvement, employee care and community engagement....

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) announces the appointment of Mr. Hugues Simon as its new President and CEO. Currently President of the Wood Products business at Resolute Forest Products, Mr. Simon will assume his new role no later than July 1, 2024. The appointment follows an extensive succession planning and recruitment process, supported by an international firm, in anticipation of Mario Plourde's planned retirement. After more than 11 years at the helm of the Company, Mr. Plourde will support the new President and CEO during a transition period lasting unt...

MONTRÉAL, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Hydro-Québec is launching Mission 2035, an online game that will give the general public an opportunity to simulate an energy mix to meet Québec's 9,000-MW increase in capacity needs by 2035. Players will be able to choose from seven energy sources, including energy savings, and see how their choices impact greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), costs and service reliability....

Three major winners at the Alizés Evening...

MONTRÉAL, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Loto-Québec is thrilled to present the Cabaret Éclats Tremblant circus show at the Casino de Mont-Tremblant. The show, held under a big top, is created by Les 7 Doigts Collective and produced by Groupe 3.14 in collaboration with Féerie du Québec. Performances will begin on July 24....

March of Dimes Canada to integrate the TD Accessibility Adapter, an online accessibility tool available to the public at no cost, into their national operations....

Using leading AI applications, TD is providing mortgage pre-approvals and term life insurance application approvals within seconds...

Focus on colleague-led innovation strengthens the Bank's position as the leading F.I. patent filer in Canada...

Through TD Invent, TD is leveraging spatial computing technology like VR to create human centered experiences for customers, colleagues and communities...

The Canadian generative AI pilots are designed to support colleagues in the Bank's contact centres and engineering practice...

Two new organizations join six others that will have received CA$3.5 million in funding from TD by 2026 to help people build and strengthen technology skills ...

The PC® team welcomes Canadians to their best summer yet, with over 100 new PC® products...

SHANGHAI, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ -- The 26th Bakery China, co-organized by the China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry (CABCI) and Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd., is set to take place from May 21st to 24th, 2024, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. This year, the exhibition will utilize 12 exhibition halls of NECC, covering a total area of 320,000 square meters. Over 2,200 renowned brands from nearly 30 countries and regions will showcase their latest products. Over a hundred conferences, forums, thematic events and competitions with insights f...

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TORONTO, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ - As summer approaches, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) sets sail with its annual Safe Boating Awareness Week, advocating for safe and responsible boating practices across Canada....

FAIRFIELD, N.J. and LONDON, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ -- Keypoint Intelligence, the global leader in data and market intelligence for the digital imaging industry, and FuturePrint, a recognized thought leader in the print industry with a robust digital platform that delivers a wide array of content and events tailored to industry professionals, are excited to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration is set to advance innovation across the print industry, redefining its future by addressing pivotal topics such as digital transformation, technological innovation, sustainability, and skill...

VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ - LiTHOS Group Ltd. ("LiTHOS" or the "Company") (CBOE CA: LITS), a leader in sustainable lithium production, is pleased to announce the continued influx of brine samples from new mining companies. This development underscores LiTHOS's growing reputation and capability in the lithium extraction industry. The tests were conducted at LiTHOS's state-of-the-art facility in Bessemer, Alabama, highlighting the Company's commitment to technological innovation and environmental stewardship....

ALMATY, Kazakhstan, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ -- In just 6 months after Kazakhstan launched the digital tenge, its Central Bank Digital Currency, over 10 innovative CBDC card services have become available to the country's population of 20 million. Altyn Bank, Eurasian Bank and Halyk Bank leveraged the Way4 digital payments software system to swiftly join this CBDC project and onboard 72% of early adopters of digital tenge cards. The digital tenge footprint is expanding, with 36 new use cases in its roadmap for 2024 and 2025, according to Kazakhstan's National Payment Corporation....

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ -- Silktide are proud to announce the launch of our free Silktide Accessibility Checker, to commemorate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)....

MIAMI, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ -- Enfinity Global Inc., a leader in renewable energy, today announced that it has signed $135 million in financing for the development and construction of 1.2 GW of solar and wind projects in India. The financing is being provided by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) through subsidiaries of CPPIB Credit Investments Inc....