CNW News Releases

Apr 24, 2024 16:05 ET
WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
Strong start to 2024 on price-led organic growth in solid waste, improving operating trends and continued acquisition activityRevenue of $2.073 billion, above outlook and up 9.1% year over yearNet income(a) of $230.1 million and adjusted EBITDA(b) of $650.7 million, above outlook and up 14.8% year over yearAdjusted EBITDA margin of 31.4%, above outlook and up 160 basis points year over yearNet income and adjusted net income(b) of $0.89 and $1.04 per share, respectively Net cash provided by operating activities of $490.3 million and adjusted free cash flow(b) of $324.8 millionYear-to-date acq...
Apr 24, 2024 15:55 ET
Desjardins Investments Makes Changes to Its Mutual Fund Lineup
MONTREAL, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Desjardins Investments Inc. ("DI"), as manager of the Desjardins Funds, announces changes to its mutual fund lineup. The changes, described in detail below, include the replacement of the portfolio sub-manager, an amendment to the investment strategies of the Desjardins Canadian Equity Value Fund and a change of the name of the Fund. In addition, DI will proceed with the capping of the Wise Fixed Income Portfolio....
Apr 24, 2024 15:55 ET
NPF Applauds Halifax Council for Investment in Local RCMP Members
HALIFAX, NS, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The following statement is from the National Police Federation's (NPF) President and C.E.O., Brian Sauvé, regarding the recent Halifax Regional Municipality Council decision for additional funding towards the hiring of six new RCMP Members in the region as part of its 2024/25 budget....
Apr 24, 2024 15:36 ET
New Packer Eliminates Plastic Rings on Cans produced at Turning Point Brewery
DELTA, BC, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Labatt Breweries of Canada is investing $9 million into its Turning Point Brewery, in British Columbia to fund the addition of new machinery to eliminate plastic rings and enable new formats for packaging cans....
Apr 24, 2024 15:16 ET
Media advisory: OPSEU/SEFPO members will rally to protect public services and stop Premier Ford from funding CEOs
TORONTO, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - On Friday, hundreds of OPSEU/SEFPO members will take to the streets of downtown Toronto in a march to protect public services. ...
Apr 24, 2024 15:04 ET
MEDIA ADVISORY - Unifor to stage protest against Wescast Industries' overseas owners for withholding $10 million from workers
WINGHAM, ON, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members will stage a protest at the Wescast plant in Wingham, Ontario tomorrow at 11 a.m. against the company's China-based owners for withholding an estimated $10 million from workers....
Apr 24, 2024 14:54 ET
Apr 24, 2024 14:52 ET
Ontario One Call to support better locate performance as Administrative Penalty regulation comes into force May 1, 2024
GUELPH, ON, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Ontario One Call (OOC) is working closely with underground infrastructure owners/operators and excavators to usher in a new era of improved locate performance in the province of Ontario....
Apr 24, 2024 14:31 ET
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour and Seniors highlight budget investments to build more homes for Canadians
MOUNT PEARL, NL, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation....
Apr 24, 2024 14:30 ET
Government of Canada provides $25,000 to support delivery of EXCELerate2024: GroYourBiz with the Speed of Collaboration
PacifiCan funding will support conference dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs...
Apr 24, 2024 14:17 ET
Menopause Impacts More Than Half the Workforce, but Menopausal Support in the Workplace Is Critically Lacking: New Insights From McLean & Company
The global HR research and advisory firm has published a new resource that suggests that when organizations enable menopausal staff to thrive, the benefits extend beyond the individual employee to the broader organization. Benefits cited include increased retention and productivity as well as improved morale and communication. ...
Apr 24, 2024 14:01 ET
Equitable Bank named among LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
Canada's Challenger Bank™ lands in the top 5 of LinkedIn's list of best workplaces to grow careers...
Apr 24, 2024 13:55 ET
TWO HOME BUILDERS PENALIZED
Christopher Lamb fined $150,000; Hira Custom Homes licence refused...
Apr 24, 2024 13:38 ET
Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities highlights budget investments to build more homes for Canadians
KINGSTON, ON, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation....
Apr 24, 2024 13:37 ET
Minister Patty Hajdu highlights budget investments in Lytton First Nation
LYTTON FIRST NATION, BC, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - The federal government recently delivered Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation. ...
Apr 24, 2024 13:08 ET
CWB ranked 28 on the 2024 list of 50 best workplaces in Canada
EDMONTON, AB, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - CWB Financial Group (CWB) is honoured to secure number 28 on this year's Best Workplaces in Canada. For the fifth consecutive year, CWB ranks among the list's top 50 and among hundreds of other Canadian companies assessed for their ability to prioritize employee well-being and a positive work environment. The award demonstrates our unwavering dedication to a people first culture that cultivates diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and opportunity for employees to provide feedback that shapes our workplace.  ...
Apr 24, 2024 13:07 ET
Statement - 11th Anniversary of the Rana Plaza Collapse
GATINEAU, QC, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr., issued the following statement:...
Apr 24, 2024 13:05 ET
EY Announces Josh Matthews of Apkudo as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Mid-Atlantic Award Finalist
Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates ambitious entrepreneurs who are shaping the future...
Apr 24, 2024 13:00 ET
INITIA Real Estate Launches the INITIA Academy
EDMONTON, AB, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - With the goal of further empowering Realtors with the latest tools and resources to succeed, INITIA Real Estate has introduced the INITIA Academy – an online educational platform that allows INITIA Realtors access to the latest information and educational resources.  ...
Apr 24, 2024 13:00 ET
The Government of Canada announces appointments to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
MONTRÉAL, April 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced appointments to the Board of Directors of The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI), the Crown corporation responsible for the operation of five federal transportation corridors in the Montreal area....