MURDOCHVILLE, September 16, 2026 – On the eve of a crucial public meeting between the municipality and residents to discuss the future of the town and the Osisko project, Chic-Chac is speaking out on behalf of Gaspésie’s winter recreation and tourism industry. The organization is sounding the alarm to political decision-makers, the Regroupement des MRC de la Gaspésie, and the regional community regarding the real risk of expropriation—and the resulting permanent loss of the recreational tourism economic model that drove Murdochville’s resilience.
A pioneer in this industry since 2006, Chic-Chac helped transform a struggling municipality into the \"powder capital of Quebec,\" built around major activities such as skiing and snowmobiling, paving the way for other operators to follow. Today, irreplaceable land and tourism assets—including Mount Miller, Mount York, and Mount Porphyre—are at risk of becoming inaccessible. Yet these unique infrastructures are the core engine of winter tourism in Gaspésie, a season that has historically presented economic challenges for the region.
The impact of this ecosystem extends far beyond the recreational sector. The area's revitalization has sparked unprecedented growth in land values, real estate, and municipal tax revenue: local homes once valued under $5,000 now have an average market value of $150,000. This major increase, along with significant property value growth, provides the Town with essential revenues to maintain public services. The industry has also revitalized key buildings that had stopped generating tax revenues, such as the village church, which was converted into a community headquarters.
Furthermore, this appeal has helped attract and settle new families as well as essential professionals (including healthcare workers at the CLSC and teachers), thereby stabilizing front-line services. This exceptional contribution by the entire community was recently recognized with the 2026 Community Involvement Award of Excellence presented by the Quebec Ski Areas Association (ASSQ).
Through this press release, the entire recreational tourism sector asks to be recognized as an essential strategic partner. Murdochville’s future cannot be defined without taking into full account the social, human, and economic value of our industry, ensuring a fair future for the community and the long-term sustainability of four-season tourism throughout the region.
Source: Chic-Chac Inc.
Information: Guillaume Molaison - guillaume.molaison@chic-chac.ca
"},{"title":"The Raelian Movement Launches Planetary “Disclosure Day – ET Embassy Month” Campaign to Prepare Humanity for Extraterrestrial Contact.","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/the-raelian-movement-launches-planetary-disclosure-day-et-embassy-month-campaign-to-prepare-humanity-for-extraterrestrial-contact","published_at":"2026-06-10T10:00:00+00:00","summary":"**WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10, 2026 —** Coinciding with the release of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, the International Raelian Movement is launching a worldwide campaign, “Disclosure Day – ET Embassy Month,” running from June 10 through July 11, 2026. This global initiative seeks to raise public awareness about the need for a peaceful, rational, and diplomatic response to the profound questions surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), government disclosure, and the possibility of extraterrestrial contact. \n \nWhile the film invites audiences to imagine humanity's reaction to an official revelation about extraterrestrial phenomena, the ET Embassy Month campaign proposes a concrete and constructive response: preparing humanity not for fear, but for dialogue, cooperation, and diplomacy. \n \nAt the heart of the campaign is the ET Embassy Project, an initiative advocating for the construction of an official embassy designed to welcome the Elohim—the extraterrestrial civilization who, according to the message transmitted to Rael, created all life on Earth. The proposed Embassy is envisioned as a place of peace, mutual respect, and cooperation between humanity and its extraterrestrial creators. \n \n“The current global conversation surrounding UAPs, extraterrestrial life, and the release of previously classified government information suggests that humanity may soon require a peaceful, rational, and diplomatic framework for official contact with extraterrestrial civilizations,” said Daniel Turcotte, Executive Director of the ET Embassy Project. “An Embassy represents a practical solution—a place where humanity can welcome the Elohim with dignity, respect, and responsibility.” \n \nThe campaign will feature awareness videos, public outreach at cinemas screening Disclosure Day, international live events, multilingual educational content, and a major online conference culminating on ET Embassy Day, July 11. \n \n“The real question is not only whether humanity is ready to learn that it is not alone in the universe,” added Turcotte. “The deeper question is whether humanity is prepared to respond with maturity, unity, and diplomacy. The Embassy offers a peaceful, concrete, and visionary path toward officially welcoming the Elohim.”\n\nMore information at [www.rael.org](http://www.rael.org) & [www.ETembassy.org](http://www.ETembassy.org) \n\n**Media Contact:** _514-793-3126_ \n**Email:** [raelpresscanada@gmail.com](mailto:raelpresscanada@gmail.com)\n\n**Note:** PPN Source acts solely as a distribution platform. The content of this release, including any opinions, statements and claims — is the sole responsibility of the issuer. Its distribution does not constitute endorsement or verification by PPN Source.","content":"WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10, 2026 — Coinciding with the release of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, the International Raelian Movement is launching a worldwide campaign, “Disclosure Day – ET Embassy Month,” running from June 10 through July 11, 2026. This global initiative seeks to raise public awareness about the need for a peaceful, rational, and diplomatic response to the profound questions surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), government disclosure, and the possibility of extraterrestrial contact.
While the film invites audiences to imagine humanity's reaction to an official revelation about extraterrestrial phenomena, the ET Embassy Month campaign proposes a concrete and constructive response: preparing humanity not for fear, but for dialogue, cooperation, and diplomacy.
At the heart of the campaign is the ET Embassy Project, an initiative advocating for the construction of an official embassy designed to welcome the Elohim—the extraterrestrial civilization who, according to the message transmitted to Rael, created all life on Earth. The proposed Embassy is envisioned as a place of peace, mutual respect, and cooperation between humanity and its extraterrestrial creators.
“The current global conversation surrounding UAPs, extraterrestrial life, and the release of previously classified government information suggests that humanity may soon require a peaceful, rational, and diplomatic framework for official contact with extraterrestrial civilizations,” said Daniel Turcotte, Executive Director of the ET Embassy Project. “An Embassy represents a practical solution—a place where humanity can welcome the Elohim with dignity, respect, and responsibility.”
The campaign will feature awareness videos, public outreach at cinemas screening Disclosure Day, international live events, multilingual educational content, and a major online conference culminating on ET Embassy Day, July 11.
“The real question is not only whether humanity is ready to learn that it is not alone in the universe,” added Turcotte. “The deeper question is whether humanity is prepared to respond with maturity, unity, and diplomacy. The Embassy offers a peaceful, concrete, and visionary path toward officially welcoming the Elohim.”
SOURCE: The International Raelian Movement
More information at www.rael.org & www.ETembassy.org
Media Contact: 514-793-3126
Email: raelpresscanada@gmail.com
Montreal, QC – June 5, 2025 - Cavally’s, the newest upscale restaurant and nightlife destination in Montreal, is proud to announce its official grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Located in the heart of downtown at 1449 Crescent Street, Cavally’s offers guests an elevated dining and entertainment experience, complete with a beautiful outdoor terrace, a carefully curated gourmet menu, and a vibrant atmosphere that embodies the excitement of Montreal’s most thrilling week.
From June 11 to 15, Cavally’s will be at the epicenter of Formula 1 Grand Prix Week, hosting an exclusive lineup of special events, celebrity guests, and top DJs, establishing itself as the premier destination to celebrate in style.
On Thursday, June 12 at 11:00 AM, Cavally’s will host the official inaugural reception for the
888casino.net Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival, presented by Corona and Liquid I.V.,
in collaboration with the Crescent Street Merchants Association and Feldman Entertainment Quebec Inc. This event will be followed by the opening ceremony on the El Jimador Stage, marking the official launch of Grand Prix celebrations on Crescent Street.
Grand Opening: June 11
Inaugural F1 Reception: June 12 at 11:00 AM
Daily Events: June 11–15, featuring celebrity hosts, live DJs, and entertainment
Beautiful Terrace: Ideal for daytime drinks or evening ambiance
Exceptional Menu: Featuring elevated cuisine and curated drink selections
Premium Partners: Belvedere Vodka, Herradura Tequila, Dom Pérignon, and Veuve Clicquot
Join us at Cavally’s – where culinary excellence, luxury ambiance, and F1 energy collide for one unforgettable week. Whether you’re joining us for brunch on the terrace, dinner before the parties, or late-night festivities, Cavally’s delivers an unforgettable Grand Prix experience.
Call: (438) 542-7505
Website: www.cavallysmtl.ca
MONTREAL, Feb. 8, 2024 - The Winter Triathlon in support of the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation returns to Montreal's Maisonneuve Park on February 16. Organized by the Cercle de Sainte-Justine, a volunteer committee reporting to the Foundation's Board of Directors, this major sporting event brings the business community together every year to actively support the Sainte-Justine UHC. The goal of this 18th edition is to raise $600,000 for the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation, enabling the hospital's teams to seize current and future development opportunities in pediatric health.
At the age of just 10, little Raphaël, still under the care of the doctors at Ste-Justice, wanted absolutely to be an ambassador for the hospital's 18th Winter Triathlon. (CNW Group/Winter Triathlon in support of the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation)
The Quebec business community's Nordic challenge par excellence.
Around a hundred four-person teams will enthusiastically take part in the participative and competitive aspects of this relay race combining skating, cross-country skiing and running. In the months leading up to the winter classic, each team has appealed to the generosity of their friends and family to raise as much money as possible for the children of Sainte-Justine and their families. Over the past 18 years, the Winter Triathlon has raised close to $10 million.
Raphaël's obstacle course: a world first
At the age of 10, Raphaël, the ambassador of this edition of the Winter Triathlon, has already faced countless health challenges and medical interventions, from being force-fed as a baby, to a delicate operation on his cervical vertebrae, to a diagnosis of a bone disease with as yet unknown causes. When he was born, there was no sign of the stormy road ahead. After a battery of tests, doctors discovered that Raphaël suffered from spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, a genetic disease affecting the growth of the ends of his bones. Despite their best efforts, the experts at Sainte-Justine still haven't been able to pinpoint the precise form the boy suffers from, or the causes of his condition.
But with each new hurdle that stands in his and his family's way, the Sainte-Justine care teams, supported by the generosity of the business community and the general public, are there to give them the courage to keep moving forward. \"I shared Raphaël's X-rays with various bone disease specialists around the world. I also put Raphaël's mutation on a platform used by geneticists around the world to try and find a similar case, and I couldn't find anyone. His case is very unique,\" says Dr. Philippe Campeau, geneticist at CHU Sainte-Justine.
Grateful to the professionals at Sainte-Justine, Raphaël and his family will act as ambassadors for the Winter Triathlon, an event that evokes, in a way, his journey: a challenge of perseverance, versatility, endurance and important teamwork. \"We've benefited from so many services at Sainte-Justine that it's only natural for us to give back,\" adds Raphaël's mother, Laetitia.
Thinking big for the health of future generations
In cases like Raphaël's, where answers are slow in coming, public support is absolutely essential if research is to continue and therapeutic approaches multiply, thanks in particular to the unprecedented possibilities of precision healthcare. In fact, this is one of the main thrusts of the major Voir Grand campaign, which aims to raise $500 million by 2028 to transform the life course of every child with the help of cutting-edge technologies such as genomics. The Winter Triathlon's financial goal is part of this major fundraising campaign.
To find out more about the event and how you can support the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation, please visit triathlon.fondationstejustine.org.
SOURCE: Winter Triathlon in support of the Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation
For further information: Source: Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation; Contact: Alexandre Dumas - Vice President - Corporate Communications, National Public Relations, 514 898-4638 (cell), adumas@national.ca; Catherine Montambeault - Strategic Communications Advisor, CHU Ste-Justine Foundation, 514 345-4391 ext. 7960, cmaontambeault@fondationstejustine.org
"},{"title":"Press release: A Quebec company launches \"EVA\" designed for women's intimate health.","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/press-release-a-quebec-company-launches-eva-designed-for-womens-intimate-health","published_at":"2023-02-06T18:00:22+00:00","summary":"","content":"Blainville, February 6, 2023 (Google Translate) – The Quebec company SET, which is already recognized as a benchmark in the field of electrotherapy, will launch a new product this week, specifically adapted to women's conditions, more specifically affecting women's intimate health.
It is on February 8 that \"EVA\" will be launched
Offering state-of-the-art technology, the \"EVA\" is a transcutaneous neurostimulator that combines the functions of muscle stimulation (NMES) and pain management (TENS).
Simple to use and medically recognized, the “EVA” has the advantage of being easily usable by the patient at home in order to ensure the maintenance of the gains obtained with his treating health professional.
Versatile, safe and easy to use, the \"EVA\" is a 100% natural solution that notably reduces pain during childbirth, pain related to menstrual cramps, urinary incontinence disorders and more.
A support service available for life.
The “EVA” is not just a simple device. It is also the follow-up and support of a team of health professionals who remain at your entire disposal to guarantee optimal use of the technology.
In addition to offering you advice throughout your use, we will support you and work with your healthcare professional to properly adjust the settings of your device to your condition.
Our vision of electrotherapy places the patient at the center of pain management and rehabilitation. The treatments that we recommend are solutions that are added to a set of means available to the person who suffers.
SET (Electro-Therapy Service) has more than 28 years of expertise in functional electrotherapy (ETF), a proven method of pain self-management and muscle rehabilitation that aims to support the patient in achieving optimal functional performance.
SET designs high quality products such as TENS and muscle stimulators. Approved by Health Canada, these products are perfectly safe and appreciated for their ease of use. Equipped with a scientific research department, SET relies on the continuous development of knowledge and skills so as to always offer solutions that are based on the latest advances in the field in terms of its products, its innovations, as well as its individualized therapeutic approach.
Information:
Nathalie Gingras
514-209-6532
https://www.canadaset.com/fr/eva
"},{"title":"100 more blood donations are needed each day - Héma-Québec is asking blood donors to book appointments in large numbers in June","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/100-more-blood-donations-are-needed-each-day-hema-quebec-is-asking-blood-donors-to-book-appointments-in-large-numbers-in-june","published_at":"2020-06-02T17:00:06+00:00","summary":"**MONTRÉAL, June 2, 2020** - Héma-Québec is launching an appeal to blood donors to schedule an appointment to give blood in June to restore the reserve to its optimal level in preparation for the summer season. As activities gradually resume in Québec and the demand for blood products in the province's hospitals increases, 100 more blood donations will be needed each day, over and above the 1,000 donations normally required.\n\nHéma-Québec has made changes to its practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic and now requires everyone who wishes to make a blood donation to book an appointment by calling 1 800 343-7264 (SANG) or sending an email to igive@hema-quebec.qc.ca. To check the dates of upcoming blood drives in your area, go to Héma-Québec's website or call 1 800 343-7264.","content":"MONTRÉAL, June 2, 2020 - Héma-Québec is launching an appeal to blood donors to schedule an appointment to give blood in June to restore the reserve to its optimal level in preparation for the summer season. As activities gradually resume in Québec and the demand for blood products in the province's hospitals increases, 100 more blood donations will be needed each day, over and above the 1,000 donations normally required.
Héma-Québec has made changes to its practices due to the COVID-19 pandemic and now requires everyone who wishes to make a blood donation to book an appointment by calling 1 800 343-7264 (SANG) or sending an email to igive@hema-quebec.qc.ca. To check the dates of upcoming blood drives in your area, go to Héma-Québec's website or call 1 800 343-7264.
Extensive safety measures have been deployed at all collection sites to ensure that giving blood is a safe experience. Protecting the safety of donors, volunteers and employees is a top priority, and Héma-Québec has applied the following strict measures:
About Héma-Québec
Héma-Québec's mission is to efficiently meet the needs of the Québec population for quality blood and other biological products of human origin.
Héma-Québec encompasses 1,300 employees and nearly 240,000 blood, stem cell, mother's milk, and human tissue donors, in addition to thousands of blood drive volunteers. Each year, Héma-Québec delivers some 750,000 human biological products to Québec hospitals to meet the needs of patients.
Give blood. Give life.
For further information: Héma-Québec, Media line | 514 832-0871
http://www.hema-quebec.qc.ca/francais.htm
Source: Héma-Québec
"},{"title":"IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's will unite Canadians online this year","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/ig-wealth-management-walk-for-alzheimers-will-unite-canadians-online-this-year","published_at":"2020-05-08T04:09:36+00:00","summary":"**TORONTO, May 7, 2020** - This year the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is moving online, culminating in a live streaming national event on Sunday, May 31 that will connect Canadians and Alzheimer Societies from across the country. Participants can photograph or video themselves throughout May and upload it to social media by following step-by-step instructions at walkforalzheimers.ca.","content":"TORONTO, May 7, 2020 - This year the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is moving online, culminating in a live streaming national event on Sunday, May 31 that will connect Canadians and Alzheimer Societies from across the country. Participants can photograph or video themselves throughout May and upload it to social media by following step-by-step instructions at walkforalzheimers.ca.
Funds are urgently needed to eliminate dementia, a disease that isolates more than half a million Canadians and has a dramatic impact on their families and loved ones. Canadians are urged to take up the fight by fundraising and participating in the annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's.
\"We're calling on all Canadians to show their support by walking online,\" says Stephen McCullough, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Canada. \"Each year, 25,000 more Canadians hear, 'You have dementia.' It's critical that we all get behind this cause and raise as much as possible so the Alzheimer Society can continue to help those affected overcome the challenges of dementia and live to their fullest.\"
Fundraisers will unite under the rallying cry \"The Time Is Right. Now. Join. Walk. Help.\"
By 2031, the number of Canadians with dementia will increase by nearly 70 percent and we have yet to find a cure. More funds are required to meet the growing demand for life-changing programs and services, including dementia education, day programs for people with dementia and respite for caregivers.
\"In these unprecedented times, we are extremely proud to continue our support of the Alzheimer Society and their work to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for dementia,\" says Jeff Carney, President and CEO, IG Wealth Management. \"Our employees and Consultants have a long history and real passion for supporting the communities where we live and work. Although we had to modify the Walk this year based on the impact of COVID-19 and physical distancing, we are still optimistic that the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's will be a huge success.\"
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's is the Alzheimer Society's biggest, nationwide fundraising event of the year. In 2019, over 37,000 participants raised more than $6.2 million to provide services to Canadians with dementia – where they live.
Research is the only way to beat dementia and some of the world's most innovative minds are based in Canada. Money raised through the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's will fuel their work to find ways of predicting and curing dementia and spark solutions that are urgently needed to improve day-to-day care.
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia strike every community and consume entire families. No one should have to face this disease alone. Canadians can help by registering and fundraising for an IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's at walkforalzheimers.ca. Participants can sign up individually or make an even bigger impact by joining or creating a virtual team with family and friends.
About the Alzheimer Society
The Alzheimer Society is Canada's leading nationwide health charity for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Active in communities across Canada, the Society provides information, programs and services and raises funds for research to better understand the causes of dementia, improve treatment and care, and to find cures.
For further information: Media contact: Rosanne Meandro, Director of Communications, Alzheimer Society of Canada, Direct: 416-847-8920, Mobile: 416-669-5715, rmeandro@alzheimer.ca, www.alzheimer.ca
Source: Alzheimer Society of Canada
"},{"title":"Quebec and Canada at COP25 - Équiterre highlights the importance of increasing ambition at home.","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/quebec-and-canada-at-cop25-equiterre-highlights-the-importance-of-increasing-ambition-at-home","published_at":"2019-12-12T22:36:36+00:00","summary":"Quebec and Canada have been busy over the past few days at the United Nations climate conference, despite the fact that negotiations have been stalled on several issues. Close to a hundred Quebecers are participating in COP25. Representatives from the government, civil society, youth groups, scientists and businesses have gathered several times during the COP to collaborate and inspire each other in addressing the climate crisis.","content":"Madrid, December 12, 2019 – Quebec and Canada have been busy over the past few days at the United Nations climate conference, despite the fact that negotiations have been stalled on several issues.
“There is a big disconnect between the demands in the street and what is being discussed in negotiation rooms at COP,” states Caroline Brouillette, Équiterre’s climate change expert, who is following the negotiations in Madrid. “The negotiations do not align with the reality of the climate crisis.”
Which is why, despite the delays in progress on the climate crisis, citizen mobilization – lead by Indigenous Peoples, the South and youth – has been soldiering on, with a peaceful demonstration inside the COP yesterday.
Close to a hundred Quebecers are participating in COP25. Representatives from the government, civil society, youth groups, scientists and businesses have gathered several times during the COP to collaborate and inspire each other in addressing the climate crisis.
Quebec has joined the large number of countries that have announced net zero emissions for 2050. “This is good news in the long term for the climate crisis, but it must be accompanied by intermediate targets and accountability measures in the short and medium terms. Quebec’s current 2030 target is still insufficient to contribute to the worldwide effort to restrict temperature increase to 1.5°C. We hope that the government’s Electrification and Climate Change Plan (ECCP), which will be launched in the winter of 2020, will correct this and be an ambitious and robust action plan for increasing the province’s climate ambition,” states Caroline Brouillette.
“Canada reiterated its commitment to legislating net zero emissions in 2050, with 5-year intermediate objectives, to putting in place a law on just transition and to strengthening Canada’s Paris Agreement target for 2030. We are anxious for action, but these commitments are in the right direction to establish a framework that will allow Canada to go further in addressing the climate crisis,” states Caroline Brouillette. “We expect Canada to announce a new GHG emissions reduction target for 2030 before the next COP, to be integrated into a legislative framework, aligned with the science and reflecting the historic responsibility of the country.”
There are now 80 countries that intend to enhance their emissions reductions targets for COP 2020, representing 10.5% of global GHG emissions. Canada and large emitters now need to join that list and get to work.
According to the United Nations Emissions Gap Report 2019, global forecasts of oil, gas and coal production into 2040 in major producing countries are inconsistent with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Canada, along with China, the United States, Russia, India, Australia and Indonesia, is among the world's top nine producers of CO2 emissions from fossil fuel extraction.
“Canada needs to phase out fossil fuels, while ensuring a just transition for workers and all those who will be affected, as well as human rights and Indigenous rights,” explains Caroline Brouillette. “For climate justice, social justice and future generations.”
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Courtney Mullins
Chargée de communications, Équiterre
cmullins@equiterre.org
cell: 514-293-2370 – Media phone: 514-605-2000
October 16, 2019 - During the C40 World Mayors Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Carlsberg Group today issued an update on its journey to create the Green Fibre Bottle, the world’s first \"paper bottle\" for beer.
Made from sustainably sourced wood fibres, it is both 100% bio-based and fully recyclable. The Group also announced it has been joined by other leading global companies that are united in their vision to develop sustainable packaging through the advancement of paper bottle technology.
These developments are a continuation of Carlsberg’s sustainable packaging innovation journey and a key part of its sustainability programme Together Towards ZERO, including its commitment to ZERO carbon emissions at its breweries and a 30% reduction in its full-value-chain carbon footprint by 2030.
Carlsberg has unveiled two new research prototypes of the Green Fibre Bottle. Both are made from sustainably sourced wood fibres, fully recyclable and have an inner barrier to allow the bottles to contain beer. One prototype uses a thin recycled PET polymer film barrier, and the other a 100% bio-based PEF polymer film barrier. These prototypes will be used to test the barrier technology as Carlsberg seeks a solution to achieving its ultimate ambition of a 100% bio-based bottle without polymers.
Myriam Shingleton, Vice President Group Development at Carlsberg Group, said: “We continue to innovate across all our packaging formats, and we are pleased with the progress we’ve made on the Green Fibre Bottle so far. While we are not completely there yet, the two prototypes are an important step towards realising our ultimate ambition of bringing this breakthrough to market. Innovation takes time and we will continue to collaborate with leading experts in order to overcome remaining technical challenges, just as we did with our plastic-reducing Snap Pack.”
Carlsberg kicked off the project to develop a bottle made from sustainably sourced wood fibres, the Green Fibre Bottle, in 2015 alongside innovation experts EcoXpac, packaging company BillerudKorsnäs and post-doctoral researchers from the Technical University of Denmark, supported by Innovation Fund Denmark. The combined efforts have resulted in the emergence of Paboco®, the paper bottle company – a joint venture between BillerudKorsnäs and bottle manufacturing specialist ALPLA.
Carlsberg will now be joined by The Coca-Cola Company, The Absolut Company and L’Oréal in a paper bottle community – launched today by Paboco®. The community unites leading global companies and experts with the vision of advancing sustainable packaging, offering high-quality products with reduced environmental impact.
Myriam Shingleton continues: “The work with our partners since 2015 on the Green Fibre Bottle illustrates that this kind of innovation can happen when we work together. We’re delighted that other like-minded companies have now joined us as part of Paboco’s paper bottle community. Partnerships such as these, ones that are united by a desire to create sustainable innovations, are the best way to bring about real change.”
“We’re driven by our constant pursuit of better, to create more sustainable packaging solutions that help people to live more sustainable lives. Sometimes that means completely rethinking how things are done – pushing the boundaries of existing technologies and overcoming technical challenges as they present themselves.”
Gittan Schiöld, interim CEO of Paboco® said: “It is all about the team! We are collaborating across the value chain, sharing the risks and are united in our vision that the paper bottle will become a reality and fundamentally change this industry for good.”
Carlsberg’s focus on sustainable packaging innovations is not new. In 2018, the Danish brewer launched a number of packaging innovations, including recycled shrink film, greener label ink and the innovative Snap Pack, which replaces the plastic wrapping around its six-packs with a solution that instead glues the cans together.
Carlsberg’s packaging improvements are part of its long-standing process of betterment and innovation, including developing scientific breakthroughs such as pure yeast and the pH scale.
(Source: carlsberggroup.com)
"},{"title":"The history and heritage of Old Aylmer are highlighted","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/the-history-and-heritage-of-old-aylmer-are-highlighted","published_at":"2019-10-17T01:48:35+00:00","summary":"Gatineau showcases the history and heritage of the Aylmer Heritage Site by installing 14 historical interpretation panels.","content":"(Translation by Google) Gatineau, October 16, 2019 - Gatineau showcases the history and heritage of the Aylmer heritage site by installing 14 historical interpretation panels.
This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Auberge-Symmes Museum, the Aylmer Heritage Association and the Association of Aylmer Professionals, Manufacturers and Traders (APICA).
Quick facts
Heritage is a source of pride for Gatineau residents and the City recognizes the need to protect and enhance it.
This project was realized thanks to a financial contribution stipulated in the cultural development agreement. This agreement is between the City of Gatineau and the Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC).
In June 2017, the City adopted the 2018-2020 action priorities for cultural and heritage policies. It also authorized the signing of the $ 4,153,667 Cultural Development Agreement 2018-2020 with MCC.
This initiative is part of the action plan to continue promoting heritage in Gatineau.
It is also part of:
- The council's orientation to invest in Gatineau's culture, local history, heritage and identity;
- The Aylmer Heritage Square Project, led by the City in collaboration with various partners in the community.
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\"The installation of these 14 historical interpretive panels will help bring the heritage to life on a daily basis in the Old Aylmer sector. By highlighting what has been left to us by our ancestors, we allow Gatineau and Gatineau residents to become better anchored in the history of their city and strengthen their bond of belonging to it, \"said the Mayor of Gatineau, Mr. Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin.
\"Old Aylmer has a unique cachet that its residents are committed to preserving. I am proud to have been able to contribute to this project by subsidizing an interpretation panel. It is important to make our story better known. I thank all the partners involved in this great project that will complement the audio guide launched this summer, \"said Aylmer District Councilor Audrey Bureau.
(Source: gatineau.ca)
"},{"title":"The city of Cannes in France increases its digital strategy and launches its Instagram journey","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/the-city-of-cannes-in-france-increases-its-digital-strategy-and-launches-its-instagram-journey","published_at":"2019-10-10T15:53:23+00:00","summary":"The city of Cannes on the Côte d'Azur in France is stepping up its promotion via digital, with an emphasis on Instagram, a must-have social network!","content":"October 9, 2019 - The city of Cannes located on the Côte d'Azur in France, intensifies its promotion via digital focusing on Instagram, social network must!
To develop its audience, it is mobilized around initiatives that federate the actors of Cannes, such as the creation of a club of community managers, the establishment of an Instagram journey and the development of receptions of influencers.
Social networks at the heart of Cannes' tourism strategy.
For many years, the destination has developed its audience on social networks in a committed way:
Not to mention the social networks specific to the activity of the Palais des Festivals and Congresses of Cannes.
In total, more than 400,000 followers follow the news Cannes on the official accounts of the destination.
Dynamic growth on the Instagram account of the destination Cannes
The Cannes destination has thus made the choice in 2019, to reinforce its actions on the Instagram network, in very strong progression and for which the commitment is increasing. In addition to the daily animation of the official account, new actions have been put in place.
The creation of the first Instagram Instagram tour.
In July 2019, Cannes launched its first Instagram tour: a selection of the 10 most unstoppable places !
For each venue, the advice of three local photographers is proposed to allow visitors to achieve the best shots and share them with their community!
To boost the online audience of the destination, the course invites visitors to discover the city through its most photogenic places and motivates them to share their experiences on Instagram.
The most beautiful photos are then valued on the official social networks of the destination. The course is the result of a collective work with the Cannes Community Managers Club, which is already working on new spots to integrate.
The course is available online at www.cannes-destination.fr/parcours-instagram-instacannes
It is also available at the Tourist Office thanks to an interactive table.
(Source: palaisdesfestivals.com)
"},{"title":"Realization of pledges to the Notre Dame Foundation for the cathedral of Paris","author":"Guy Bolduc","link":"https://www.ppnsource.com/en/stories/realization-of-pledges-to-the-notre-dame-foundation-for-the-cathedral-of-paris","published_at":"2019-10-01T04:38:58+00:00","summary":"As part of its Fonds Cathédrale de Paris, the Fondation Notre Dame raised between April 17 and September 30 € 36 million in donations from 46,600 individuals, 168 companies and 29 French and foreign public authorities of all sizes.","content":"Paris, France - 30/09/2019 - As part of its Fonds Cathédrale de Paris, the Notre Dame Foundation raised between April 17th and September 30th € 36m in donations to 46,600 individuals, 168 companies and 29 French public authorities. foreigners, of all sizes.
The total donations already received and the pledges that will be made are of the order of € 380 million - including € 100 million from François and François-Henri François Pinault and € 200 million from Mr. Bernard Arnault and his family and the LVMH group.
The convention that defines the framework for collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and the Notre Dame Foundation was adopted on July 29th, allowing the formalization of the commitment between the major sponsors and the Foundation.
- Initially planned this Monday, September 30, but postponed considering the funeral of Mr. Jacques Chirac, MM. François and François-Henri Pinault will confirm their commitment to contribute € 100 million on Tuesday October 1st with the President of the Foundation, Mgr Michel Aupetit.
- Remember that Mr. Bernard Arnault formalized his commitment and that of the LVMH group on September 24th.
The payments of the major patrons will extend over several years, throughout the restoration project, as and when calls for funds that will send them the Foundation Notre Dame. They will also participate in the Restoration Monitoring Committee, as provided for in the framework agreement established with the Ministère.
- It should also be remembered that the Ile de France Region will also be signing a convention by the end of October, the Regional Council having voted a € 10m support for the June supplementary budget
- A new initiative also reinforces the patronage pool around the Notre Dame Foundation. Indeed, on the proposal of Mr. Denis Duverne, Chairman of AXA's Board of Directors, a contribution of € 5 million announced at the Group's General Meeting in June will be made. This endowment allows the creation of a foundation under the auspices of the Notre Dame Foundation.
Its purpose is to support both the restoration of the cathedral as an edifice but also its influence during the construction period. Needs are also numerous (tourist reception facilities, restoration of objects damaged by fire, ...). The AXA Foundation will decide on a first support by the end of this year.
- Two other foundations will be announced later this fall.
Already 31 M € are donated by mid-October to the Ministry of Culture by the Notre Dame Foundation, to participate in the essential work of securing the building site and consolidation of the cathedral. The updated budget for this phase up to June 2020 is € 85 million.
But the total amount needed for the restoration of the cathedral remains unknown since it is at the end of the year 2020 that the final diagnosis can be established. This is why the Notre Dame Foundation is pursuing the collection with determination because each euro counts to ensure support and funding over time, until the end of the project.
contacts:
Christophe-Ch. Rousselot, General Delegate of the Notre Dame Foundation
crousselot@fondationnotredame.fr
+ 33 1.78.91.93.31
Jean-Jacques Aillagon, advisor to François Pinault.
jjaillagon@pinaultcollection.com-
+33 1 44 11 26 62
(Photos: Pixabay)
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