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News by subject: AVO

24 december 2023

05:00
When young Scientologists learned that kids at a nearby children's hospital would be spending the holidays away from their brothers and sisters, moms and dads, they wanted to help make the holiday as special for them as they could. ...


22 december 2023

20:09
Today, American Values 2024 (AV24), the super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s candidacy for president, has refined the states it will be funding for ballot access. The focus will now be on Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New...

18:35
Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the first week of the expected 80 day trial of Hong Kong Publisher Jimmy Lai....

17:55
"The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) commends the House Committee on Homeland Security for moving forward on impeachment proceedings against Homeland...

16:11
"The Biden Border Crisis continued to rage out of control in November, with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reporting total nationwide encounters of 308,728 people attempting to enter the United States illegally. This crisis, precipitated by the...

14:00
Unifor enthusiastically supports the Manitoba government's reported intention to introduce anti-scab legislation and single-step union certification.  "This is an important move to help strengthen collective bargaining and workers' rights in the...

10:00
The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is launching a groundbreaking new pilot project that will help provide invaluable short-term financial support to its member journalists during times of crisis. The Emergency Support Fund for Canadian...


21 december 2023

18:05
Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) jointly support the call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to preserve human life and safeguard the future and education of the Palestinian people.  The ongoing war has...

16:43
Following is a statement via the National Press Club from the family of long-detained journalist Austin Tice, on the release of 10 imprisoned Americans in a prisoner swap with Venezuela....

16:20
A scientific review published Thursday in the American Journal of Primatology disputes information used to determine a faulty conservation status of long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis) the International Union for Conservation of Nature issued....

16:03
In Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, the Church of the Nativity and all churches across the city have cancelled Christmas events due to the humanitarian crisis in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and the assault on Gaza. The cancellation of...

14:29
Jennifer Emmi, a current inmate at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Virginia is fighting for her life behind bars and being denied critical medical care. Over the past seven days, Jennifer has submitted five separate Emergency Grievances...

14:12
Recent recommendations from the Auditor General to close six out of 11 Public Health Ontario (PHO) laboratory sites would endanger rural families and communities, says OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick, who is calling for solutions that build health...

13:00
The Barth Syndrome Foundation (BSF), the only patient advocacy organization dedicated to Barth syndrome and saving lives around the world through education, advances in treatment and finding a cure, today announced that it is petitioning the U.S....

12:19
On December 21, 2023, the American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) joined in comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) urging the Administration to maintain Vietnam's status as a non-market economy in antidumping proceedings. On...

12:00
Today, celebrated Rabbi and cultural commentator David-Seth Kirshner announces the release of his first book, "Streams of Shattered Consciousness: A Chronicle of the First 50 Days of the Israel-Hamas War." Rabbi Kirshner's in-the-moment account of...


20 december 2023

12:45
Unifor is denouncing FTG Aerospace for using scab labour amid an ongoing labour dispute at its Toronto facility. "FTG's decision to...

10:57
WellNow Urgent Care today announced that it continues to push Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to pay fair rates for the care that WellNow provides to the patients it serves in New York....

10:52
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 4070 is sounding the alarm and urging the DOJ and Bureau of Prisons to reverse the decision to slash pay for correctional officers and staff at FCI Thomson in Illinois....


19 december 2023

19:26
Members of Unit 203 ? Le CAP, represented by the Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens (AEFO), have submitted a counteroffer to the employer, Le Centre d'appui et de prévention (Le CAP) to meet their needs and expectations....

13:38
Hyundai Auto Canada supports the objectives outlined in the Canadian federal government's revisions to its light duty zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales regulations. Hyundai Auto Canada believes the success of the program is dependent on enhanced...

11:37
Today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the historic New York Reparations Commission Bill SB 1163A/A07691. The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. applauds this legislation and recognizes it as an essential step toward reparatory justice in...

10:00
A triumphant moment for the food allergy community unfolded on September 1st, 2023, as the Sergio Lopez Food Allergy Awareness Act, signed by Governor Abbot, officially took effect. This monumental legislation, a result of collaborative efforts...

10:00
Today, Do No Harm released a new report on racial concordance in medicine entitled "The Return of Segregation." This report debunks the narrative pushed by medical organizations and political leaders that matching the races of physicians and patients...

10:00
Leaders encourage all students who are subjected to physical or verbal intimidation on the basis of their religion to take immediate action by filing reports with campus police, in addition to reporting incidents to the House Committee on Education...

08:54
The Michigan Task Force for Palestine will host a rally, "Gaza Endures," co-sponsored by over 35 local and national organizations, on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023, in Dearborn, Michigan. Esteemed philosopher social justice activist, and 2024...


18 december 2023

18:27
Anson Funds Management LP and Anson Advisors Inc., the co-investment advisers of certain investment funds (collectively "Anson Funds," "we," or "us") and significant shareholders of Gildan Activewear Inc. ("Gildan," or the "Company"),...

16:51
In a historic gathering at the Torch of Friendship on December 16, elected officials, and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds united against injustice, protesting Senate Bill 264. Enacted in July, SB264 restricts property ownership in Florida...

11:37
In response to a critical issue impacting the quality of care for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Upstate New York, Robert Hurlbut, a third generation owner of 11 nursing homes in the Rochester area, is on an urgent mission to call...

11:05
In the wake of the recent fire incident at 4790 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est in the borough of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Henry Zavriyev, the founder of Leyad Corporation, a leader in Montreal real estate property management, would like to address the...

10:15
Less Cancer, a nonprofit focused on cancer prevention, is asking the FDA to have cosmetic companies register the chemicals found in their makeup to prevent cancer-causing PFAS exposure....

09:40
The United Steelworkers (USW) International President David McCall today issued the following statement slamming an announced deal in which Japan's Nippon Steel will purchase U.S. Steel:...

08:44
Glenn J. Chamandy, former President and CEO and co-founder of Gildan Activewear Inc. ("Gildan" or the "Company"), today issued the following statement: Contrary to media reports, I gave no ultimatum to Gildan's board with respect to any strategy...

08:37
Pocketalk, the global leader in translation solutions, is honored to announce the inaugural Pocketalk Impact Award winners, a pioneering initiative designed to recognize and uplift community leaders actively fostering conversations and connections...

07:00
Unifor aviation members are gathering today at Pearson International Airport during the busy holiday travel season to bring awareness to poor working conditions in the sector that lead to delays, cancellations, lost baggage, and packed airports....


16 december 2023

12:04
Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the death of Al Jazeera's Samer Abudaqa yesterday in Gaza....


15 december 2023

08:54
On December 11-12, the capital of Kazakhstan hosted the VII meeting of the Astana Club, which brought together leading international experts to discuss pressing global issues....

08:15
On December 16th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Torch of Friendship located at 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132,  elected officials, Asian, Black, Latino and Jewish community leaders,  will gather in solidarity to oppose unconstitutional...

08:10
Yesterday, the VII meeting of the Astana Club dedicated to the topic "A new formula for peace: the world on the verge of transformation" was held in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana....

07:30
Unifor Local 114 members at Pacific Western Transportation (PWTransit) began strike action this morning in Comox Valley and Campbell River, B.C., to make a stand to improve public transit. "We don't take strike action lightly, but this is about...

07:00
Unifor members in the aviation sector are rallying at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Dec. 18 as a Day of Action for better working and travelling conditions....

06:00
Unifor announced a significant donation of $70,000 today in support of public sector workers engaged in strike action for better working conditions and quality public services in Quebec. "At this crucial point in the negotiations, the government is...


14 december 2023

19:52
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and home buyers for the past 50-years announces its support of Senator Bill Hagerty and Senator Jack Reed's...

16:54
SOCAN, Society of Composers, Authors & Music Publishers of Canada, along with a coalition of music organizations, today wrote to the Government of Canada concerning the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the music industry. The letter provided...

15:51
Approximately 200 Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) members employed by the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) have been assigned a new contract in an arbitration decision. The decision amounts to a wage cut, in real dollars, even as Ontario patients,...

15:22
As the leading voice for independent convenience store owners in Ontario, the Ontario Korean Businessmen's Association (OKBA) applauds the Ontario government on its decision to expand the application for licenses to sell beverage alcohol in over...

12:12
OPSEU/SEFPO says the Ford government's plan to scrap the cap on the number of big box grocers who sell alcohol will have spillover consequences for the entire alcohol retail and distribution system in Ontario, with millions of dollars in public...

11:57
The Lawfare Project (LP) announced that they filed a complaint yesterday in the Western District of Pennsylvania on behalf of a courageous Jewish student at Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture. The student, who was subjected to alleged pervasive...

11:15
The Master Framework Agreement (MFA) with The Beer Store has never been about choice, convenience, or prices for customers. It has always been about serving the interests of the big brewing conglomerates. Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is pleased to...

11:00
Green 2.0 said today that its new Transparency Report Card shows that the growth of communities of color in environmental jobs slowed this year, hitting a green ceiling. Green 2.0, a national independent campaign working to increase racial and...