News by subject: AVO

New research by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) finds that the disclosure of natural hazard and climate risk is urgently needed in the Canadian housing market because of the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters....

The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following statement, as well as a deeper dive into FY 2022 border numbers, based on data quietly released late Friday night by the Biden administration:...

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) today released its annual labour survey showing that labour and skills shortages are harming the Canadian economy. In the last year alone, these shortages have resulted in economic losses totalling nearly $13...

American Veterans Honor Fund, a grassroots political organization built from the ground up to aid Veterans in their mission to continue their service by running for office and engaging in political elections, has announced the launch of their 2022...

In 2015, successful Ohio businessman and advocate Jim Spurlino became a candidate for the state's 8th Congressional District. Running as an outsider, Spurlino's campaign was a test of the system?a test that would ultimately expose the pressures faced...

The Lehigh County Controller's Office released a landmark healthcare audit that exposed failures of the healthcare industry and demonstrates need for strong laws regarding transparency. "Our audit exposes the rot in the insurance industry, waste in...

November marks Financial Literacy Month (FLM), and this year's theme focuses on helping Canadians manage their debt. As interest rates continue to rise, Canadians are finding their mortgage and debt payments higher than before. At the same time,...

With the provincial legislature returning tomorrow, Ontario's doctors reiterate their commitment to work with the government to solve the pressing issues facing health care....

Commissioner of Official Languages Raymond Théberge issued the following statement today about the situation regarding French immersion in New Brunswick: "I am concerned about the way discussions are going about the French immersion program for...

CGTN America releases "New Journey: China and the World" As the 20th CPC National Congress concluded in Beijing, CGTN America has...

Following is a statement by Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the murder of Arshad Sharif, a former news anchor from ARF NewsTV in Pakistan in Kenya over this...

Today, the American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear said the Federation was committed to continuing delivering wins on behalf of the trucking industry....

Xi Jinping was elected general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the committee's first plenary session held on Sunday, according to the communique of the plenary session. The session, presided over by...

On October 17, 2022, NATO started a massive military exercise involving 14 countries. The exercise, called Steadfast Noon, involves American nuclear-capable B-52 bombers and fighter jets, which will not carry live munitions, as reported by White...

A majority of voters (57%) say the government should not make abortion a crime, punishable with prison time or fines. This includes seven-in-ten Democrats and nearly two-thirds of independents. Among Republicans, 77% oppose criminalization before...

Activist investor Adam Arviv released an open letter to fellow shareholders of Real Luck Group Ltd ("Real Luck") today: Dear Shareholders of Real Luck Group Ltd,  Like all of you, we have major concerns with Real Luck's business plan and are...

VoteFacts.com News Reports today launched a public-access website to provide citizens and organizations concerned about the health of American democracy with information they can use to monitor the most consequential legislative actions in Congress,...

The week-long 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) successfully concluded on Saturday in Beijing, and it noted that the establishment of Comrade Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a...

In a report delivered to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on October 16, Xi Jinping expounded on the missions and tasks of the CPC on the new journey of the new era. The tasks were specified to realize the Second...

The report delivered to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) further pointed out the direction of the cause of the Party and the country. In the report, "striving in unity" emerged as a very important phrase. Striving in...

A shocking investigation by the CBC into the shadowy world of education recruiters who exploit the dreams of struggling international students to fill the coffers of private colleges, and in turn the public colleges they partner with, should be a...

Stanley Cup Champion Nazem Kadri Endorses Nour Kadri for Mayor of Ottawa. Today, the celebrated sports star said: "Hey, it's Nazem Kadri here. I just wanted to wish my cousin Nour Kadri good luck in the Ottawa Mayor election. Remember. a Kadri will...

The long arms of Big Ag are reaching into organic. A flurry of closed-door meetings with lawmakers has drawn out the public comment period on an animal welfare rule in organic, giving the conventional food industry more time to overwhelm the Federal...

David Sharpe, former CEO of Bridging Finance Inc., has launched an Abuse of Process challenge, seeking a stay of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) proceedings commenced against him. On March 30, 2022, the Capital Markets Tribunal admonished the...

The report delivered by Xi Jinping on Sunday at the opening of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing came at a pivotal point with China embarking on a new journey to build a modern socialist country in all...

China will actively implement its policies to work toward the goals of reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Zhai Qing said Friday. China made the pledges at the United Nations...

More than 525,000 people have now signed a Change.org petition calling on President Biden to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, a first-time, non-violent offender who was sentenced to two life sentences plus forty years. The groundswell of...

Counselling therapists applauded the Honourable Adrian Dix, Minister of Health as he tabled the new Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) on Wednesday afternoon and look forward to working with the government to protect the public through...

The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) applauds the British Columbia (BC) Provincial government for its announcement yesterday of a new piece of legislation that will replace the Health Professions Act and will streamline the process for...

A report from Beijing Review:  China first started pushing toward modernization when the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) began crumbling in...

In the latest NB Blog, Conrad Saldanha, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Equity, explains that China's policy outlook may create attractive opportunities for both equity and fixed income investors....

CGTN America releases "Chinese Modernization: Socialist Modernization Pursued...

The Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) filed an amicus brief today in support of the Texas Medical...

The nonprofit group Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS), is releasing an ad calling on Americans to tell their members of Congress to stop the sanctuary crisis....

The year 2022 is nearing its end but the world continues to struggle against COVID-19, economic recessions and conflicts. Against the backdrop of growing risks and uncertainties, how China handles its relations with the world is under the spotlight....

Ensemble Montréal, B'nai B'rith and the Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) joined forces today at a press conference to call for more action to combat hate incidents and crimes. During the meeting, Montréal's Official Opposition...

G2S2 Capital Inc. ("G2S2") releases an open letter to the unitholders of Slate Office REIT ("SOT", "the REIT") following the recent...

The ongoing 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has grabbed the headlines of the global media outlets in recent days and while the international community is paying close attention to China's blueprint for the next five...

The founder of Done. Global Inc., a leading telehealth provider of services for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), joined renowned medical experts, patients, and a former member of Congress during a policy briefing to...

After months of legal wrangling, the Court of Appeal decides the negligence and wrongful death case resulting from a police pursuit can move forward. William Flores crashed and was killed after he was accused of running a stoplight. On her son's...

We are Republican People of Color Advocacy, www.rpoc.org . Plainly we do outreach on messaging in support of the Republican party with our slogan "Its time, this time we vote Republican". Based in the Midwest common sense country. We advocate for...

As the COP27 UN Climate Conference...

Author Steven S. Nelson describes the dangers of our nation's current direction as well as ideas for a better system in We're Going the Wrong Way! Race Relations in America ($12.49, paperback, 9781662860577; $5.99, e-book, 9781662860584). It is no...

On October 16, the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) opened in Beijing, which drew worldwide attention and aroused a warm response at home and abroad. Some foreign experts who have lived in China for many years shared their...

Mission Green, an initiative of the Weldon Project ("TWP"), today announced the filing of a clemency petition for Parker Coleman, Jr., who is currently serving a 60-year federal sentence for marijuana-related offenses. This filing along with several...

During a media conference this morning at Queen's Park, the Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign (OCEC) will call on all Ontarians to recognize the Oct. 24, 2022 municipal elections as a massive opportunity for public climate action by voting for...

REFORM Alliance - the nonprofit organization focused on transforming America's probation and probation systems founded by Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter, Meek Mill, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, among others - has announced the launch of a series of research...

Beginning today, the union representing 68,000 registered nurses, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurses and health-care professionals will kick off a year-long countdown to its 50th anniversary on October 19, 2023....

With elections looming, grassroots political organization Firefighters & EMS Fund has begun their Get Out the Vote initiative, urging citizens to show support for their local fire departments in their local elections. Firefighters & EMS Fund will...

Kadri's candidacy has been making an increasing impact with Ottawa voters.  Today Kadri and his team announce another high profile endorsement.   James Skippen, well known attorney, Vice Chair of QuarterHill Inc. and former CEO of Wilan Inc. is an...