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Joint media release with the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, and Tasmanian Minister for Environment and Parks, Roger...

CFNR Network Feb 10, 2021 1:47 PM The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Business Excellence Awards! The BEA’s  recognize exceptional entrepreneurs and people in customer service. This year the 2021 BEA’s are online, with video production underway for three episodes to stream February 17th, 18th and 19th.  Vote for the finalists by phone for 24-hours after each broadcast on CityWest! Winners announced Saturday, February 27, live on Citywest. Brought to you...

Date Time New street names celebrate Melrose Park’s rich history Five new roads and a park in one of Sydney’s newest precincts, Melrose Park, will be named in honour of the area’s historic past – from its role in making Australia’s favourite jelly to entertaining locals with mini-golf. City of Parramatta Council this week endorsed a selection of proposed names for the precinct, including Appleroth Street, a tribute to Adolphus Herbert Frederick Norman Appleroth, the creator of Aeropla...

Date Time Australian Dental Research Foundation grants and scholarships now open As a profession, dentistry is based on a body of knowledge that can only be reliably acquired through high quality research. Australian dental academics, researchers and clinicians have a strong history and reputation in clinical, epidemiological and population oral health research. The evolution of dentistry is directly related to advancements made through research. Can we imagine dentistry today without high spee...

Water is critical to the economy, our environment and the wellbeing of all Australians. Our national water policy has served us well, but it is 17 years old. According to a Productivity Commission report released today, it has reached its use-by date and it will now struggle in the face of our future challenges of increased population, increased community demands and the likely effects of climate change. Commissioner Dr Jane Doolan said, “It is time for our Governments to once again lead the ...

The Nisga'a Valley Health Authority has confirmed the first phase of Covid-19 vaccine supplies. NVHA is workin...

The NSW Government will provide $400,000 in funding from its COVID-19 stimulus program to remove a derelict building from waterfront Crown land at...

CFNR Network Feb 8, 2021 2:27 PM NDP MLAs Jennifer Rice and Nathan Cullen are welcoming an opportunity for people to re-skill or get new skills for in-demand jobs. This is possible through new micro-credential programs being offered through Coast Mountain College. The course is part of B.C.’s economic recovery efforts to help people find a place in a post Covid-19 economy. Micro-credentials are short courses that help people gain specific skills. A new course is being offered at Coast Mounta...

CFNR Network Feb 8, 2021 1:45 PM The International Indigenous Hip Hop Award Show was on the long list of events rescheduled last year due to COVID 19. But luckily for us, the IIHHAS has determined and adaptable organizers who reworked the show into a streaming format, with some of today’s biggest names in Indigenous Hip Hop performing throughout the 2-day, online event. Ms. Christie Lee is not only one of the artists taking the “virtual stage”, but she’s also one of the people who help...

Date Time ACTCOSS supports call for inquiry into systemic racism in Canberra’s prison The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) today called on all members of the ACT Legislative Assembly to support today’s motion by Elizabeth Kikkert MLA calling for an independent inquiry into systemic and/or institutional racism at Canberra’s prison, the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC). ACTCOSS CEO, Dr Emma Campbell, said: “In the wake of historic allegations of racism, and the disturbing allegati...