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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gold ulu heads to Hockey Hall of Fame to mark Nunavut's historic Arctic Winter Games win
It was an offer so special, David Clark thought at first it must be fake. But the offer was real, and now Clark's gold ulu from the 2023 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) is going to be displayed at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Clark was the coach of Nunavut's U18 male hockey team when the team defeated Alaska at the 2023 games in Alberta to bring home the gold. It was the territory's first gold in hockey at the AWGs. "I couldn't be more proud," Clark said about his gold ulu going on display. "You know, like, I'm just a kid from Nunavut and I never thought I would go to the Hockey Hall of Fame for anything. "Getting my gold medal at the Hockey Hall of Fame and having those boys be part of it just means the world to me. I'm getting emotional just talking about it." The hall of fame's interest began with a recent visit from a group of young hockey players. Lee Barter is a youth hockey coach in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). He's helped to facilitate a youth hockey exchange where teams from southern Ontario visited Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, and Rankin players visited the GTA. While the Nunavut players were in Ontario, they visited the Hockey Hall of Fame archives. Barter said the museum had set aside special Nunavut items like Jordin Tootoo's jersey. Tootoo is a Rankin-born former NHLer and was the first Inuk to make the major league. Barter said his team told archives staff that several of the players on prior exchanges had been part of the gold-winning AWG team, and the hall of fame was interested in acquiring a jersey or gold ulu to pay tribute to the win. "When they realized that there was a historic moment that had happened that they could commemorate, they were happy to reach out and we were excited to help make the connection," Barter said. Having had many of the players on that winning team participate in the exchange, Barter said it's been special to follow those players' progress as young athletes and see the AWG win. "We were very proud of them from here in Toronto, so we're obviously excited to see that they'll be celebrated at the hall of fame," he said. For Clark, the recognition shows the value of working hard and dreaming big. "I knew when we were going there, I said, 'we have the team.' We got the team and I believed when we left that, hey, we're going to win." A ceremony to induct Clark's gold ulu into the hall of fame will take place this summer in Toronto.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ICICI Bank deploys atmospheric water generators across key offices
In a first-of-its-kind sustainability push by a major Indian bank, ICICI Bank has installed Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) across five of its key offices to produce potable drinking water directly from atmospheric moisture. The technology has a production capacity of 8,000 litres of fresh, mineralised water every day, catering to the hydration needs of nearly 4,200 employees in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and two locations in Chennai. The AWGs extract moisture from ambient air, convert it into water through a condensation process, and then pass it through multi-stage filtration and mineralisation to produce 100% microbe-free, safe drinking water. The units are designed to function year-round, operating in a wide range of temperatures (18°C to 45°C) and humidity levels (25% to 100%)— making them suitable across varied climatic zones. 'This initiative underscores our commitment to sustainability and reducing the environmental footprint of our operations,' said Soumendra Mattagajasingh, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at ICICI Bank. 'Our strategy follows the 4R principle: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Responsible disposal. The atmosphere holds several times more fresh water in vapour form than all rivers combined. By tapping into this abundant natural resource, we reduce our dependence on packaged water and support our long-term ESG vision.' A step towards carbon neutrality The installation of AWGs is aligned with ICICI Bank's broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. The bank has set an ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2032. Scope 1 emissions refer to direct emissions from sources owned or controlled by the bank, while Scope 2 emissions cover indirect emissions from purchased energy. As of March 31, 2024, over 180 ICICI Bank sites, covering 4.95 million sq. ft., are certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The bank's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) service centre was declared a Net Zero Waste site in FY2024. Additionally, ICICI Bank quadrupled its renewable energy usage to 75.73 million kWh in FY2024 from the previous year. Live Events Outside its own facilities, the bank is actively contributing to community-driven environmental programmes. Since FY2022, ICICI Bank has planted 3.7 million trees and created a water harvesting capacity of 25.8 billion litres annually across schools and community water bodies. Learn more about ICICI Bank's ESG initiatives:
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahi Ajman Palace hotel produces 365,000 litres of water annually using innovative atmospheric water generators
This water will be available for guest consumption in their rooms, at the restaurants, and in the leisure areas Ajman, UAE: Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH)—a subsidiary of Manafa LLC—has taken a pioneering step in the northern emirates by partnering with AirOWater to install Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs). This innovative system produces pure drinking water directly from the air, providing an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bottles. With an annual output of 365,000 litres, the hotel now supplies guests in rooms, restaurants, and leisure areas with water in reusable glass bottles, significantly reducing its environmental impact. This initiative aligns with the UAE's net zero vision, cutting the hotel's carbon footprint by 33.58 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually. It also reduces plastic production, transportation emissions, and landfill waste, while promoting a circular economy through the reuse and recycling of glass bottles. The project was inaugurated by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, chairman of Ajman Department of Tourism Development, and his excellency Mahmood Khaleel Ahmed Alsayed Alhashmi, director general of Ajman Department of Tourism Development. Also in attendance were his excellency Sheikh Salem Bin Faisal Al Qassimi and his excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Faisal Al Qasimi, vice chairmen of Faisal Holding, highlighting the initiative's importance to the region's sustainability goals. Haytham Abdelaziz, COO at HMH, commented, 'At HMH, we are dedicated to integrating sustainability into the hospitality sector. Our collaboration with AirOWater at Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel reflects our commitment to supporting the UAE's vision for a greener future. By adopting advanced technology and eliminating single-use plastics, we are not only enhancing guest experiences but also contributing to global environmental preservation. This project demonstrates that luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand, and we are proud to set an example for the industry'. Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel's efforts underscore HMH's leadership in sustainable hospitality, setting a benchmark for others to follow. This initiative not only elevates the guest experience but also reinforces the UAE's commitment to environmental stewardship and a sustainable future. -Ends- About MANAFA: Established in October 2003, MANAFA LLC is a holdings company & investment house with a significant presence in the Middle East. Since its inception, the group has made a rapid expansion in the markets where it operates. MANAFA's extraordinary vision, outstanding business acumen, and deep-rooted understanding of corporate ethos has contributed to its exceptional growth. The company's diverse service offerings and progressive strategies has placed it among the highly trusted and eminent organizations within the region's various industries including real estate, hospitality, integrated marketing services, Capital Markets, FX investment activities and Private Equity. For more information about MANAFA LLC visit About HMH: Founded in 2003 in Dubai, HMH – Hospitality Management Holding is a fully integrated hotel management company that prides itself for being the largest operator in the dry sector within the region. HMH provides hotel owners and developers a broad spectrum of world-class management solutions with five distinct, yet complementary, hotel brands catering to varied market segments from luxury to lifestyle. These include Bahi Hotels & Resorts, Coral Hotels & Resorts, Corp Hotels, EWA Hotel Apartments and ECOS Hotels. HMH's strategic expansion in the Middle East and North Africa has been successful in unlocking a world of opportunities while creating value for its stakeholders, associates, staff members and customers. The existing portfolio is located in some of the most desirable destinations across the MENA region, with a pipeline of hotels under development to grow HMH's regional footprint even further. For more information about HMH please visit
Mid East Info
24-03-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Bahi Ajman Palace hotel produces 365,000 litres of water annually using innovative atmospheric water generators
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH)—a subsidiary of Manafa LLC—has taken a pioneering step in the northern emirates by partnering with AirOWater to install Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs). This innovative system produces pure drinking water directly from the air, providing an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bottles. With an annual output of 365,000 litres, the hotel now supplies guests in rooms, restaurants, and leisure areas with water in reusable glass bottles, significantly reducing its environmental impact. This initiative aligns with the UAE's net zero vision, cutting the hotel's carbon footprint by 33.58 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually. It also reduces plastic production, transportation emissions, and landfill waste, while promoting a circular economy through the reuse and recycling of glass bottles. The project was inaugurated by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, chairman of Ajman Department of Tourism Development, and his excellency Mahmood Khaleel Ahmed Alsayed Alhashmi, director general of Ajman Department of Tourism Development. Also in attendance were his excellency Sheikh Salem Bin Faisal Al Qassimi and his excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Faisal Al Qasimi, vice chairmen of Faisal Holding, highlighting the initiative's importance to the region's sustainability goals. Haytham Abdelaziz, COO at HMH, commented, 'At HMH, we are dedicated to integrating sustainability into the hospitality sector. Our collaboration with AirOWater at Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel reflects our commitment to supporting the UAE's vision for a greener future. By adopting advanced technology and eliminating single-use plastics, we are not only enhancing guest experiences but also contributing to global environmental preservation. This project demonstrates that luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand, and we are proud to set an example for the industry'. Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel's efforts underscore HMH's leadership in sustainable hospitality, setting a benchmark for others to follow. This initiative not only elevates the guest experience but also reinforces the UAE's commitment to environmental stewardship and a sustainable future.
CBC
31-01-2025
- General
- CBC
'He was truly a force': Remembering longtime N.W.T. swim coach and volunteer Ian Legaree
Ian Legaree, a longtime swim coach and board member with the Yellowknife Community Foundation and the Arctic Winter Games, is being remembered as a solid family man, a champion of youth sports and someone who was "always giving back to the community." Legaree died suddenly on Jan. 17, at the age of 65. "He was truly a force," said Charles Dent, who served for many years with Legaree on the Yellowknife Community Foundation board. "He was one of the best-organized people that I've ever run into. He could look at the challenges, map out what needed to happen along the way, and develop a plan to get through it." Dent said the charitable foundation was "very, very near and dear to [Legaree's] heart," and a was way for him to do something he believed in deeply: help make his community a better place. "He was, you know, one of those people who was always giving back to the community, and to the broader North," Dent said. "And so this was an opportunity to improve things for people who lived here." That community spirit also led Legaree to become deeply involved in the Arctic Winter Games (AWG), for decades. He first joined the board of the AWG international committee in 1990 and served for 35 years. He was involved in 19 AWGs, in various roles. In a statement this week, the AWG international committee cited Legaree's "legacy of dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to the organization and its mission." Committee president John Rodda said in a statement that Legaree was an "invaluable" member of the board, who will be sorely missed. "He was more than a colleague; he was a mentor, a friend, and a true champion of our mission. Ian's legacy will live on in the work we continue to do," Rodda said. Legaree was honoured many times for his work, including with the Rotary Club of Yellowknife's Paul Harris Fellowship in 2007, and a humanitarian award from the World Leisure Organization in 2014. He was also presented with the Premier's Award four times — in 2010, 2014, 2019 and 2022. Still, for all of Legaree's work both as a territorial government employee and as a community volunteer, Dent said nobody could doubt his main priority. "Ian's straightforwardness, and his love of his family, were certainly things that you knew about Ian right from the start," Dent said. "He was very much involved in the community, but family came first. And I think that's something that we'll all remember about Ian." 'Just this solid guy' Legaree's wife, Shawna Lampi-Legaree, agrees — he was always there for his family. She describes him as a steady and supportive partner, good-humoured, and a doting father to their three sons. They always laughed a lot together, she said. "He was just this solid guy you knew was always there for you no matter what happened," she said. She also admitted, with a laugh, that Legaree could also be a little "annoying" at times. Lampi-Legaree describes herself as a more "free-flowing" person, compared to her "hyper-organized" husband. "My friends would complain about their husbands not doing something they asked — and I had the opposite," she said. "I had to wait 'til I was completely ready, I knew exactly how I was going to get it done, and then I would tell Ian —because in 45 minutes it would probably be done." The couple were married for 43 years, and were just days away from their 44th anniversary when Legaree died. They met when Lampi-Legaree was still in her teens, and Legaree, not much older, was her swimming instructor. "I decided to continue on and do bronze medallion, and I failed the first time — and he was happy, because that kept me around," she recalled. They were soon married, just weeks after Lampi-Legaree had turned 18. "We were just one of the lucky ones because not everyone who falls in love at that age makes good decisions, but we obviously did," she said. Four years ago, they had planned to go to Greece — always a dream of Lampi-Legaree's — to celebrate their 40th anniversary, but then the COVID-19 pandemic happened and they had to cancel. Lampi-Legaree is now planning to go sometime with one of their sons, "because Ian would be disappointed if I didn't." She said Legaree was always taking care of her, and thinking ahead to ensure that his family would be OK if anything ever happened to him. At some point, he had written letters to each of them and Lampi-Legaree opened hers a few days ago. "It was just all these memories. And it ended in about 2000, and he said, 'more to come.' So, you know, he still hadn't finished my letter. He had worked on it and then it just didn't get finished," she said. "So I think I'll finish writing that letter."
