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CBC
14-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Gold ulu heads to Hockey Hall of Fame to mark Nunavut's historic Arctic Winter Games win
Social Sharing 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."
ABC News
08-05-2025
- Health
- ABC News
Melbourne Zoo's Sumatran tiger sent to dentist over cracked canine teeth
If there is anything more heart-racing than being caught in the eye of the tiger, it must be being caught in the mouth of one. That was the experience of one Melbourne dentist this month, who was called to get between the jaws of one of nature's fiercest predators. Hutan the tiger weighs 110 kilograms and had to be sedated for two hours. ( Supplied: Zoos Victoria ) David Clark had been brought in for dental work on Hutan, one of Melbourne Zoo's two 15-year-old Sumatran tigers, when it was discovered a third tooth also needed attention. For Dr Clarke, a specialist animal dentist who usually works on cats and dogs, it was a significant departure from the normal nine-to-five — a 90-minute procedure on an apex predator. "Coming out to do a tiger is … something you could never imagine you were going to do," he said. Hutan's injuries included cracks to his two lower canine teeth — a pair of 7.5 centimetre shredders capable of effortlessly cutting through muscle and sinew. A root canal procedure involves removing a dead nerve to remove pain from a damaged tooth. Two hours under anaesthesia and three root canals later, Hutan's jaws were recovering back their biting best. They were injuries which could be fatal in the wild but were easily handled in a zoo — if a little confronting for the dentist working on them. Zookeepers believe Hutan cracked his canines while chomping bones. ( Supplied: Zoos Victoria ) Zoo officials believe they were likely damaged while Hutan chomped through bones. "You're suddenly face-to-face with this incredibly powerful animal," Melbourne Zoo's life sciences manager for carnivores Laura Weiner said. " Yet, in that moment, you're focused on something as small and delicate as a tooth. " After a groggy wake-up, Hutan was reportedly soon back to regular habits: exploring his habitat, enjoying the sunshine and grooming himself. Sumatran Tigers are considered as a critically endangered species in the wild. ( Supplied: Zoos Victoria ) He is one of two Sumatran tigers living at Melbourne Zoo, both born in 2010. Sumatran tigers are critically endangered, with fewer than 400 left in the wild.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Millions of visitors traveled to Mobile in 2024: Alabama Tourism Department
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The city of Mobile saw a 2.2% increase in visitors from 2023 to 2024, according to the Alabama Tourism Department. Springhill Medical Center employee arrested following bomb threat A Visit Mobile news release said 3.5 million people visited Mobile in 2024 — the largest growth in the state. 'These visitors accounted for $1.9 billion in travel-related spending in Mobile,' read the release. From May 4 to May 10, the city will be celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week, which highlights the travel community and tourism's role in economic growth. 'Destination development is rapidly producing positive changes in Mobile, and travel andtourism commerce is crucial to the success of these investments,' said David Clark, president &CEO of Visit Mobile. 'Mobile's economic impact from tourism continues to increase in multiplecategories yearly, further validating the city's consistent focus on tourism.' 2020 Prichard mayoral candidate announces run for mayor again Clarke said the development of the new downtown airport, civic center arena complex and approval of the Tourism Improvement District will continue to support the tourism metrics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Wire
27-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Swissport Boost Commitment to Safety Vision With Ideagen Partnership
NOTTINGHAM, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Swissport International, a leading provider of ground services and cargo handling for the aviation sector, has announced a strategic partnership with global safety and quality software company Ideagen to accelerate their 2030 Vision of Zero Harm. This collaboration will enable Swissport to share information with governing bodies more easily to drive safety compliance. This partnership will not only ensure our safety performance continually improves, but it will also make our processes quicker and slicker. We are looking forward to the comprehensive benefits Ideagen's software will bring to our safety management system. Share Ideagen's combined safety, quality and risk solution will be deployed across their 279 locations worldwide. The Ideagen platform offers a comprehensive solution, encompassing everything from incident investigation to audits and inspections, to risk management. It will provide Swissport's 62,000 strong workforce with the ability to report, monitor and manage safety incidents, audits, inspections and action plans more intuitively. Its integrated business intelligence reporting means the company will get a complete picture of their safety profile and the ways they can strengthen it across their entire portfolio. David Clark, Global Head of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment at Swissport, said: "Ensuring the health, safety and security of our colleagues, customers and other stakeholders is our utmost priority. We are constantly looking for innovative ways to further enhance our safety culture and promote a zero-harm mindset. "Partnering with Ideagen will enable us to have a complete global picture of our safety data and the tools to better capture, manage and analyze it, allowing us to identify areas for improvement and take proactive measures to prevent incidents from occurring." Ideagen CEO, Ben Dorks said:"We are thrilled to be supporting Swissport with their continued commitment to their zero-harm goal. We have a proud pedigree within the aviation industry of helping create safer environments for passengers, crew and ground operations. "We are excited to be working with a company of Swissport's caliber and look forward to seeing the results their 2030 vision will bring." Swissport will be taking advantage of some of Ideagen's most advanced software including AI enhanced data management providing the ability to bring together huge amounts of inspection data and have it automatically identify focus areas, through to mobile incident reporting for those on the frontline and translation services for international operations. Having all these functionalities in one system will enable mature risk management, connecting data from different sources to identify potential risks before incidents happen driving Swissport's Zero Harm safety vision. Ideagen specializes in solutions for regulatory compliance supporting organizations with quality, safety, risk management audit and secure collaboration. More than two-million people use Ideagen software daily and their 16,000 customers include 250 global aviation organizations, nine of the top 10 global aerospace and defense corporations, more than 1,000 government organizations, 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, nine of the top 10 accounting firms, more than 900 hospital and healthcare centers, 65% of the top 20 global food and drink brands as well as some of the leading companies in mining, construction and energy. Clark concluded, "This partnership will not only ensure our safety performance continually improves, but it will also make our processes quicker and slicker. We are looking forward to the comprehensive benefits Ideagen's software will bring to our safety management system." About Swissport In 2024, Swissport International AG provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 247 million airline passengers (2023: 232 million), welcomed 5.9 million lounge guests (2023: 5.7 million), and handled roughly 5 million tons of air freight (2023: 4.7 million) at 117 air cargo centers worldwide. Several of its warehouses have been certified for pharmaceutical logistics by IATA's CEIV Pharma and by the British MHRA. At the end of December 2024, the world's leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, with currently around 62,000 employees, was active at 279 airports in 45 countries on six continents. About Ideagen Ideagen brings clarity and confidence to the safe hands and trusted voices protecting our world. By unifying deep regulatory expertise and innovation with affordable, best-in-class software we provide trusted, meaningful intelligence to regulated and high-compliance industries such as life sciences, healthcare, banking and finance, aviation, defense, manufacturing and construction. From the shop floor to the flight deck, from the front line to the boardroom, our 16,000 customers include more than 250 global aviation organizations, nine of the top ten accounting firms, nine of the top ten global aerospace and defense corporations, 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies and 65% of the top 20 global food & drink companies and includes blue chip brands such as Heineken, British Airways, BAE, Aggreko, US Navy, Bank of New York and Johnson Matthey. Headquartered in Nottingham UK, with offices across the US, Australia, India, Malaysia and UAE, our 1800+ colleagues are dedicated to supporting industries to turn risk into resilience. For further information please visit
Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Amcor receives 'AA' MSCI ESG rating, recognizing its commitment to sustainability
ZURICH, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been recognized with an 'AA' rating by MSCI ESG Research for its strong sustainability performance. This rating underscores Amcor's commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership and highlights its progress in advancing more sustainable packaging solutions. Amcor's 'AA' rating highlights the company's ongoing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase clean energy procurement and expand the use of recycled content in its products. The company's focus on circular economy solutions is a key pillar of its sustainability strategy, driving innovation to reduce environmental impact and enhance recyclability at a global scale. David Clark, Chief Sustainability Officer at Amcor, said, 'We are proud that MSCI continues to recognize Amcor's commitment to responsible packaging, and we celebrate this achievement. This rating is a testament to our dedication to delivering superior packaging solutions that meet consumer expectations, customer needs and the highest standards of efficiency and safety. Amcor is focused on advancing our sustainability journey and collaborating with our value chain partners to help shape a society where responsible consumption and circularity are the norm.' MSCI ESG Research provides ratings on global public and select private companies, assessing their exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and ability to manage those risks relative to peers. Learn more about Amcor's sustainability initiatives at About Amcor About Amcor Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products and the people who rely on them, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services. The company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly lighter weight, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $15 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC I LinkedIn I YouTube View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Amcor
