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Scoop
22-04-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Barnardos Welcomes The Beginning Of ECE Sector Review Changes And Remains Committed To Ensuring Teacher-led ECE Thrives
Barnardos Aotearoa is encouraged that Cabinet has listened, heard, and agreed to 15 changes to modernise and simplify Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulations following on from the Sector Review findings last year identifying out-of-date rules, unnecessary compliance costs and duplication of auditing. 'It's encouraging to see the review progressing and the recommendations considered by Cabinet in such a short time. This gives us hope that tamariki are being put first, and that they will be able to access a greater quality of early care and education in Aotearoa,' says Heather Taylor, Barnardos Aotearoa Chief Operating Officer. 'We look forward to understanding the details behind the implementation of these recommendations, and we will prioritise working in partnership with the Ministry of Education to progress these into meaningful actions to make a tangible difference to long-standing community providers like Barnardos Aotearoa.' Barnardos remains committed to teacher-led ECE and we are concerned Review Recommendations 9 and 10 could potentially dilute qualified teaching workforce and undermine the quality of education tamariki deserve. 'We believe that if you want children to be school-ready, you must put teachers in front of tamariki. At Barnardos Early Learning, our home-based visiting teachers, centre managers and management are all qualified teachers – we know this has positive impacts for learning outcomes of all the tamariki we serve and builds strong foundations for the future.' This is about investing in tamariki, and therefore the future our Aotearoa. We know the first 2,000 days of as child's life is crucial in their brain development and positively impacts on their life trajectory. These reforms must not come at the cost of quality teaching practice, or the safety and wellbeing of children. Barnardos invites the Ministry of Education to engage meaningfully with the sector as the legislative and regulatory changes proceed. Barnardos wants to be part of the change that will enhance the safety, access, and integrity of teacher-led ECE in Aotearoa for all tamariki and whānau. As a not-for-profit provider of early learning for over 55 years, Barnardos creates barrier-free access to quality early learning and brighter futures for tamariki. We are proud to have been advocating to Government for change and improvement of regulations supporting both the education and the protection of tamariki, while also ensuring the ongoing viability of ECE service provision. About Barnardos Barnardos Aotearoa is New Zealand's leading national children's charity, working across child and family social services, early childhood education, and systemic advocacy for children and young people. Barnardos tackles the hard stuff; family poverty and income inequality, family violence and abuse, mental health and wellbeing, equal access to early childhood education, and lack of the basics such as safe and healthy housing. At Barnardos, thriving tamariki, whānau, and communities are at the heart of our work. We believe in the strength and resilience of tamariki and rangatahi, even when faced with profound challenges. Our values prioritise relationships, partnerships, and collaboration, and we are dedicated to creating sustainable, long-term change for children and young people across Aotearoa.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Osisko Announces Release of 2024 Sustainability Report
MONTRÉAL, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (the 'Company' or 'Osisko') (OR: TSX & NYSE) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report, Growing Responsibly (the 'Report'). All monetary amounts included in this release are expressed in United States dollars. The Report marks the fifth edition of Growing Responsibly and highlights Osisko's Environmental, Social and Governance ('ESG') initiatives and key performance metrics for 2024. Heather Taylor, Vice President, Sustainability and Communications of Osisko commented: 'In this fifth edition of Growing Responsibly, Osisko is proud to highlight the continued evolution of its sustainability practices. In 2024, we advanced key initiatives across our climate strategy, community investments, governance, and employee engagement. From implementing our 2024–2027 climate change strategy and completing Osisko's first CDP disclosure, to achieving our Board gender diversity target and enhancing ESG related due diligence, our efforts reflect a shared commitment to responsible growth. We are especially proud to have earned the Great Place to Work certification and to have launched an employee donation matching program to further support the communities where we live and work. As always, our goal is to ensure that long-term value creation goes hand in hand with best practices in governance, social responsibility and environmental stewardship.' The following are select report highlights: Environmental Stewardship: Implementation of 2024-2027 climate strategy Completed inaugural disclosure to CDP climate change survey Purchased and retired carbon credits to offset Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions related to employee travel and commuting Supporting our Employees and Communities: Contributed over $361,000 towards community investments Introduced an internal donation matching policy Awarded Great Place to Work® certification Enhanced employee feedback and engagement mechanisms Excellence in Governance and Oversight: Achieved target of 40% female representation on the Company's Board of Directors Embedded ESG related considerations formally into advanced staged due diligence Refreshed Osisko's materiality assessment to reflect evolving disclosure standards Maintained leading positions with ESG rating agencies 'ESG Industry Top-Rated' and 'ESG Regional Top-Rated' by Sustainalytics, 'AA' rated by MSCI and 'Prime' rated by ISS For more information on Osisko's sustainability related initiatives please visit the website at: About Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd Osisko is an intermediate precious metal royalty company focused on the Americas that commenced activities in June 2014. Osisko holds a North American focused portfolio of over 185 royalties, streams and precious metal offtakes. Osisko's portfolio is anchored by its cornerstone asset, a 3-5% net smelter return royalty on the Canadian Malartic Complex, one of Canada's largest gold mines. Osisko's head office is located at 1100 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Suite 300, Montréal, Québec, H3B 2S2. For further information, please contact Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd: Grant MoentingVice President, Capital MarketsTel: (514) 940-0670 x116Cell: (365) 275-1954Email: gmoenting@ Heather TaylorVice President, Sustainability and CommunicationsTel: (514) 940-0670 x105Email: htaylor@ statements contained in this press release may be deemed 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are statements other than statements of historical fact, that address, without limitation, future events, the continued implementation of the climate change strategy, the ability to further support communities and to ensure that long-term value creation. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words 'expects', 'plans', 'anticipates', 'believes', 'intends', 'estimates', 'projects', 'potential', 'scheduled' and similar expressions or variations (including negative variations), or that events or conditions 'will', 'would', 'may', 'could' or 'should' occur. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, most of which are beyond the control of Osisko, and actual results may accordingly differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, without limitation, (i) with respect to properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest; risks related to: (a) the operators of the properties, (b) timely development, permitting, construction, commencement of production, ramp-up (including operating and technical challenges), (c) differences in rate and timing of production from resource estimates or production forecasts by operators, (d) differences in conversion rate from resources to reserves and ability to replace resources, (e) the unfavorable outcome of any challenges or litigation relating title, permit or license, (f) hazards and uncertainty associated with the business of exploring, development and mining including, but not limited to unusual or unexpected geological and metallurgical conditions, slope failures or cave-ins, flooding and other natural disasters or civil unrest or other uninsured risks, (ii) with respect to other external factors: (a) fluctuations in the prices of the commodities that drive royalties, streams, offtakes and investments held by Osisko, (b) a trade war or new tariff barriers, (c) fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar, (d) regulatory changes by national and local governments, including permitting and licensing regimes and taxation policies, regulations and political or economic developments in any of the countries where properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest are located or through which they are held, (e) continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, and (f) responses of relevant governments to infectious diseases outbreaks and the effectiveness of such response and the potential impact of such outbreaks on Osisko's business, operations and financial condition; (iii) with respect to internal factors: (a) business opportunities that may or not become available to, or are pursued by Osisko, (b) the integration of acquired assets or (c) the determination of Osisko's PFIC status (d) that preliminary financial information may be subject to quarter end adjustments, (e) Osisko's ability to deliver on its climate strategy, (f) that Osisko's efforts in maintaining carbon neutrality will be achieved and that efforts toward reducing carbon emission will be successful, (g) the availability of funds to finance community investments. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including, without limitation: (I) the absence of significant change in Osisko's ongoing income and assets relating to determination of its PFIC status, (II) Osisko's continued commitment toward improving sustainability goals, (III) the continued validity of science and climate hypothesis relating to climate change, (IV) the absence of material changes to the regulatory framework relating to climate and climate related disclosure, (V) the absence of any other factors that could cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended and, with respect to properties in which Osisko holds a royalty, stream or other interest, (VI) the ongoing operation of the properties by the owners or operators of such properties in a manner consistent with past practice and with public disclosure (including forecast of production), (VII) the accuracy of public statements and disclosures made by the owners or operators of such underlying properties (including expectations for the development of underlying properties that are not yet in production), (VIII) no adverse development in respect of any significant property, (IX) that statements and estimates relating to mineral reserves and resources by owners and operators are accurate and (X) the implementation of an adequate plan for integration of acquired assets. For additional information on risks, uncertainties and assumptions, please refer to the most recent Annual Information Form of Osisko filed on SEDAR+ at and EDGAR at which also provides additional general assumptions in connection with these statements. Osisko cautions that the foregoing list of risk and uncertainties is not exhaustive. Investors and others should carefully consider the above factors as well as the uncertainties they represent and the risk they entail. Osisko believes that the assumptions reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be accurate as actual results and prospective events could materially differ from those anticipated such the forward-looking statements and such forward-looking statements included in this press release are not guarantee of future performance and should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Osisko undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by applicable law.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
10 Things To Buy From Dollar Tree After Getting Your Tax Refund
You got the extra cash from your tax refund, and it's a few thousand short of taking that Caribbean vacation you've been planning. So what's next? If you're like most Americans, you'll spend this extra money on bills or groceries or drop it into your savings. Be Aware: Learn More: One place you can save money and stretch even the smallest refund into a mini splurge is at your local Dollar Tree. Pick up these must-haves that won't hurt your wallet, and grab a few of their best new items while you're at it. Treat yourself to chocolate from the Landmark Confections brand. Favorites include the peanut butter cups, pecan caramel clusters and double-dipped chocolate-covered peanuts. At this price, you can't go wrong. Trending Now: Find Out: Celebrate the upcoming graduate in your family with all the party décor you could want at affordable prices. Try This: Feeling crafty? These rolls come in prints like geometric, plaid and many more colors and designs. Perfect for the car or home, these mini storage solutions come in gray, blue or black and are perfect for everything from cosmetics to, well, gathering itemized receipts for next year's taxes — too soon? Stocking up on basics with your refund means you won't run out of the things you use every day, like this super deal on Crest 3D White toothpaste, which runs $4 to $6 at big-box retailers like Target and Walmart. See More: While laundry detergent can be cheaper in bigger packages, having a small bottle (these measure at 10 ounces) to grab for a quick trip to the laundromat or while doing a load with your own washer and dryer set is not a bad idea. Breakfast on the go, please, with a hint of nostalgia. These come in strawberry flavor with eight bars packed into every box. Reusable cloths and microfiber towels are always a good buy, and Dollar Tree even carries Scotch-Brite brand scrubbing pads, if you're ready to tackle the inside of your oven. For You: You can shop for a wide variety of shapes and styles in glass vases without exhausting the entirety of your refund. Buying multiples allows you to keep making stunning table arrangements and centerpieces to celebrate every milestone. Spend time outdoors as the weather warms up by getting a whole bunch of new planters, pots, super cute ladies' gardening gloves and even grow kits to sprout herbs and veggies. Some stores sell seeds as well. No matter how big or small your refund is, there's something fun or useful waiting at Dollar Tree. And whatever you don't spend, make sure to drop into your vacation savings account Heather Taylor contributed to the reporting for this article. Editor's note: Prices and availability are accurate as of April 2, 2025, and are subject to change. More From GOBankingRates 10 Best Spring Items To Buy at Costco Before They Sell Out 4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early 7 Tax Loopholes the Rich Use To Pay Less and Build More Wealth How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle Class in Every State? This article originally appeared on 10 Things To Buy From Dollar Tree After Getting Your Tax Refund
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 Troy Strawberry Festival theme revealed
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In just over 70 days, strawberries will take over downtown Troy for a highly-anticipated event. The 2025 Troy Strawberry Festival, held each year in downtown Troy, is returning June 7 and 8. Organizers have landed on 'Berried In Books' as this year's theme. Jessica Silvers, a longtime librarian at the Troy-Miami County Public Library, created the logo. Heather Taylor of Heather by Designs designed the logo. Silvers chose the design to showcase her love for literacy and reading. The librarian also has two cats, one of which is featured in the design on top of the books. To learn more about the festival, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
