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Cision Canada
22-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Équipe Laurence's Sainte-Adèle head office wins worldwide recognition at the ASHRAE Technology Awards for its exclusive cloacothermal technology Français
MONTREAL, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Équipe Laurence's Sainte-Adèle head office has been selected for international recognition in Category I: New Commercial Building of the renowned ASHRAE Technology Awards. This international program recognizes outstanding projects incorporating innovative building design solutions, according to ASHRAE standards in energy efficiency, air quality and building mechanics. "This worldwide recognition is like winning the silver medal at the Olympics," exclaimed Équipe Laurence president Alexandre Latour, who went on to say how proud he was of his team and the collaboration with engineering firm BPA, which contributed to the successful implementation of the cloacothermal system at the Équipe Laurence Campus, the firm's head office. For Mr. Latour, this award fully reflects the spirit of innovation that drives Équipe Laurence employees, both in the development of ideas and concepts, and in the implementation of innovative solutions. Mr. Latour concluded by noting that this 2nd ASHRAE World Award adds to the list of prestigious prizes previously won, including first prize from the same association, in the same category, for Region II (Eastern Canada), all of which paved the way for international recognition of the firm's expertise. The American Society of Healing, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international society, founded in 1894, dedicated to improving human well-being through sustainable technologies for the built environment. The organization is dedicated to energy efficiency, air quality and sustainability, including research, training and standards development.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Équipe Laurence's Sainte-Adèle head office wins worldwide recognition at the ASHRAE Technology Awards for its exclusive cloacothermal technology
MONTREAL, May 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Équipe Laurence's Sainte-Adèle head office has been selected for international recognition in Category I: New Commercial Building of the renowned ASHRAE Technology Awards. This international program recognizes outstanding projects incorporating innovative building design solutions, according to ASHRAE standards in energy efficiency, air quality and building mechanics. "This worldwide recognition is like winning the silver medal at the Olympics," exclaimed Équipe Laurence president Alexandre Latour, who went on to say how proud he was of his team and the collaboration with engineering firm BPA, which contributed to the successful implementation of the cloacothermal system at the Équipe Laurence Campus, the firm's head office. For Mr. Latour, this award fully reflects the spirit of innovation that drives Équipe Laurence employees, both in the development of ideas and concepts, and in the implementation of innovative solutions. Mr. Latour concluded by noting that this 2nd ASHRAE World Award adds to the list of prestigious prizes previously won, including first prize from the same association, in the same category, for Region II (Eastern Canada), all of which paved the way for international recognition of the firm's expertise. The American Society of Healing, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international society, founded in 1894, dedicated to improving human well-being through sustainable technologies for the built environment. The organization is dedicated to energy efficiency, air quality and sustainability, including research, training and standards development. SOURCE Équipe Laurence View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Washington Post
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Maude Latour is a poet, philosopher, pop sensation
Maude Latour doesn't like to confine her music to a genre. But if the breadth of her body of work were captured by a movie, she says, it would be 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' — surreal, slightly fantastical, emotionally heightened and highly saturated. Latour sits in her Salt Lake City hotel room, sunglasses on, hair tinseled. The genre-hopping pop singer with a solar presence has just begun her tour for her debut album, 'Sugar Water.' Though it came out last year, Latour says it's still in progress.
Axios
25-02-2025
- Business
- Axios
Dow Jones expands AI marketplace to nearly 5,000 publishers
Dow Jones, the parent company to the Wall Street Journal, has quietly built an AI marketplace for publishers to license their content to corporations, Dow Jones CEO and Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour told Axios in an interview Monday. Why it matters: The initiative, which sits under Dow Jones' business information and research company Factiva, now has nearly 5,000 publishing partners, up from nearly 4,000 in November and 2,000 six months ago, prior to launch. Catch up quick: Factiva has existing relationships with over 30,000 news, data and information sources globally. It leverages that content to provide research and data tools to hundreds of enterprise companies globally. It launched a generative AI product called Smart Summary, which allows corporations to create short, informative summaries from a pool of Factiva's trusted content partners. The summaries are fully transparent and traceable, which makes it easy for Factiva to attribute them to its thousands of trusted news publishing partners, and compensate them accordingly. Zoom in: For now, Dow Jones doesn't work with any AI companies to license publishers' materials, but that's something it's eyeing for the future. "That's coming," Latour said. Publishing partners span 200 countries and 32 languages, Factiva has said, ranging from global and national news outlets like the Associated Press and the Washington Post to the leading Swiss business news agency AWP Finanznachrichten AG. The big picture: Dow Jones is one of several companies working to build marketplaces that can help publishers get compensated for their work in the AI era. TollBit, a two-sided marketplace for publishers and AI companies, raised a $24 million series A round. ProRata has built its own search engine that utilizes only high-quality, licensed content to service user queries. The startup claims it can accurately attribute and share revenues with content owners from AI chatbot subscriptions. Verify, a blockchain platform that helps media companies track how their content is being used online, was launched by Fox Corp. early last year. Between the lines: Latour said Dow Jones' size and the scope of its existing relationships with publishers and corporate clients make it uniquely equipped to broker these types of deals in the AI era. The company started having conversations with publishers for the Smart Summary revenue-sharing program in 2023. Zoom out: Dow Jones parent News Corp. has taken an aggressive approach toward implementing AI into its workflow while also defending its legal rights. The company announced a lucrative, multiyear deal to license its archived and current content to ChatGPT parent OpenAI last spring. But it later sued Perplexity, a generative AI search engine startup, for copyright infringement last October. Latour said Dow Jones prefers to strike deals when it can. "We are making sure that we strike large commercial agreements. That's by far our preference," he said. Between the lines: Latour said what determines whether News Corp. will sue or partner with an AI company is determined by "a recognition of value." "At the core, we need to see a monetary value for the information that's being used, including a recognition for information that may have been used already without permission for a long period of time. And so you need to see compensation for that." Asked whether a Wall Street Journal report that indicates News Corp.'s deal with OpenAI is valued at more than $250 million over five years is accurate, Latour said, " Read the Wall Street Journal is all I can say."
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Valentine's Day wine list for every type of love (or lack thereof)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — Yes, it's that day of the year again when corporations and brands will try their best to convince you that, yes, love can indeed be bought. Romance isn't dead — so long as you buy something from them (hey, it's a great deal!) to paper over the cracks in your relationship. But all the necklaces and watches in the world can't compare to sharing a lovely bottle of wine with that special person; something you can both actually enjoy. A toast to both of you! In addition to being an ideal aged Bordeaux, Château Calon Ségur also wears its heart on its sleeve, as it were. — Picture via For the old, long-married couples An aged Bordeaux (like Château Calon Ségur — the label even has a heart!) or a well-aged Barolo. At this stage, you need a wine that's aged gracefully, full of depth, and still commands respect. Like your marriage, it's complex, refined, and has survived its fair share of ups and downs. Some days, it's harmonious. On other days, it needs to breathe for a while before it's enjoyable again. As the Marquis de Ségur himself said, 'I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is in Calon.' If nothing else, at least you can drink to that. Pair with braised pork belly (dong po rou) or roast duck. Braised or roasted meat — especially something rich and deeply flavoured is ideal for the secondary notes of dark berries and mushrooms in an aged Bordeaux, and the distinctive tart, dry cherry notes of a Barolo are perfect for duck. For the newlyweds Cava. Bubbly, full of energy, and maybe a little too optimistic about the future — just like you two. It's a festive, celebratory drink that won't wreck the budget, which is probably for the best since you're still recovering from that wedding bill. Plenty of sparkle, and it is cheaper and softer on the palate than Champagne too. Oysters and tinned fish are classic pairings, but Cava is also excellent with a hard cheese made from sheep's milk — Manchego is ideal as its salty, nutty flavour complements the wine's high acidity. A softer, creamier cheese like Brie can also work. Make sure it is slightly underripe (it should feel a little hard) or just ripe; overripe Brie will be soft, runny and smell of ammonia, which is not ideal here. A Wild Earth Chardonnay is a more accessible option that balances acidity and oak influence. — Picture via For the couples who have been dating forever and are wondering when they will pop the question An oaked Chardonnay. Rich, full-bodied, and layered with buttery textures and warm vanilla notes. It's matured nicely but still has enough freshness to keep things interesting — kind of like this relationship. Don't wait too long to drink it unless you're packing some serious heat, like a Premier Cru Meursault, in which case, good for you, your relationship exists beyond my paygrade. Consider a fresher (and cheaper) option, like a Wild Earth Chardonnay from Central Otago, New Zealand. Plenty of citrus and acidity still present, but with a slightly creamy mouthfeel and hints of vanilla from the oak. Great with chicken rice, as it enhances the flavour of the rendered chicken fat. Not a wine I would wait 15 years to drink — which should spark some interesting conversations about your relationship. Fino sherry is uniquely adapted to pairing with jamón. — Picture via For the single ones forced to confront their issues (like me) A bone-dry Fino sherry. Unforgivingly sharp, a little salty and bitter, and not for everyone — much like your personality, if we're being honest. Consider mixing with lemon or lime soda (Sprite works) for a refreshing Rebujito, transforming that salinity and bitterness to the perfect apéritif before a main meal. Either jamón or sushi can be your dream partner, and with them, you'll shine like no other. Or you could drink it alone, again, naturally. Fino sherry is thoroughly enjoyable on its own, and Tio Pepe is the classic choice. Best enjoyed chilled while staring at your phone, wondering if you should text them again. * Follow Ethan Lau on Instagram for more musings on food and mildly self-deprecating attempts at humour.
