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CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Richard King Mellon Foundation provides Tree of Life with $2.5 million grant
The Tree of Life is getting a huge funding boost thanks to one local non-profit. It was announced on Thursday that the Richard King Mellon Foundation gifted Tree of Life a $2.5 million grant to support building a national center for education, remembrance, bridge-building, and the celebration of Jewish culture. "The Richard King Mellon Foundation's grant comes at a critical juncture for The Tree of Life and the broader Jewish community," said Carole Zawatsky, CEO of The Tree of Life. "Our mission to uproot antisemitism and hate is of the utmost importance at this moment. We are incredibly grateful for the Foundation's generosity and continued support, which is symbolic of our core belief that antisemitism is an American problem and all of us – Jewish and not – must work together to counter it." The gift from the Richard King Mellon Foundation now gives the Tree of Life a total of $3.5 million in investment. "Our community is incredibly thankful for the continued support of the Richard King Mellon Foundation," said Michael Bernstein, chair of the board at The Tree of Life. "Our bold vision to realize a future where our children live without fear of antisemitism depends on partners like this who support our work." Tree of Life breaks ground on new synagogue Last year, after months of demolition, ground was broken on a new synagogue in Squirrel Hill. It was a day more than five years in the making; one filled with emotion, resilience, and hope, as the synagogue broke ground on a new space and a new chapter in its history. Since the horrific shooting on Oct. 27, 2018, the building had remained vacant until then, as construction began on the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. The main sanctuary will remain for worship, but the new building, what's being called a 'reimagined' Tree of Life, will memorialize and celebrate the lives of those tragically killed. "We announce loudly and clearly to the entire world that evil did not win," Rabbi Jeffrey Myers said at the groundbreaking. Construction is expected to be completed in a couple of years.
Toronto Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
N.B.‘s 3-member panel won't rule out sale of debt-laden power utility
FREDERICTON - A three-person team who will lead a review of New Brunswick's debt-laden public power utility says 'nothing is off the table' when it comes to finding solutions. The members are Michael Bernstein, who has worked in the Canadian power and utilities sector; Anne E. Bertrand, the province's former information and privacy commissioner; and Duncan Hawthorne, an expert on utilities.
Hamilton Spectator
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
N.B. announces 3-member panel who will review future of debt-laden power utility
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government has announced a three-person team who will lead a review of the province's debt-laden public power utility. The members are Michael Bernstein, who has worked in the Canadian power and utilities sector; Anne E. Bertrand, the province's former information and privacy commissioner; and Duncan Hawthorne, an expert on utilities. In a news release, the province says the review first announced in April will include the utility's financial sustainability and its attractiveness to investors. Premier Susan Holt has said the status quo is not acceptable at NB Power, which is struggling with a $5-billion debt and rates that have increased more than 20 per cent in two years. Holt has refused to speculate on whether a sale of the utility would be part of the review. Final recommendations from the review panel are expected by the end of March 2026. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025.
Global News
23-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
N.B. announces 3-member panel who will review future of debt-laden power utility
The New Brunswick government has announced a three-person team who will lead a review of the province's debt-laden public power utility. The members are Michael Bernstein, who has worked in the Canadian power and utilities sector; Anne E. Bertrand, the province's former information and privacy commissioner; and Duncan Hawthorne, an expert on utilities. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In a news release, the province says the review first announced in April will include the utility's financial sustainability and its attractiveness to investors. Premier Susan Holt has said the status quo is not acceptable at NB Power, which is struggling with a $5-billion debt and rates that have increased more than 20 per cent in two years. Holt has refused to speculate on whether a sale of the utility would be part of the review. Final recommendations from the review panel are expected by the end of March 2026. Story continues below advertisement This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 23, 2025.
Toronto Star
23-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
N.B. announces 3-member panel who will review future of debt-laden power utility
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government has announced a three-person team who will lead a review of the province's debt-laden public power utility. The members are Michael Bernstein, who has worked in the Canadian power and utilities sector; Anne E. Bertrand, the province's former information and privacy commissioner; and Duncan Hawthorne, an expert on utilities.
