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Active and public transportation infrastructure upgrades underway for communities throughout Alberta

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RED DEER, AB, June 26, 2024 /CNW/ – Local infrastructure upgrades are coming to over 50 communities across Alberta through 48 active and rural public transportation projects after a combined investment of more than $60 million from the federal government and recipients.

This was announced by Minister Randy Boissonnault and the Mayor of Red Deer, Ken Johnston.

The City of Red Deer will rehabilitate the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge, a significant historical landmark which is used as a main active transportation corridor. It is the only dedicated river crossing near the greater downtown and Riverside Meadows. This crossing also benefits more vulnerable communities by providing direct access to social supports located on either side of the bridge.

The Bow Valley region of Banff, Canmore, and Lake Louise will benefit from three new accessible electric transit buses and a charging station, which will improve traffic flow for commuters and visitors to this busy area in the National park. Similarly, in areas such as Cochrane, Rocky View County, and Medicine Hat, the upgrades or enhancements of transit vehicles will benefit the surrounding communities.

Other rural and Indigenous communities receiving funding will benefit from improvements to existing pathway systems and crosswalk infrastructure. Funding will also support better public transit services with new energy-efficient and accessible vehicles, upgraded equipment and improvements to bus stops, and rural transit planning studies and routes.

The details of each project can be found in the accompanying backgrounder.

Quotes

“As communities in Alberta continue to grow, it is vital to have active and rural public transportation infrastructure that meets their evolving needs. Our government’s investment will encourage Albertans to be active and healthy and contribute to a cleaner environment, creating more resilient and stronger communities for everyone.”

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

“This investment from the federal government means more than just upgrading infrastructure; it signifies a commitment to the well-being and safety of our community. Rehabilitating the Canadian Pacific Railway bridge not only preserves a significant historical landmark but also enhances connectivity, revitalizes our downtown, and ensures access to essential services for all residents, including those most vulnerable. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive Red Deer.”

His Worship Ken Johnston, Mayor of the City of Red Deer

“Thanks to the support of the Rural Transit Solutions fund, we are thrilled to be able to further expand our zero-emission fleet through the purchase of additional electric buses. Operating Roam Transit services within and around Banff National Park, environmental stewardship is paramount to us and our partner communities. Embracing advanced technologies to reduce emissions underscores our commitment to sustainable transit. Adding additional electric buses marks a pivotal moment in our transition, enhancing our journey to lowering emissions, and moving us towards a greener future”.

Martin Bean, CEO, Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission

Quick Facts

The federal government is investing a total of $36,301,698 through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF) and the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (PTIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The ATF is providing $18,438,784 of this investment for 31 projects, $15,193,328 of this investment is through RTSF in support of 15 projects, and $2,669,586 is through PTIS for two projects. Municipalities and associated funding partners are contributing a total of $24,892,275 to their respective projects.Since 2015, the federal government has committed over $30 billion for public transit and active transportation projects. These historic investments have resulted in close to 2000 projects across the country.Federal funding is conditional on fulfilling all requirements related to consultation with Indigenous groups and environmental assessment obligations.

Active Transportation Fund:

Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods powered by human activity. It includes walking, cycling and the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and more.In support of Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy, the Active Transportation Fund is providing $400 million over five years, starting in 2021, to make travel by active transportation easier, safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable.The National Active Transportation Strategy is the country’s first coast-to-coast-to-coast strategic approach for promoting active transportation and its benefits. The strategy’s aim is to make data-driven and evidence-based investments to build new and expanded active transportation networks, while supporting equitable, healthy, active, and sustainable travel options.

Rural Transit Solutions Fund:

The RTSF helps Canadians living in rural and remote areas get around their communities more easily. It supports the development of rural transit solutions, including new transit service models that could be replicated or scaled up.A minimum of 10% of RTSF’s funding envelope is allocated to projects that benefit Indigenous populations and communities.RTSF’s Planning and Design Projects continuous intake remains open. Through this stream, eligible applicants can receive a grant up to $50,000 in support of a communities’ projects to plan and design a new or expanded transit solution for their communities. Some examples of eligible planning and design projects are assessment of routes and modes of travel, feasibility studies, public and stakeholder engagement and surveys.The RTSF complements Canada’s strengthened climate plan: A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy. Through the plan the federal government has committed to providing federal funding for public transit in support of making clean and affordable transportation available in every community.

Public Transit Infrastructure Stream (Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program)

This stream supports the building, expansion, and upgrading of urban and rural transit networks.Including today’s announcement, eighteen infrastructure projects under the Public Transit Infrastructure Stream have been announced in Alberta, with a total federal contribution of more than $1.97 billion and a total provincial contribution of more than $2.03 billion.In 2021, the government announced significant public transit funding that includes billions in support for zero emission buses, rural transit solution, active transportation, and support for major projects to accelerate the expansion of large urban transit systems that many Canadians depend on every day.Averaging $3 billion a year, this predictable and flexible public transit funding will respond to local needs by enhancing integrated planning, improving access to public transit and active transportation, and by supporting the development of more affordable, sustainable, and inclusive communities.On December 18, 2023, the federal government launched the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy, which highlights the need for a collaborative, region-specific approach to sustainability, focusing on strengthening the coordination of federal programs, and initiatives with significant investments. This Framework is a first step in a journey that will bring together multiple stakeholders. PrairiesCan, the federal department that diversifies the economy across the Canadian prairies, has dedicated $100 million over three years to support projects aligned with priority areas identified by Prairie stakeholders to build a stronger, more sustainable, and inclusive economy for the Prairie provinces and Canada.Infrastructure Canada is supporting the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy to encourage greater collaboration on investment opportunities, leverage additional funding, and attract new investments across the Prairies that better meet their needs. 

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Backgrounder: Active and public transportation infrastructure upgrades are underway for communities throughout Alberta

Associated Links

Active Transportation Fund
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/index-eng.html 

National Active Transportation Strategy
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/trans/active-strat-actif-eng.html

Rural Transit Solutions Fund
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/rural-trans-rural/index-eng.html 

Investing in Canada: Canada’s Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/icp-publication-pic-eng.html

Public Transit Infrastructure Stream
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/pti-itc-eng.html

Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html 

Federal infrastructure investments in Alberta
https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/prog-proj-ab-eng.html

Building a Green Prairie Economy Act
https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-9.88/page-1.html

Building a Green Prairie Economy
https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/programs/green-prairie-economy.html 

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DreamSmart Held AI Ecosystem Launch Event to Unveil Its Full Range of Products

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BEIJING, Sept. 25, 2024 /CNW/ — On September 25, 2024, the DreamSmart AI Ecosystem Launch Event was held in Beijing. DreamSmart released a number of new technology products, including Meizu Lucky 08 AI smart phone, AR smart glasses StarV View, StarV Air 2, smart ring StarV Ring 2, Z10 STARBUFF customized e-sports car jointly created by DreamSmart and Lynk & Co, etc.

DreamSmart has developed an ecological layout in which the two major product series brands, namely Star and Meizu, are parallel, and the three product categories, namely smart phones, smart glasses and smart cars, are developing together.

Meizu Lucky 08 comes in two colors, namely starshine white and meteorite black, with a 6.78-inch 8T LTPO 144Hz 1.5K screen. Equipped with a second-generation Snapdragon 7s mobile platform, a 6000mAh battery, and a 100-million-pixel ultra-clear main camera with an ultra-wide field of view, Meizu Lucky 08 adopts new star rail technology aesthetics to create a unique sense of spatial hierarchy. In addition, Meizu Lucky 08 is specially equipped with a multi-functional AI button supporting more than 100 flagship AI technologies.

Optical waveguide display solution is adopted for StarV Air2 AR smart glasses, which weigh only 44 grams. Equipped with the self-developed StarVision system and a 0.15cc ultra-small single green light engine, StarV Air 2 AR smart glasses support real-time dialogue translation based on AI, flash memory based on AI, AI voice assistant, AR navigation and other functions.

Another StarV View AR glasses equipped with a “high-definition giant screen” use BirdBath technology to create a giant screen experience equivalent to a 188-inch screen effect from 6 meters away. To meet the needs of myopia users, StarV View supports 0-600 degree myopia regulation for the left and right eyes respectively, without the need to install myopia lenses.

StarV Ring 2, a two-in-one smart ring, supports non-invasive blood glucose trend detection and touch interaction in an innovative manner, supports sleep stress monitoring, body temperature trend and blood oxygen monitoring, exercise heart rate monitoring and other functions, as well as realizes multi-device control and operation interconnection. Users can easily use the ring to control StarV Air 2 glasses and smart phones.

As the first customized e-sports car jointly created by DreamSmart and Lynk & Co, Z10 STARBUFF is deeply customized for e-sports fans. It is equipped with the world’s first Flyme Auto high-energy e-sports entertainment cockpit which has a gaming function comparable to that of a PC, as well as a number of hardcore devices including ECARX Makalu Computing Platform, AMD V2000A desktop chip, AMD RX6600M discrete graphics card, water-cooled heat dissipation, Samsung OLED automotive grade high-refresh screen, 1TB solid-state drive and 5G high-speed in-vehicle network. The cockpit layout is also customizable for e-sports users, and it is equipped with Harman Kardon 23-speaker luxury audio for a more immersive in-cabin audio experience.

As presented at the DreamSmart AI Ecosystem Launch Event, Flyme AIOS has deeply integrated AI into all levels of the operating system, providing users with a total of more than 100 AI functions. AI smart phones have been widely recognized by users; XR smart glasses have accompanied users to travel to more than 30 countries and regions, with the “multilingual AI translation” function being used for more than 100,000 hours; Flyme Auto smart cockpit operating system serves nearly 200,000 car owners; and Flyme Auto open platform has supported 14 car models, and is about to support more automotive brands.

At the launch event, Su Jing, CEO of DreamSmart, and Liao Qinghong, COO of DreamSmart, invited partner representatives and user representatives to the stage to jointly light up Sphere, the world’s largest spherical immersive venue in Las Vegas. DreamSmart showed the world its strong scientific and technological strength and broad development prospects.

DreamSmart is a global technology company with a business footprint that has expanded from the Chinese market to overseas regions including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Latin America. In the future, DreamSmart will work with a number of partners to jointly build a global intelligent travel technology ecosystem, providing users with multi-terminal, full-scenario, and immersive integration experiences.

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Sucden Financial Appoints Head of Exchange-Traded Derivatives

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LONDON, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sucden Financial, the multi-asset execution, clearing and liquidity provider, has appointed Rob Noyce as Head of Exchange-Traded Derivatives.

Rob has spent the past 20 years at major global financial institutions, including UBS, Citigroup, and Barclays Capital, focusing on listed derivatives and electronic execution. He will lead Sucden Financial’s non-LME exchange-traded business, with a particular focus on growth and adding value for clients through technology, innovation and electronification.

Before joining Sucden Financial, Rob spent over five years as Director of EMEA Electronic Execution Sales for Listed Derivatives at UBS, where he was responsible for new business and monetisation of existing futures and options e-execution clients. Prior roles include Head of Futures E-Trading Sales and Relationship Management at Citigroup Global Markets, Vice President of Futures E-Sales at Barclays Capital and EMEA Derivatives and FX Sales Director at Bloomberg Tradebook Europe. 

Marc Bailey, CEO of Sucden Financial, said:

“Rob has an excellent track record of implementing technological change and driving business growth at some very large financial institutions. We’re delighted to welcome him to the Sucden Financial team. Rob will play an important role in driving innovation, continuing to grow our business and providing clients with an enhanced service.”

Rob Noyce as Head of Exchange-Traded Derivatives, Sucden Financial, commented:

“I am delighted to have joined Sucden Financial, which has a strong background in the ETD space. I believe there is a significant opportunity to grow the listed derivatives business and increase efficiency by focusing on technology, innovation and electronification.”   

About Sucden Financial

With a history and heritage in commodity futures and options trading, Sucden Financial has evolved and diversified to become a leading global multi-asset execution, clearing and liquidity provider across FX, fixed income, and commodities.

Sucden Financial has a proven track record of over 50 years in financial markets. Since its foundation in 1973, it has been supported by its parent, Sucden, one of the world’s leading soft commodity trading groups, while remaining fully independent in its day-to-day trading operations.

Sucden Financial Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Baseus Creates Sound That Moves You with the New Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones

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NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As a global leader in the consumer electronics industry, Baseus has always been passionate about creating minimalist products that are easy to use and prioritize the user’s needs. To add to this extensive and innovative range of products, Baseus is excited to unveil the latest Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones. These incredible head-tracking spatial audio headphones provide excellent sound quality and immersive noise canceling – making them the ideal companion when traveling, exercising, or doing outdoor activities.

The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones also come highly recommended by GRAMMY and EMMY award winners to ensure a level of sound engineering worthy of those accolades. Let’s explore some of the key features of these pioneering headphones:

Head-Tracking Spatial Audio Technology: The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones use innovative head-tracking spatial audio technology with built-in gyroscopes and accelerometers. These work together to ensure smooth and accurate tracking of head movements to give users a truly immersive and lifelike sound experience with cinematic 3D audio.

-45dB Active Noise Canceling: Enjoy undisrupted entertainment with -45dB Active Noise Canceling that blocks out 96% of external sound. Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones also come with built-in dual Active Noise Canceling microphones that use digital noise cancellation technology to detect and cancel out a wide range of low and mid-frequency noises – such as cars, airplane engines, and other background sounds. Soft earmuffs also provide a greater sound seal and build a comfortable, immersive, and private space for your listening.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless/Wired Certified: The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones ensure superior audio resolution that goes beyond your imagination. The use of LDAC technology in the headphones enables the transmission of audio content at the maximum bitrate of 990kbps – even over Bluetooth. This includes high-resolution audio and increases audio detail up to 3 times when compared to average audio designs.

50mm SuperBass Drivers: Feel a 200% bass increase with the 50mm SuperBass drivers inside your Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones. With extensive research on user listening habits, Baseus has taken to using the latest SuperBass acoustic algorithms to amplify sound excellence. The technology seamlessly upgrades every frequency within the human audible range without compromising sound quality – ultimately boosting the bass experience by up to 200% and creating an immersive audio experience like no other.

65-Hour Battery Life and Baseus Rapid Charge: Enjoy your superior sound with a 65-hour long battery life from your Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones. The extended battery life ensures that your headphones adapt to use on long journeys, outdoor treks, and other time-consuming activities. Baseus understands the frustration of a low battery on a long trip, so we’ve also ensured that your Bowie 30 headphones give you 14 hours of playtime with a quick 10-minute charge – giving you less time to wait and more time to play.

Foldable and Compact Design: The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones are designed for efficiency and portability. The compact, foldable, and 120° rotatable earcups make the headphones ideal for storage and traveling while the unique and customizable headband ensures a comfortable fit with soft ear cushions to give you easier extended wear. The Bowie 30 max headphones also use a monaural fold design to ensure lightweight and functional ease.

Baseus is dedicated to providing enhanced and innovative products that entertain users while ensuring peak comfort, immersive sound, and amplified audio engineering. At Baseus, boundaries are always being pushed to create a simpler and more convenient lifestyle for users. The Baseus Bowie 30 Max Noise Cancelling Headphones are a clear example of – and step towards – technology that redefines sound excellence as something seamless, affordable, and inherent in every Baseus product.

Availability：

The Baseus Bowie 30 Max ANC Headphones will launch an Early Bird event on the Baseus website starting September 25th at an MSRP of $99.99.

From September 25th to October 1st, the headphones will be available at a special price of $51.99, followed by a price of $55.99 from October 2nd to October 7th.

They will be available on Amazon.com starting October 8th, and on Amazon UK and Europe from October 15th.

About Baseus

Founded in 2011, Baseus was born out of utmost care for users. The company embodies its slogan: Practical. Reliable. Base on User. This shows the pursuit of ultimate practicality to solve users’ problems with outstanding design and fashionable appearances that also reflect reliability, high quality, and cost-effectiveness. Baseus delivers a variety of products – including Portable Chargers, Desktop Chargers, Wall Chargers, Wireless Earbuds, and Docking Stations. Chosen by 300 million users and providing 6 billion services, Baseus delivers over 100 million practical and aesthetic products each year, continuously enhancing users’ sense of fulfillment. Join the Baseus family today to see a new world of technological innovation.

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