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Government of Canada Announces Funding for Clean and Reliable Energy in First Nations and Inuit Communities

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THUNDER BAY, ON, March 18, 2025 /CNW/ – Indigenous and remote communities across Canada are leading the way in prioritizing cleaner, more affordable and more-reliable energy sources as they continue to experience some of the deepest impacts of climate change. Investing in community-led clean energy solutions in Indigenous communities enables energy security, reconciliation, self-determination and economic development.

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, the Honourable Patty Hajdu and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree announced over $11 million in funding mainly through the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program, which will support fifteen clean energy projects in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Quebec.

This funding will support the development of a range of community-led clean energy initiatives in Northern and remote Indigenous communities, such as:

forest biomass and bioenergy systems;solar photovoltaics and battery energy storage systems;capacity building, feasibility and front-end engineering and design studies; andenergy efficiency and building retrofits

By opting for cleaner forms of energy, communities can reduce their reliance on diesel while saving money.

As Canada and the world increase their use of cheaper and less-polluting forms of energy, the Government of Canada is stepping up to support rural and remote communities that want to reduce their reliance on imported diesel and are leading their own clean energy solutions. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting community-led clean energy projects that increase participation, ownership and decision making by Indigenous Peoples.

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“I am pleased to see community-led projects contribute to building long-term resilience and prosperity within Indigenous communities. Clean energy solutions will ultimately lead to increased economic empowerment, improved health and lower energy costs for households. Each project contributes to the broader goal of creating sustainable communities and a thriving economy.”

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

“The path toward a sustainable future must be Indigenous-led and anchored in Indigenous perspectives and knowledge. By supporting community-led clean energy projects in Northern and remote communities, we are supporting First Nations and Inuit as they drive sustainable economic growth and protect the land for future generations.”

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs

“Every community deserves access to reliable, sustainable energy to power their homes, schools and businesses. By working with Indigenous partners through Wah-ila-toos, we’re supporting Indigenous-led clean energy solutions that create good jobs and build stronger communities. These investments put decision-making power where it belongs — in the hands of communities themselves. Together, we’re building a cleaner, more sustainable future while advancing economic reconciliation and self-determination.”

The Honourable Patty Hajdu
Minister of Indigenous Services

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Launched in 2018, the CERRC program was allocated $220 million over eight years to reduce diesel reliance for heat and power in Indigenous and remote communities.CERRC received an additional $233 million over five years through Budget 2021.This investment also introduced the Indigenous and Remote Communities Clean Energy Hub in 2022, later renamed Wah-ila-toos, designed to streamline the delivery of federal clean energy funding programs.The CERRC program has supported over 190 projects nationally, including capacity-building initiatives, large capital projects, innovation projects and bioheat projects.Wah-ila-toos is guided by an Indigenous Council that provides advice and direction on programs, policy and engagement and is governed by a Governing Board that includes representatives from the Indigenous Council and the federal government.The Indigenous Council recently released the “Kinship and Prosperity” report to help guide the transition to clean energy in Indigenous, rural and remote communities, which provided recommendations to power more Indigenous, rural and remote communities.The report affirms that Indigenous Peoples are leaders and knowledge keepers and that they have the skills and experiences needed to establish a thriving economy while living in reciprocity with the environment.In addition to Indigenous Services Canada’s role within Wah-ila-toos, Budget 2024 renewed Strategic Partnerships Initiative’s Clean Energy funding, a $36-million investment over three years, building on its initial Budget 2021 investment. This funding supports five regional clean energy initiatives in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and Atlantic Canada to advance Indigenous economic participation within clean energy projects.

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Backgrounder: Government of Canada Announces Funding for Clean and Reliable Energy in First Nations and Inuit CommunitiesIndigenous Council Final ReportWah-ila-toosClean Energy for Rural and Remote CommunitiesIndigenous Off-Diesel InitiativeNorthern REACHE Program2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy

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SILICOM’S FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS RELEASE SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 28, 2025

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– Conference Call Scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:00am ET

KFAR SAVA, Israel, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Silicom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SILC), an industry-leading provider of high-performance server/appliances networking solutions, announced today that it will be releasing its first quarter 2025 results on Monday, April 28, 2025.

The Company will be hosting a conference call on that same day at 9:00am Eastern Time. On the call, management will review and discuss the results, and will also be available to answer investors’ questions, following the prepared remarks.

To participate, investors may either listen via a webcast link hosted on Silicom’s website or via the dial-in. The link will be under the investor relations’ webcast section of Silicom’s website at https://www.silicom-usa.com/webcasts/

For those that wish to dial in via telephone, one of the following teleconferencing numbers may be used:

US: 1 866 860 9642
ISRAEL: 03 918 0609
INTERNATIONAL: +972 3 918 0609
At: 9:00am Eastern Time, 6:00am Pacific Time, 4:00pm Israel Time

It is advised to connect to the conference call a few minutes before the start.

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay of the call will be available for three months from the day after the call under the above-mentioned webcast section of Silicom’s website.

About Silicom

Silicom Ltd. is an industry-leading provider of high-performance networking and data infrastructure solutions. Designed primarily to improve performance and efficiency in Cloud and Data Center environments, Silicom’s solutions increase throughput, decrease latency and boost the performance of servers and networking appliances, the infrastructure backbone that enables advanced Cloud architectures and leading technologies like NFV, SD-WAN and Cyber Security. Our innovative solutions for high-density networking, high-speed fabric switching, offloading and acceleration, which utilize a range of cutting-edge silicon technologies as well as FPGA-based solutions, are ideal for scaling-up and scaling-out cloud infrastructures.

Silicom products are used by major Cloud players, service providers, telcos and OEMs as components of their infrastructure offerings, including both add-on adapters in the Data Center and stand-alone virtualized/universal CPE devices at the edge.

Silicom’s long-term, trusted relationships with more than 200 customers throughout the world, its more than 400 active Design Wins and more than 300 product SKUs have made Silicom a ‘go-to’ connectivity/performance partner of choice for technology leaders around the globe.

For more information, please visit: www.silicom.co.il

Statements in this press Statements in this press release which are not historical data are forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, or other factors not under the company’s control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements of the company to be materially different from the results, performance, or other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, Silicom’s increasing dependence for substantial revenue growth on a limited number of customers, the speed and extent to which Silicom’s solutions are adopted by the relevant markets, difficulty in commercializing and marketing of Silicom’s products and services, maintaining and protecting brand recognition, protection of intellectual property, competition, disruptions to its manufacturing, sales & marketing, development and customer support activities, the impact of the wars in Gaza and in the Ukraine, attacks on shipping by Huthis in the Red Sea, rising inflation, rising interest rates and volatile exchange rates, as well as any continuing or new effects resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the global economic uncertainty, which may impact customer demand by encouraging them to exercise greater caution and selectivity with their short-term IT investment plans. The factors noted above are not exhaustive.

Further information about the company’s businesses, including information about factors that could materially affect Silicom’s results of operations and financial condition, are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 20-F and other documents filed by the Company and that may be subsequently filed by the company from time to time with the SEC. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as “expect,” “should,” “believe,” “anticipate” or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. In light of significant risks and uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the company that it will achieve such forward-looking statements. The company disclaims any duty to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Company Contact:
Eran Gilad, CFO
Silicom Ltd.
Tel: +972-9-764-4555
E-mail: erang@silicom.co.il

Investor Relations Contact:
Ehud Helft
EK Global Investor Relations
Tel: +1 212 378 8040
E-mail: silicom@ekgir.com

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SmartBug Media® Ranks No. 142 on Inc.’s List of the Pacific Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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Magazine’s rankings recognize percentage revenue growth from 2021-2023

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SmartBug Media® — HubSpot’s most decorated Elite Partner in the world and the digital agency of choice for organizations looking to create resilient growth across the entire customer lifecycle — today announced that it ranked No. 142 on Inc. magazine’s fifth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals list for the Pacific region.

The rankings include the fastest-growing private companies based in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon and Washington.

The rankings include the fastest-growing private companies based in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon and Washington. The regional list — an extension of the national Inc. 5000 — represents a look at the most successful private companies within the Pacific economy. This marks the fourth consecutive year that SmartBug has landed a place on the list.

“Being ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the Pacific region yet again speaks to our consistency as a partner that brings value to our clients across the full customer lifecycle,” Ryan Malone, Global CEO of SmartBug Media, said. “Our growth stems from the fact that we are laser-focused on helping our clients achieve their goals. As one of the world’s largest HubSpot partners, we have the breadth and depth to deliver what they need to succeed.” 

SmartBug was recently named the 2024 HubSpot North American Partner of the Year for the third time. The agency holds all eight advanced HubSpot accreditations, including the newest Content Experience Accreditation.

“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list are true trailblazers driving economic growth in their respective regions, industries and beyond. This list celebrates their achievements and tells the stories of remarkable companies that are fueling growth and adding jobs in local economies throughout the country,” Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc, said.

SmartBug has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for the past eight years and the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list for the past four. The complete Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, including company profiles, can be found at inc.com/Pacific.

ABOUT SMARTBUG MEDIA®

SmartBug Media® is the digital agency of choice for organizations looking to create resilient growth across the entire customer lifecycle. From marketing to sales, revenue operations to customer success and e-commerce to integration, SmartBug® combines sound strategies, cutting-edge AI and digital innovation to de-risk the future and set a course for continued success.

As a three-time HubSpot Partner of the Year, SmartBug is one of its top-performing Elite Global Solutions Partners. SmartBug is also a Google Premier Partner. For more information about SmartBug Media, visit smartbugmedia.com.

For SmartBug Media Inquiries, Contact:
Katie Quaranta, PR Manager
SmartBug Media
kquaranta@smartbugmedia.com 

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India Research Conclave 2025 at AIIMS Sets the Stage for Strengthening India’s Research Ecosystem

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NEW DELHI, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The India Research Conclave 2025, hosted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in advancing research excellence, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing research integrity in India. Powered by Springer Nature, the conclave brought together leading academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on key challenges and opportunities shaping India’s research landscape.

With a strong emphasis on research integrity, innovation, and inclusivity, the event featured keynote addresses from distinguished speakers from the government, academia, and research organizations. Discussions underscored India’s role in shaping the global research agenda and the importance of ethical and sustainable scientific progress.

Frank Vrancken Peeters, CEO, Springer Nature, highlighted the transformative impact of collaboration and research integrity in driving scientific advancements. He stated, “India is emerging as a global leader in research and innovation. Events like the India Research Conclave play a crucial role in fostering a culture of excellence, transparency, and collaboration. At Springer Nature, we remain committed to supporting the research community with tools and resources that uphold the highest standards of integrity.”

P.K. Banerjee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of India, reiterated the government’s focus on strengthening India’s research ecosystem. He remarked, “The India Research Conclave serves as a crucial platform to bring together policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to drive impactful research and innovation. As India continues to expand its research capabilities, it is imperative that we uphold the highest ethical and academic standards, ensuring that our scientific advancements benefit society at large. Initiatives like One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) are key to democratizing access to high-quality research, enabling Indian researchers to contribute more effectively to the global knowledge economy. The students need to nudge the institutions into first getting access and thereafter, use them effectively for newer multi-disciplinary research using ONOS.”

The conclave also featured two engaging panel discussions. The first panel, ‘Strengthening India’s Research & the Way Forward’, brought together distinguished academics and policymakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities in India’s research ecosystem. Experts shared insights on funding, policy reforms, and interdisciplinary collaboration to propel India to the forefront of global research. The second panel, ‘Women in Research: Catalysts for Change in India’s Scientific Landscape’, highlighted the invaluable contributions of women researchers and the need for greater gender inclusivity in STEM fields. The discussion emphasized mentorship, policy support, and institutional changes to empower women in research.

The conclave featured keynote speeches and discussions from esteemed leaders in research, education, and policy, including Dr. Govind K. Makharia, Associate Dean (Research), AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, Chairman, National Medical Commission and Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, Government of India

Hosting the India Research Conclave 2025 at AIIMS, New Delhi, one of India’s premier research institutions, underscored the event’s significance in shaping national research policies. The discussions on sustainability, technology-driven research, and academic integrity highlighted India’s growing influence in the global research ecosystem.

A key focus of the conclave was Springer Nature’s Research Integrity initiatives, reinforcing the commitment to ethical publishing, transparency, and sustainable research practices. This aligns with India’s vision for academic excellence and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Through insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and knowledge exchange, the India Research Conclave 2025 laid the foundation for future initiatives that will strengthen India’s position as a global leader in research and innovation.

About Springer Nature:

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

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