News by subject: AVO

Yesterday, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 264, legislation that, among other things, prohibits Chinese nationals from acquiring real property in the state based solely on race, ethnicity and country of origin, ostensibly in the...

With the deadline to repay the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan interest-free by year-end fast approaching, 78% of small business owners report that getting extra time to repay their CEBA loan will increase the likelihood of their...

As part of the Ontario Anti-Racism Directorate's Anti-Racism Anti-Hate initiative, Urban Rez Solutions is hosting a three part hybrid (virtual / in-person), town hall series addressing anti-Black racism in our children's schools....

Timed with the formal end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on Thursday, a National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) television and digital ad is punctuating the occasion with a "thank you" to pharmacists and pharmacy teams. The ad...

Ray Kurzweil today announced his opinion letter in response to the recent open letter to 'pause' research on AI 'more powerful than GPT-4:...

In an effort to ensure equitable care for Arizona pets, Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law today Senate Bill 1053 which will allow veterinarians licensed in Arizona to establish a veterinary-client relationship through telemedicine. Introduced by...

A new alliance of trade associations, retailers, business owners and individual consumers, Coalition for Convenient Sales, is advocating to expand access to spirits-based ready-to-drink products. Coalition members include Pennsylvania Restaurant and...

Today, Flair Airlines, Canada's leading ultra-low cost airline, announced that 74.1% of its flights were on time in April. Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time are considered to be...

Jan Simpson, the first Black woman to lead a National Union in Canada, has been re-elected to an historic second term as National President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). This gives her a decisive mandate to take the Union forward as...

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore will be named in a series of civil actions collectively alleging that hundreds of individuals were sexually abused by clergy, seminarians, deacons, and employees of the church. Renowned civil rights and...

News Advisory: Event: Briefing to mark one year since the murder of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh. When: Thursday, May...

As nurses across the country celebrate National Nursing Week, members of the by the Ontario Nurses' Association are submitting thousands of signatures on a petition to the Ford government calling for better staffing, better wages and better care in...

The Forward Party today announced its 12 "battleground states" where it will focus its resources through the 2024 cycle in order to: Field candidatesRapidly grow the grassrootsObtain legal party status."We know ultimate success is defined by securing...

A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: In Lieshita Community, Pukou District, Nanjing City, the anchors of the live streaming base in...

Everett Stern, former US Senate candidate, author and Intelligence Director of Tactical Rabbit will hold a press conference on the steps of the New York Public Library, at 5th Avenue and 42 Street in New York City at 4pm EST to release other damaging...

Mere weeks away from opening for another season, there are reports that more animals have died at Marineland. "It's deeply disturbing...

To provide elected officials with a glimpse into the day-in-the-life of a nurse and to highlight opportunities to better support the profession and Ontario's health system, the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is launching its annual...

President Biden, the White House, Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA Equity Czar Dr. Dewayne Goldman and Deputy Director Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Monica Rainge must take personal responsibility for the debacle that has American Farmers. The...

The passage of Bill 60 by the Ford government continues toward a dangerous path of province-wide health-care privatization that will further erode patient care, says ONA Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN....

Jordan Neely's family responds to killer Daniel Penny's admission of guilt through their representatives. "In short, his actions on the train,...

A new report released by Fluoride Action Network (FAN) based on emails it has obtained through Freedom of Information reveals the tactics dentists are now using to try to raise doubts about the growing scientific evidence that fluoride can reduce...

Toronto area OPSEU/SEFPO members will be at the Ontario Science Centre on Saturday, May 6th for an information picket and rally to #SaveTheScienceCentre. OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick will be onsite and available to speak to the media on behalf of...

Toronto area OPSEU/SEFPO members will be at the Ontario Science Centre on Saturday, May 6th for an information picket and rally to #SaveTheScienceCentre. OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick will be onsite and available to speak to the media on behalf of...

Joining a union and having a united voice is a widely supported solution to the challenges...

From May 8 through to May 14, 68,000 members of the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) are celebrating the nursing profession and focusing on forging their future during Nursing Week 2023....

Brady, one of America's oldest gun violence prevention organizations, has launched a new message-tested advertising campaign to highlight the destructive impact of military-style assault weapons in our communities....

Today, the Teamsters are commending Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and members of the state legislature for enacting House Bill 1762, an Act Relating to Protecting Employees of Warehouses (HB 1762). HB 1762 will implement limits on warehouse worker...

The registered nurses and health care professionals of UNAC/UHCP are calling on California lawmakers to intervene in the chronic nursing shortage?with a half-billion-dollar investment and legislation that will double California's capacity to graduate...

"The situation in Sudan is teetering toward catastrophe, and children are increasingly caught in the crossfire. While we are unable to confirm estimates due to the intensity of the violence, UNICEF has received reports that 190 children have been...

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) ? the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide ? today shared a legislative proposal with Congress designed to promote stronger...

Tens of thousands of Ontarians have been denied fast, fair access to justice and suffered hardship because of "excruciatingly long" delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board, Ombudsman Paul Dubé reveals in his latest investigation report, released...

Dry Eye Foundation has identified more than 50 eye drops for sale online that raise safety flags, and has offered to help popular e-commerce platforms Amazon and Walmart address this growing problem. 27 out of 39 brands listed on the Foundation's...

Today, on United Nations Anti-Bullying Day, BRP Inc. is taking a stand to end intimidation in schools by helping those who need it the most. To drive positive change, BRP is creating an online hub that provides easy access to resources offered by...

Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, passed its final vote on May 3rdAfter more than ten years of advocacy efforts, Canada finally has federal supply chain legislation to begin confronting child labour...

The Fluoride Action Network (FAN) describes a new National Toxicology Program (NTP) report on fluoride neurotoxicity as confirming what experts have long suggested: that fluoride is the new lead in its ability to lower IQ in children. This Thursday...

A Common Sense America: Recent national security reports have uncovered efforts by China, Russia and other countries hostile to the United States to shape domestic policies that harm our country's national security, food security, energy independence...

The voice of more than 45,000 current and former National Guard officers applauds bipartisan House legislation that would ensure some of America's most talented and experienced military space professionals can keep defending the nation. Introduced...

TORONTO, May 3, 2023 /CNW/  Today, the Ontario Government announced that it is investing $51 million dollars in the fight against auto theft by creating a dedicated Auto Theft Team led by the Ontario Provincial Police, a new community safety grant,...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Press Freedom Day: "Journalists work tirelessly to report the truth, help hold governments accountable, and provide Canadians with accurate, reliable, and trustworthy...

Oakland city workers represented by SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, IAFF Local 55, and IBEW Local 1245 are united in support for Mayor Sheng Thao's two-year balanced budget proposal released on Monday, May 1. "We applaud the Mayor for balancing a...

This is a report from China SCIO about international students exploring Xiangtan's revolutionary sites.   Youtube link: https://youtu.be/nxMn6nYcX3k Join five international students from diverse backgrounds as they retrace Chairman Mao's childhood...

Iowa Environmental Council addresses Berkshire Hathaway's lack of transparency. As shareholders, media, and onlookers descend on Omaha in May for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, the utopian spectacle hides dark realities. The...

The ballooning backlog of Employee Retention Credit (ERTC) applications reached a grim milestone last week, despite recent commitments from IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel to double efforts to get small and mid-sized businesses this vital money....

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) in support of important legislation to secure our borders and end the crisis created by the Biden administration's policies:...

Earlier today, Iranian American journalist, author, and women's rights campaigner Masih Alinejad presented a draft resolution condemning transnational repression and the targeting of journalists to U.N. member states during an observance of World...

Today, a group of New England fishermen launched the New England Fisherman Stewardship Association (NEFSA), a non-profit, nonpartisan advocacy group, to fight against needless regulation and offshore wind development threatening the viability of the...

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Two years ago, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) reacted favourably to the long-awaited report from the monitoring committee of the...

Today, Arnold Ventures (AV) announced Kevin Ring, currently the President of FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums), will join AV as the new Vice President of Criminal Justice Advocacy, a role that will help shape criminal justice reform...

A powerful new film has debuted calling for hearing allies, policy leaders and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stand boldly with and for the deaf and hard of hearing community and help deliver the communications equity promised decades...