FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been cleared of race interference allegations by an ethics panel. A whistleblower had accused him of interfering with the officiating in the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The panel cleared him of both allegations and said it found no evidence of any wrongdoing.
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Just 12% say their supply chains are in a “fully modern, integrated” state. Almost half of respondents’ firms regularly experience some supply chain disruptions. A mere 6% say disruptions aren’t an issue. But there’s hope on the horizon.
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NX Technologies raised 22 million euros (about $24 million) in a Series B funding round led by PayPal Ventures. The company will use the capital to strengthen its market position in Germany, expand into new markets in Europe and grow its digital payment management platform for the automotive industry.
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In each edition of Living 60+, we ask a selection of local seniors for their take on various topics Technology has changed the way people live. We asked some local people what was their favourite invention, the thing that has had a big impact. Gail Davis said she hopes educators will continue to make advancements in how children are treated.
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TTAND is aiming for what Friisdahl calls “the power of one” in the industry. Celebrations will continue throughout the year and include upcoming annual conference. Penny Martin, VP Agent Experience, will be retiring at the end of July.
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Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFOB) is calling on the federal government to use laser focus with respect to the costs of doing business ahead of the budget on Apr. 16. A recent CFOB survey indicates 74% want a lower overall tax burden. Businesses in the alcohol production and hospitality industries will see the annual alcohol excise tax increase by 2%.
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Small businesses in Ottawa are asking for “sweeping reforms to community support” for viability following the detrimental effects of the pandemic. The Grove Studio – a local business in Hintonburg – started the initiative on Wednesday. It said 110 small businesses came together to write one letter to the Mayor of Ottawa, Mark Sutcliffe.
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AER CEO Laurie Pusher is suing the AER for negligently handling the oil sands pond’s tailings in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. The AER said it’s a “slow, industrial genocide” and that the industry is ignoring its impacts. “I’m going to be sick from my head to my toes. I’m a hungry aunty.’” Dr. Lepine said.
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Canada’s Rachel Homan defeated Japan’s Miyu Ueno 7-2 to remain unbeaten at the world women’s curling championship. Homan and her team of Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes scored three in the eighth end en route to their seventh straight round-robin victory. Canada will next play Turkey’s Dilsat Yildiz in the evening draw at Centre 200.
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Aaron Mason, Cynthia Anderson, Douglas Murdock, and John Carson won just over $100,000 on the Feb. 28 Lotto 6/49 and Extra draw thanks to a ticket they purchased at a gas station and convenience store in the community. The colleagues said they’ve been buying regularly buying tickets for years.
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