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A few strange things happened Tuesday at the Shasta County Board of Supervisors meeting.
But before we examine the meeting’s most bizarre parts, I’d be guilty of burying the lead if I didn’t share one of the most stunning developments.
You may recall two occasions last week when Shasta County Supervisors Les Baugh and Patrick Jones unlawfully opened board chambers and allowed the public inside an off-limits space that had been shuttered by supervisors in a Dec. 15 vote after a surge in COVID cases.
The pair’s first act of shared defiance was Tuesday.
The second was Wednesday, when Jones repeated the previous day’s performance during what was supposed to be a virtual special board meeting.
Cycle Capital announces $145 million Cleantech fund final close, adds EDC as LP
Montreal-based cleantech venture capital firm Cycle Capital has closed $145 million CAD for its cleantech fund, Cycle Capital IV. The startup also announced that Export Development Canada (EDC) is a new limited partner.
As reported in the Logic, EDC is contributing $10 million to the fund. Cycle Capital claims to have $500 million in assets under management. This is the final close for Cycle Capital IV, which announced a $109 million first close of the fund in 2019. The Government of Québec contributed $50 million to the fund at that time through Investissement Québec.
New Association Aims to Strengthen Independent Journalism in Canada
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Press Forward unites independent journalism organizations to transform the media landscape through innovation, advocacy and inclusivity.
TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Today marks the official launch of Press Forward, a new national association that aims to unify, elevate and advocate for independent journalism organizations in Canada.
Press Forward is dedicated to ensuring people in Canada have access to strong, independent, and community-focused journalism. It s mission is to boost innovation, inclusivity and diversity in media across the country.
Founding members include Press Forward is first and foremost about reinvigorating the relationship between readers and news organizations a crucial component of developing sustainable business models for journalism, says Emma Gilchrist, Editor-in-Chief at The Narwhal and Chair of Press Forward.