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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
THE ASSOCIATION FOR MINERAL EXPLORATION WELCOMES TODD STONE AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO
VANCOUVER, BC, /CNW/ - The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), the leading voice for the mineral exploration and development industry in British Columbia, is pleased to announce that it has named Todd Stone as the new President & CEO, effective August 5, 2025. "After an extensive search, the Board of Directors officially welcomes Todd Stone as our new President & CEO," said Board Chair, Trish Jacques. "The exploration industry and the AME team will be well served by his broad public and private sector experiences. We are impressed with his commitment to advocate and work collaboratively to protect and promote the interests of mineral explorers and developers creating opportunities and benefits for all British Columbians." Stone brings a wealth of experience in government and public affairs, having served as MLA for Kamloops – South Thompson for almost 12 years and held the cabinet portfolios of Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Minister Responsible for Emergency Management, as well as Deputy Government House Leader. During his time in office, Stone was well-recognized and widely respected for his results-focused and thoughtful approach that helped shape many successful public policies and programs that the province benefits from today. After having decided not to seek re-election in the 2024 provincial election, Stone has remained an active voice, appearing on political panels and radio talk shows. Prior to being elected for the first time in 2013, Stone was Founder, President & CEO of iCompass Technologies. During his time in business, he built and mentored a strong team to create cutting-edge tech solutions for hundreds of local government and other public sector organizations across Canada and the United States. "I'm inspired by AME's mission and legacy of protecting a prosperous landscape for mineral exploration that promotes economic growth in British Columbia, respects Indigenous rights, and ensures environmental sustainability," said Stone. "I'm energized by the opportunities that BC exploration presents for our province, country and the world and recognize the unprecedented alignment of support across Canada to unlock our natural resources for a more diversified international market. The world needs British Columbia's mineral resources, and AME has a vital role to play working on behalf of our members – big and small – with Government and First Nations to ensure British Columbia is positioned as the leading mineral exploration jurisdiction." About AME The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is the lead association for the mineral exploration and development industry based in British Columbia. Established in 1912, AME represents, advocates and promotes the interests of more than 6,000 members who are engaged in mineral exploration and development in BC and globally. AME encourages a safe, economically strong and environmentally responsible industry by providing clear initiatives, policies, events and tools to support its membership in delivering responsible projects that advance reconciliation and provide benefit to all British Columbians.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
OKC's Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center breaks ground
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The name of OKC's new animal shelter is the Oklahoma City Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center. It broke ground on Thursday. 'This original building was built back in 1996 and it's time for an upgrade,' said Councilman Todd Stone, City of Oklahoma City. LOCAL NEWS: Loving and adoptable pets available this February McCune spent years advocating for humane living conditions for animals in Oklahoma and around the world. She significantly contributed to the new shelter project before passing away last year. 'I know Louisa is here with us in spirit, and she would absolutely be thrilled,' said Kelly Barnes of the Kirkpatrick Foundation. 'She said, where animals fare well, people fare well.' The $42 million project is funded through MAPS 4. 'It's designed to improve the care for the animals, but also improve conditions for our staff and our volunteers,' said Stone. The center will be constructed in two phases. One, building the main shelter and two, rebuilding the 2,800 square foot barn, providing parking and removing the current structure. The new facility will more than double the number of dog kennels to nearly 550 and increase the number of cat condos to more than 300. LOCAL NEWS: OKC Zoo welcomes Eastern collared lizards 'It's not just about being prettier and having newer, nicer things,' said Mayor David Holt. 'Sometimes capacity limitations drive decisions about euthanasia that might have not occurred otherwise.' The new building is scheduled to open in 2026. 'There's a lot that's going to happen at this place, and that's certainly a fulfillment of Louisa's expansive vision for it,' said Holt. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
