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Rogers $1M Season of Canada’s Got Talent: CGT Reveals the First Six Performers Heading to the Finale, May 14 on Citytv

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024

TORONTO, May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On tonight’s episode of Canada’s Got Talent on Citytv, the #CGT judges – Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall – and host Lindsay Ell selected the first six of eight acts moving on to the live two-hour finale, airing Tuesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+. They are:

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  • ET / 5 p.m. PT on Citytv and Citytv+.
  • ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts from tonight’s episode into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote .
  • Together with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in premium original Canadian content while fostering homegrown talent.
  • Last year, Rogers contributed approximately $950M to Canadian content and produced over 12,700 hours of unique Canadian programming.

Grand Opening Weekend Festivities with Back-to-Back Concerts by Superstars Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Mark Unveiling of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto's Latest Amenities

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Sonntag, Mai 5, 2024

The Grand Opening of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto marks a significant milestone in the entertainment and hospitality landscape of Toronto, promising unparalleled experiences while championing community enrichment and economic impact.

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  • The Grand Opening of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto marks a significant milestone in the entertainment and hospitality landscape of Toronto, promising unparalleled experiences while championing community enrichment and economic impact.
  • As Gwen took to the stage on May 3, opening with "Sweetest Thing", her vibrant energy instantly ignited the room.
  • The crowd erupted when she playfully teased the audience about whether they would come see her husband, country music superstar Blake Shelton perform at the resort the following night.
  • Don't you think it's curious, that of all the people in the world, including Blake Shelton, they picked Gwen Stefani to open the casino?"

Prime Video to Become the Home of National Monday Night NHL Games in Canada Beginning in 2024-25 Season, with Prime Monday Night Hockey

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024

TORONTO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Rogers Communications, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a milestone two-year agreement in Canada to bring hockey fans Monday night NHL hockey exclusively on Prime Video.

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  • TORONTO, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Rogers Communications, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a milestone two-year agreement in Canada to bring hockey fans Monday night NHL hockey exclusively on Prime Video.
  • Prime Monday Night Hockey will stream all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 NHL seasons.
  • The deal is the NHL’s first exclusive national broadcast package with a digital-only streaming service in Canada.
  • The Prime Monday Night Hockey package, produced by Prime Video, will feature a new broadcast team offering in-depth analysis and play-by-play coverage, and stream live exclusively to Prime members in Canada.

Prime Video to Become the Home of National Monday Night NHL Games in Canada Beginning in 2024-25 Season, with Prime Monday Night Hockey

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024

TORONTO, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ - Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Rogers Communications, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a milestone two-year agreement in Canada to bring hockey fans Monday night NHL hockey exclusively on Prime Video.

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  • TORONTO, April 25, 2024 /CNW/ - Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Rogers Communications, and the National Hockey League (NHL) today announced a milestone two-year agreement in Canada to bring hockey fans Monday night NHL hockey exclusively on Prime Video.
  • Prime Monday Night Hockey will stream all national regular season Monday night NHL games in English for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 NHL seasons.
  • The Prime Monday Night Hockey package, produced by Prime Video, will feature a new broadcast team offering in-depth analysis and play-by-play coverage, and stream live exclusively to Prime members in Canada.
  • "With Prime Monday Night Hockey, we're offering our customers even more from their Prime membership," said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Rogers $1M Season of Canada’s Got Talent: Top Performances from Tonight’s Episode on Citytv

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024

DANIEL POWTER (Vernon, BC) surprised the audience by singing “Bad Day,” an original song he wrote that topped the charts for several weeks in 2005.

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  • DANIEL POWTER (Vernon, BC) surprised the audience by singing “Bad Day,” an original song he wrote that topped the charts for several weeks in 2005.
  • MITCHELL HRYCAN (Saskatoon, SK) duped the judges when his twin, MICHAEL HRYCAN, surprised the crowd in a shocking twist!
  • Together with Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers is committed to investing in premium original Canadian content while fostering homegrown talent.
  • Last year, Rogers contributed approximately $950M to Canadian content and produced over 12,700 hours of unique Canadian programming.

Kilmer Sports Ventures Appoints Ivan Gazidis as President

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Kilmer Sports Ventures announced the appointment of Ivan Gazidis as President, effective immediately.

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  • TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Kilmer Sports Ventures announced the appointment of Ivan Gazidis as President, effective immediately.
  • Kilmer Sports Ventures is a new division of the Kilmer Group and will focus on investment opportunities in the world of sport and entertainment.
  • Gazidis joins Kilmer Sports Ventures after thirty years as a business executive and leader in the world of football and sports.
  • "I am delighted to join Kilmer Sports Ventures and look forward to building this new organization with Larry Tanenbaum,” said Ivan Gazidis.

Brian Burke to Be Honoured as Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade

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Dienstag, Februar 6, 2024

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.
  • Feeling he had achieved all he could as a player, Burke hung up his skates to attend Harvard Law School.
  • Brian Burke, Grand Marshal of the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade, said:
    "I am immensely honoured to be named Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade and to have the opportunity to celebrate my Irish heritage.
  • "The parade also features a variety of community groups, schools and cultural organizations, highlighting the city's diversity."

Pizza Pizza makes history as the Official Pizza of the PWHL

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Mittwoch, Januar 17, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - Pizza Pizza becomes the first exclusive quick-service pizza sponsor of the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) for its Canadian operations including the teams in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - Pizza Pizza becomes the first exclusive quick-service pizza sponsor of the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) for its Canadian operations including the teams in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
  • Pizza Pizza is no stranger to professional sports in Canada, particularly hockey, as the pizzeria has long-standing partnerships with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and its sister brand Pizza 73 with the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.
  • "We're beyond excited to celebrate and support the PWHL during its inaugural season," said Amber Winters, Senior Director of Marketing, Pizza Pizza.
  • "The PWHL's partnership with Pizza Pizza will contribute to the success and growth of the league during its inaugural season," said Chelsea Purcell, PWHL Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships.

Rogers Turns on 5G Service for Its Customers at All TTC Subway Stations

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Freitag, November 17, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that it turned on 5G service for Rogers customers at all remaining stations in the TTC subway system, along with the tunnel of the Vaughan extension between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations. It also added more reliable 911 access for all riders at these new locations.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that it turned on 5G service for Rogers customers at all remaining stations in the TTC subway system, along with the tunnel of the Vaughan extension between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations.
  • “We’re now transitioning to the next critical phase of the project, expanding 5G coverage to connect the remaining 36 kilometers of track.”
    Since launching Rogers 5G on the TTC subway in August, Rogers customers used over 411 terabytes of data while riding the subway.
  • In April, Rogers acquired the cellular network in the TTC subway system from BAI Canada and committed to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to roll out 5G service and more reliable 911 access across all 75 subway stations and all tunnels.
  • In August, Rogers introduced 5G in the busiest areas of the TTC subway for its customers and turned on 5G service for all riders in October.

GreenShield partners with mental health advocate Michael Landsberg to destigmatize mental health

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Mittwoch, November 29, 2023

GreenShield and Landsberg will exclusively launch First Step, a first-of-its-kind mental health program aimed at approaching the topic with real, raw conversation

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  • GreenShield and Landsberg will exclusively launch First Step, a first-of-its-kind mental health program aimed at approaching the topic with real, raw conversation
    TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, GreenShield, Canada's not-for-profit health and benefits company, announced a partnership with famed Canadian broadcaster and mental health advocate, Michael Landsberg, to transform the conversation around mental health.
  • I was immediately struck by the overwhelming response, specifically the level of loneliness people felt," said Michael Landsberg, mental health advocate.
  • "Since then, we've made a lot of strides as a society, but we've failed to reduce the stigma around mental health.
  • "Unfortunately, mental health issues remain shrouded in stigma, falsehoods and misconceptions," said Joe Blomeley, Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Health and Enterprise Growth, GreenShield.