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Bell celebrates the life and legacy of telecommunications pioneer Jean de Grandpré

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Mr. de Grandpr was instrumental in transforming the telecommunications industry in Canada, and an important leader in the business community.

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  • Mr. de Grandpr was instrumental in transforming the telecommunications industry in Canada, and an important leader in the business community.
  • "I am saddened by the passing of Mr. de Grandpr who was a great role model and an inspiration for myself and for many of us in the telecommunications industry," said Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE and Bell.
  • Renowned for his mentorship of future Bell leaders, Mr. de Grandpr often said "It is the people that make the company."
  • BCE is Canada's largest communications company, providing advanced Bell broadband wireless, Internet, TV, media and business communications services.

Avocados From Mexico becomes official partner of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers

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MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is proud to announce its official partnership with the National Bank Open presented by Rogers .

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is proud to announce its official partnership with the National Bank Open presented by Rogers .
  • Avocados From Mexico is proud to announce its official partnership with the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.
  • "We are very excited to have Avocados From Mexico join us at the 2022 National Bank Open presented by Rogers," said Claude Savard, vice-president of corporate partnerships at Tennis Canada.
  • For more information on Avocados From Mexico, visit https://avocadosfrommexico.ca/ or follow Avocados From Mexico Canada on Facebook and Instagram.

Tentative Agreement reached at Bell clerical

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TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor's Bell Clerical and Associated Employees Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement with Bell Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor's Bell Clerical and Associated Employees Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement with Bell Canada.
  • "Telecommunications members united behind shared priorities, and many of those important issues are reflected in this tentative agreement."
  • On June 21, 2022, Bell Clerical members voted in favour of strike action .
  • Approximately 4,200 workers in the clerical bargaining unit perform clerical and other duties, and live and work across Ontario and Quebec.

CAPREIT Announces Strategic Disposition of East York Property and Acquisition of Two High-Quality New-Build Properties

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The property, which was built in 1974, is comprised of 253 residential units and will be sold for consideration of $90.1 million (excluding disposition costs).

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  • The property, which was built in 1974, is comprised of 253 residential units and will be sold for consideration of $90.1 million (excluding disposition costs).
  • The remaining net proceeds will be redeployed to fund the acquisition of new-build properties, as outlined below, pursuant to CAPREITs active asset management program.
  • CAPREIT also announced that it has completed the acquisition of two high-quality new-build apartment properties located in strategic markets with strong fundamentals, further enhancing CAPREITs geographic diversification.
  • The property, which was built in 2021 and is currently 98% leased, was purchased for $22.5 million (excluding transaction costs).

Tactical Engages Metallurgical Expert

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The Company is also actively involved in the development of innovative metallurgical processing techniques to further unlock REE development potential.

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  • The Company is also actively involved in the development of innovative metallurgical processing techniques to further unlock REE development potential.
  • This news release contains statements and information that, to the extent that they are not historical fact, may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation.
  • Forward-looking information may include financial and other projections, as well as statements regarding future plans, objectives, or economic performance, or the assumption underlying any of the foregoing.
  • Further, any forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made.

Industrial Chimney Company Acquires Cheminée Lining From Cleaver-Brooks

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SAINT-JRME, Quebec, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial Chimney Company (ICC), manufacturer of high-quality residential and industrial venting products, has acquired Chemine Lining, the exhaust solutions division of premier boiler manufacturer, The Cleaver-Brooks Company, Inc. Chemine Lining's established reputation and expertise in grease duct, commercial venting, and freestanding chimney stacks is a natural fit to expand ICC laterally and develop new markets.

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  • SAINT-JRME, Quebec, Aug. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial Chimney Company (ICC), manufacturer of high-quality residential and industrial venting products, has acquired Chemine Lining, the exhaust solutions division of premier boiler manufacturer, The Cleaver-Brooks Company, Inc. Chemine Lining's established reputation and expertise in grease duct, commercial venting, and freestanding chimney stacks is a natural fit to expand ICC laterally and develop new markets.
  • "The acquisition of Chemine Lining will bring a broader depth of products to our industrial chimney customers," says Steve Rea, Vice-President, ICC Industrial Products.
  • ICC Chimney is renowned both in Canada and the U.S. for the high-quality manufacturing of residential and industrial venting products.
  • As a division of Cleaver-Brooks, Chemine Lining has established a reputation as a market leader in the category of industrial chimneys.

Cannara signs an Exclusive Brand Partnership with Exotic Genetix in Canada

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Agreement grants Cannara an exclusive license to use, sell and distribute Exotic Genetix branded products throughout Canada in addition to providing access to direct breeder's knowledge and insights on Exotic Genetix' cannabis strains

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  • Agreement grants Cannara an exclusive license to use, sell and distribute Exotic Genetix branded products throughout Canada in addition to providing access to direct breeder's knowledge and insights on Exotic Genetix' cannabis strains
    MONTREAL, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -Cannara Biotech Inc. ("Cannara" or the "Company") (TSXV: LOVE) (OTCQB: LOVFF) (FRA: 8CB), a vertically integrated producer of premium-grade cannabis and derivative products with one of the largest indoor cannabis cultivation facilities in Canada and the largest in Quebec, today announced an exclusive brand partnership with 50-time award-winning US-based cannabis breeder, cultivator and hash maker, Exotic Genetix Ltd. ("Exotic Genetix").
  • "Exotic Genetix is a multi award-winning breeder and is responsible for the genetics behind some of the highest quality cannabis available in the United States.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Cannara will be granted an exclusive license to use, market, sell and distribute Exotic Genetix branded products throughout Canada.
  • "I have been waiting a long time to bring Exotic Genetix to Canada and who better to curate the brand than Cannara alongside its flagship brands Tribal, Nugz and Orchid CBD.

Équité Association Investigators win the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators' (IAATI) Insurance Investigator(s) Group of the Year Award for the second year in a row

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The quitteam is comprised of subject matter experts, with deep knowledge and experience in organized crime related to auto theft, vehicle identification, cargo crime, and the recovery of stolen vehicles.

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  • The quitteam is comprised of subject matter experts, with deep knowledge and experience in organized crime related to auto theft, vehicle identification, cargo crime, and the recovery of stolen vehicles.
  • The theft and export of stolen vehicles from Canada continues to be a serious challenge for the insurance industry, the police services, and Canadians in general.
  • As a not-for-profit, national organization, quit Association supports Canadian insurers to fight fraud by using advanced analytics, intelligence best practices, and coordinated investigations.
  • quit, is invested in diminishing crime in Canada, and protecting all Canadians against exploitation.

DGAP-News: AmmPower Corp. Engineering Lab Demonstrates 100 Watts of Power from Ammonia Powered Hydrogen Fuel Cell

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Ammonia decomposition, or ammonia "cracking", is the process of splitting ammonia back into its elements: hydrogen and nitrogen.

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  • Ammonia decomposition, or ammonia "cracking", is the process of splitting ammonia back into its elements: hydrogen and nitrogen.
  • AmmPower's ammonia cracking system successfully achieved close to 100% conversion as indicated by an NDIR (nondispersive infrared) gas detector.
  • The "cracked" hydrogen was then used in a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, producing up to 100W of electricity.
  • AmmPower's chemical engineers power an LED light using the electricity from a PEM fuel cell with hydrogen created through the decomposition of ammonia.

XMachina AI Group Inc. Announces Closing of $18M Letter of Intent

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XMachina AI Group Inc., formerly 1210352 B.C.

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  • XMachina AI Group Inc., formerly 1210352 B.C.
  • Ltd., (the Company) announces that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Nuvoola AI Inc. for $18,000,000 through a combination of cash, shares and earned-out consideration.
  • Nuvoola AI Inc. ( https://nuvoola.com/ ) transforms video, voice and data into actionable intelligence to drive operational performance by automating processes, increasing visibility and improving velocity.
  • The opportunity to join forces with XMachina comes at an exciting time for Nuvoola.