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Proto Inc.’s Hologram Inventions Get Canadian Patent

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Jeudi, mars 23, 2023

, March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proto Inc. the holographic display and communications platform has had its 2022 USPTO patent recognized by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development for the company’s holographic display devices and methods.

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  • , March 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proto Inc. the holographic display and communications platform has had its 2022 USPTO patent recognized by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development for the company’s holographic display devices and methods.
  • Proto is the first self-contained, plug & play, human-sized, portable hologram device, which runs on the Proto OS and the cloud and is constantly updated with new and exciting software features and applications including the new Proto mobile beam app.
  • The patent describes Proto as “A holographic display device for presenting a hologram-like image…[providing] a realistic appearance.
  • “Canada has been home to some truly memorable accomplishments for Proto – this patent will help us protect our IP and continue to innovate.”
    In Canada, Proto and its regional outpost Proto Canada, have worked with Cadillac Fairview, VinFast, Diageo, Just For Laughs and the Canadian Walk of Fame.

NMG Strengthens its Management Team with the Addition of Mining Construction, Legal, and Indigenous Relations Expertise as the Company Prepares for its Next Growth Phase

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Mercredi, septembre 28, 2022

Starting on October 3, 2022, Anoop Singh is a civil engineer (McGill University) with nearly 20 years of experience in mining and heavy civil operations.

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  • Starting on October 3, 2022, Anoop Singh is a civil engineer (McGill University) with nearly 20 years of experience in mining and heavy civil operations.
  • Prior to joining NMG, Mr. Singh was Vice President, Strategic Development and Estimating at Bird Construction (previously H.J.
  • OConnell) where he managed multiple mining accounts over the years for clients such as ArcelorMittal, Rio Tinto, Cliffs, Vale, and Agnico Eagle.
  • Mrs. LeBlanc will liaise with Indigenous communities, leaders, and organizations in her new capacity as Manager, Indigenous Relations.

FANAPLY EXPANDS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH KEY HIRES

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Mercredi, janvier 19, 2022

Beyond her leadership at the organization, Maged will bring her extensive track record of innovation and building businesses in sports, entertainment and technology to continue to scale Fanaply and develop transformational platforms and partnerships.

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  • Beyond her leadership at the organization, Maged will bring her extensive track record of innovation and building businesses in sports, entertainment and technology to continue to scale Fanaply and develop transformational platforms and partnerships.
  • "Fanaply has been a pioneer in the NFT space with its best-in-class and differentiated product offering over the last three years.
  • I'm thrilled to join the team as we work to tell the Fanaply story and continue building on the foundation of its commercial efforts."
  • In addition to Maged, Fanaply is bringing on two key hires to lead its Business Development team.

Comedy Takes Center Stage in the New 'Just For Laughs' Chat Experience

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Lundi, juillet 26, 2021

Fans of comedy will continue to be amused by the Just For Laughs chat applications; it provides a truly unique and evergreen experience keeping users coming back for more.

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  • Fans of comedy will continue to be amused by the Just For Laughs chat applications; it provides a truly unique and evergreen experience keeping users coming back for more.
  • "These days fans can go so many places to get their comedy fix, and content is almost exclusively driving the conversation."
  • "This new chat experience is another step in our strategy to extend our global reach and provide fans with a fresh way to have a chuckle."
  • Founded in 1983, the Just For Laughs Group is the most important player in the global comedy industry.

Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival to Broadcast Exclusively on SiriusXM

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Jeudi, juillet 16, 2020

NEW YORK, July16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM announced today the Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival.

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  • NEW YORK, July16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM announced today the Just For Laughs Virtual Comedy Festival.
  • The special programming will air across numerous SiriusXM comedy channels from July 20-25, the dates during which the world-renowned annual festival was originally scheduled to take place in Montreal.
  • Pandora will also feature a suite of Just For Laughs comedy playlists reflecting the festival's diverse and hilarious programming.
  • "Just For Laughs is the world's premier comedy festival that we look forward to being a part of every year," said Jack Vaughn, SiriusXM's Senior Vice President of Comedy Programming.

Charles Décarie appointed President and CEO of Groupe Juste pour rire

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Lundi, mars 4, 2019

MONTREAL, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Groupe CH, Bell Media and ICM Partners are proud to announce the appointment of Charles Dcarie as President and CEO of Groupe Juste pour rire.

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  • MONTREAL, March 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Groupe CH, Bell Media and ICM Partners are proud to announce the appointment of Charles Dcarie as President and CEO of Groupe Juste pour rire.
  • "The arrival of Charles Dcarie is excellent news, not only for our group of owners, but also for the comedy industry," said Geoff Molson, Owner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe CH and Chairman of Groupe Juste pour rire.
  • "Charles joins a powerhouse leadership team including President of Just for Laughs Bruce Hills and Vice-President of French Content, Patrick Rozon," said Randy Lennox, President, Bell Media.
  • "I am extremely pleased to have been selected by the new owners of Groupe Juste pour rire to lead an inspiring cultural business," said Mr. Dcarie.

Co-founder of Équiterre, Laure Waridel joins forces with class action firm Trudel Johnston & Lespérance

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Jeudi, juin 14, 2018

Based in Montreal, TJL has won more class actions in Canada since its establishment 20 years ago than any other law firm.

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  • Based in Montreal, TJL has won more class actions in Canada since its establishment 20 years ago than any other law firm.
  • Its lawyers currently manage 41 class actions including the landmark case against the tobacco industry and the lawsuit against Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon.
  • Laure Waridel is one of the most trusted and distinguished personalities in the environmental field in Canada.
  • Laure Waridel explains in these terms why she chose to join TJL:
    "Law is a powerful force for change in the world that is underused in Canada.

Bell Media and Groupe CH Join Howie Mandel and ICM Partners in Just For Laughs Ownership Group

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Jeudi, juin 7, 2018

"Just For Laughs is truly thrilled with this arrangement between our dream team of supporters," said Bruce Hills, COO, Just For Laughs.

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  • "Just For Laughs is truly thrilled with this arrangement between our dream team of supporters," said Bruce Hills, COO, Just For Laughs.
  • "Bell Media, Groupe CH, Howie Mandel, and ICM each bring a different skill set, and each is investing the time and other resources to ensure a bright future for the unique Just For Laughs experience."
  • "We're very pleased to partner with Bell Media, Howie Mandel, and ICM on Just For Laughs," said Geoff Molson, CEO of Groupe CH.
  • Bell Media is Canada's leading content creation company with premier assets in television, radio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media.