Central Canada

High Bar Brands creates new territory manager position

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Mardi, février 13, 2024
WD, Growth, HBB, Central Canada, OE

OWATONNA, Minn., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Bar Brands continues to acquire companies and expand its product lines, and its growth has necessitated the creation of a new sales position.

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  • OWATONNA, Minn., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Bar Brands continues to acquire companies and expand its product lines, and its growth has necessitated the creation of a new sales position.
  • Blair Seed joins HBB in the newly created Central Canada Territory Manager role, which services Ontario and Manitoba.
  • “He’s going to make a great addition to our team.”
    “I can’t wait to get started,” Seed said.
  • “I am excited to grow with High Bar Brands as they acquire more companies.”

Aviva Canada launches new program to tackle supply chain emissions

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Lundi, février 12, 2024
International, Aviva, Aviva Canada, Education, Temperature, Net, Targets, Paris Agreement, Transport, Data collection, Disclosure, ESG, Carbon, Climate change, Tap, Central Canada, Region, Accelerator, Science Based Targets initiative, Science, Business partnering

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Aviva Canada today announced the launch of its Net-Zero Supplier Accelerator program after a successful pilot with a small group of its suppliers.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Aviva Canada today announced the launch of its Net-Zero Supplier Accelerator program after a successful pilot with a small group of its suppliers.
  • Through this program, Aviva aims to bring its suppliers along on its own net-zero journey by prioritizing engagement and collaboration to understand their challenges and provide access to support and tools to meet those needs.
  • "The road to net zero is not one that any company can walk alone," says Michelle Li, VP Corporate Planning, Performance and Business Partnering, Aviva Canada.
  • "Rather than the typical request to just reduce and estimate our emissions for reporting, Aviva provided us with an action-based program rooted in real data and the support needed to implement it.

Foremost Lithium to Attend Upcoming Industry Conferences

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Lundi, octobre 23, 2023
Lithium, Prospectors, Mining, ESG, Organization, CSE, Convention center, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, Convention, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Central Canada, PDAC, FMST, Uranium mining

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) (“Foremost Lithium”, “Foremost” or the “Company”), a North American hard-rock lithium exploration company, today announced that management will attend and have an exhibition booth for two days at the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC) taking place November 6-7, 2023, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) (“Foremost Lithium”, “Foremost” or the “Company”), a North American hard-rock lithium exploration company, today announced that management will attend and have an exhibition booth for two days at the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC) taking place November 6-7, 2023, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
  • The CCMEC is a meeting place for all stakeholders in the mineral exploration and mining industry in central Canada and includes investment firms, exploration and mining companies, Indigenous groups, Government officials, prospectors, ESG organizations, suppliers, and academic institutions.
  • Jason Barnard, President and CEO of Foremost Lithium, will deliver a 20-minute company update and presentation at the CCMEC.
  • Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre | Toronto, Ontario
    Investors and other interested parties are invited to visit the Foremost Lithium booth at both events.

EXP announces new Northern Ontario Engineering Sector

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Mardi, octobre 3, 2023
EXP, University, Municipality, Culture, Dufferin, Transport, Central Canada, Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Laurentian University, City, Mining, Water, Architecture, Growth, Professional Engineers Ontario, Construction, Engineering, Northern Ontario

NORTH BAY, Ontario, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, has announced the establishment of a new Northern Ontario Engineering sector.

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  • NORTH BAY, Ontario, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architecture, design and consulting firm, has announced the establishment of a new Northern Ontario Engineering sector.
  • The new sector will be led by EXP’s Vice President, Northern Ontario Kevin McKay.
  • In his promoted role as sector leader, Kevin will be responsible for engineering services on critical infrastructure projects throughout Northern Ontario.
  • Kevin’s familiarity with Northern Ontario and his exceptional leadership skills will allow EXP to support clients and communities to reach their desired outcomes,” said EXP’s President and COO Mark Dvorak.

WestJet adds non-stop connectivity between Winnipeg and Ottawa this winter

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Mercredi, septembre 6, 2023
WestJet, Travel, Central Canada, Airline

*New flight frequencies available for booking on September 10, 2023

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  • *New flight frequencies available for booking on September 10, 2023
    The announcement of extended service comes amidst WestJet's inauguration of service between Winnipeg and Atlanta.
  • With the departure of WS1360 at 9:00 a.m., WestJet today also celebrated the launch of its service between Atlanta and Winnipeg.
  • "We are thrilled to be celebrating the takeoff of another exclusive and pivotal transborder route, that will unlock direct connectivity between Central Canada and the Southeast United States.
  • The departure of WS1360 is the first of five weekly flights that will travel between Atlanta and Winnipeg this winter.

FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK AND CAFA™ REUNITE ON THE RUNWAY FOR "THE GRANDEST NIGHT OF FASHION," HOSTED BY SARAH RAFFERTY

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Mercredi, août 23, 2023
Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards, Hair, NARS Cosmetics, TNT, Partnership, Justice, Master of ceremonies, Culture, Milli-, Central Canada, Bright Lights, Fifth Element, Toronto International Film Festival, Symbiosis, Cosmetics, Entertainment Tonight Canada, Entrepreneurship, Region, Textile, House, Nightclub, Film industry, Fashion design, Serendipity, Hollywoodland, Fashion, Fairmont Royal York

TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Fairmont Royal York , in partnership with the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards (CAFA™), announced the second annual edition of "The Grandest Night of Fashion'', hosted by actress Sarah Rafferty.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Fairmont Royal York , in partnership with the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards (CAFA™), announced the second annual edition of "The Grandest Night of Fashion'', hosted by actress Sarah Rafferty.
  • Following its September 2022 debut, "The Grandest Night of Fashion" will return to Fairmont Royal York as the unofficial kick-off to the Toronto International Film Festival.
  • These include:
    Les Années Folles, showcasing the worldly opulence and sophistication that defined the beginning of fashion's modern era.
  • "From Serendipity to Hollywoodland to Grey Gardens, Fairmont Royal York has set the scene for some of Hollywood's most iconic productions.

Westland Insurance acquires Andrew Agencies Ltd.

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Mardi, juillet 18, 2023
Partnership, Agency, Tsawwassen First Nation, Agriculture, P&C, Acquisition, Kwantlen, Growth, Coast Salish, Financial adviser, Prairie, Central Canada

Established in 1913, Andrew Agencies is one of the largest and most respected full-service insurance and financial services firms in the Prairies.

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  • Established in 1913, Andrew Agencies is one of the largest and most respected full-service insurance and financial services firms in the Prairies.
  • Andrew Agencies is well-known for its breadth of innovative insurance solutions and professionalized service across agriculture / farm, small to medium-sized commercial, homeowners, and auto business.
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Agencies Ltd. to Westland,” says Jamie Lyons, Westland’s President & CEO.
  • They also have solid insurance industry family roots – just like the Andrew family,” says Scott Andrew, President and CEO of Andrew Agencies Ltd. “Andrew Agencies has served a growing client base since 1913 and we’re optimistic for the opportunities this acquisition presents to our clients, including expanded products and services, and the opportunities it brings for our employees.

Expanding Presence in Northern Ontario: The Master Group Unveils New Sudbury Branch

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Vendredi, mai 26, 2023
Senior, QC, Central Canada, HVAC, Acquisition, National Street, Master, Growth, Management, Gagnon

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, May 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Master Group is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new Sudbury branch at 80 National Street, Garson, ON.

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  • BOUCHERVILLE, QC, May 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Master Group is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new Sudbury branch at 80 National Street, Garson, ON.
  • The Sudbury branch significantly enhances Master's service reach, directly benefiting contractors in Sudbury and throughout Northern Ontario.
  • In reinforcing its commitment to Northern Ontario, The Master Group's new Sudbury branch aims to streamline services and amplify customer support for regional contractors.
  • "We are thrilled to extend our services to Sudbury with our 20th branch in Central Canada," said Keith Strachan, Senior Vice-President of Canadian distribution at The Master Group.

EllisDon Board of Directors and Geoff Smith Announce the Appointment of Kieran Hawe as Chief Executive Officer

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Lundi, avril 17, 2023
Chairperson, Senior, Cradle to Grave, Central Canada, Greater Toronto Area, EllisDon, Digital, Environment, Chair, Management, Data

The Board of Directors, Board Chair Gerald Slemko and Geoff Smith have appointed Kieran Hawe, EllisDon's current Chief Operating Officer, Construction, to succeed Geoff as Chief Executive Officer at that time.

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  • The Board of Directors, Board Chair Gerald Slemko and Geoff Smith have appointed Kieran Hawe, EllisDon's current Chief Operating Officer, Construction, to succeed Geoff as Chief Executive Officer at that time.
  • Geoff will continue to serve on the Board of Directors as Executive Chair, and will retain responsibility for the company's Digital and Data strategy and execution, as well as for EllisDon's Windjammer Landing Resort in Saint Lucia.
  • "As importantly, he thoroughly personifies EllisDon's values and purpose, making him a natural fit to lead the next generation of EllisDon employees.
  • "I am both honoured and excited to accept the role as EllisDon's next CEO and lead our exceptional employees and incredible leadership team," said Kieran Hawe, Chief Operating Officer, Construction, EllisDon.

CN, Trealmont Transport Inc. and Kaptan Announce Plans for new Calgary Intermodal Transload Facility

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Lundi, mars 27, 2023
CNR, Congestion, Port, CN, Movement, Midwestern United States, Prince Rupert of the Rhine, TSX, CNI, NYSE, Oil, Rail freight transport, Central Canada

CALGARY, Alberta, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), Trealmont Transport Inc. (Montship Inc.) and Kaptan US LLC are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement to develop a multimodal transload facility located in CN’s Calgary Logistics Park.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI), Trealmont Transport Inc. (Montship Inc.) and Kaptan US LLC are pleased to announce they have reached an agreement to develop a multimodal transload facility located in CN’s Calgary Logistics Park.
  • Kaptan and Trealmont Transport Inc. (Montship Inc.) have agreed to purchase land located within CN's Calgary Logistics Park and will build a logistics facility designed for transloading intermodal containers originating and departing from the ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver.
  • The logistics facility will transform the supply chain tied to transpacific trade by redesigning the flows to an all-rail transload model positioned inland through Calgary.
  • "We are extremely happy to partner with Montship and Kaptan and welcome them to CN's Logistics Park in Calgary.