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Sandoz receives Health Canada approval for Jubbonti®, first and only denosumab biosimilar for treatment of osteoporosis

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Sandoz continues to expand access for patients in Canada, offering denosumab biosimilar to treat osteoporosis and increase bone mass.

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  • Sandoz continues to expand access for patients in Canada, offering denosumab biosimilar to treat osteoporosis and increase bone mass.
  • Health Canada approval based on robust Phase I and Phase III clinical studies.
  • BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandoz Canada is pleased to announce that Health Canada has provided authorization to market Jubbonti® (denosumab subcutaneous injection, reference medicine: Prolia*).
  • Jubbonti® is the first and only Health Canada-approved denosumab biosimilar for osteoporosis and increasing bone mass.

IntelGenx Launches Preferred Share Regulation A Offering

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SAINT LAURENT, Quebec, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelGenx Corp. (TSX:IGX) (OTCQB:IGXT) (the "Company" or "IntelGenx") today announced the launch of a Regulation A offering of up to 2,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”), par value $0.00001 per share, at an offering price of $10.00 per share (the “Offering”), for a maximum Offering amount of $20,000,000.

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  • SAINT LAURENT, Quebec, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelGenx Corp. (TSX:IGX) (OTCQB:IGXT) (the "Company" or "IntelGenx") today announced the launch of a Regulation A offering of up to 2,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”), par value $0.00001 per share, at an offering price of $10.00 per share (the “Offering”), for a maximum Offering amount of $20,000,000.
  • Holders of the Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive cumulative dividends in the amount of $0.20 per share each quarter, or 8% per year.
  • An Offering Statement on Form 1-A, as amended (the “Offering Statement”), relating to these securities has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and has been qualified.
  • A copy of the Preliminary Offering Circular that forms a part of the Offering Statement is available on the Company’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov/edgar .

Abcourt Announces the Restart of the Sleeping Giant Mill

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abcourt Mines Inc. (“Abcourt” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: ABI) is pleased to announce it restarted to process gold on February 13th at its 100% owned Sleeping Giant mill.

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  • ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abcourt Mines Inc. (“Abcourt” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: ABI) is pleased to announce it restarted to process gold on February 13th at its 100% owned Sleeping Giant mill.
  • Yesterday, the mill began to operate at its nominal rate of 32 tonnes per hour with the addition of the second ball mill.
  • Abcourt plans to process between 600 and 800 tonnes per week initially, and gradually increase the weekly tonnage.
  • Afterward, Abcourt plans to begin to process gold mineralized material from its Sleeping Giant mine.

Nintendo Download: Hymns of Harmony and Destiny

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Splatoon 3 , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , Nintendo Switch Sports and Super Mario Bros. Wonder .

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  • Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Splatoon 3 , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , Nintendo Switch Sports and Super Mario Bros. Wonder .
  • All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
  • Redeem them toward your next digital purchase of Nintendo Switch games and DLC on Nintendo eShop.
  • Nintendo Switch players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo.

Montdorex Announces Acceptance of Its Abstract for Presentation at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

The endo-exonuclease enzyme plays a key role in DNA damage repair mechanisms, but it is also overexpressed in cancer tumors.

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  • The endo-exonuclease enzyme plays a key role in DNA damage repair mechanisms, but it is also overexpressed in cancer tumors.
  • In a proof-of-concept study, Montdorex showed that tumors with increased EE expression showed the best response to pentamidine, an endo-exonuclease inhibitor.
  • “Our lead candidate, MTDX203, showed an increased anti-cancer activity with a higher safety index than pentamidine in preclinical animal studies,” said Terry Chow of Montdorex.
  • “I look forward to presenting our detailed findings to the AACR scientific and investor community at the upcoming annual meeting.”
    Details of the AACR poster presentation are as follows:
    Poster Presentation (#5604): Modulating DNA repair through endo-exonuclease inhibition: a new therapeutic paradigm in Oncology [ link to the abstract ]

Morgan Truck Body Announces the Acquisition of Transit Truck Bodies Inc.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Morgan Truck Body, LLC announces that it has acquired Transit Truck Bodies Inc. (Les Fourgons Transit Inc.), a well-established manufacturer of truck bodies in Laval, Quebec, Canada.

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  • Morgan Truck Body, LLC announces that it has acquired Transit Truck Bodies Inc. (Les Fourgons Transit Inc.), a well-established manufacturer of truck bodies in Laval, Quebec, Canada.
  • The acquisition of Transit increases the total number of Morgan Truck Body locations to 14 manufacturing facilities in North America.
  • Transit’s expertise and leadership in truck body manufacturing and customer service in Canada strengthen our commitment to customers in North America to provide truck body innovations both now and in the future,” says Corby Stover, President of Morgan Truck Body.
  • Founded in 1978, award-winning Transit Truck Bodies has been mastering the craft of truck body manufacturing for over forty-five years, with Louis Leclair leading as Transit’s president.

EVLO’s Industry-Leading Approach to Safety Validated with EVLOFLEX UL 9540 Certification

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The certification, administered by a North American independent third party, is the leading safety standard for grid-connected batteries such as EVLO’s utility-scale BESS solutions.

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  • The certification, administered by a North American independent third party, is the leading safety standard for grid-connected batteries such as EVLO’s utility-scale BESS solutions.
  • UL 9540 certification encompasses BESS safety, reliability, performance and documentation across several phases of system development including design, construction, testing, installation and operation.
  • UL 9540 certification requires demonstrating robust functional safety governance, fire prevention and response preparedness, explosion containment provisions, hazard detection sensitivity, and resistance to cascading failures.
  • “UL 9540 certification provides critical third-party validation of our industry-leading approach to safety throughout the development and operation of our EVLOFLEX systems,” said Sonia St-Arnaud, President and CEO of EVLO.

AGA Benefit Solutions Welcomes Investment from TA to Support Platform Growth

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

AGA Benefit Solutions (AGA), a leading developer and administrator of customized group insurance and retirement plans across Canada, today announced that it has received a significant growth investment from TA Associates (TA), a leading global private equity firm.

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  • AGA Benefit Solutions (AGA), a leading developer and administrator of customized group insurance and retirement plans across Canada, today announced that it has received a significant growth investment from TA Associates (TA), a leading global private equity firm.
  • TA has partnered with AGA’s management team who will remain in place and continue to be major shareholders of AGA.
  • "We remain committed to delighting our customers with market leading benefits solutions and service, while continuing our investment in technological tools and process automation to make the AGA experience best-in-class.
  • “AGA has established itself as a leading provider of group benefits & retirement solutions in the Canadian marketplace and delivers a compelling value proposition to its client partners,” said Clara Jackson, Director at TA.

Creative Energy and Live Work Learn Play Forge Strategic Partnership to Lead Sustainable and Wellness-Oriented Community Development Across the U.S. and Canada

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

After years of collaboration, Live Work Learn Play and Creative Energy announced today an innovative partnership dedicated to transforming the development of wellness-oriented, sustainable real estate projects and complete communities throughout North America.

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  • After years of collaboration, Live Work Learn Play and Creative Energy announced today an innovative partnership dedicated to transforming the development of wellness-oriented, sustainable real estate projects and complete communities throughout North America.
  • Live Work Learn Play, a developer and advisor renowned for its expertise in conceiving, planning, developing, and activating mixed-use community projects, is joining forces with Creative Energy, an investor, operator, and industry leader in the field of decarbonizing buildings and communities by providing low-to zero-carbon renewable energy through customized district energy systems.
  • This strategic partnership is formed in direct response to rising global concerns regarding the environment, economic stability, people’s health, well-being, and the importance of social connection.
  • Creative Energy and Live Work Learn Play are mission-based organizations working together to address these needs by helping to create high-performing, dynamic mixed-use projects and communities focused on enabling well-being and powered by renewable, clean, community energy.

Take a Warp Pipe Down Memory Lane This MAR10 Day with Special Events and Missions Featuring Classic Mario Games

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Challenge friends and family to classic games like Super Mario Bros. on NES and Super Mario World on Super NES with Nintendo Switch Online.

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  • Challenge friends and family to classic games like Super Mario Bros. on NES and Super Mario World on Super NES with Nintendo Switch Online.
  • To enter, you must participate in the Tournament in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game during the Tournament Period.
  • Play games featuring Mario and friends and receive free Mario-themed items, while supplies last.
  • Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Check Out the Companion Digital Guidebook – What better way to celebrate MAR10 Day than to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?