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DIVA DISC WINS PRODUCT OF THE YEAR CANADA AWARD

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIVA™, makers of the Original DivaCup®, is proud to announce that its DIVA Disc is a winner of the prestigious Product of the Year Canada award.

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  • TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIVA™, makers of the Original DivaCup®, is proud to announce that its DIVA Disc is a winner of the prestigious Product of the Year Canada award.
  • The annual Product of the Year Award is a trusted, highly anticipated program with winners in 25 different categories.
  • Committed to environmental consciousness, the DIVA Disc is reusable, waste-free, and can last up to several years with proper care.
  • The DIVA Disc is available online at ShopDiva.ca and Amazon, and in store at Walmart Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, and Real Canadian Superstore.

Industry-Leading Agreement Reached for 26,000 UFCW Grocery Workers Across Ontario

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Negotiations for the new agreement began in November between United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633 and Local 1006A, and Loblaw Companies.

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  • Negotiations for the new agreement began in November between United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Locals 175 & 633 and Local 1006A, and Loblaw Companies.
  • The ratified agreement secures historic improvements for the unionized workers at 121 stores in Ontario.
  • “This industry-leading agreement reached in the grocery retail sector is the best in decades,” said UFCW 1006A President Wayne Hanley.
  • UFCW Canada is the leading union for food and retail workers and represents 250,000 workers across Canada.

Stingray Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2024

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Reporting on first quarter results, Stingray's President, co-founder and CEO Eric Boyko stated:

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  • Reporting on first quarter results, Stingray's President, co-founder and CEO Eric Boyko stated:
    “In the first quarter of 2024, we delivered robust adjusted EBITDA of $28.3 million, representing 35.8% of sales, thanks to cost-saving initiatives implemented over the past year.
  • Revenues increased $0.9 million, or 1.1%, to $79.0 million in Q1 2024 from $78.1 million in Q1 2023.
  • Revenues in Other countries improved $0.2 million, or 2.1%, to $12.6 million in Q1 2024 from $12.4 million in Q1 2023.
  • On June 28, 2023, the Corporation announced the launch of free ad-supported TV channels (FAST channels) Stingray Music, Stingray Naturescape, Qello Concerts, Stingray Karaoke, Stingray Classica, Stingray DJAZZ and Stingray CMusic on VIDAA, the leading smart TV OS powering Hisense, Toshiba, and other leading regional OEM brands.

Stingray Advertising and Loblaw Media Team Up to Launch Audio Advertising in Loblaw Grocery Stores

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

MONTREAL, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stingray Advertising, North America’s largest audio advertising network, and Loblaw Media™, the retail media division of Loblaw Companies Limited™ (Loblaw), announced today a new relationship that expands Stingray’s retail audio advertising network into Loblaw grocery stores this summer.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stingray Advertising, North America’s largest audio advertising network, and Loblaw Media™, the retail media division of Loblaw Companies Limited™ (Loblaw), announced today a new relationship that expands Stingray’s retail audio advertising network into Loblaw grocery stores this summer.
  • The Loblaw store audio network will span nearly 300 stores, including Loblaws®, Zehrs®, Real Canadian Superstore®, and other retail banners, with campaigns expected to begin mid-August.
  • "Our relationship with Loblaw Media significantly expands our in-store audio advertising network, opening up an exciting new avenue for advertisers to reach and connect with Loblaw grocery shoppers across Canada through Stingray technology," said Eric Boyko, President, Co-founder, and CEO of Stingray.
  • Brands can now integrate in-store audio into their omnichannel media plans with Loblaw Media or explore a broader retail audio advertising network strategy managed exclusively by Stingray Advertising.

Loblaw commits Canada's largest grocery brands to partner with food recovery programs - in one-billion-pound promise

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Monday, June 5, 2023

TORONTO, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX: L) is celebrating its inaugural Food Waste Awareness Week (June 4 to 10) by reaching a major milestone in its food waste reduction efforts: as of the end of 2022, 100 per cent of eligible Loblaw stores and distribution centres are actively participating in a food recovery program.  This means more than 1,700 locations -- including Loblaws, Zehrs, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart and more – in communities nationwide are now paired directly with a local food bank or food recovery agency, helping to put good food to use before it becomes waste, and ultimately helping more Canadians Live Life Well®.  

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  • "Through our Feed More Families™ pledge, we've committed to providing 1 billion pounds of food to those in need by 2028.
  • "This achievement gives Loblaw momentum, as we aim to eliminate all food waste from our operations by the end of 2030."
  • Through long-term partnerships with Food Banks Canada, Second Harvest and Food Banks of Quebec, participating Loblaw locations donated nearly 15 million pounds of safe and nutritious food in 2022.
  • In support of Feed More Families™ and in addition to its annual Holiday and Spring Food Drives and regular food donations, Loblaw made financial contributions totaling $1,100,000 to Food Banks Canada, Second Harvest and Food Banks of Quebec in 2022.

Summer Officially Arrives with The PC Insiders Report

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

To kick-off the season of fun, President's Choice® has once again delivered the highly anticipated PC® Insiders Report™, one of the most well-loved summer entertainment guides filled with everything you need to be inspired to create a delicious summer to remember.

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  • To kick-off the season of fun, President's Choice® has once again delivered the highly anticipated PC® Insiders Report™, one of the most well-loved summer entertainment guides filled with everything you need to be inspired to create a delicious summer to remember.
  • Get ready to sizzle, smoke, sear, and serve up the tastes of summer with the PC Insiders Report summer edition.
  • PC products are available at Loblaw stores across Canada, including Loblaws®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Shoppers Drug Mart®, Zehrs® and PC Express™.
  • For summer entertaining inspiration, get your copy of the PC Insiders Report summer edition at your nearest Loblaw-owned location, or visit pc.ca.

In a Canadian first, Loblaw to purchase electricity in Alberta that is generated by wind, sun and water - helping to cut its nationwide operating carbon emissions by 17%

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

This program will eliminate the carbon emissions associated with the company's electricity purchases in Alberta, while cutting its nationwide enterprise operating emissions by 17%.

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  • This program will eliminate the carbon emissions associated with the company's electricity purchases in Alberta, while cutting its nationwide enterprise operating emissions by 17%.
  • "Loblaw has been actively reducing its carbon emissions for over a decade, consistently exceeding its own ambitious targets.
  • TC Energy, in its own campaign to reduce emissions, has put together Alberta's first product to make carbon-free energy available round-the-clock.
  • This purchase will eliminate the carbon emissions associated with the company's electricity purchases in Alberta.

Avricore Health Corporate Updates on Audited Results for 2022

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVRICORE HEALTH INC. (TSXV: AVCR) (the "Company" or “AVCR”) today is pleased to announce its audited final results for 2022.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVRICORE HEALTH INC. (TSXV: AVCR) (the "Company" or “AVCR”) today is pleased to announce its audited final results for 2022.
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  • The Company recognized revenue of $1,768,374 and deferred revenue of $252,000, which was delayed in transit and delivered after the year end.
  • One of the key items they pointed to was “…optimizing scopes of practice for health professionals…”.

FRESHBAY APPOINTS THREE NEW STRATEGIC DIRECTORS TO THE CORPORATE BOARD

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Monday, February 27, 2023

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Freshbay Inc. announces that it has appointed three new directors with extensive agriculture experience to the board of the corporation.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - Freshbay Inc. announces that it has appointed three new directors with extensive agriculture experience to the board of the corporation.
  • Vic Reddy, Rob Smith and Jeff Sopatyk have been appointed as directors of the Company with selection of Chairman of the Board to be added to the agenda for next board meeting, The number of directors comprising the Board is now five.
  • Vic Reddy is a founding member and Chief Executive Officer of Freshbay Inc.
  • He actively serves in a leadership and corporate development role, providing company vision, direction and identifying new project opportunities within strategic markets and regions.

Avricore Health Reports Third-Quarter 2022 Results

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVRICORE HEALTH INC. (TSXV: AVCR) (the "Company" or AVCR) today released its Q3 results which demonstrate significant revenue growth, indicating it can scale sustainably and deliver on its long-term objectives.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVRICORE HEALTH INC. (TSXV: AVCR) (the "Company" or AVCR) today released its Q3 results which demonstrate significant revenue growth, indicating it can scale sustainably and deliver on its long-term objectives.
  • Our target for this year has been to scale the HealthTab network, significantly increase revenues and make advancements toward profitability, said Hector Bremner, CEO of Avricore Health Inc.
  • The Companys discipline and focus have meant it has been able to fund its growth from existing capital.
  • These results are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period and you should not rely on these results to predict future performance.