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Kilmer Sports Ventures Appoints Ivan Gazidis as President

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Kilmer Sports Ventures announced the appointment of Ivan Gazidis as President, effective immediately.

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  • TORONTO, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Kilmer Sports Ventures announced the appointment of Ivan Gazidis as President, effective immediately.
  • Kilmer Sports Ventures is a new division of the Kilmer Group and will focus on investment opportunities in the world of sport and entertainment.
  • Gazidis joins Kilmer Sports Ventures after thirty years as a business executive and leader in the world of football and sports.
  • "I am delighted to join Kilmer Sports Ventures and look forward to building this new organization with Larry Tanenbaum,” said Ivan Gazidis.

Company Surprises Team with Epic Twist to Secret Santa in ‘The Happiest Holiday Video’

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Here’s a twist to Secret Santa: Using the Slack productivity platform to help give team members the holiday surprise of their lives, as seen in Klick Health’s ‘ The Happiest Holiday Video ,’ released today on YouTube.

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  • Here’s a twist to Secret Santa: Using the Slack productivity platform to help give team members the holiday surprise of their lives, as seen in Klick Health’s ‘ The Happiest Holiday Video ,’ released today on YouTube.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206413144/en/
    Here’s a twist to Secret Santa: Using the Slack productivity platform to help give team members the holiday surprise of their lives, as seen in Klick Health’s ‘The Happiest Holiday Video,’ released on YouTube.
  • Klick’s ‘ The Happiest Holiday Video ’ can be viewed, liked, and shared on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMg_mHiJj8Q with the hashtag #TheHappiestHolidayVideo.
  • To spread even more happiness this holiday season, Klick is contributing to Make-A-Wish to support children with critical illnesses.

Sun Life and Boston Celtics #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes reaches $1 million goal for YMCA of Greater Boston

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. and the Boston Celtics have wrapped their tenth year of #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes , raising more than $1 million for the YMCA of Greater Boston to date.

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  • BOSTON and WELLESLEY, Mass., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. and the Boston Celtics have wrapped their tenth year of #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes , raising more than $1 million for the YMCA of Greater Boston to date.
  • Each Celtics dunk in November raises $1,000, which is matched by the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation up to $25,000.
  • This year's #SunLifeDunk4Diabetes raised a record $175,000 for the YMCA of Greater Boston, bringing the total to more than $1 million over 10 years.
  • "Partnering with the Celtics to support the YMCA of Greater Boston is always rewarding and inspiring, as we get to see the wonderful impacts the Y has on the Greater Boston community," said Neil Haynes, senior vice president and CFO, Sun Life U.S., and board member of the YMCA of Greater Boston.

Bell and Toronto Raptors team up to support newcomers to Canada, through Bell Inbound Assist

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Canadians across the country can nominate community organizations that are making a positive difference in the lives of new Canadians.

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  • Canadians across the country can nominate community organizations that are making a positive difference in the lives of new Canadians.
  • Three finalists will be selected from those nominations, and Canadians can vote on which organization will receive the $100,000 Bell Inbound Assist grant to further their work in the community.
  • As one of many Bell for Better initiatives, Bell Inbound Assist is part of Bell's long-term commitment to creating better outcomes for Canadian communities.
  • Together, we look forward to building on our longstanding partnership in a meaningful way through the Bell Inbound Assist program."

RBC Innovators Ball Celebrates Impact of Ontario Science Centre and Raises Funds for STEM Learning Experiences

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Through generous donations and in-kind gifts, more than $825,000 was raised to support innovative and accessible science learning experiences at the Ontario Science Centre.

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  • Through generous donations and in-kind gifts, more than $825,000 was raised to support innovative and accessible science learning experiences at the Ontario Science Centre.
  • Since 2007, funds raised from the Innovators Ball has helped the Science Centre create engaging and barrier-free programming.
  • Funds raised through the RBC Innovators Ball also make programs like Access Science possible, which provides STEM learning experiences for students at no cost to their schools or families.
  • "The RBC Innovators Ball, with the generosity of Ontario Science Centre partners, donors and supporters, is enabling this cherished educational attraction to continue to provide unique, hands-on experiences that make science engaging and accessible, and support Ontario's next generation of STEM leaders and innovators."

OMERS to invest US$400 Million for an indirect 5% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

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Monday, November 6, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, is acquiring a 5% indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (“MLSE”) for US$400 million (~C$546.8 million) through a 20% direct stake in Kilmer Sports Inc. (“KSI”), owned by MLSE Chair Larry Tanenbaum.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, is acquiring a 5% indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (“MLSE”) for US$400 million (~C$546.8 million) through a 20% direct stake in Kilmer Sports Inc. (“KSI”), owned by MLSE Chair Larry Tanenbaum.
  • “Now with this investment by OMERS, I’m thrilled to be sharing this public trust with over 600,000 hard-working Ontarians.
  • In 1998, Tanenbaum was instrumental in the formation of MLSE, the pre-eminent leader in delivering top quality sports and entertainment experiences.
  • OMERS will be a financial investor and will not participate in operational decisions of MLSE or any of its teams.

Ruffles® and the Toronto Raptors drop epic capsule collection with Canadian streetwear designer, celebrating what it means to be “Cut Different”

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Monday, October 30, 2023

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the OG chip with ridges, the Ruffles brand is all for celebrating what makes us unique or “Cut Different.” Now, as a new NBA season tips off, Ruffles is teaming up with the Toronto Raptors and star player, Pascal Siakam, to pay tribute to all the things that make Canadian basketball fans stand apart from the crowd. Together, the brands are proud to introduce the Cut Different™ collection, designed by Spencer Badu, an MVP of the Canadian streetwear scene. This limited-edition line of premium Ruffles X Toronto Raptors gear draws inspiration from what it means to be "Cut Different” – a tribute to the common traits that both the Ruffles and Toronto Raptors brands embody being bold, expressive, and of course, iconic.

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  • Together, the brands are proud to introduce the Cut Different™ collection, designed by Spencer Badu , an MVP of the Canadian streetwear scene.
  • Similarly, Toronto Raptor Pascal Siakam, is always one to watch as a beloved player, an NBA Champion and two time All-Star.
  • Keep an eye on Pascal this season and you may just spot him sporting a piece from the exclusive Cut Different collection.
  • Proudly show off what makes you one-of-a-kind and share your fit check on social with hashtag #RufflesCutDifferent.

Hapbee Adds NBA Veteran Jose Manuel Calderon as Investor and Global Brand Ambassador

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB) (OTCQB: HAPBF) (FSE: HA1) ("Hapbee" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Jose Manuel Calderon is joining as a global brand ambassador, adviser and is also taking an equity position as an investor in the Company.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (TSXV: HAPB) (OTCQB: HAPBF) (FSE: HA1) ("Hapbee" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Jose Manuel Calderon is joining as a global brand ambassador, adviser and is also taking an equity position as an investor in the Company.
  • A 14-year National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, and the Los Angeles Lakers, Jose is a former advisor to the NBA Players Association, and is currently a Special Advisor to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • He is an active investor and entrepreneur and is co-founder of Owqlo, a sport technology company.
  • Jose will focus on helping introduce and grow the Hapbee brand among active and retired players, coaches and trainers, fans, as well as his many followers.

Sportsnet Launches on Prime Video Channels in Canada

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Prime Video members in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's programming on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360 with an add-on subscription

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  • Prime Video members in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's programming on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360 with an add-on subscription
    TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Prime Video today announced that Sportsnet will be the latest top-tier channel available on Prime Video Channels in Canada.
  • The Sportsnet Prime Video Channel allows subscribers to add Sportsnet as an add-on channel in their Prime Video account.
  • Prime Video users in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's linear programming on Sportsnet national (Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360) and regional (Sportsnet Pacific, West, East, Ontario) channels with one convenient subscription to Sportsnet on Prime Video Channels.
  • The Sportsnet Prime Video Channel consists of the Sportsnet (East, Ontario, West, and Pacific), Sportsnet ONE, and Sportsnet 360 linear channels, bringing live games from the NHL, MLB, NBA, and more.

Scottie Barnes Teams Up with Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) to Provide Scholarships for Black and Indigenous Students

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

VAUGHAN, Ontario, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is teaming up with the Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) to launch the second year of the Future Builders Scholarship Powered by Scottie Barnes , which will give Black and Indigenous students a chance to begin a career in the skilled trades.

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  • VAUGHAN, Ontario, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is teaming up with the Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) to launch the second year of the Future Builders Scholarship Powered by Scottie Barnes , which will give Black and Indigenous students a chance to begin a career in the skilled trades.
  • Applications are open until October 31, 2023, with winners being chosen by Barnes and the admissions team at STC by November 2023.
  • “It is amazing to look at last year’s recipients of the Future Builders Scholarship and see how successful they have been as they’ve entered the workforce,” said Barnes.
  • The STC has five campuses across the Greater Toronto Area offering industry-renowned, 12-week training programs for skilled trades including electrical, plumbing, and home renovation.