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Nanostics Announces New Medical Laboratory Director Todd McMullen

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

EDMONTON, AB, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Nanostics Inc., a precision health company developing diagnostic tests with its ClarityDX® platform technology, announced today the appointment of Dr. Todd McMullen as the company's new Medical Laboratory Director.

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  • EDMONTON, AB, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Nanostics Inc., a precision health company developing diagnostic tests with its ClarityDX® platform technology, announced today the appointment of Dr. Todd McMullen as the company's new Medical Laboratory Director.
  • In this role, Dr. McMullen will lead the accreditation and future operations of Nanostics' new clinical laboratory in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
  • Todd brings more than 25 years of academic research and medical directorship experience across multiple disease areas to Nanostics.
  • "We welcome Todd McMullen as Nanostics' Medical Laboratory Director.

Christie supports the Shanghai International Film Festival for the 14th consecutive year

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Monday, June 12, 2023

SHANGHAI, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie®, the leader in inspiring exceptional experiences, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) for the 14th consecutive year.

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  • SHANGHAI, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie®, the leader in inspiring exceptional experiences, is pleased to announce its partnership with the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) for the 14th consecutive year.
  • Christie cinema projectors will also be used for the adjudication of films nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award for Best Film.
  • In addition to the SIFF, Christie's cinema projection technologies have illuminated screens at renowned film festivals worldwide, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival , where Christie maintains longstanding partnerships.
  • The festival focuses on awards, markets, forums and film exhibitions so as to build an international platform, and promote the development of the Chinese film industry.

Electra Names New CFO

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) today announced that Craig Cunningham has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) today announced that Craig Cunningham has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer.
  • Mr. Cunningham will provide a smooth transition through his resignation date, June 30, 2023.
  • Mr. Park joined Electra in February 2023 and has worked closely with Mr. Cunningham through the Company’s 2022 year-end and first-quarter 2023 reporting activities.
  • Mr. Mell added, “Peter has hit the ground running since joining Electra and has already become an important member of the leadership team.

Canadian police are becoming more militarized, and that is damaging public trust

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Sunday, June 4, 2023

Choudry’s death renewed public concern about police use of force and draws attention to the use of police tactical units to respond to incidents involving people in mental distress.

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  • Choudry’s death renewed public concern about police use of force and draws attention to the use of police tactical units to respond to incidents involving people in mental distress.
  • In October 2022, the Toronto Police Service released a podcast episode about its tactical unit, the Emergency Task Force (ETF).
  • Why are police, who are meant to ensure public safety, increasingly mirroring military units designed for warfare?
  • It undermines public trust in the police and damages the very communities the police aim to serve.

It's not a secret anymore: Canada Border Services nabs national dis-honour

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

During the summer of 2022, the CBSA told media outlets there were a total of five companies that had received contracts related to the app.

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  • During the summer of 2022, the CBSA told media outlets there were a total of five companies that had received contracts related to the app.
  • That number skyrocketed to a total of 27 contracts involving 23 unique companies, in documents the agency later submitted to Parliament.
  • For a decade, the department kept secret a scientific study that raised serious questions about the safety of salmon-farming operations in British Columbia.
  • Earlier this month, the Toronto Police Service was recognized as the winner in the law enforcement category.

Vash Media Inc. Completes 10-Years Of Offering Comprehensive and Transformative Branding Services to US Businesses

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Friday, May 19, 2023

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2023) - Vash Media Inc., a digital media management company, has completed 10 years of branding services to a wide range of local, national, and international businesses in various industry sectors.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2023) - Vash Media Inc., a digital media management company, has completed 10 years of branding services to a wide range of local, national, and international businesses in various industry sectors.
  • We at Vash Media love to add value and see people succeed.
  • An internet-based business, Vash Media Inc. offers all kinds of branding services.
  • The branding agency has categorized services for existing businesses to newly-starting ones.

Bragg Gaming Nominates Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to Board of Directors, Adding Significant Gaming Industry Experience

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Friday, May 26, 2023

In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the "Board").

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  • In addition, the Company also announced that there will be three new nominees for election to its board of directors (the "Board").
  • An entrepreneur, Kent successfully founded, built, and sold two gaming technology companies – True Blue Gaming and Spin Games.
  • Ron Baryoseph is a gaming industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in the North American regulated land based and online gaming sectors.
  • Yaniv Sherman, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bragg, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kent Young, Don Robertson, and Ron Baryoseph to the Board.

Christie puts a spotlight on the stars at Festival de Cannes

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Friday, May 19, 2023

CANNES, France, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie® is proud to announce its renewed agreement with Festival de Cannes for the 17th consecutive year, to provide Christie RGB pure laser and Xenon illuminated projection solutions, for what is the world's most prestigious celebration of cinema. As the official projection technology partner of the 76th Cannes Film Festival May 16-27, Christie projection technology will illuminate more dedicated screening rooms and auditoriums than any other year throughout the city, including the GRAND THÉÂTRE LUMIÈRE.

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  • As the official projection technology partner of the 76th Cannes Film Festival May 16-27, Christie projection technology will illuminate more dedicated screening rooms and auditoriums than any other year throughout the city, including the GRAND THÉÂTRE LUMIÈRE.
  • "We are honoured to continue our partnership with Festival de Cannes, which is a hugely important event on the global cinema calendar," says Adil Zerouali, senior sales director, Cinema EMEA, Christie.
  • The Christie Real|Laser™ illumination projectors deliver outstanding colour and contrast, with greater than 95% of the Rec.
  • Christie is trusted by film festivals and leading content creators around the world – including the Toronto International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Malaga Film Festival – to showcase the latest and greatest films on the biggest stages.

Time's up, game's over: Toronto Police Service recognized with 2022 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievements in Government Secrecy

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Instead, TPS delayed, taking two years to respond to the journalist's request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .

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  • Instead, TPS delayed, taking two years to respond to the journalist's request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .
  • In May 2022, via an interim decision, the TPS was ordered to comply with the journalist's original request to provide the data electronically.
  • "This kind of roadblock is all too common for journalists when reporting on police forces in Canada," said Jolly.
  • Last year, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) received an unprecedented double-citation in the Code of Silence's law enforcement category .

Media Invite: Sports Legend Billie Jean King To Deliver Keynote at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

TORONTO, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media are invited to attend a keynote address by sports icon and champion of equality and inclusion, Billie Jean King , at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST on May 17.

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  • TORONTO, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Media are invited to attend a keynote address by sports icon and champion of equality and inclusion, Billie Jean King , at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST on May 17.
  • Billie Jean King is a former world number one professional tennis player, winner of 39 Grand Slam titles, an author, and a prominent social justice activist.
  • She founded the Women's Tennis Association, the Women's Sports Foundation, and the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative.
  • The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board is Canada’s largest real estate board with almost 70,000 residential and commercial professionals connecting people, property and communities.