Waterloo, Ontario

NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND D2L CREATE THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE AT HOME

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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Kitchener, Waterloo, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global learning technology leader D2L announced that Northeastern Technical College (NETC) in South Carolina the fastest-growing technical college in the state is finding massive student success with help of D2L Brightspace.

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  • Kitchener, Waterloo, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global learning technology leader D2L announced that Northeastern Technical College (NETC) in South Carolina the fastest-growing technical college in the state is finding massive student success with help of D2L Brightspace.
  • The College provides personal growth and enrichment opportunities through community services, continuing education, and social and cultural activities.
  • With just over 2,000 students, the college saw nearly half a million logins to Brightspace, demonstrating the huge success of its online learning strategy.
  • Without D2L Brightspace and our dedicated faculty, this degree of personalization and experience wouldnt have been possible.

Apollo Completes Purchase of Waterloo Silver-Barite Project

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Stronghold USA (an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Gold and Silver Corp.) (Stronghold) as Purchaser, and Pan American, as Vendor, entered into an asset purchase agreement dated January 22, 2021 (the Waterloo Purchase Agreement) which gave Stronghold the right to purchase 100% interest in the Project for a consideration of US$25,000,000 (the Base Purchase Price).

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  • Stronghold USA (an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Gold and Silver Corp.) (Stronghold) as Purchaser, and Pan American, as Vendor, entered into an asset purchase agreement dated January 22, 2021 (the Waterloo Purchase Agreement) which gave Stronghold the right to purchase 100% interest in the Project for a consideration of US$25,000,000 (the Base Purchase Price).
  • In addition, all Project documents, including all data related to the Project in the possession of the Pan American, have become the property of Stronghold.
  • About the Waterloo Silver-Barite Project (after Samari, Dr. H., and Breckenridge, L, 2021)(2):
    The Project is located in San Bernardino County, California, USA., in the Calico Mountains.
  • Four historical past-producing mines are located in the northeast portion of the Waterloo Property, including Waterloo, Voca, Union and Burcham mines.

University of Waterloo launches Canada’s first driverless, autonomous 5G shuttle

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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WATERLOO, Ontario, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Waterloo is showcasing the operation of a driverless, autonomous shuttle research program that will transport students and staff around campus.

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  • WATERLOO, Ontario, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Waterloo is showcasing the operation of a driverless, autonomous shuttle research program that will transport students and staff around campus.
  • We are thrilled not only about WATonoBus, but what it represents, said Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo.
  • And, for the first time in Canada, an autonomous shuttle will be operated entirely on a remote basis using a 5G network.
  • We are proud to help enable this important 5G moment as part of our partnership with the University of Waterloo.

University of Waterloo launches Canada’s first driverless, autonomous 5G shuttle

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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Waterloo, Ontario, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Waterloo is showcasing the operation of a driverless, autonomous shuttle research program that will transport students and staff around campus.

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  • Waterloo, Ontario, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The University of Waterloo is showcasing the operation of a driverless, autonomous shuttle research program that will transport students and staff around campus.
  • We are thrilled not only about WATonoBus, but what it represents, said Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo.
  • And, for the first time in Canada, an autonomous shuttle will be operated entirely on a remote basis using a 5G network.
  • We are proud to help enable this important 5G moment as part of our partnership with the University of Waterloo.

BlackBerry Wins Frost & Sullivan 2021 Technology Innovation Leadership Award

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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WATERLOO, ON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced Frost & Sullivan has presented BlackBerry AtHoc with the 2021 Technology Innovation Leadership Award for safe city solutions.

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  • WATERLOO, ON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced Frost & Sullivan has presented BlackBerry AtHoc with the 2021 Technology Innovation Leadership Award for safe city solutions.
  • Applying a rigorous evaluation process, Frost & Sullivan recognizes companies who are at the forefront of innovation and growth in their respective industries, and have a visionary understanding of the future.
  • Frost & Sullivan highlights that BlackBerry AtHoc is the most secure critical event management solution in the market, which is vital to avoid bad actors being able to create or manage a critical event.
  • "BlackBerry is honored to receive the Frost & Sullivan 2021 Technology Innovation Leadership Award for BlackBerry AtHoc, the most secure and trusted critical event management solution."

OpenText Appoints Ann M. Powell to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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WATERLOO, Ontario, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the appointment of Ann M. Powell to its board of directors.

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  • WATERLOO, Ontario, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the appointment of Ann M. Powell to its board of directors.
  • "Ann brings a strong global talent and culture perspective to our board," said Tom Jenkins, Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Ms. Powell has held leadership roles of increasing responsibility across several industries over a 30-year career focused on talent and culture.
  • OpenText, The Information Company, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud Editions.

BlackBerry and the University of Waterloo Expand Partnership to Create First Ever Joint Innovation Program

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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"\nAs part of the agreement, BlackBerry will become one of three founding partners of the Gateway for Enterprises to Discover Innovation (GEDI) , an office at the University that streamlines corporate engagement.

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  • "\nAs part of the agreement, BlackBerry will become one of three founding partners of the Gateway for Enterprises to Discover Innovation (GEDI) , an office at the University that streamlines corporate engagement.
  • BlackBerry is not responsible for any third-party products or services.\nThe University of Waterloo is a leading global innovation hub driving economic and social prosperity for Canada and the world.
  • With more than 41,000 students, we are home to game-changing research and technology, an unmatched entrepreneurial culture, and the world\'s largest co-operative education talent pipeline.
  • We create partnerships and solutions to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.\n'

Sunwing returns to the Region of Waterloo this winter with convenient weekly flights to Cancun

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b'TORONTO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing has announced it will be returning to the Region of Waterloo International Airport this winter, with convenient weekly flights to Cancun , Mexico .

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  • b'TORONTO, May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing has announced it will be returning to the Region of Waterloo International Airport this winter, with convenient weekly flights to Cancun , Mexico .
  • Residents of Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo will be able to enjoy frictionless vacation experiences with departures right from their doorstep.
  • Flights will operate on Mondays from December 13, 2021 until April 18, 2022.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re excited to be returning to the Region of Waterloo International Airport for our 11th season,\xe2\x80\x9d said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing.
  • The company supports the communities where it operates through the Sunwing Foundation, a charitable initiative focused on the support and development of youth and humanitarian aid.\n'

Government of Canada Invests in StaySafe™ Rapid Screening Program in Waterloo Region

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Monday, April 12, 2021
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Through this initiative with theStaySafeRapid Antigen Screening Program in Waterloo Region, we are providing free workplace screening options to help keep people safe and support businesses reopening in the Region.

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  • Through this initiative with theStaySafeRapid Antigen Screening Program in Waterloo Region, we are providing free workplace screening options to help keep people safe and support businesses reopening in the Region.
  • Working with public health officials, this program builds on current measures in Waterloo Region to keep communities safe.
  • "\n"As we continue to fight COVID-19, the StaySaferapidscreening program will play an important role in helping smalland medium-sizedbusinesses operate safely in the Waterloo Region.
  • "\n"The StaySafe Rapid Antigen Screening Program, is another important measure to keep the people of Waterloo Region safe.

OpenText launches OpenText World Europe and Asia Pacific

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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WATERLOO, ON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the dates for OpenText World Europe (April 14-15) and OpenText World Asia Pacific (May 20-21).

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  • WATERLOO, ON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), today announced the dates for OpenText World Europe (April 14-15) and OpenText World Asia Pacific (May 20-21).
  • These will be two of the largest events OpenText has ever held, using an interactive virtual format to connect directly with customers across Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
  • "At OpenText World we will be launching our Grow with OpenText program, which will bring together everything organizations need to transform their business and accelerate growth.
  • Registration is now open, and the full agendas are available for both OpenText World Europe and OpenText World Asia Pacific.