Great Canadian Gaming

Capstone Copper Announces Change to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Natural Resources, Other Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Lead, Human resources, Chartered, Risk management, Chartered Professional Accountant, Audit committee, Great Canadian Gaming, Compensated emancipation, Management, Capstone

“I have greatly enjoyed my time serving on the Capstone Board over the past 14 years.

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  • “I have greatly enjoyed my time serving on the Capstone Board over the past 14 years.
  • I am extremely confident with the leadership of the management team and the Board of Directors.” Mr. George Brack commented.
  • Mr. Darren Pylot, Chairman of the Board, commented, "Mr. Brack has been a valued board member for over fourteen years.
  • On behalf of Capstone's Leadership Team and Board of Directors, I would like to thank George for his strong leadership and invaluable insights, which have helped Capstone grow into a leading mid-cap copper company with peer-leading growth.

Great Canadian Entertainment Promotes Ron Urquhart to COO; Appoints Gavin Whiteley as CMO

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Entertainment ("Great Canadian" or the "Company") today announced that its current Executive Vice President of Operations in the Greater Toronto Area, Ron Urquhart, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and Gavin Whiteley has been appointed as the Company's Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Entertainment ("Great Canadian" or the "Company") today announced that its current Executive Vice President of Operations in the Greater Toronto Area, Ron Urquhart, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and Gavin Whiteley has been appointed as the Company's Chief Marketing Officer.
  • These appointments follow Matthew Anfinson's appointment to CEO in November, who was the Company's former Chief Operating Officer.
  • Gavin joined Great Canadian from Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he oversaw the largest loyalty program in the gaming industry for over 50 destinations and online partnerships.
  • Founded in 1982 as Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Great Canadian Entertainment is an Ontario based company that operates 25 gaming, entertainment and hospitality facilities in Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

Great Canadian Appoints Matthew Anfinson as CEO, Jordan Banks as Executive Chairperson

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Monday, November 21, 2022
Growth, Crown, Vision, Government, Apollo, Social responsibility, Rogers Sports & Media, Country, Sport, Marketing, Jordan Banks, Education, Culture, COVID-19, PROUD, Harrah's Entertainment, Caesar, Great Canadian Gaming, Transcontinental (company), Management, Amusement park, Video game, Great Canadian

Great Canadian has also appointed Jordan Banks, a highly respected Canadian business leader as its first Executive Chairperson.

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  • Great Canadian has also appointed Jordan Banks, a highly respected Canadian business leader as its first Executive Chairperson.
  • His contributions to Great Canadian will be valued by the Company, our team members and our guests for many years to come."
  • "We are also pleased to name Matthew as CEO, whom we are excited to have lead Great Canadian in its next chapter," continued van Hoek.
  • Jordan Banks will also be appointed as the first Executive Chairperson of Great Canadian Entertainment.

Unifor reaches tentative agreements with casinos in Pickering and Ajax

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The strike at two Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) casinos in Ontario could soon be over after tentative agreements were signed today.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - The strike at two Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) casinos in Ontario could soon be over after tentative agreements were signed today.
  • Unifor members at Pickering Casino Resort and Casino Ajax have been on strike since July 29, 2022.
  • Details of the tentative agreement will be released following the membership ratification votes to be held on August 5.
  • A coordinated bargaining table for Unifor members at GCGC properties met in July 2022 seeking improvements to wages, benefits, and pensions.

Unifor picket line begins at Casino Woodbine

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Saturday, July 30, 2022
Great Blue Heron Casino, Local, Ajax Downs, Unifor National Council 4000, Great Canadian Gaming, Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands, Social justice, Private sector, Online gambling, Woodbine, Unifor

They are looking for fairness and Unifor is with them in this struggle," said Lana Payne, Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer.

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  • They are looking for fairness and Unifor is with them in this struggle," said Lana Payne, Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer.
  • All six entrances to Casino Woodbine have picket lines, creating long delays to get in.
  • Members of Unifor Local 1090 have been on strike at Pickering Casino Resort since Saturday, July 23, 2022 fighting for wage increases and to reduce the employer's reliance on a precarious part-time workforce.
  • Unifor Local 1090 represents approximately 1,500 gaming workers at six GCGC properties: Great Blue Heron Casino, Casino Woodbine, Pickering Casino Resort, Casino Ajax, Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands, and Shorelines Casino Peterborough.

Unifor reaches tentative agreements with six casino units

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Saturday, July 23, 2022
Local, Pension, Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands, Unifor, Private sector, Great Blue Heron Casino, Ajax Downs, Unifor National Council 4000, Elements Casino Brantford, COVID-19, Element, Assistant, Great Canadian Gaming, Social justice, Online gambling, Casino

"It has been a very difficult period for casino workers and these tentative agreements are a step in the right direction."

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  • "It has been a very difficult period for casino workers and these tentative agreements are a step in the right direction."
  • Signed agreements include Great Blue Heron Casino, Casino Woodbine, Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands, and Shorelines Casino Peterborough, security workers at Elements Casino Mohawk, and Elements Casino Brantford.
  • Unifor Local 1090 represents approximately 1,500 gaming workers at six GCGC properties: Great Blue Heron Casino , Casino Woodbine , Pickering Casino Resort , Casino Ajax , Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands , and Shorelines Casino Peterborough .
  • Local 504 also represents 275 workers at Elements Casino Mohawk (slots) and Elements Casino Flamboro with collective agreements that expire in fall 2022 and spring 2023 respectively.

Casino negotiations likely to go down to the wire

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Friday, July 22, 2022
Pension, Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands, Private sector, Great Blue Heron Casino, NYSE, Ajax Downs, Elements Casino Brantford, APO, Element, Great Canadian Gaming, Social justice, Online gambling, Unifor

We anticipate talks will go down to the wire tonight."

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  • We anticipate talks will go down to the wire tonight."
  • Six of the eight GCGC properties are poised to strike at 12:01 a.m. Saturday if no agreement is reached.
  • Unifor Local 1090 represents approximately 1,500 gaming workers at six GCGC properties: Great Blue Heron Casino , Casino Woodbine , Pickering Casino Resort , Casino Ajax , Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands , and Shorelines Casino Peterborough .
  • Local 504 also represents 275 workers at Elements Casino Mohawk (slots) and Elements Casino Flamboro with collective agreements that expire in fall 2022 and spring 2023 respectively.

Casino workers across Ontario poised to strike

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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"Casino employers have bounced back following the pandemic-related closures," said Lana Payne, Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer.

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  • "Casino employers have bounced back following the pandemic-related closures," said Lana Payne, Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer.
  • "Our goal at the bargaining table is to share some of those gains with the workers who make casinos successful."
  • Unifor Local 504 represents 300 workers at Elements Casino Brantford with a strike mandate, plus 275 workers at Elements Casino Mohawk (slots) and Elements Casino Flamboro with collective agreements that expire in fall 2022 and spring 2023 respectively.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Appointment of New Chair, Vice-Chair

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Thursday, December 23, 2021
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TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of llkim Hincer, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Hard Rock International, as Chair, and George Sweny, Vice-President, Compliance, Flutter Entertainment, as Vice-Chair of the CGAs Board of Directors.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of llkim Hincer, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Hard Rock International, as Chair, and George Sweny, Vice-President, Compliance, Flutter Entertainment, as Vice-Chair of the CGAs Board of Directors.
  • I am pleased that Ilkim has accepted the role of Chair of the Board of Directors, said Paul Burns, President and CEO of the CGA.
  • "Ive known Ilkim for years and have followed his notable career in the gaming industry.
  • Ilkim has a strong track record with some of the worlds largest gaming operators, both here in Canada and in the United States.

The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of four new members of the Associations Board of Directors, which took place during the CGAs Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2021.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of four new members of the Associations Board of Directors, which took place during the CGAs Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2021.
  • Chuck Keeling, EVP, Stakeholder Relations and Responsible Gaming, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
    Mr. Keeling literally grew up in the horse racing/gaming industry.
  • In 2004, Great Canadian Gaming acquired these racetracks and retained Keeling to oversee the companys horse racing interests.
  • That the CGA Board added four new members is a testament to the Associations exponential growth in 2021, said Carrie Kormos, Chair of the Board.