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Andrew Peller Limited Announces Five New Directors and Provides Update on Leadership Continuity and Transition Plan

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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John Peller and A. Angus Peller will continue to serve as directors to ensure continuity for a transition period of 12 months.

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  • John Peller and A. Angus Peller will continue to serve as directors to ensure continuity for a transition period of 12 months.
  • As previously announced, John Peller will be retiring as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company within the next year upon the appointment of his successor.
  • For almost 30 years, John Peller has led APL as Chief Executive Officer and has been the driving force behind the Company’s growth and success.
  • Mr. Westlake has also served as Chair of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Canadian Bankers Association.

CIB invests in new domestic passenger terminal at Montreal Metropolitan Airport

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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CIB reached financial close on a $90 million investment towards a new domestic commercial passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport.

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  • CIB reached financial close on a $90 million investment towards a new domestic commercial passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
  • LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $90 million in the new domestic passenger terminal at MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU), formerly known as the Saint-Hubert Airport.
  • The terminal development project is a partnership between Macquarie Asset Management and Porter Aviation Holdings Inc.
    Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $90 million in the new domestic passenger terminal at MET.
  • The CIB's $90 million loan towards a new domestic passenger terminal at the Montreal Metropolitan Airport will support the Greater Montréal Region's continued economic expansion.

Name Change: Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport becomes MET - Montreal Metropolitan Airport

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Henceforth, the airport located in Saint-Hubert since 1927 will be known as MET - Montreal Metropolitan Airport.

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  • Henceforth, the airport located in Saint-Hubert since 1927 will be known as MET - Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
  • This is what the new identity of the airport represents," stated Mr. Yanic Roy, CEO of MET - Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
  • This complementarity is central to the development of MET - Montreal Metropolitan Airport and is expressed through four key commitments:
    Revolutionize the airport model by initiating and adopting eco-friendly and cutting-edge practices.
  • With MET - Montreal Metropolitan Airport, we aim to surpass the traditional model of air transport and contribute more to society," specified Mr. Yanic Roy, President and CEO of the airport.

Maple Madness Returns to Sugar Beach in 2024

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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On March 9 and 10, Sugar Beach will be transformed into a maple-filled, Canadiana Extravaganza.

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  • On March 9 and 10, Sugar Beach will be transformed into a maple-filled, Canadiana Extravaganza.
  • “Sugar Shack TO is a great way to kick-off March Break with family and friends as well as celebrate the end of Winter,” said Victoria Mahoney, Co-Producer of Sugar Shack TO.
  • Two Sugar Shacks serving up fresh Ontario maple taffy rolled on snow, presented by Menkes Developments.
  • 2024 partners include: Redpath Sugar, The Waterfront BIA, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Menkes Developments, Waterfront Toronto, Porter Airlines and Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown.

Alaska Airlines announces our 30th global airline partner, Porter Airlines

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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SEATTLE, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines is welcoming a new global airline partner: Porter Airlines, a growing Canadian carrier that begins its inaugural nonstop service between Toronto and both Los Angeles and San Francisco in January. Those flights, along with flights connecting on Alaska across our West Coast network, can be purchased later today at alaskaair.com. Mileage Plan members who buy Porter flights on our website also earn at least 100% of the miles flown and 100% elite-qualifying miles.

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  • Those flights, along with flights connecting on Alaska across our West Coast network, can be purchased later today at alaskaair.com .
  • "Porter Airlines opens new opportunities for our guests to travel to Canada in style," said Brett Catlin, vice president of loyalty, alliances and sales at Alaska Airlines.
  • "Alaska and Porter emphasize service excellence on each and every flight, so this partnership is a natural fit for our passengers."
  • Porter is Alaska's 30th global partner airline.

Porter Airlines and Viasat To Deliver Free, Fast In-flight Connectivity To An Additional 20 New Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Porter Airlines is Canada's only airline to offer free, fast in-flight Wi-Fi across its entire Embraer E195-E2 fleet.

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  • Porter Airlines is Canada's only airline to offer free, fast in-flight Wi-Fi across its entire Embraer E195-E2 fleet.
  • The in-flight Wi-Fi also enables access to a wide array of free streaming entertainment, including movies and popular TV series.
  • "As Porter Airlines brings on additional new E195-E2 aircraft to its existing fleet, and expands its route network, we look forward to supporting its vision for best-in-class in-flight entertainment and connectivity."
  • Porter placed an initial order with Viasat to outfit 30 E195-E2 aircraft.

Global Airport Lounge Access Market Analysis Report 2023-2028: Elevated Comfort - Catering to Modern Traveler's Needs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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The "Global Airport Lounge Access Market (2023 Edition): Analysis By Ownership (Airline, Airport, Government Owned, Privately Owned), Access Method, Application, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2018-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Airport Lounge Access Market (2023 Edition): Analysis By Ownership (Airline, Airport, Government Owned, Privately Owned), Access Method, Application, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2018-2028)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Additionally, a comprehensive assessment of ongoing and forthcoming market trends is presented, crucial for understanding the trajectory of this evolving market.
  • The report presents the analysis of Airport Lounge Access Market for the historical period of 2018-2022, the estimated year 2023 and the forecast period of 2024-2028.
  • Also, the attractiveness of the market has been presented by region, by application, by lounge access method, by ownership.

Construction Commences at Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport YHU

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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LONGUEUIL, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the beginning of preparatory construction works for the new terminal at Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport.

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  • LONGUEUIL, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks the beginning of preparatory construction works for the new terminal at Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport.
  • At no time the operation of the airport will be compromised, as safety fences will be installed around the construction site to isolate the works.
  • Recall that on February 27th, Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport announced its partnership with Porter Airlines for the construction of a new terminal covering an area of 21,000 m², featuring nine boarding gates.
  • “The YHU transformation will increase the airport capacity of the Greater Montréal Area and consolidate regional air service in Québec.

ATTEN…TION! Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Navy return to Toronto Waterfront Festival

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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TORONTO, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto Waterfront Festival, formerly Redpath Waterfront Festival, is excited to announce the return of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Navy to the 2023 festival.

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  • TORONTO, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Toronto Waterfront Festival, formerly Redpath Waterfront Festival, is excited to announce the return of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Navy to the 2023 festival.
  • The festival, which is in partnership with the Waterfront BIA, will also welcome back the Royal Canadian Navy with on-land and on-water activations including the HMCS Oriole sail training vessel, which is celebrating its 102nd anniversary.
  • The Royal Canadian Navy will also have their mascot SONAR and equipment on-land for people to explore and interact with.
  • “The Canadian Armed Forces is proud to participate in events across Canada, and we welcome all Canadians to come out to meet our personnel and see our equipment,” stated Colonel Nickolas Roby, Commander, Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting Group.

Government of Canada invests in building a United States preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of up to $30 million to build a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced an investment of up to $30 million to build a new preclearance facility at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for United States-bound travellers.
  • "The investment in the new United States preclearance facility for the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will provide travellers in the Greater Toronto area more options when flying to the United States and will support the reduction of airport congestion.
  • A United States preclearance facility is a space in a designated Canadian location that enables United States-bound passengers to complete all United States immigration, customs, and agriculture inspections at Canadian airports prior to departure and admissibility into the United States.
  • In 2016, Canada and the United States signed the Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine, and Air Transport Preclearance, agreeing in principle to expand preclearance operations to select locations in Canada, including Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.