Toronto Maple Leafs

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.

Brian Burke to Be Honoured as Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.

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  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2024) - Hockey legend Brian Burke is to be honoured with the title of Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick Parade for 2024.
  • Feeling he had achieved all he could as a player, Burke hung up his skates to attend Harvard Law School.
  • Brian Burke, Grand Marshal of the Toronto St. Patrick's Parade, said:
    "I am immensely honoured to be named Grand Marshal of Toronto's St. Patrick's Parade and to have the opportunity to celebrate my Irish heritage.
  • "The parade also features a variety of community groups, schools and cultural organizations, highlighting the city's diversity."

Pizza Pizza makes history as the Official Pizza of the PWHL

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - Pizza Pizza becomes the first exclusive quick-service pizza sponsor of the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) for its Canadian operations including the teams in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - Pizza Pizza becomes the first exclusive quick-service pizza sponsor of the new Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) for its Canadian operations including the teams in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
  • Pizza Pizza is no stranger to professional sports in Canada, particularly hockey, as the pizzeria has long-standing partnerships with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, and its sister brand Pizza 73 with the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.
  • "We're beyond excited to celebrate and support the PWHL during its inaugural season," said Amber Winters, Senior Director of Marketing, Pizza Pizza.
  • "The PWHL's partnership with Pizza Pizza will contribute to the success and growth of the league during its inaugural season," said Chelsea Purcell, PWHL Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships.

Rogers Turns on 5G Service for Its Customers at All TTC Subway Stations

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Friday, November 17, 2023

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that it turned on 5G service for Rogers customers at all remaining stations in the TTC subway system, along with the tunnel of the Vaughan extension between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations. It also added more reliable 911 access for all riders at these new locations.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications today announced that it turned on 5G service for Rogers customers at all remaining stations in the TTC subway system, along with the tunnel of the Vaughan extension between Sheppard West and Vaughan Metropolitan Centre stations.
  • “We’re now transitioning to the next critical phase of the project, expanding 5G coverage to connect the remaining 36 kilometers of track.”
    Since launching Rogers 5G on the TTC subway in August, Rogers customers used over 411 terabytes of data while riding the subway.
  • In April, Rogers acquired the cellular network in the TTC subway system from BAI Canada and committed to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to roll out 5G service and more reliable 911 access across all 75 subway stations and all tunnels.
  • In August, Rogers introduced 5G in the busiest areas of the TTC subway for its customers and turned on 5G service for all riders in October.

GreenShield partners with mental health advocate Michael Landsberg to destigmatize mental health

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

GreenShield and Landsberg will exclusively launch First Step, a first-of-its-kind mental health program aimed at approaching the topic with real, raw conversation

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  • GreenShield and Landsberg will exclusively launch First Step, a first-of-its-kind mental health program aimed at approaching the topic with real, raw conversation
    TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, GreenShield, Canada's not-for-profit health and benefits company, announced a partnership with famed Canadian broadcaster and mental health advocate, Michael Landsberg, to transform the conversation around mental health.
  • I was immediately struck by the overwhelming response, specifically the level of loneliness people felt," said Michael Landsberg, mental health advocate.
  • "Since then, we've made a lot of strides as a society, but we've failed to reduce the stigma around mental health.
  • "Unfortunately, mental health issues remain shrouded in stigma, falsehoods and misconceptions," said Joe Blomeley, Executive Vice President, Head of GreenShield Health and Enterprise Growth, GreenShield.

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.

C'est le fun! Prime Video Announces the New Cast of Hit Series LOL: Qui rira le dernier?

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Prime Video announced the Season Two cast of LOL: Qui rira le dernier?

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 24, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Prime Video announced the Season Two cast of LOL: Qui rira le dernier?
  • The French-language Amazon Original comedy series returns after its hit first season, using 45 cameras to catch all of the hilarious action during the unpredictable six-hour competition.
  • The series is set to premiere in early 2024 on Prime Video.
  • Prime members in Canada enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership, for just $9.99/month or best value $99.99/year.

Attache ta tuque! Prime Video Announces Its Slate of French-Language Titles and Quebec-Based Content at Prime Video Presents Quebec

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

"Today's event in Montreal showcased our continued investment in content for our customers in Quebec," said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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  • "Today's event in Montreal showcased our continued investment in content for our customers in Quebec," said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • and are excited to launch a new reality show, a comedy special, sports documentaries, and our first Quebecois scripted dramas.
  • "Our upcoming slate features a breadth of Quebec storytelling with a mix of French- and English-language content.
  • At the event, Prime Video made a series of announcements, including:
    The second collaboration between Prime Video and Juste pour rire TV, the flagship comedy event, L'ultime gala is available now for Prime members.

Prime Video Takes to the Ice With Two Must-See Amazon Canadian Original Documentaries Produced in Association with NHL Productions: Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle and Saving Sakic Debuting in 2024

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Set to premiere in 2024, Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle highlights the Quebec-born teenage hockey phenom, positioned to be the saviour of the expansion Ottawa Senators.

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  • Set to premiere in 2024, Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle highlights the Quebec-born teenage hockey phenom, positioned to be the saviour of the expansion Ottawa Senators.
  • The documentary chronicles that journey as Alexandre Daigle, himself, reflects on life - both on and off the ice.
  • We think the authentic and entertaining narratives in Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle and Saving Sakic will resonate with our hockey audience but most importantly, beyond.
  • Chosen One: Alexandre Daigle and Saving Sakic are directed by Jay Nelson for NHL Productions.