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Scrabble tournament brings awareness to low literacy rates in Canada

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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United for Literacy (formerly known as Frontier College) is Canada’s oldest literacy organization that provides free literacy programs for children, youth, and adults across the country.

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  • United for Literacy (formerly known as Frontier College) is Canada’s oldest literacy organization that provides free literacy programs for children, youth, and adults across the country.
  • United for Literacy works to help children, youth, and adults with low literacy improve their skills and increase their confidence,” says Mélanie Valcin, president and CEO, United for Literacy.
  • Scrabble for Literacy was established in 2005 and has raised $4.2 million for United for Literacy and its important mission to improve literacy rates across Canada.
  • In 2024, United for Literacy is celebrating 125 years of empowerment through literacy.

Scrabble tournament brings awareness to low literacy rates in Canada

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On March 6, Arcadian Loft in Toronto will be filled with hundreds of tiles that spell words including L-I-T-E-R-A-C-Y as Toronto's fiercest wordsmiths compete in the 20th annual Scrabble for Literacy to raise funds for United for Literacy. United for Literacy (formerly known as Frontier College) is Canada's oldest literacy organization that provides free literacy programs for children, youth, and adults across the country.

Key Points: 
  • United for Literacy (formerly known as Frontier College) is Canada's oldest literacy organization that provides free literacy programs for children, youth, and adults across the country.
  • United for Literacy works to help children, youth, and adults with low literacy improve their skills and increase their confidence," says Mélanie Valcin, president and CEO, United for Literacy.
  • Scrabble for Literacy was established in 2005 and has raised $4.2 million for United for Literacy and its important mission to improve literacy rates across Canada.
  • In 2024, United for Literacy is celebrating 125 years of empowerment through literacy.

IABC/Toronto names Fennella Bruce the 2023 Communicator of the Year

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Fennella is being recognized for demonstrating leadership and communications excellence through her ongoing work boosting the voices of Black professionals in the media.

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  • Fennella is being recognized for demonstrating leadership and communications excellence through her ongoing work boosting the voices of Black professionals in the media.
  • Giving Black professionals opportunities to share their stories and experience with a national audience is a powerful tool against anti-Black racism in Canada.
  • IABC/Toronto names Fennella Bruce the 2023 Communicator of the Year.
  • Fennella will be presented with the IABC/TO Communicator of the Year Award on Friday, March 1, 2024.

CJF Black Journalism Fellows Announced

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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TORONTO, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce Leïla Ahouman, Serena Lopez, Mzwandile Poncana, Rahma Shafi and Daniel Reale-Chin as recipients of the Black Journalism Fellowship Program , in partnership with CBC/Radio-Canada, CTV News, The Globe and Mail and the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).

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  • TORONTO, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce Leïla Ahouman, Serena Lopez, Mzwandile Poncana, Rahma Shafi and Daniel Reale-Chin as recipients of the Black Journalism Fellowship Program , in partnership with CBC/Radio-Canada, CTV News, The Globe and Mail and the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).
  • The fellowship program aims to amplify Black voices, improve coverage of Black issues in the news and cultivate future Black media leaders.
  • Serena Lopez, CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship;
    Rahma Shafi, CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship; and
    Daniel Reale-Chin, inaugural CJF-Globe and Mail Black Journalism Fellowship.
  • Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:
    lululemon for the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Journalism Fellowship;
    Aritzia for the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship;
    BMO Financial Group for the CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship; and
    Unifor and Gerry Gotfrit for the CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship.

CJF Black Journalism Fellows Announced

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announceWendy-Ann Clarke,Kiernan Green, Dorcas Marfo and Ashleigh-Rae Thomas as recipients of the Black Journalism Fellowship Program in partnership withCBC/Radio-Canada, CTV News and the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).

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  • TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announceWendy-Ann Clarke,Kiernan Green, Dorcas Marfo and Ashleigh-Rae Thomas as recipients of the Black Journalism Fellowship Program in partnership withCBC/Radio-Canada, CTV News and the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).
  • The fellowship program aims to amplify Black voices, improve coverage of Black issues in the news and cultivate future Black media leaders.
  • Wendy-Ann Clarke, inaugural CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship;
    Dorcas Marfo, CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship; and
    Ashleigh-Rae Thomas, CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship.
  • Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:
    lululemon for the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Journalism Fellowship;
    Aritzia for the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship;
    BMO Financial Group for the CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship; and
    Unifor and The Jay and Barbara Hennick Family Foundation for the CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship.

Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell to be Featured on CTV “Your Morning”

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Monday, March 28, 2022
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Los Angeles, CA., March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (Draganfly or the Company), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, announced today that Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell will be featured on CTV Your Morning.

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  • Los Angeles, CA., March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (Draganfly or the Company), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, announced today that Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell will be featured on CTV Your Morning.
  • Draganfly will provide an immediate combined total of 10 North American-made Medical Response and Search and Rescue Drones to RSU.
  • I am grateful for the opportunity to share how Draganflys drone solutions will support RSUs humanitarian aid operations on the ground with Lindsey Deluce on CTV Your Morning, said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly.
  • Cameron Chells segment with Lindsey Deluce on CTV Your Morning will air at 4:20 a.m. PDT / 7:20 a.m. EDT on Monday, March 28, 2022.

JUNO-Nominated Canadian All-Girl Pop Supergroup Girl Pow-R Soar with Supercharged Remix of Hit Single, "This Is Us" -- Available Now

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Volumes up and dance floors cleared: JUNO Award-nominated and chart-topping Canadian all-girl starlets Girl Pow-R soar with supercharged new remix of their hit single, "This Is Us" available now!

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Volumes up and dance floors cleared: JUNO Award-nominated and chart-topping Canadian all-girl starlets Girl Pow-R soar with supercharged new remix of their hit single, "This Is Us" available now!
  • Now their smash album This Is Us is back with a fresh take, and an even fresher electronica sound!
  • "We're excited to share this new album of both the six remix original songs, and the six instrumental versions of the remix songs!"
  • "This Is Us (Melshi Remix)" and This Is Us (Remix & Remix Instrumentals) are available now!

Michael Melling Appointed Vice President, CTV News

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2022 /CNW/ -CTV announced today that Michael Melling has been appointed head of CTV News.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2022 /CNW/ -CTV announced today that Michael Melling has been appointed head of CTV News.
  • "Michael has been a dynamic presence at CTV, leading the growth and digital transformation of CTV News Toronto, CP24 and BNN Bloomberg," said Karine Moses, Senior Vice President, Content Development and News, Bell Media.
  • "I am thrilled to lead CTV News and continue growing its presence across the country as the news source that Canadians rely on and trust," said Michael Melling, Vice President, CTV News.
  • Over the past few years, Michael has been driving the growth of digital news formats, transforming CTV News Toronto to a leading multi-platform destination.

District Ventures Plus Appoints Randall Graham as Creative Director

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 /CNW/ -Today, Arlene Dickinson, well-known Canadian investor and entrepreneur, announced the appointment of Randall Graham as Creative Director of District Ventures Plus , the marketing arm which exclusively serves brands in the Dragon's $100 million Fund and part of the Venturepark business growth ecosystem.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 30, 2021 /CNW/ -Today, Arlene Dickinson, well-known Canadian investor and entrepreneur, announced the appointment of Randall Graham as Creative Director of District Ventures Plus , the marketing arm which exclusively serves brands in the Dragon's $100 million Fund and part of the Venturepark business growth ecosystem.
  • Boasting deep expertise in all advertising mediums, Graham has led multiple creative teams in the development of award-winning work for nearly two decades.
  • Graham comes to District Ventures Plus after 16 years at Bell Media where he oversaw the Brand Partnership Creative Department for CTV, CTV NEWS, CTVtwo, Animal Planet, BNN, Bravo, Comedy, CP24, Discovery, E!, M3, MTV, Much, Teletoon, and Space.
  • "I am grateful to return to the Venturepark family with this role at District Ventures Plus," says Randall Graham.

The Onyx Initiative Marks its First Anniversary with a String of Successes in Applications, Programming, Partnerships & Career Opportunities for Black Students and Recent Graduates

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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These events include Employer Discovery Sessions with Rogers Communications, Air Miles, CIBC, Manulife, Nasdaq, Dentsu, and The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, to name a few.

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  • These events include Employer Discovery Sessions with Rogers Communications, Air Miles, CIBC, Manulife, Nasdaq, Dentsu, and The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, to name a few.
  • As well as Career Hacking webinars focused on resume preparation, optimal interviews skills, mental health and well-being, resilience, and navigating diverse work environments.
  • The monthly chats, which began in September,
    will feature a broad base of experienced speakers in a casual, virtual format.
  • Onyx's purpose is to expand the Black talent pipeline via cohesive, mutually beneficial partnerships to close the current systemic gap in the recruiting and selection of Black university and college students and recent graduates for roles in corporate Canada.