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Ninepoint Partners Announces Sponsorship of Canadian Olympic Swimmer Summer McIntosh

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”), one of Canada’s leading alternative investment management firms, announced a new sponsorship agreement with Canadian Olympic swimmer Summer McIntosh.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”), one of Canada’s leading alternative investment management firms, announced a new sponsorship agreement with Canadian Olympic swimmer Summer McIntosh.
  • The Toronto native plans to compete with Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Ninepoint is proud to support her in her efforts to achieve excellence.
  • “Summer is truly an extraordinary athlete and a shining example for young Canadians across the country,” said James Fox, Ninepoint co-CEO and Managing Partner.
  • At the 2022 Commonwealth Games she became the most decorated Canadian athlete of the games, taking home six medals and paving her way to Paris 2024.

Phlex Partners with Polar to Provide Swimmers with the Most Advanced Fitness Wearable Available

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phlex, a leading provider of cutting-edge technology for swim training, announces its partnership with Polar Electro, the world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport, and health. The partnership brings together two industry leaders to revolutionize swimmers' access to cutting edge data, enabling them to train and compete at the highest level.

Key Points: 
  • GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phlex, a leading provider of cutting-edge technology for swim training, announces its partnership with Polar Electro, the world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport, and health.
  • The result is Phlex's app + wearable platform that enables coaches and swimmers to better analyze their training performance.
  • It provides extensive coaching tools, automated fitness testing, and fully personalized features for each athlete.
  • "Since the recent launch of our Polar for Industry Partners strategy, it's wonderful to see so many new partners like Phlex connect to Polar hardware and software solutions," says Polar CEO Sander Werring.

Penetron Liquid Sealer Keeps Moisture and Water out of Olympic Pool Concrete Structure for Long-Term Durability

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- St Joseph's College in Hunters Hill (NSW), Australia, inaugurated the school's new Olympic class 50m swimming pool and two-story pool house to the campus at the commencement of the 2023 school year in January. Penetron crystalline technology was applied to provide a permanent waterproofing solution – to seal hairline cracks and protect concrete pool structures against water penetration.

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  • Penetron crystalline technology was applied to provide a permanent waterproofing solution – to seal hairline cracks and protect concrete pool structures against water penetration.
  • Penetron crystalline technology was applied to provide a permanent waterproofing solution – to seal hairline cracks and protect concrete pool structures against water penetration.
  • Penetron Australia was asked by FDC Construction, the general contractor, to provide a durable waterproofing solution for the outdoor, below-grade concrete pool structures.
  • The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs, and floor preparation systems.

arena to debut the Calypso Bay Limited Edition racing collection in Melbourne

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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TOLENTINO, Italy, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- arena is pleased to announce the launch of Calypso Bay, a limited edition of racing suits from the company's flagship Powerskin Carbon range.

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  • TOLENTINO, Italy, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- arena is pleased to announce the launch of Calypso Bay, a limited edition of racing suits from the company's flagship Powerskin Carbon range.
  • Along with the launch of the new collection, arena will also make a donation to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation in its efforts to preserve Australia's natural treasure.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is emblematic of the need to focus on the environmental issues facing the world's oceans, and honoring it through the Calypso Bay limited edition reflects the company's growing commitment to being responsible and sustainable in its manufacturing processes.
  • The three racing suits in the collection are available in two ocean-inspired colour variations, and will be debuted at the World Short Course Championships by members of arena's Elite Team of athletes.

arena to debut the Calypso Bay Limited Edition racing collection in Melbourne

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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TOLENTINO, Italy, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- arena is pleased to announce the launch of Calypso Bay, a limited edition of racing suits from the company's flagship Powerskin Carbon range.

Key Points: 
  • TOLENTINO, Italy, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- arena is pleased to announce the launch of Calypso Bay, a limited edition of racing suits from the company's flagship Powerskin Carbon range.
  • Along with the launch of the new collection, arena will also make a donation to the Great Barrier Reef Foundation in its efforts to preserve Australia's natural treasure.
  • The Great Barrier Reef is emblematic of the need to focus on the environmental issues facing the world's oceans, and honoring it through the Calypso Bay limited edition reflects the company's growing commitment to being responsible and sustainable in its manufacturing processes.
  • The three racing suits in the collection are available in two ocean-inspired colour variations, and will be debuted at the World Short Course Championships by members of arena's Elite Team of athletes.

Five Major Residential Rental REITs launch ForAffordable.ca

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas five (5) largest residential rental real estate investments trusts (REITs) announce the launch of ForAffordable.ca, a new website from Canadian rental housing providers that sets out the facts on how residential REITs operate in Canadas rental market, as well as their ideas for helping to solve Canadas housing supply and affordability crisis.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas five (5) largest residential rental real estate investments trusts (REITs) announce the launch of ForAffordable.ca, a new website from Canadian rental housing providers that sets out the facts on how residential REITs operate in Canadas rental market, as well as their ideas for helping to solve Canadas housing supply and affordability crisis.
  • ForAffordable.ca has been developed by Canadian rental housing providers for affordable housing, which is made up of Canadas five largest publicly traded residential rental REITs: Canadian Apartment Properties REIT (CAPREIT), Boardwalk REIT, Killam Apartment REIT, InterRent REIT and Minto Apartment REIT.
  • Canadian residential rental REITs deeply understand that housing is first and foremost about people.
  • Increasing taxes on residential rental REITs would weaken the supply of affordable housing
    As owners and managers of affordable rental units in Canada, residential rental REITs also have insight into what is needed to deliver the housing Canada needs and the homes Canadians want.

SupplySide West Celebrates 25 Years as Premier Event for Health & Nutrition Industry

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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PHOENIX, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America (FiNA), produced by Informa Markets, celebrated its 25th anniversary as the premier gathering of buyers and suppliers in dietary supplements, food and beverage, personal care and animal nutrition. More than 1,100 exhibitors and 15,850 registered attendees gathered October 31-November 4 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to focus on what's next in the industry.

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  • SupplySide West helped us create buzz around our Mexico-grown organic hibiscus, which we offer in everything from dried flowers to extracts from a traceable source.
  • "The SupplySide team is proud to support the health and nutrition industry's success for 25 years," said Danica Cullins, Senior Vice President, SupplySide at Informa Markets.
  • Industry members unable to attend the show learned from industry experts and discovered the newest trends throughthe SupplySide Network 365 platform.
  • SupplySide Network 365 (SSN365) empowers people and companies in the health and nutrition industry to Discover, Connect, Meet, Learn and Source.

ACPM submits comments to FINA during their review of Bill C-228, an Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA), the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) and the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985 (PBSA)

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a letter submitted to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA), the Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) commented on Bill C-228, noting serious, undesirable and unintended consequences if the Bill should pass into law and outlining alternative approaches to secure retiree pensions, to achieve the same goal without the potential to harm the retirement income system.

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  • Indeed, it is stated this could virtually eliminate DB plans for active private sector employees who still accrue a DB pension.
  • Finally, the appointment of a federal pension asset manager could enable insolvent company pension funds to deliver on the pension promise.
  • ACPM is the leading advocacy organization for a balanced, effective and sustainable retirement income system in Canada.
  • For further information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
    Lorianne Weston, Manager of Advocacy and Communications, ACPM;

The Women's Sports Foundation Annual Salute to Women in Sports Commemorates Title IX Milestone Anniversary, Highlighting the Vital Need for Protection and Further Progress

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This evening, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) celebrated the extraordinary achievements of athletes and leaders in sports and the girls that they inspire, at its Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Recognized as the biggest night in women's sports, the event, like the Foundation's programming throughout this year, highlighted the 50th anniversary of Title IX while also calling attention to the vital need for more progress. Honored this evening with WSF's signature Salute awards were history-making athletes - Sunisa Lee, Maggie Steffens, and Elana Meyers Taylor - one of the fiercest coaches in the SEC, Dawn Staley, and the lead founding investor in Angel City FC, Alexis Ohanian. The Salute was held at Pier Sixty on Manhattan's waterfront, and was presented by WSF National Partners Athleta, ESPN, Delta Air Lines, Gatorade, Michelob ULTRA, NBC Sports, and TIAA with an exclusive reception partner DraftKings.

Key Points: 
  • Today, girls miss out on an estimated 1 million sports opportunities at the high school level compared to boys.
  • This opportunity gap is widest among girls and women of color, LGBTQ+ youth and those with disabilities who consistently have less opportunities than their peers.
  • Each host, presenter and award winner shared their own unique Title IX story, highlighting the landmark law's impact and the urgent need to protect it.
  • The Women's Sports Foundation exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life.

SupplySide West to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Event October 31-November 4 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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PHOENIX, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets' SupplySide West & Food ingredients North America, will be held October 31-November 4 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, marking the 25th anniversary of the health and nutrition community's premier annual gathering. The 2022 show will bring together more than 16,000 CPG innovators, ingredient suppliers and service providers from throughout the global industry in major categories including dietary supplements, food, beverage, personal care and animal nutrition.

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  • Known for providing catalytic networking opportunities that move business forward, this year's SupplySide event will feature several opportunities to meet new industry members including a special 25th anniversary reception on the Expo floor.
  • All sessions taking place on the SupplySide Stage will be livestreamed and available on-demand on SupplySide 365 at no cost.
  • In-person attendees who want access to archived education sessions and additional networking opportunities may opt for the Virtual Pass upgrade.
  • SupplySide West will continue its commitment to sustainability programs that improve its impacts environmentally, socially and economically by focusing on key areas of impact.