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Call2Recycle launches new recycling awareness campaign

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Call2Recycle , Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling program, is launching its consumer brand, “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!” with the help of a multi-media campaign that encourages Canadians to recycle their used batteries.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Call2Recycle , Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling program, is launching its consumer brand, “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!” with the help of a multi-media campaign that encourages Canadians to recycle their used batteries.
  • The centerpiece of the campaign is a series of educational commercials that will be featured on national television and digital media.
  • Titled, “Decisions, Decisions,” the commercials depict the morality play that consumers experience when they choose between simply throwing batteries in the garbage can – or doing the right thing and recycling responsibly.
  • The digital and TV campaign is supported in select markets with out-of-home signage, designed to drive traffic to Call2Recycle’s new consumer website, RecycleYourBatteries.ca , where consumers can find more information on safe battery recycling best practices.

Molson hides its logo on new PWHL jersey designs to bring greater visibility to women players' names

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Despite the growing interest in women's sports, awareness of individual women athletes still isn't where it should be.

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  • Despite the growing interest in women's sports, awareness of individual women athletes still isn't where it should be.
  • According to a 2022 study, women's sports accounted for a mere 15% of total sports media coverage.1 And traditional jersey design isn't helping matters.
  • To bring more visibility and recognition to PWHL players, Molson, the official beer of hockey, will be sponsoring the space above PWHL jersey numbers, usually covered by the players' hair, this International Women's Day.
  • The PWHL Toronto vs. Montréal game will be broadcast on Sportsnet Friday, March 8th at 7:00pm EST.

Rogers Communications Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results; Announces 2024 Financial Guidance

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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These are not standardized financial measures under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies.

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  • These are not standardized financial measures under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased 39% this quarter and our adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 340 basis points, as a result of improving synergies and efficiencies.
  • These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies.
  • The following table outlines guidance ranges that we had previously provided and our actual results and achievements for the selected full-year 2023 financial metrics.

Sportsnet Launches on Prime Video Channels in Canada

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Prime Video members in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's programming on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360 with an add-on subscription

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  • Prime Video members in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's programming on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360 with an add-on subscription
    TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Prime Video today announced that Sportsnet will be the latest top-tier channel available on Prime Video Channels in Canada.
  • The Sportsnet Prime Video Channel allows subscribers to add Sportsnet as an add-on channel in their Prime Video account.
  • Prime Video users in Canada can watch live NHL hockey and all of Sportsnet's linear programming on Sportsnet national (Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360) and regional (Sportsnet Pacific, West, East, Ontario) channels with one convenient subscription to Sportsnet on Prime Video Channels.
  • The Sportsnet Prime Video Channel consists of the Sportsnet (East, Ontario, West, and Pacific), Sportsnet ONE, and Sportsnet 360 linear channels, bringing live games from the NHL, MLB, NBA, and more.

Amnesty International Canada announces 2022/2023 Media Awards winners

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Short-Form Video: “You can say ‘Hockey is for everyone.’ Or you can join the fight to ensure that’s true,” Donnovan Bennett, with cinematography by David Zelikovitz, Sportsnet

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  • Short-Form Video: “You can say ‘Hockey is for everyone.’ Or you can join the fight to ensure that’s true,” Donnovan Bennett, with cinematography by David Zelikovitz, Sportsnet
    “On behalf of Amnesty International Canada, congratulations to the winners on your impressive achievements.
  • Thank you for your commitment to telling honest, eye-opening, nuanced stories about people defending human rights,” said Ketty Nivyabandi, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada’s English-speaking section.
  • We desperately need more of it today to make informed and principled decisions about our future.”
    The 2022/2023 Amnesty International Canada Media Awards will be handed out at a private, in-person ceremony on October 19.
  • Emceeing the event will be trailblazing journalist, educator, and media personality Ginella Massa .

Rogers Communications Announces the Passing of Philip B. Lind

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Sunday, August 20, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with deep sadness that Rogers Communications Inc. announces the passing of Phil Lind, long-standing member of the Board of Directors and company executive.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with deep sadness that Rogers Communications Inc. announces the passing of Phil Lind, long-standing member of the Board of Directors and company executive.
  • “Phil worked for Rogers for 54 years, nearly 40 of them with my father and helped build Rogers into the telecom and media powerhouse it is today,” said Edward Rogers, Chair, Rogers Communications.
  • Phil was instrumental in the creation of the Rogers Group of Funds and championed Canada’s independent film and television sector.
  • “Phil has been a constant steady force for over five decades,” added Rogers.

JOSÉ BAUTISTA TO SIGN ONE-DAY CONTRACT TO RETIRE A BLUE JAY

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that José Bautista will sign a one-day contract with the ballclub this afternoon to officially retire as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that José Bautista will sign a one-day contract with the ballclub this afternoon to officially retire as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • The symbol of a one-day contract gives the Blue Jays organization and fans across Canada the opportunity to officially celebrate Bautista's incredible 10-year career in Toronto.
  • "There aren't many names as synonymous with Blue Jays baseball as José Bautista, and it is our great honour that he will officially retire in a Blue Jays jersey," said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays.
  • "On behalf of a generation of Blue Jays fans that had the privilege of watching his clutch moments on the field and inspiring work ethic – thank you, José, for a mesmerizing decade representing the Toronto Blue Jays."

Are Canadian Men Experiencing a Friendship Recession? Budweiser Canada Champions the Importance of Male Friendships

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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The inaugural Budweiser Friendship Survey provides Canadian-specific insights around male friendships, highlighting that most men see their friends less in-person as they get older.

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  • The inaugural Budweiser Friendship Survey provides Canadian-specific insights around male friendships, highlighting that most men see their friends less in-person as they get older.
  • As the leading beer brand in Canada known for bringing buds together, this prompted the question: are Canadian men getting together less with their friends?
  • This sparked Budweiser to seek external, third-party insights to shed light on male friendship trends today.
  • With this in mind, Budweiser Canada is encouraging men of legal drinking age to take action with their newest campaign.

Jackie Redmond to Join Monday Night Raw & Premium Live Event Kickoff Shows

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Jackie Redmond will take on an expanded role with the company beginning this Saturday, July 1.

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  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Jackie Redmond will take on an expanded role with the company beginning this Saturday, July 1.
  • Redmond will serve as a backstage interviewer for Monday Night Raw, alongside Byron Saxton.
  • Additionally, she will join Kayla Braxton to co-host WWE’s premium live event kickoff shows with Booker T and Peter Rosenberg.
  • Cathy Kelley will move to Friday Night SmackDown, where she will join Kayla Braxton as a backstage interviewer.

RenoAssistance is gaining ground in Ontario

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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The second annual Ontario homeowners’ renovation intentions survey reveals that renovation intentions remain stable, though economic barriers are a top concern.

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  • The second annual Ontario homeowners’ renovation intentions survey reveals that renovation intentions remain stable, though economic barriers are a top concern.
  • RenoAssistance is also announcing a partnership with the Ottawa Senators to become the team's official comprehensive renovation referral platform until 2025.
  • Ottawa is an important market for both RenoAssistance and Desjardins, presenting opportunities for further growth in the region.
  • RenoAssistance will be at Booth 1021 of the Ottawa Home & Garden Show from March 23rd to 26th.