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Magma Art Collaboration Platform Closes $5M Seed Round Led by GFR Fund with Participation from International Game Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Magma, a collaborative browser-based art creation and project management platform with more than 2 million users across 100+ countries, has closed a Seed Round of funding. The $5M raise was led by Silicon Valley-based GFR Fund, with contributions from Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund, 4founders, Supernode Global, Gaingels, Anorak Ventures, Acequia Capital and leading industry angels. With the funding, innovative new features will be introduced to Magma's all-in-one art platform that allows art teams to easily exchange ideas on one canvas, and improve output and workflows. The Round is also being used to expand the international team including key hires in operations, business development, and sales. Oli Strong has recently joined as the company's CSO/COO and Heather Shelton was hired as the Commercial Director.

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  • The $5M raise was led by Silicon Valley-based GFR Fund, with contributions from Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund, 4founders, Supernode Global, Gaingels, Anorak Ventures, Acequia Capital and leading industry angels.
  • The Round is also being used to expand the international team including key hires in operations, business development, and sales.
  • It is the only professional art collaboration and management tool that offers integrated version control, in-app video chat, and generative AI.
  • Magma is trusted by industry leaders in animation studios, game development, art studios, leading creative higher education institutions, and more.

New sophisticated lab anchors Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, joined Seneca officials on Monday to officially open the new home of the Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS).

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  • Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, joined Seneca officials on Monday to officially open the new home of the Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS).
  • "This new, dedicated space for the Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences will enable us to provide more applied research opportunities than ever before for our students, faculty and life sciences enterprises in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • "I would like to congratulate Seneca College on the grand opening of its new Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences.
  • We wish success to Seneca Polytechnic on the launch of the new Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences."

Three New Veteran Team Members Bolster Aurora Strategy Global Public Relations and Government Relations Team

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Strategy Global is pleased to announce today the addition of three new veteran team members to the firm: Charles Cooke, Jordan Kerbel, and Chris Watson.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Strategy Global is pleased to announce today the addition of three new veteran team members to the firm: Charles Cooke, Jordan Kerbel, and Chris Watson.
  • Aurora President and Chief Advocate Marcel Wieder said, “Today we have made significant additions to the Aurora team that will strengthen our team and position us to take on new areas of influence.
  • He holds a Master’s from Osgoode Hall at York University and a post-graduate certificate in Government Relations from Seneca College.
  • With the addition of Dave Ryan, Jack Heath, Alan Shefman, and Vince Nigro, Aurora is one of the fastest growing public affairs, government relations, and public relations firms in the country.

IGNITE INTERNATIONAL BRANDS Announces the Appointment of Two New Directors

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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IGNITE International Brands, Ltd. (CSE:BILZ, OTCQX: BILZF) (IGNITE or the Company), is pleased to announce today the appointment of Mr. Ralph Gilpin-Payne and Mr. Tom Bunker, as independent, non-executive directors, to Ignites board of directors.

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  • IGNITE International Brands, Ltd. (CSE:BILZ, OTCQX: BILZF) (IGNITE or the Company), is pleased to announce today the appointment of Mr. Ralph Gilpin-Payne and Mr. Tom Bunker, as independent, non-executive directors, to Ignites board of directors.
  • Mr. Gilpin-Payne and Mr. Bunker have been appointed to replace Ms. Vered Elkouby Nisim and Dr. Pradeep Albert following their resignations from the Companys board of directors, effective today.
  • Mr. Ralph Gilpin-Payne has extensive managerial experience and is currently the Operations Manager at the Greater Toronto Airport Authority.
  • Mr. Bunker is President and CEO of Middleast Airlease Limited and brings over 30 years of management and investment experience to the IGNITE board.

$250M in Business Investments and Expansions To Be Announced In York Region’s #YRtech Pavilion At Collision Conference

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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Business announcements and economic development partnerships presented by York Regions nine cities and towns will drive innovation in sectors including auto tech, life sciences, semiconductors and engineering.

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  • Business announcements and economic development partnerships presented by York Regions nine cities and towns will drive innovation in sectors including auto tech, life sciences, semiconductors and engineering.
  • Returning to Collision in-person to join the best of the best in the tech sector is exciting, said Jonathan Wheatle, Director of Economic Strategy at York Region.
  • Thats exactly what the mayors, business leaders, post-secondary institutions and partners will bring to York Regions #YRtech Pavilion.
  • More information about the Regions key service areas is available at york.ca/regionalservices
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The CAJ launches new national misinformation training series for post-secondary students

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Monday, December 20, 2021
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TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce the launch of Misinfo 101 , a series of national training workshops designed to help Canadian post-secondary students identify misinformation and disinformation.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is pleased to announce the launch of Misinfo 101 , a series of national training workshops designed to help Canadian post-secondary students identify misinformation and disinformation.
  • The first session in the series will be held on January 20 and taught by ProPublica's Craig Silverman, in partnership with Seneca College.
  • "The CAJ is kicking off our national training series with a 'bang' by welcoming one of the world's leading experts on identifying misinformation," said CAJ president Brent Jolly.
  • "This series of workshops is timely because the spread of misinformation is a global problem that has only been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seneca to launch stand-alone honours nursing degree in September

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Friday, November 19, 2021
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King City, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seneca is launching a stand-alone Honours Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree program, with classes starting in Sept. 2022 at King Campus in York Region.

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  • King City, Nov. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seneca is launching a stand-alone Honours Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree program, with classes starting in Sept. 2022 at King Campus in York Region.
  • Seneca College will offer a stand-alone nursing degree independent of a university partner at its campus in King City, said Minister Dunlop.
  • Seneca is delighted to add a baccalaureate degree in nursing to our credential options for healthcare professionals, said Seneca President David Agnew.
  • This degree builds on 50 years of nursing education at Seneca and allows us to support the urgent need for registered nurses in Ontario.

Arjun Singh Gidda McNeill is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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BOLTON, ON, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Arjun Singh Gidda McNeill is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Executive for his exceptional work in the Wholesale industry and in acknowledgment of his work at Whole River Trading.

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  • BOLTON, ON, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Arjun Singh Gidda McNeill is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Executive for his exceptional work in the Wholesale industry and in acknowledgment of his work at Whole River Trading.
  • Arjun Singh Gidda McNeil is the Vice President of Whole River Trading, an Asian food company selling delicious rice, noodles, sauces, oils, and more throughout Canada.
  • After graduating from Robert F. Hall High School in 2016, Mr. McNeill enrolled in The Modern Mystery School, where he is currently studying Spirituality.
  • Mr. McNeill began his career with a job at Extrude-A-Trim Inc., where he gained experience as an order picker.

NBA Legend Vince Carter Scholarship Launch In Toronto Area

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Today marks the official launch of the Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program in the Toronto area.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Today marks the official launch of the Vince Carter Scholarship and Mentorship Program in the Toronto area.
  • While the programs are open to all, Vince Carter strongly encourages the Black community, Indigenous community, people of colour and young women to apply.
  • Beyond the focus age groups of 16-18 and 12-15, the Vince Carter Scholarship program could also help the GTA post secondary students at York University; Seneca College; Ryerson University currently pursuing careers in the identified scholarship program fields.
  • Follow the Paris Media Group instagram account to learn more about Vince Carter and Paris Media community initiatives.

Seneca partners on research to help vulnerable communities cope with COVID-19

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Toronto, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seneca is contributing to the City of Torontos response to COVID-19 with two applied research projects focused on helping vulnerable communities access better broadband and government incentives.

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  • Toronto, Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seneca is contributing to the City of Torontos response to COVID-19 with two applied research projects focused on helping vulnerable communities access better broadband and government incentives.
  • Seneca is delighted to partner with the City of Toronto, provincial and federal governments, our postsecondary colleagues and community partners on research that helps in the response to COVID-19, said Seneca President David Agnew.
  • Faculty and our students have been critical resources during the pandemic, providing creative solutions for economic recovery and supporting those in need.
  • Co-op and work placements, applied research projects, entrepreneurial opportunities and the latest technology ensure that Seneca graduates are highly skilled and ready to work.