Sport in Canada

Recently launched: Pooled Employer Plans available on the Benetic Marketplace

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
QUEBEC, Lockton Companies, PEPS, Fiduciary, Sport in Canada, Sports venues

Adding PEPs is yet another step forward in expanding the Benetic Marketplace to include the solutions advisors are looking for in the modern retirement plan market.

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  • Adding PEPs is yet another step forward in expanding the Benetic Marketplace to include the solutions advisors are looking for in the modern retirement plan market.
  • As early Benetic adopter Mike Duckett, Fiduciary Consultant and Client Advocate at the Lockton Companies states: It's tremendously exciting to learn how Benetic can help advisors compare the EZ(k) Flex PEP with other PEPs and with traditional single employer plans.
  • As Benetic CEO Ray Conley explains: PEPs offer a great solution for advisors seeking to deliver innovative retirement plans to their clients.
  • The Benetic Marketplace gives advisors the ability to instantly compare PEPs alongside traditional solutions with a detailed analysis that is ready for client presentation in minutes.

Sandra Schmirler Foundation Telethon goes virtual

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Curling, Curlers, Sport in Canada, Sandra Schmirler, Scotties Tournament of Hearts, The Sports Network, Jan Betker, Scotties Tournament of Hearts Shot of the Week Award

"Sandra was a true champion who wouldn't let obstacles stand in the way of her goal," said Ian Cunningham, Chair of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation Board.

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  • "Sandra was a true champion who wouldn't let obstacles stand in the way of her goal," said Ian Cunningham, Chair of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation Board.
  • For the first time, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation will stream content on their Facebook page between TSN broadcasts.
  • With the generous support of TSN and Curling Canada, the Sandra Schmirler Foundation Telethon is held on the first Sunday of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
  • The 2020 Sandra Schmirler Foundation Telethon on TSN during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts raised a record $450,000 to help babies from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

CAJ: Bell, We Need To Talk About All These Layoffs

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The Sports Network, CKST, CFRW, CKOC, Sport in Canada, Television stations, Television

"Some of the journalists who've lost their jobs have spent 20 years (or longer) with their organizations.

Key Points: 
  • "Some of the journalists who've lost their jobs have spent 20 years (or longer) with their organizations.
  • Bell also eliminated three radio stations entirely: Hamilton's TSN 1150, Vancouver's TSN 1040 and Winnipeg's TSN 1290.
  • Employees at the Winnipeg station were reportedly not told about the closure prior to the public announcement.
  • In Vancouver, staff learned about impending changes from a robotic announcement , while others were cut during a commercial break.

Appfire Names Bob Nicholson President and Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Data management, Technology, Other Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Bob Nicholson, Oilers Entertainment Group, Stephen Elop, Nicholson, Businesspeople, Leaders, Sport in Canada

Appfire , a leading provider of apps for software development teams, today announced the appointment of Bob Nicholson as President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Appfire , a leading provider of apps for software development teams, today announced the appointment of Bob Nicholson as President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Nicholson has more than twenty years of strategy, finance, operations, and M&A experience working with high growth technology companies.
  • Its been a pivotal year for Appfire as we celebrated our 15th year in business.
  • The Appfire team builds great products and has a relentless customer focus that is well recognized by the industry, commented Bob Nicholson.

Tour de France™ Canadian Broadcast Exclusively on FloSports Starting August 29; Streamer Reveals Extensive Broadcast Plans

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Friday, August 28, 2020
FloSports, Alex Stieda, Svein Tuft, Amaury Sport Organisation, Amaury, Cyclists, Sport in Canada, Cycling

This years Canadian broadcast on FloBikes also marks the first time that Amaury Sport Organisations (A.S.O.)

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  • This years Canadian broadcast on FloBikes also marks the first time that Amaury Sport Organisations (A.S.O.)
  • With the Tour de France approaching, FloSports wanted to demonstrate its commitment to the sport of cycling and our Canadian subscribers by presenting a comprehensive broadcast plan, says Ryan Fenton, FloSports Director of Global Rights Acquisition.
  • Joining the FloBikes editorial team for this years Tour de France are two champion Canadian cyclists Alex Stieda and Svein Tuft.
  • The Tour de France will come to life for Canadian fans like never before and only on the FloSports app.

CAMO® LEVER™ Board Bending and Locking Tool Recognized by HBS Dealer Magazine's 2020 Golden Hammer Awards

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
CAMO, Sport in Montreal, Innovation, Articles, Human activities, Sport in Canada

When used with other CAMO innovations, CAMO LEVER speeds deck installations up to 5X time faster than traditional methods.

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  • When used with other CAMO innovations, CAMO LEVER speeds deck installations up to 5X time faster than traditional methods.
  • This year, HBS Dealer's Golden Hammer Awards honor 27 of the best new products in the home improvement industry, focusing on innovation, best values and shelf appeal.
  • "We're delighted to be recognized by HBS Dealer's 2020 Golden Hammer Award for LEVER," saidW.
  • CAMO.

CAMO® STARTER Clips Recognized by Qualified Remodeler’s 2020 Remodelers’ Choice 100

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Monday, June 29, 2020
Fasteners, Ironmongery, Nail, Woodworking, CAMO, Sport in Canada, Sports, Water sports

Grand Rapids, MI, June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAMO STARTER Clips, part of the CAMO family of innovative products to help build a better deck, have been recognized in Qualified Remodelers 2020 Remodelers Choice 100.

Key Points: 
  • Grand Rapids, MI, June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAMO STARTER Clips, part of the CAMO family of innovative products to help build a better deck, have been recognized in Qualified Remodelers 2020 Remodelers Choice 100.
  • Featuring 100 of the most requested products by readers from April 2019 to March 2020, the Remodelers Choice 100 highlights the top trends and products in the industry.
  • CAMO STARTER Clips are designed to eliminate face-fastening the first and last board on any grooved decking installation.
  • Were delighted to have CAMO STARTER Clips earn top honors on Qualified Remodelers list of the most recognized and requested products of the year, said W. Scott Baker, CEO, National Nail.

Food For The Poor Canada Executive Director Receives the Harry Jerome Humanitarian Award from the BBPA

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Friday, June 12, 2020
Officers of the Order of Canada, Harry Jerome, Food for the Poor, Samantha Akkineni, Actors, Canadian people, Sport in Canada

TORONTO, June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 11, 2020 Executive Director of Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) Samantha Mahfood was named the recipient of the Harry Jerome Humanitarian Award for her work with FFPC over the last 12 years.

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  • TORONTO, June 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 11, 2020 Executive Director of Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) Samantha Mahfood was named the recipient of the Harry Jerome Humanitarian Award for her work with FFPC over the last 12 years.
  • The 38th Annual Harry Jerome Award winners were announced at a media launch held by the Black Business and Professionals Association (BBPA).
  • In reflecting on this award, Samantha said:
    I am honoured to be recognized by the BBPA with the Harry Jerome Award for the humanitarian work Food For The Poor Canada has allowed me to be a part of.
  • Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC) empowers communities in the Caribbean and Latin Americathrough five areas of programming: food, housing, education, health and livelihood.

Plaintiffs Comment on $30 Million Settlement Reached in CHL Employment Class Actions

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Friday, May 15, 2020
Canadian Hockey League, Class action, Junior ice hockey, Ice hockey in Canada, Minor league hockey, Sport in Canada

Inc. are pleased to announce that they have reached a settlement with the defendants in the three CHL employment class actions, Berg v. Ontario Hockey League, Walter v. Western Hockey League, and Walter v. Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Inc.

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  • Inc. are pleased to announce that they have reached a settlement with the defendants in the three CHL employment class actions, Berg v. Ontario Hockey League, Walter v. Western Hockey League, and Walter v. Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Inc.
  • The CHL employment class actions were commenced in 2014, claiming that major junior hockey players in the CHL are employees subject to applicable employment standards legislation, and not student athletes.
  • All three class actions were certified by the Courts, but no determination was made on the merits of the claims.
  • This settlement, which is subject to approval by the Courts, will fully and finally resolve the CHL employment class actions.

National Nail Launches Versatile CAMO® LEVER™ Tool for Fast, Easy Deck Board Bending

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
CAMO, Sport in Montreal, Deck, CAMO, Sport in Canada, Architecture, Sports

As part of the CAMO experience that delivers ease, efficiency and profitability, CAMO LEVER is the only tool needed to bend, straighten or align deck boards to speed up installation.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the CAMO experience that delivers ease, efficiency and profitability, CAMO LEVER is the only tool needed to bend, straighten or align deck boards to speed up installation.
  • In fact, contractors can build decks up to 5X times faster when they use LEVER with other CAMO innovations like the versatile DRIVE stand-up tool for any decking and CAMO EDGE Clip for grooved boards.
  • "CAMO LEVER is the latest addition to the family of innovative CAMO products that gives contractors an unparalleled deck-building experience.
  • CAMO.