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Government of Canada invests new funding for post COVID-19 condition, in line with recommendations from the Chief Science Advisor's report

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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The Government of Canada is reviewing the Task Force's recommendations, which will be critical in informing future actions in responding to PCC.

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  • The Government of Canada is reviewing the Task Force's recommendations, which will be critical in informing future actions in responding to PCC.
  • The Long COVID Web research network is a pivotal step on the path to clearly defining and managing post COVID-19 condition in Canada.
  • "Canada's science community is well positioned to provide the government with the evidence and the expertise needed to address post COVID-19 condition.
  • The Government of Canada is reviewing Dr. Nemer's Task Force recommendations, which will be critical in informing future action in responding to PCC.

McMaster University Develops Novel Experimental Designs with ZEISS LaserFIB and Next-Generation 3D X-ray Microscope

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and HAMILTON, ON, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM), located at McMaster University, recently acquired a ZEISS Crossbeam 350 laser FIB-SEM and a next-generation Versa 3D X-ray microscope. This opens new innovative approaches to science by correlating high-resolution non-destructive 3D X-ray imaging with FIB-SEM 3D imaging aided by integrated femtosecond laser for precise machining. This enables high-resolution 2D and 3D analysis at sites within millimeter volumes of materials.   

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and HAMILTON, ON, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM), located at McMaster University, recently acquired a ZEISS Crossbeam 350 laser FIB-SEM and a next-generation Versa 3D X-ray microscope.
  • This opens new innovative approaches to science by correlating high-resolution non-destructive 3D X-ray imaging with FIB-SEM 3D imaging aided by integrated femtosecond laser for precise machining.
  • This enables high-resolution 2D and 3D analysis at sites within millimeter volumes of materials.
  • These advancements will be demonstrated in an upcoming free workshop March 6-7 scheduled as a hybrid event with international speakers.

PyroGenesis Announces the Return of Mr. Alan Curleigh as Chair of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Mr. P. Peter Pascali will step down as Chair of PyroGenesis, and pursue his regular duties as CEO, President and Director of PyroGenesis.

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  • Mr. P. Peter Pascali will step down as Chair of PyroGenesis, and pursue his regular duties as CEO, President and Director of PyroGenesis.
  • The Board now has eight directors, of which 6 are independent directors.
  • “On behalf of the Board of Directors and myself, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Mr. Curleigh on his return to PyroGenesis.
  • Mr. Curleigh has the deepest respect of PyroGenesis’ management team, most of whom have worked closely with him until his departure as Chair in 2019 after a 9-year tenure.

Caliber announces promotion of Todd Dillender to Caliber Collision Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Lewisville, Texas, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caliber announced today the promotion of Todd Dillender from Executive Vice President, Operations to Chief Operating Officer of Caliber Collision, effective immediately.

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  • Lewisville, Texas, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caliber announced today the promotion of Todd Dillender from Executive Vice President, Operations to Chief Operating Officer of Caliber Collision, effective immediately.
  • Dillender's promotion to COO of Caliber Collision aligns strategic initiatives and will support teammates' ongoing professional development and success.
  • "With more than 30 years of experience invested in this industry and our teammates' success, Todd has all the right tools to lead our collision business as Caliber Collision's Chief Operating Officer," said Mark Sanders, President and CEO of Caliber.
  • As the new Chief Operating Officer, Dillender will report to Sanders.

Virtualware partners with McMaster Engineering to introduce its first VR room in Canada

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtualware partners with the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University to adopt and scale the award-winning VR enterprise platform VIROO®.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtualware partners with the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University to adopt and scale the award-winning VR enterprise platform VIROO®.
  • Virtualware and McMaster Engineering are committed to making a global impact not only in education, but also in the enterprise.
  • As a result, the immersive room will be located at McMaster Innovation Park (MIP), Canada’s premier research and innovation park.
  • “Our partnership with McMaster, will accelerate VR adoption across the region, creating valuable opportunities to build the most powerful enterprise VR ecosystem for industry,” says Unai Extremo, CEO & Founder Virtualware.

Triple Flag Completes Arrangement with Maverix

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (with its subsidiaries, “Triple Flag” or the “Company”) (TSX: TFPM, NYSE: TFPM) and Maverix Metals Inc. (TSX: MMX and NYSE American: MMX) (“Maverix”) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Maverix by Triple Flag by way of a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Arrangement”).

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  • Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. (with its subsidiaries, “Triple Flag” or the “Company”) (TSX: TFPM, NYSE: TFPM) and Maverix Metals Inc. (TSX: MMX and NYSE American: MMX) (“Maverix”) are pleased to announce the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Maverix by Triple Flag by way of a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Arrangement”).
  • In aggregate, Triple Flag issued 45.1 million common shares of the Company (the “Triple Flag Shares”) and paid US$86.7 million to former Maverix shareholders.
  • With the completion of the Arrangement, existing Triple Flag and former Maverix shareholders are expected to own approximately 78% and 22% of the pro forma outstanding shares of Triple Flag, respectively.
  • Triple Flag is pleased to announce that Warren Beil will be joining Triple Flag from Maverix as General Counsel, and James Dendle is being promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Corporate Development.

Wilson Blanchard Management Volunteers Go The Distance For 2022 Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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HAMILTON, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Team members from Wilson Blanchard Management (WB) – an Associa company and leading provider of condominium management services throughout Hamilton, Toronto, and Waterloo – recently volunteered at the 2022 Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon.

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  • HAMILTON, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Team members from Wilson Blanchard Management (WB) – an Associa company and leading provider of condominium management services throughout Hamilton, Toronto, and Waterloo – recently volunteered at the 2022 Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon.
  • The Hamilton Road2Hope Marathon is a weekend series of competitive and family friendly events held annually to raise money for charity and help individuals reach their respective goals as runners.
  • This high-profile race routinely attracts more than 5,000 runners and is the fastest qualifying course for the venerable Boston Marathon.
  • “Associa strongly believes in giving back to the communities it serves, and we are enthusiastic supporters of the Road2Hope Marathon,” said Wilson Blanchard Management branch president Brad Wells, RCM, RPA®, CMCA®.

Sally Beauty Holdings Announces Board Changes

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) (the Company) today announced an upcoming change in its Board of Directors as part of a planned leadership transition.

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  • Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) (the Company) today announced an upcoming change in its Board of Directors as part of a planned leadership transition.
  • McMaster added, It has been a privilege to serve on the Board and as Chair of Sally Beauty Holdings.
  • Ms. Ferguson was elected to Sally Beauty Holdings Board of Directors in January 2019.
  • Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH), as the leader in professional hair color, sells and distributes professional beauty supplies globally through its Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group businesses.

Northern Trust Makes Key Fund Accounting and Fund Administration Hires in North America Global Fund Services

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Northern Trust today announced the appointments of Steven Reydel as Head of North America Fund Accounting and Michael McMaster as Head of North America Fund Administration.

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  • Northern Trust today announced the appointments of Steven Reydel as Head of North America Fund Accounting and Michael McMaster as Head of North America Fund Administration.
  • Leveraging their expertise in fund accounting and fund administration, Reydel and McMaster will play a pivotal role in supporting ongoing growth in the Global Fund Services (GFS) business .
  • Most recently, he was head of BBHs Global Fund Accounting operations team and the Fund Accounting Product Executive.
  • He most recently served as Chief Tax Officer-Head of Global Fund Services Tax at Invesco, overseeing teams across North America, EMEA and APAC.

CNL and AECL Continue Pursuit of Closer Ties With Canada’s Academic Community Through MOU With McMaster University

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Canada’s nuclear Crown Corporation, and McMaster University to pursue collaborative research opportunities. The MOU represents continued progress for Canada’s national nuclear laboratories as it works to build closer ties with Canada’s academic community, and is the third agreement signed in recent weeks with a leading Canadian university that is designed to advance collaborative research in health and environmental sciences, clean energy and nuclear safety.

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  • That is the driving force behind CNLs ongoing outreach and engagement with the academic community, and we are thrilled to further grow our relationship with McMaster University as part of that effort.
  • This agreement is a key step on our path forward, said Amy Gottschling, AECL Vice President, Science, Technology and Commercial Oversight.
  • Together, CNL, AECL and McMaster operate some of the most unique and advanced nuclear facilities and research laboratories, not just in Canada, but around the world.
  • Located in Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster University is among Canadas most research-intensive universities, and the nations preeminent nuclear research institution.