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AGE-WELL announces recipients of its 2022 Emerging Entrepreneur Award

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The 2022 recipients of AGE-WELL's Emerging Entrepreneur Award are Liam Maaskant, co-developer of a walker with an elevating seat to give older adults greater independence at home, and Anika Munn, co-creator of a smart monitoring system to help older adults feel safer and more comfortable in various living settings.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - The 2022 recipients of AGE-WELL's Emerging Entrepreneur Award are Liam Maaskant, co-developer of a walker with an elevating seat to give older adults greater independence at home, and Anika Munn, co-creator of a smart monitoring system to help older adults feel safer and more comfortable in various living settings.
  • The AGE-WELL Emerging Entrepreneur Award supports the development of emerging entrepreneurs to create and grow an innovative startup with potential social and economic impact inCanada.
  • The award is designed to give a new entrepreneur the financial resources, mentorship and training as they focus on making their ideas viable and rapidly deployable in service to older adults and caregivers.
  • "As a new graduate, I could not be more honoured and happier to receive this award.

OPAL Fuels Announces Appointment of Gordon McLennan as Vice President of Business Development

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG), today announced the appointment of Gordon (Gord) McLennan as Vice President of Business Development, reporting to Dave Unger, Executive Vice President.

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  • OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG), today announced the appointment of Gordon (Gord) McLennan as Vice President of Business Development, reporting to Dave Unger, Executive Vice President.
  • Gord will expand OPAL Fuels business development reach on the upstream side of the business.
  • His contacts throughout the industry and experience in closing transactions makes him a key asset to OPAL Fuels.
  • I am honored to join OPAL Fuels, the leading RNG company in the industry, said McLennan.

Jo Mark Zurel to Succeed Douglas J. Haughey as Chair of the Board of Fortis Inc. Effective January 1, 2023

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) today announced that Douglas J. Haughey will be stepping down as Chair of the Board and Jo Mark Zurel will be appointed Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Fortis Inc. ("Fortis" or the "Corporation") (TSX/NYSE: FTS) today announced that Douglas J. Haughey will be stepping down as Chair of the Board and Jo Mark Zurel will be appointed Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2023.
  • The pending transition reflects the Corporation's board succession planning process and follows the recommendation of the ad hoc Board Chair Selection Committee that was formed in 2021.
  • Mr. Haughey has chaired the Fortis Board since September 2016.
  • The Board expressed appreciation to Mr. Haughey for his invaluable contribution to Fortis and thanked him for his efforts in ensuring a timely and effective transition to the new Chair.

NAVIGATOR CO2 LAUNCHES NEW HEADQUARTERS AND ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigator CO2("Navigator") announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Omaha, Nebraska and the key addition of Tyler Durham as Chief Development Officer and Senior Vice President.

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  • "I'm proud to call Omaha home and eager to continue building our team in the Midwest, which is the heart of our project footprint," said Matt Vining, CEO of Navigator.
  • As Navigator continues the buildout of its team and new Nebraska headquarters, the development of its signature project, Heartland Greenway, continues to make notable advancements in parallel.
  • About Navigator CO2: Navigator CO2 is a company developed and managed by the Navigator Energy Services management team with over 200 years of collective industry experience.
  • Navigator CO2 is headquartered in Omaha, NE at 13333 California St., Suite 202.

Study shows increase in global COVID-19 vaccine acceptance

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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The study, which was published Monday in Nature Communications, was carried out within the context of ayear of substantial but very unequal global COVID-19 vaccine availability and acceptance, which necessitated new assessments of the drivers of vaccine hesitancy and the characteristics of people not vaccinated.

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  • The study, which was published Monday in Nature Communications, was carried out within the context of ayear of substantial but very unequal global COVID-19 vaccine availability and acceptance, which necessitated new assessments of the drivers of vaccine hesitancy and the characteristics of people not vaccinated.
  • Concerns about vaccine safety and efficacy and mistrust in the science behind vaccine development were the most consistent correlates of hesitancy.
  • The authors found that vaccine hesitancy did not significantly correlate with a country's current COVID-19 case burden and mortality.
  • These include targeting those reporting lower vaccine confidence with evidence-based information campaigns and greatly expanding vaccine access in low- and middle-income countries.

North America Animal Feed Market Report 2022: Demand for Higher-Value and Higher-Quality Items is Boosting Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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The "North America Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "North America Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The animal feed market in North America is divided into five categories: type, livestock, raw materials, manufacturing systems, and country.
  • Increased demand for meat and other end-products are driving the growth of the North American animal feed market.
  • The rise in demand for these and other non-food items has resulted in an increase in the use of feed additives, which has boosted compound feed in the animal feed market.

Prairie Provident Announces New Board Member

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Sunday, June 26, 2022
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CALGARY, Alberta, June 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Provident Resources Inc. (Prairie Provident, PPR or the Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Shyba to its Board of Directors (the Board), effective July 1, 2022.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, June 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Provident Resources Inc. (Prairie Provident, PPR or the Company) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Shyba to its Board of Directors (the Board), effective July 1, 2022.
  • Mr. Shyba owns 4,238,097 common shares of PPR, representing approximately 3.3% of the issued and outstanding common shares of PPR.
  • In addition, he is currently Chief Executive Officer of Shyba Capital Inc., a private investment company based in Calgary.
  • Prairie Provident is a Calgary-based company engaged in the exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in Alberta.

POWER SUSTAINABLE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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"It is my pleasure to welcome Mr. Brison and Ms. Clment to the Power Sustainable Board of Directors," said Olivier Desmarais, Chairman and CEO of Power Sustainable.

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  • "It is my pleasure to welcome Mr. Brison and Ms. Clment to the Power Sustainable Board of Directors," said Olivier Desmarais, Chairman and CEO of Power Sustainable.
  • "We look forward to building upon Mr. Brison's extensive experience in the financial sector, both nationally and internationally, as well as Ms.Clment's broad sustainability expertise.
  • We are confident both will provide valuable perspectives as we work towards accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future, while driving long-term returns for our partners and investors."
  • Power Sustainable isasustainable investment manager with offices in Canada, China, and the United States.

Breast Cancer Society of Canada Grants $250,000 To Precision Oncology Research at Dalhousie University

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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The overarching goal of the research project is to identify new biomarkers that distinguish recurrence potential from HER2+ breast cancer.

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  • The overarching goal of the research project is to identify new biomarkers that distinguish recurrence potential from HER2+ breast cancer.
  • The breast cancer research projects that have been selected for funding will aim to advance screening, detection, precision oncology and patient reported outcomes, enhancing care for Canadians with breast cancer.
  • Kimberly Carson, CEO of the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, said, Dr. Marignanis research will directly impact the lives of breast cancer patients by developing treatment plans that are tailored to the individual.
  • The Breast Cancer Society of Canada (BCSC) is a registered, national, non-profit, charitableorganization dedicated to saving lives through breast cancer research.

Mars, Incorporated Announces Ikdeep Singh to Lead Global Pet Nutrition Business

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Monday, June 13, 2022
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Ikdeep Singh is a transformative, and purpose-driven leader who brings over 20 years of global CPG experience to the role

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  • Ikdeep Singh is a transformative, and purpose-driven leader who brings over 20 years of global CPG experience to the role
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, Incorporated announced today that Ikdeep Singh has been named as the new Global President for its Pet Nutrition business.
  • He is tasked with leading the strategy for growing the portfolio in over 50 global markets, ensuring access to quality nutrition for the almost-400 million pets the Pet Nutrition business serves.
  • Ikdeep joined Mars in August 2020 as Pet Nutrition's Regional President for North America the largest market for the Pet Nutrition business.
  • Ikdeep Singh, Global President, Mars Pet Nutrition, said: "It's an honor to take on this role leading this iconic business for some of the world's most-loved brands.