Laurentian

ALUS strengthens its presence in Quebec with the launch of two new communities

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

SAINT-VALLIER-DE-BELLECHASSE, Quebec and SAINTE-SOPHIE, Quebec, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALUS officially launched two new communities in the regions of Chaudière-Appalaches and the Laurentians, in collaboration with the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) of Quebec.

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  • SAINT-VALLIER-DE-BELLECHASSE, Quebec and SAINTE-SOPHIE, Quebec, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALUS officially launched two new communities in the regions of Chaudière-Appalaches and the Laurentians, in collaboration with the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) of Quebec.
  • In 2021, Outaouais became the second region to benefit from the adoption of the ALUS program.
  • Now expanding into Chaudière-Appalaches and the Laurentians, ALUS aims to multiply the number of participants and nature-based solutions on Quebec’s agricultural territory.
  • The launch of ALUS Chaudière-Appalaches took place on the 11th at the Paularo Farm in Saint-Vallier.

Bunker Hill Announces Filing of Amended Pre-Effective U.S. Registration Statement and Updates on Equity Financing

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The Amended Registration Statement includes an assumed offering price of US$0.09 per Offered Share (the “Offering Price”).

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  • The Amended Registration Statement includes an assumed offering price of US$0.09 per Offered Share (the “Offering Price”).
  • The Registration Statement relating to the proposed offering has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective.
  • These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the Registration Statement becomes effective.
  • No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved of the contents of this press release.

An unprecedented partnership between François Chartier and the MNBAQ

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Monday, January 30, 2023

This special MNBAQ project has been carried out through the Incubateur d'innovations muséales, funded by the Secrétariat à la Capitale-Nationale.

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  • This special MNBAQ project has been carried out through the Incubateur d'innovations muséales, funded by the Secrétariat à la Capitale-Nationale.
  • When he was a young wine steward at the mythical Bistro à Champlain, François Chartier knew Riopelle well.
  • To grasp the quintessence of Riopelle's work, François Chartier did not hesitate to visit the artist's studio in the Laurentians to collect paint, oil, and aerosol samples.
  • François Chartier, founder of Chartier World LAB, Annie Bérubé, Head of Special Projects, MNBAQ, and Eve- Lyne Beaudry, Curator of Contemporary Art (1950-2000), MNBAQ, are available for interviews.

Two years after Laurentian bankruptcy, former staff still paying the price (CAUT)

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

“The stress, anxiety and fear that this loss brought on at that point in my pregnancy are indescribable,” she said.

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  • “The stress, anxiety and fear that this loss brought on at that point in my pregnancy are indescribable,” she said.
  • “I returned because I’m still passionate about teaching and this French-language program is so important to our community.
  • Earlier, Senator Lucie Moncion proposed a bill in the Senate (S-215) that would exclude public post-secondary institutions from the CCAA.
  • “The CCAA is a corporate tool that was never intended to be used by public institutions like Laurentian,” said David Robinson, executive director of CAUT.

University and college teachers urge Liberal government to protect universities from insolvency law

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Friday, November 25, 2022

In 2021, the Liberals committed in their election platform to protect public post-secondary educational institutions, such as Laurentian University, from being subject to corporate restructuring, yet little has been done to change this.

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  • In 2021, the Liberals committed in their election platform to protect public post-secondary educational institutions, such as Laurentian University, from being subject to corporate restructuring, yet little has been done to change this.
  • What happened at Laurentian was wrong and had far-reaching impacts for Northern Ontario, Francophone communities, and Indigenous communities, said CAUT President Peter McInnis.
  • The demand made during a meeting of the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), comes on the heels of the Auditor General of Ontarios Special Report on Laurentian University.
  • The CCAA process is misaligned with the goals of public universities, said CAUT Executive Director David Robinson.

Laurentian Bank’s grassroots donations campaign makes a meaningful difference in communities across Canada

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Because they work directly in the communities they serve, Laurentian branch and business centre employees understand the realities of their regions better than anyone else in the Bank.

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  • Because they work directly in the communities they serve, Laurentian branch and business centre employees understand the realities of their regions better than anyone else in the Bank.
  • Thanks to generous donors like Laurentian Bank, we are able to continue building affordable housing for local families."
  • As the holiday season approaches, Laurentian Bank kicked off its annual employee giving campaign, Giving Matters, on November 21, 2022.
  • Founded in Montreal in 1846, Laurentian Bank helps families, businesses and communities thrive.

Special Report on Laurentian: A damning account of mismanagement

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Friday, November 18, 2022

The Special Report on Laurentian University detailsyears of financial mismanagement at Laurentian University which culminated in the unprecedented and unnecessary decision to file for insolvencyprotection under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) on February 1, 2021.

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  • The Special Report on Laurentian University detailsyears of financial mismanagement at Laurentian University which culminated in the unprecedented and unnecessary decision to file for insolvencyprotection under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) on February 1, 2021.
  • "The Auditor General is absolutely unequivocal in concluding that Laurentian Universitys administration did not have to, and should not have, turned to the CCAA, said CAUT executive director David Robinson.
  • Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk found that, for over a decade, ill-conceived capital expansions, combined with weak governance oversight, led to Laurentian Universitys financial crisis.
  • In the end,the CCAA process resulted in nearly 200 lost jobs, elimination of programs, and a significant impact on the community.

CFA Society Toronto Announces Election of 2022-2023 Board Members

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Toronto, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CFA Society Toronto is pleased to announce that Mari Jensen, CFA, has been appointed the Chair of the Societys Board of Directors following the 17 November 2022 Annual Meeting.

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  • Toronto, Nov. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CFA Society Toronto is pleased to announce that Mari Jensen, CFA, has been appointed the Chair of the Societys Board of Directors following the 17 November 2022 Annual Meeting.
  • I am honoured to serve as the Chair of CFA Society Torontos Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
  • The Society would also like to express our gratitude to departing board members, Robert Cultraro, CFA, Andrew Auerbach, CFA, Paul Hamilton, CFA and Sue Lemon, CFA.
  • CFA Society Toronto represents the interests of more than 11,000 investment professionals in the Greater Toronto Area through advocacy, education, events, and professional development.

Organigram Launches HOLY MOUNTAIN to Further Support Its Strong Position in the Dried Flower and Hash Categories

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022

With the introduction of HOLY MOUNTAIN, Organigram will now offer value-priced flower in an expanded range of sizes, starting with 3.5g offerings at launch and additional sized formats expected soon after.

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  • With the introduction of HOLY MOUNTAIN, Organigram will now offer value-priced flower in an expanded range of sizes, starting with 3.5g offerings at launch and additional sized formats expected soon after.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221123005144/en/
    The HOLY MOUNTAIN brand will feature iconic flower cultivars including MAC-1 and R*NTZ.
  • Additionally, the 2g Pressed Hash Cube represents the newest hash product being produced at our Quebec-based hash facility located in the foothills of the Tremblant Mountain, says Eric Williams Senior Director of Marketing at Organigram.
  • Finally, Organigram has launched new value brand W L, which has the same value flower focus as HOLY MOUNTAIN but created specifically for the Quebec market.

Organigram to Report Annual Fiscal 2022 Results on November 28, 2022

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (together, the Company or Organigram), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, announced today it will report earnings results for its annual and fourth quarter fiscal 2022 ended August 31, 2022 on Monday, November 28, 2022, after market close.

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  • Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc. (together, the Company or Organigram), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, announced today it will report earnings results for its annual and fourth quarter fiscal 2022 ended August 31, 2022 on Monday, November 28, 2022, after market close.
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  • Organigram is focused on producing high-quality, cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers, as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the Companys global footprint.
  • Organigram operates facilities in Moncton, New Brunswick and Lac-Suprieur, Quebec, with a dedicated edibles manufacturing facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba.