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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces judicial appointments to the Federal Court of Appeal

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Monday, January 29, 2024

The Honourable Elizabeth Walker, a Judge of the Federal Court, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.

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  • The Honourable Elizabeth Walker, a Judge of the Federal Court, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • The Honourable Vanessa Rochester, a Judge of the Federal Court, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • This includes 62 appointments since the Honourable Arif Virani became Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on July 26, 2023.
  • Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.

Fate Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Business Updates

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FATE), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a first-in-class pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients with cancer and autoimmune disorders, today reported business highlights and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • FT522 is the Company’s off-the-shelf, multiplexed-engineered natural killer (NK) cell product candidate that incorporates five synthetic controls of cell function.
  • In addition, as of September 30, 2023, cash receivables from the Company’s collaboration with ONO were $1.5 million.
  • Shares Outstanding: Common shares outstanding were 98.6 million, and preferred shares outstanding were 2.8 million, as of September 30, 2023.
  • ET to review financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

COMBINEDBrain announces the launch of Project FIND-OUT

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- COMBINEDBrain, a non-profit organization dedicated to fast-tracking cures for neurodevelopmental disorders, today announced the launch of Project FIND-OUT (Fast Infant Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis via Outpatient Testing), a collaboration among leading non-profit, academic, and industry organizations.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- COMBINEDBrain, a non-profit organization dedicated to fast-tracking cures for neurodevelopmental disorders, today announced the launch of Project FIND-OUT (Fast Infant Neurodevelopmental Diagnosis via Outpatient Testing), a collaboration among leading non-profit, academic, and industry organizations.
  • Project FIND-OUT provides whole genome sequencing (WGS) to infants who have early symptoms of rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Project FIND-OUT purchased BCL's $1,000 clinical WGS services offering which is a collaboration between BCL and Fabric Genomics leveraging the Fabric Genomics' GEM AI interpretation technology.
  • Project FIND-OUT is unique in that it provides free whole genome sequencing, genetic counseling, and referral to specialists for symptomatic infants who meet straightforward inclusion criteria.

Scale Biosciences and Basepair to Democratize Single Cell Sequencing Data Analysis

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Scale Biosciences, a pioneer in single-cell sequencing technology, today announced a new collaboration with Basepair to provide point and click bioinformatic analysis of single-cell data produced with its patented and disruptive combinatorial indexing technology.

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  • Scale Biosciences, a pioneer in single-cell sequencing technology, today announced a new collaboration with Basepair to provide point and click bioinformatic analysis of single-cell data produced with its patented and disruptive combinatorial indexing technology.
  • These include reports to help researchers assess their data quality and produce a cell-gene matrix compatible with open-source standard single-cell analysis workflows like Seurat and Scanpy.
  • “Challenges related to analysis and interpretation of sequencing data are still one of the most common bottlenecks that researchers face when adopting new next-generation sequencing applications, especially those that create large amounts of data,” said Giovanna Prout, CEO of Scale Biosciences.
  • “With our groundbreaking federated approach to analysis, we look forward to helping Scale Biosciences’ customers better understand their data and accelerate their research without it ever needing to leave their direct control.”

Stellex Capital Management LLC Acquires MSS Group

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Monday, June 5, 2023

Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), a middle-market private equity firm with extensive experience in industrial businesses and family successions, today announced a new platform investment in Bryden Capital Limited (“BCL”) and MPL Group Limited (“MPL”), together the MSS Group (“MSS” or the “Company”), a leading supplier and manufacturer of critical electronic components, focused on the global power industry.

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  • Stellex Capital Management (“Stellex”), a middle-market private equity firm with extensive experience in industrial businesses and family successions, today announced a new platform investment in Bryden Capital Limited (“BCL”) and MPL Group Limited (“MPL”), together the MSS Group (“MSS” or the “Company”), a leading supplier and manufacturer of critical electronic components, focused on the global power industry.
  • To further support Management, Stellex has introduced Hamdi Conger to the role of Chairman.
  • “We plan to create value for both MSS’ customers and employees and to become an even more valuable manufacturing partner.”
    Chris Hall and Liam Hall said, “We are excited for the road ahead with Stellex as we grow the MSS Group platform both organically and inorganically.
  • Consulting on commercial vendor diligence, and Jamieson Corporate Finance LLP supporting management through the transition from owner-manager to a PE-owned company.

Implenia wins building construction contracts in Germany and Switzerland worth a total of over CHF 170 million

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

This technically demanding project involves the creation of large clear-span spaces for the rehearsal stages using a steel composite construction familiar from bridge construction.

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  • This technically demanding project involves the creation of large clear-span spaces for the rehearsal stages using a steel composite construction familiar from bridge construction.
  • Implenia, as an integrated construction and real estate services provider, will provide many of the services from its own Divisions.
  • BCL Building Construction Logistics, part of the Implenia Group, will ensure that the construction site is properly organised for smooth, safe and sustainable operation.
  • The two contracts are worth over CHF 30 million in total.

Imaflex Announces appointment of President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

MONTRÉAL, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Imaflex Inc. ("Imaflex" or the "Corporation") (TSXV: IFX) today announced the appointment of Roger Tambay to the position of President and CEO of the Corporation.

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  • MONTRÉAL, May 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Imaflex Inc. ("Imaflex" or the "Corporation") (TSXV: IFX) today announced the appointment of Roger Tambay to the position of President and CEO of the Corporation.
  • Outgoing President and CEO, Mr. Joe bbandonato, will remain as Executive Chairman of Imaflex, working closely with Mr. Tambay to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Mr. Tambay brings over 30 years of global experience in the polymer and plastics industries with multinational, mid-market and early-stage companies.
  • "On behalf of the Board of Directors and Imaflex team, I am pleased to welcome Roger as the new President and CEO," said Mr. Abbandonato.

The Big Circle Line Has Transported up to 1 Million Passengers in a Day Following Its Opening in March

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

The effect of the Big Circle Line launch in March has impacted all of Moscow's residents. About 80,000 new commuters switched from private transport, cabs, or carsharing to the Big Circle Line.

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates--(Newsfile Corp. - April 27, 2023) - The Big Circle Line (BCL), the world's longest circle metro line, was completed and opened for service in Moscow in March.
  • According to the data from the first month, the BCL has transported up to 1 million passengers a day, and it is expected to increase by 30 percent by the end of the year.

Gopher Resource Receives 2023 BCI Innovation Award

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Monday, April 24, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gopher Resource has been awarded the 2023 BCI Innovation Award. Battery Council International (BCI) annually presents this award to celebrate innovation in equipment, processes, services and products that advance the lead battery industry. The award was established to honor Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz, former CEO of East Penn Manufacturing Co. and industry thought leader.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gopher Resource has been awarded the 2023 BCI Innovation Award.
  • Battery Council International (BCI) annually presents this award to celebrate innovation in equipment, processes, services and products that advance the lead battery industry.
  • "Gopher Resource is honored to be recognized for an innovation that significantly advances our vision of becoming a zero-waste industry," said Joe Grogan, Chief Technology Officer for Gopher Resource.
  • "Gopher Resource's win of the 2023 BCI Innovation Award highlights the incredible strides being made in the lead battery industry towards sustainability and innovation," said Roger Miksad, President and Executive Director of BCl.

Broward County Library announces Book Sanctuary openings

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the joy of reading and in support of intellectual freedom, Broward County Library (BCL) has created Book Sanctuaries in each of its branches.

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  • BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the joy of reading and in support of intellectual freedom, Broward County Library (BCL) has created Book Sanctuaries in each of its branches.
  • All BCL locations will maintain a year-round Book Sanctuary, joining the over 2,000 Book Sanctuaries that already exist across the United States.
  • "As Director of Broward County Library, a vital part of my mission is to ensure that the freedom to read is not compromised," said Allison Grubbs.
  • Broward County Library, as a longtime member of the American Library Association and the Urban Libraries Council, vigorously supports access to library materials.