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Wonder is front and centre in the MNBAQ's 2024 programming

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) is proud to announce that wonder will be front and centre in all the adventures that it is proposing in 2024.

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  • The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ) is proud to announce that wonder will be front and centre in all the adventures that it is proposing in 2024.
  • Born in Toronto in the late 19th century, Helen McNicoll grew up in Montréal in a well-to-do environment conducive to artistic practice.
  • The breadth of the exhibitions proposed to our visitors will certainly make 2024 a better, indeed, an outstanding year.
  • In the spring of 2024, a colourful new edition of the Festival International du Film sur l'Art (FIFA) will return from March 16 to 24, 2024.

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and Global Affairs Canada release Adàwe: Export Experiences of Indigenous Entrepreneurs report

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Released today, the first report, Adàwe: Export Experiences of Indigenous Entrepreneurs, provides valuable insights on Indigenous exporters to inform the development of initiatives and policies, empowering the full potential of Indigenous business in Canada.

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  • Released today, the first report, Adàwe: Export Experiences of Indigenous Entrepreneurs, provides valuable insights on Indigenous exporters to inform the development of initiatives and policies, empowering the full potential of Indigenous business in Canada.
  • “This focus on Indigenous export characteristics and trends will help support the equitable inclusion of Indigenous businesses, and the Canadian economy as a whole.”
    CCAB and GAC conducted a national survey of 2,603 Indigenous businesses and case studies in three Indigenous communities.
  • Majority women-owned Indigenous businesses represent 39.3% of all Indigenous exporters, which is over double the percentage of women-owned exporters among all Canadian SMEs (14.5%).
  • “Indigenous entrepreneurs make incredible contributions every day to Canada’s diverse export landscape,” said Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development.

Lightspeed Customers Dominate SCOREGolf’s List of Top 59 Canadian Public Golf Courses

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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MONTREAL, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD) is proud to partner with 19 renowned public golf facilities which have been named to SCOREGolf’s 2023 list of the Top 59 Canadian Public Courses.

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  • MONTREAL, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD) is proud to partner with 19 renowned public golf facilities which have been named to SCOREGolf’s 2023 list of the Top 59 Canadian Public Courses.
  • Lightspeed courses feature prominently on the list, with 19 of the 59 leveraging the technology platform and 6 inside the top 20.
  • Lightspeed’s customer success is particularly evident in Ontario, with Lightspeed software used at 8 of the 17 Ontario-based golf facilities on this year’s list.
  • “It’s our mission to deliver memorable golf experiences with exceptional service and a modern approach, and we look forward to working with partners like Lightspeed to continue this mission into our exciting future ahead.”
    “I’m thrilled about the number of Lightspeed customers named to SCOREGolf’s Top 59 Canadian Public Courses this year,” said David Hope, GM, Lightspeed Golf.

Lightspeed Customers Dominate SCOREGolf’s List of Top 59 Canadian Public Golf Courses

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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MONTREAL, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD) is proud to partner with 19 renowned public golf facilities which have been named to SCOREGolf’s 2023 list of the Top 59 Canadian Public Courses.

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  • MONTREAL, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD) is proud to partner with 19 renowned public golf facilities which have been named to SCOREGolf’s 2023 list of the Top 59 Canadian Public Courses.
  • Lightspeed courses feature prominently on the list, with 19 of the 59 leveraging the technology platform and 6 inside the top 20.
  • Lightspeed’s customer success is particularly evident in Ontario, with Lightspeed software used at 8 of the 17 Ontario-based golf facilities on this year’s list.
  • “It’s our mission to deliver memorable golf experiences with exceptional service and a modern approach, and we look forward to working with partners like Lightspeed to continue this mission into our exciting future ahead.”
    “I’m thrilled about the number of Lightspeed customers named to SCOREGolf’s Top 59 Canadian Public Courses this year,” said David Hope, GM, Lightspeed Golf.

Parks Canada contributes more than $525,000 to advance the Indigenous-led Westcoast Stewardship Corridor with First Nations partners on Vancouver Island

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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By properly linking protected and conserved areas, natural processes can take place and species can move, interact, and find habitat across vast landscapes and seascapes.

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  • By properly linking protected and conserved areas, natural processes can take place and species can move, interact, and find habitat across vast landscapes and seascapes.
  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, together with Chief Gordon Planes, T'Sou-ke First Nation, announced a shared commitment to support the Indigenous-led Westcoast Stewardship Corridor and to preserve the biodiversity of Vancouver Island, ensuring its longevity for future generations.
  • "The Indigenous-led Westcoast Stewardship Corridor is a historic initiative that will benefit biodiversity and Canadians for generations to come.
  • Thank you to T'Sou-ke First Nation for coordinating efforts with more than a dozen First Nations, and to everyone involved in this remarkable collaborative initiative."

Residential Schools National Monument will be built on the west side of Parliament Hill in Ottawa

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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The Residential Schools National Monument will be a meeting place where Indigenous people and all Canadians can gather to honour Survivors and all the children who were lost to their families and communities.

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  • The Residential Schools National Monument will be a meeting place where Indigenous people and all Canadians can gather to honour Survivors and all the children who were lost to their families and communities.
  • "We worked in collaboration with the Algonquin people to decide that the Residential Schools National Monument will be located on Parliament Hill.
  • "Having Inuit input into the location of this National Monument is of great importance to our communities and the Inuit people who suffered greatly in residential schools.
  • The selected site, near West Block on Parliament Hill, will be able to accommodate ceremonies, commemorations and special events.

Lightspeed extends key partnership with PGA of Canada

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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MONTREAL, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE | TSX: LSPD) has announced the extension of its partnership as the official golf management software of the PGA of Canada, the national association representing more than 3,800 club professionals across the country. Powering the world’s best businesses, Lightspeed is the unified POS and payments platform for ambitious entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, provide the best customer experiences and become a go-to destination in their space.

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  • “We are so excited to have Lightspeed extend as a National Partner and the Official Golf Management Software of the PGA of Canada,” said Kevin Thistle, CEO, PGA of Canada.
  • This new initiative demonstrates Lightpeed’s support, not only of retail and restaurant operations in golf courses across Canada, but of PGA of Canada professionals themselves.
  • “Our partnership with the PGA of Canada is incredibly important to Lightspeed, and I am elated to be able to continue building on the great work we have already done,” said David Hope, GM, Lightspeed Golf.
  • “While championing the learning and educational content for PGA of Canada professionals will always be front and centre, we are excited to this year expand our reach into the PGA of Canada national championships as well.

BSN SPORTS NAMES ALGONQUIN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WINNER OF ULTIMATE VICTORY UNIFORM MAKEOVER

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BSN SPORTS, a direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets and a division of Varsity Brands, today named Algonquin Regional High School as the recipient of its Ultimate Victory Uniform Makeover.

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    FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BSN SPORTS , a direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets and a division of Varsity Brands , today named Algonquin Regional High School as the recipient of its Ultimate Victory Uniform Makeover.
  • From Feb. 1 through March 10, over 4,800 coaches from high schools across the country entered to win the sweepstakes and shared why their school deserved a Victory Uniform Makeover.
  • However, through the Ultimate Victory Uniform Makeover, nearly all Algonquin teams will have a unified athletic brand in less than a year.
  • "Receiving new uniforms is a major step for our school in completing the rebrand process," said Mike Mocerino, Algonquin Regional High School Athletic Director.

NACCA CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS PROSPERITY & LAUNCHES FOUNDATION AT INDIGENOUS PROSPERITY FORUM

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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The event also featured an incredible roster of Indigenous artists, entertainers, and artisans from across the country.

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  • The event also featured an incredible roster of Indigenous artists, entertainers, and artisans from across the country.
  • It was also an opportunity for the launch of the Indigenous Prosperity Foundation .
  • With the resounding success of the forum this year, NACCA is setting its sights forward towards next year's conference.
  • NACCA's 2024 Indigenous Prosperity Forum will return to the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau, QC on May 8th & 9th of 2024.

Rendever Deploys Virtual Reality Program at The Oaks at Algonquin Senior Living to Increase Enrichment for Residents

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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ALGONQUIN, Ill., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rendever, a company pioneering the future of aging, partners with The Oaks at Algonquin Senior Living to boost health and wellness, increase engagement, and create positive shared experiences among senior residents.

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  • ALGONQUIN, Ill., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rendever, a company pioneering the future of aging, partners with The Oaks at Algonquin Senior Living to boost health and wellness, increase engagement, and create positive shared experiences among senior residents.
  • The senior living community launched the partnership with an interactive, month-long event called World Explorers of Algonquin.
  • During this program, 45 residents are signed on to travel to new destinations around the world three times a day through Rendevers virtual reality sessions.
  • To create a truly immersive experience for residents, The Oaks at Algonquin team paired each session with an educational and culturally competent activity.