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CDPQ becomes a shareholder of Solotech to accelerate the company's international growth

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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MONTRÉAL, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CDPQ today announced it acquired a minority stake in Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CDPQ today announced it acquired a minority stake in Solotech, a global leader in audiovisual and entertainment technology.
  • Founded in Montréal in 1977, Solotech has recognized experience in event and technology solutions, as well as in selling and integrating audiovisual systems.
  • Since 2013, the company has been held by a group of Québec-based shareholders—Claridge, Investissement Québec and Desjardins Capital—that CDPQ now joins.
  • "With this investment—the largest in the last decade for Solotech—CDPQ will support the company in its next growth stage.

JOBLO MEDIA founder joins local Montréal pinball company NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. to fund expansion

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. closes new funding round from Montréal internet entrepreneur Berge Garabedian, CEO and founder of the 25-year-old popular internet movie destination JoBlo.com as well as its massive YouTube network.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. closes new funding round from Montréal internet entrepreneur Berge Garabedian, CEO and founder of the 25-year-old popular internet movie destination JoBlo.com as well as its massive YouTube network.
  • NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. brings a unique, modern take on the Amusement operation business, bringing digital savvy, high brand values and high touch customer service to the new burgeoning era of arcade amusements.
  • People want to get away and just let loose, enjoy the day-to-day and that’s where a company like North Star comes in.
  • North Star Coin Machine Co.: [email protected]

Rio Tinto becomes official aluminium partner of the Montreal Canadiens

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012393009/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012393009/en/
    Rio Tinto is partnering with the Montreal Canadiens to introduce infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminium produced in Québec at the Bell Centre.
  • The partnership expands the strong legacy the Montreal Canadiens and Rio Tinto have built over many years.
  • Rio Tinto has previously supported the Montreal Canadiens’ Children’s Foundation BLEU BLANC BOUGE programme.
  • The two organisations also share La Cour Rio Tinto, a courtyard space in front of both the Bell Centre and Rio Tinto’s Montreal hub – the global headquarters for its Aluminium business, Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium, and the Iron Ore Company of Canada.

WWE® Returns to Australia With Elimination Chamber: Perth

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

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  • WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth will take place at Optus Stadium in Perth, Western Australia, on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
  • Get ready Australia, because Mami is coming home.”
    The 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber from the Bell Centre in Montreal broke multiple company records.
  • WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth will be broadcast live in approximately 165 countries in 25 languages and seen in more than 1 billion homes.
  • WWE and Tourism Western Australia acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture.

Aerosmith Kicks Off Their Farewell Tour — “PEACE OUT™” — at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

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Sunday, September 3, 2023
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Four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith kicked off their farewell tour, “PEACE OUT™,” with special guest The Black Crowes tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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  • Four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith kicked off their farewell tour, “PEACE OUT™,” with special guest The Black Crowes tonight at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.
  • The electrifying show features Aerosmith’s groundbreaking hits performed in an immersive 360° production as they celebrate 50 years as America’s greatest rock band.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230902834653/en/
    See photos from opening night, free of use, for your consideration, HERE .
  • Most recently, Aerosmith released their ultimate career-spanning Greatest Hits collection via UMe/Capitol, which debuted at No.

AEROSMITH UNVEIL CAREER-SPANNING COMPILATION GREATEST HITS ON OFFICIAL AEROSMITH STORE

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating five decades of definitive anthems and some of the most recognizable hits of all-time, four-time GRAMMY® award-winning and diamond-certified Boston rock legends Aerosmith (Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer), announce the release of the ultimate career-spanning Greatest Hits collection today via UMe/Capitol. Featuring 44 handpicked tracks in the deluxe editions with packaging curated by Aerosmith, the set is available for pre-order today along with a new merch collection, only through the band's official artist store and will be available for pre-order at all other retailers and DSPs on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

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  • Last month, Aerosmith announced their PEACE OUT™ Farewell Tour with special guest The Black Crowes.
  • Fans will see one of the most significant American rock bands in history one last time during this not-to-be-missed final tour.
  • Every night will celebrate the five decades of Aerosmith's groundbreaking hits as they celebrate 50 years as America's greatest rock band.
  • high-fidelity experience on the road, calibrating each arena with leading-edge technology so fans don't miss a beat of Aerosmith's classic rock tunes in quality audio.

BLEU BLANC BOUGE Ball hockey continues thanks to the support of Sun Life

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Designed for third and fourth grade students in communities where BLEU BLANC BOUGE outdoor rinks have been built, the program allows underprivileged youth to experience the benefits of a healthy and physically active lifestyle through ball hockey activities.

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  • Designed for third and fourth grade students in communities where BLEU BLANC BOUGE outdoor rinks have been built, the program allows underprivileged youth to experience the benefits of a healthy and physically active lifestyle through ball hockey activities.
  • Sun Life will continue to act as the presenting sponsor of the BLEU BLANC BOUGE Ball Hockey program, which it has been financially supporting since 2020 with annual contributions of $150,000, for an additional three years.
  • The BLEU BLANC BOUGE Ball Hockey program goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to supporting grassroots organizations and building healthy, sustainable communities," said Robert Dumas, President and CEO, Sun Life Quebec.
  • Each participant is also given a ball hockey starter kit, including a stick and a ball, so they can continue to develop their stickhandling skills.

WWE® Breaks All-Time Gate & Viewership Records at Elimination Chamber®

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the 2023 Elimination Chamber, which emanated from the Bell Centre in Montreal, became WWE’s highest-grossing and most-viewed Elimination Chamber in company history.

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  • WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the 2023 Elimination Chamber, which emanated from the Bell Centre in Montreal, became WWE’s highest-grossing and most-viewed Elimination Chamber in company history.
  • Viewership of the 2023 Elimination Chamber saw a 54 percent increase versus the previous record set in 2022.
  • It also marked the largest gate ever for any WWE event held in Montreal and the largest gate in the history of Elimination Chamber.
  • Elimination Chamber sponsorship revenue was up nearly 300 percent versus 2022.

WWE® Elimination Chamber® Headed to Montreal on February 18

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the Bell Centre in Montreal will host Elimination Chamber on Saturday, February 18, 2023.

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  • WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that the Bell Centre in Montreal will host Elimination Chamber on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
  • Elimination Chamber marks the first premium live event to take place in Montreal in 14 years.
  • Combo tickets for Elimination Chamber and Friday Night SmackDown go on sale Friday, November 18 at 10 AM ET via Ticketmaster.ca.
  • Individual tickets for Elimination Chamber and Friday Night SmackDown will be available beginning Friday, December 2 at 10 AM ET.

Subway Canada® Announces Multi-Year Collaborations with the NBA and Toronto Raptors

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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As part of the collaboration with the NBA, Subway Canada becomes an official partner of the 2022 NBA Canada Series presented by Bell.

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  • As part of the collaboration with the NBA, Subway Canada becomes an official partner of the 2022 NBA Canada Series presented by Bell.
  • Additionally, Subway Canada and the NBA will host a "Super Subs" digital content series across NBA Canada social media channels.
  • "We're excited to work with Subway Canada to create unique experiences for NBA fans across the country," says NBA Canada Managing Director Leah MacNab.
  • As part of the collaboration between Subway Canada and the Raptors, beginning at the tip-off of the regular season, for each point scored by a Raptors bench player, Subway Canada will make a donation to its Never Miss Lunch initiative in support of Food Banks Canada.