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Rewiring the brain: More than $25 million to advance Sunnybrook's Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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The gift will also endow a new Harquail Chair in Neuromodulation to be held by the Harquail Centre's director.

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  • The gift will also endow a new Harquail Chair in Neuromodulation to be held by the Harquail Centre's director.
  • "The Harquail family's generous foundational support established the Harquail Centre as a global leader in brain therapy," said Dr. Nir Lipsman, director of the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation and associate professor of surgery at U of T, who will be the inaugural Harquail Chair in Neuromodulation.
  • In addition to the Harquail family's investment, Sunnybrook Foundation and U of T have committed $3 million and $1 million respectively in matching funds to the Harquail Centre for Neuromodulation.
  • Deeply interdisciplinary in its approach, the Harquail Centre supports a critical mass of experts in surgery, internal medicine, psychiatry, neurology and other fields.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment to the Tax Court of Canada

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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John C. Yuan, Counsel in the Tax Law Services Porfolio at Justice Canada in Ottawa, is appointed a judge of the Tax Court of Canada.

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  • John C. Yuan, Counsel in the Tax Law Services Porfolio at Justice Canada in Ottawa, is appointed a judge of the Tax Court of Canada.
  • I am confident he will serve Canadians well as a member of the Tax Court of Canada."
  • Justice Yuan joined the Tax Law Services Portfolio of the Department of Justice Canada in 2022 as counsel in the legal services unit for the Canada Revenue Agency.
  • Budget 2022 provides for 22 new judicial positions, along with two associate judges at the Tax Court of Canada.

Borets International rebrands to Levare International and announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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Accordingly, the rebranding of the company to Levare International Limited (Levare or Company) better aligns with the forward-thinking mindset of new leadership.

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  • Accordingly, the rebranding of the company to Levare International Limited (Levare or Company) better aligns with the forward-thinking mindset of new leadership.
  • And, as the Company embarks on this new path, it will do so under new leadership with the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman.
  • The Shareholder and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Merrill A. Miller, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Levare.
  • He has also served as Chairman of Borets International and in the past 15 months Pete has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of HMH Inc., an oilfield equipment manufacturer.

NASDAQ:SMX Enforces International Prosecution Capabilities to Investigate Illegal Short and Spoofing and Empowers its International Legal Prosecuting Task Force with Mr. Joshua Skule former FBI Executive Assistance Director

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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The Company has also authorized Mr. Skule to formally liaise with international law enforcement agencies across the world, specifically INTERPOL, and Irish authorities.

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  • The Company has also authorized Mr. Skule to formally liaise with international law enforcement agencies across the world, specifically INTERPOL, and Irish authorities.
  • If evidence allows, SMX will consider legal activities through the Irish legal system and filing a request for intervention by INTERPOL.
  • While assigned to the Chicago Division, Mr. Skule investigated violent crimes, public corruption, corporate and white-collar fraud, and organized crime.
  • Due to Mr. Skule's extensive intelligence and investigative experience, his expertise is considered paramount to the success of the SMX ad hoc International Legal Prosecuting Task Force.

Cognizant Commits $5.3 Million in Philanthropic Support to Expand STEM Education and Access to Tech Careers

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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TEANECK, N.J., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has announced $5.3 million in philanthropic support for 14 organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. This funding will help broaden access to K-12 STEM education and advance equitable career pathways, a philanthropic commitment consistent with Cognizant's vision to leverage technology to improve everyday life. The financial contributions announced today will support the following organizations:

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  • "Through our philanthropic efforts, we are expanding on-ramps to tech careers through greater access to high-quality STEM education and inclusion for those historically underrepresented in the industry.
  • The outlet provides in-depth coverage of industry-leading programs, ensuring students, families, policymakers, and companies learn about promising education and career pathways.
  • Ada Developers Academy Alexandra Holien, Interim CEO: "Ada is changing the face of tech, and we are thrilled that Cognizant is investing in our work.
  • Girlstart Shane Woods, Executive Director: "Thanks to support from Cognizant, Girlstart can provide free year-round STEM programming for 2,000+ girls in grades 4-8.

Purolator, University of Toronto and City of Toronto launch Urban Quick Stop on campus

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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The St. George Urban Quick Stop offers full retail services for customers to drop off and pick up shipments.

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  • The St. George Urban Quick Stop offers full retail services for customers to drop off and pick up shipments.
  • The Urban Quick Stop will serve as a living laboratory for transportation researchers at the university's Mobility Network and the Smart Freight Centre .
  • The first Purolator Urban Quick Stop opened in July at the Green P parking lot at 19 Spadina Road (north of Bloor Street West).
  • The two Urban Quick Stop mini hubs are part of a pilot program with a total of five e-bikes.

PureFacts launches program for sustainable and meaningful community growth

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureFacts Financial Solutions has launched a comprehensive corporate citizenship program called PurePossibilities.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureFacts Financial Solutions has launched a comprehensive corporate citizenship program called PurePossibilities.
  • The program was designed to help people in three main areas by providing essential needs, support in education, and meaningful employment.
  • What differentiates this program is that our employees provide mentorship to help scholarship recipients land a job at PureFacts or in our network.
  • And while the program is growing faster than the team had anticipated, PureFacts is excited about the possibilities of making a difference in the community and towards its vision of Worldwide Wealth.

Bob Gardner and Dara Jahani Join Logile’s Global Sales Organization

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Logile, Inc. , the leading store planning and execution management provider to the retail industry, today announced that industry veterans Bob Gardner and Dara Jahani have joined the Logile team as senior vice president of global sales and vice president of global presales and product strategy respectively.

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  • Logile, Inc. , the leading store planning and execution management provider to the retail industry, today announced that industry veterans Bob Gardner and Dara Jahani have joined the Logile team as senior vice president of global sales and vice president of global presales and product strategy respectively.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210928005709/en/
    Bob Gardner, Logile Senior Vice President of Global Sales (Photo: Business Wire)
    Bob Gardner is an accomplished sales executive with over two decades experience in enterprise software and management consulting with Axsium, EmployTouch and Workbrain (now Infor).
  • Having watched Logiles trajectory since day one, I am thrilled to join this innovative company.
  • I am pleased they will be leading our expanding sales team and recruiting other high-talent sales leaders and solution engineers to join Logile, said Rick Schlenker, Logiles co-founder and EVP of sales and marketing.

Nasdaq Appoints Jeremy Skule Chief Strategy Officer

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Friday, January 22, 2021
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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Nasdaq (NDAQ) announced Jeremy Skule has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Nasdaq (NDAQ) announced Jeremy Skule has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Since joining Nasdaq in 2012, Skule has led the global rebranding of Nasdaq, as well as held a leadership role in developing the companys 2017 strategic pivot to embrace its core strengths in data, analytics and technology.
  • Nasdaq has been at the forefront of evolving the global economy through groundbreaking innovation and leadership, said Skule.
  • Nasdaq is now conducting a search for a new Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to Skule.