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Minister St-Onge announces new measures to improve accountability and foster a safe and sustainable culture change in sport

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The concrete measures I have announced today are part of a long-term shift to turn the tide on a much-needed culture change in sport.

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  • The concrete measures I have announced today are part of a long-term shift to turn the tide on a much-needed culture change in sport.
  • The new mandatory requirements will increase the accountability of sport organizations, improve governance practices, and prioritize athlete representation in decision-making structures.
  • These rules aim to promote a respectful sport culture that offers quality, inclusive, accessible, welcoming, and safe sport experiences.
  • This foundational code provides the Canadian sport community with a significant tool for preventing and effectively responding to maltreatment in sport.

GFL Environmental Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Revenue increased by 28.4% to $1,799.1 million in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the first quarter of 2022.

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  • Revenue increased by 28.4% to $1,799.1 million in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the first quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 increased by 24.3% to $440.5 million in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the first quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin1 was 24.5% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 25.3% in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Includes the expected contribution of acquisitions completed in 2023 (other than contribution from 2023 acquisitions previously reflected in the Company's 2023 full year guidance provided on February 21, 2023).

GFL Environmental Inc. Appoints Sandra Levy to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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VAUGHAN, ON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL") today announced that Sandra Levy has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective April 28, 2023.

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  • VAUGHAN, ON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - GFL Environmental Inc. (NYSE: GFL) (TSX: GFL) ("GFL") today announced that Sandra Levy has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective April 28, 2023.
  • Ms. Levy's election will expand the board to 10 directors, nine of whom are independent.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Sandra to the GFL board of directors, following an extensive search for a new independent director", said Patrick Dovigi, Founder and CEO of GFL.
  • "Sandra's broad experience as a lawyer, an HR professional, and an Olympian allows her to bring a unique perspective to GFL's Board."

Canadian Tire Corporation Champions Gender Equity in Sport

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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TORONTO, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) today announced its new Women's Sport Initiative (WSI), a multi-million-dollar investment, earmarking a minimum 50% of its sponsorship dollars towards women's professional sport by 2026.

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  • TORONTO, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) today announced its new Women's Sport Initiative (WSI), a multi-million-dollar investment, earmarking a minimum 50% of its sponsorship dollars towards women's professional sport by 2026.
  • "Canadian Tire Corporation is proud of our longstanding commitment to gender equity and inclusion in sport, from the playground to the podium and now, to the professional arena with the introduction of our Women's Sport Initiative.
  • "When we invest in gender equity, we make sport better for all."
  • "That's why Project 8 was created and why initiatives like this one from Canadian Tire are so important.

MSG SPORTS NAMES CHRIS OVERHOLT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) ("MSG Sports") today announced that Chris Overholt – a highly-regarded sports, media and entertainment executive – has been named Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships, effective March 27.

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  • NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (NYSE: MSGS) ("MSG Sports") today announced that Chris Overholt – a highly-regarded sports, media and entertainment executive – has been named Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships, effective March 27.
  • In this position, Mr. Overholt will oversee all global partnership sales efforts for MSG Sports and Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., including large cross-venue and platform deals across both companies' portfolio of world-renowned assets.
  • "Madison Square Garden, its teams, venues and people collectively represent the worlds' preeminent sports, media & entertainment platform," said Mr. Overholt.
  • Mr. Overholt joins MSG Sports from Overactive Media, Canada's leading esports and media enterprise, where he was the President and Chief Executive Officer.

Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre Holds Official Unveiling of New Tennis Bubble Facility

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Saturday, November 5, 2022
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CALGARY, Nov. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC), Calgarys premier, state-of-the-art tennis facility, unveiled its new five-court bubble tennis facility.

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  • CALGARY, Nov. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC), Calgarys premier, state-of-the-art tennis facility, unveiled its new five-court bubble tennis facility.
  • Calgary National Bank Challenger player also Sabine Lisicki, attended the opening ceremony held at OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre in Calgary, Alberta on Saturday.
  • The grand opening of the five-court bubbled facility at OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre is another moment of significance for this program, comments Michael Downey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tennis Canada.
  • Founded in 2013 and opened in 2016, the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre is a staple of the Acadia and Calgary community.

Water for All and Vivoblu Join Canoe Kayak Canada in Supporting Ukrainian Canoe Team With a Donation of Much-Needed Water Filters for Use Back Home

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Last week we saw that demonstrated beautifully at the 2022 International Canoe Federations Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Dartmouth.

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  • Last week we saw that demonstrated beautifully at the 2022 International Canoe Federations Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships in Dartmouth.
  • Leading up to the competition, Canoe Kayak Canada partnered with several different organizations to facilitate and financially support Team Ukraines travel, accommodations and participation at the event.
  • In all, the Ukrainian team brought in 5 medals and the competition this week - 2 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze!
  • We are so grateful that Canoe Kayak Canada made it possible for us to get these filters directly to the Ukrainian team.

 Flow Beverage Corp. Becomes the Official Water Partner of Tennis Canada at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Toronto and Montreal

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (Flow), today announced it will be the official water partner of the National Bank Open (NBO) presented by Rogers, in collaboration with Tennis Canada, and the exclusive water supplier for Sobeys Stadium in Toronto and Stade IGA in Montral during the events.

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  • Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (Flow), today announced it will be the official water partner of the National Bank Open (NBO) presented by Rogers, in collaboration with Tennis Canada, and the exclusive water supplier for Sobeys Stadium in Toronto and Stade IGA in Montral during the events.
  • The partnership with Flow, a high-scoring B Corporation that focuses on sustainability, aligns with the NBOs own commitment to sustainability.
  • Flows CEO, Nicholas Reichenbach, said, We are pleased that we will be the official water partner of the National Bank Open, reaching millions of fans across North America.
  • Flow is an ideal water choice for a world-class athletic organization like Tennis Canada.

Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre Begins Construction on New Tennis Bubble

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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CALGARY, Alberta, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC), Calgarys premier, state-of-the-art tennis facility, began construction on the installation of its first covered courts project.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre (ATC), Calgarys premier, state-of-the-art tennis facility, began construction on the installation of its first covered courts project.
  • We absolutely love the sport of tennis and are determined to share its benefits with more Canadians, says Danny Da Costa, CEO of Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre.
  • Earlier this year, Tennis Canada announced the beginning of similar bubble construction projects in Waterloo (QC), and Ancaster and Markham (ON).
  • Founded in 2013 and opened in 2016, the Osten & Victor Alberta Tennis Centre is a staple of the Acadia and Calgary community.

RBC Community Junior Golf partners with publicly accessible golf courses to build greater diversity and inclusivity in the sport

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced the first wave of publicly accessible golf courses selected to join RBC Community Junior Golf , a new initiative designed to build greater diversity and inclusivity in golf by creating affordable access to the sport for youth in underrepresented communities across Canada.

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  • TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, RBC announced the first wave of publicly accessible golf courses selected to join RBC Community Junior Golf , a new initiative designed to build greater diversity and inclusivity in golf by creating affordable access to the sport for youth in underrepresented communities across Canada.
  • RBC Community Junior Golf Locations:
    Club de Golf Municipal Dallaire Rouyn-Noranda, QC
    Club de Golf Les Rivires Trois-Rivires, QC
    Humber Valley Golf Course Etobicoke, ON
    Legends on the Niagara Niagara, ON
    Mill River Golf Course Woodstock, PEI
    Peel Village Golf Course Brampton, ON
    Tam O'Shanter Golf Course Scarborough, ON
    Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course Brantford, ON
    Whitewater Golf Club Thunder Bay, ON
    "As a long-standing supporter of golf and an advocate for youth, RBC is proud to bring RBC Community Junior Golf to life," said Shannon Cole, Vice-President, Brand Marketing, RBC.
  • Canadian youth ages five to 18 years can benefit from programming at one of the participating golf courses.
  • RBC Community Junior Golf participating facilities will work with community centres or schools in their local area to register youth participants.