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Holland America Line Appoints Bill Zucker Vice President of Public Relations and Communications

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

SEATTLE, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line announces the appointment of Bill Zucker as vice president of public relations and communications. A leader in media strategy, brand reputation and crisis communications, Zucker brings more than 20 years of consulting experience to the executive position.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line announces the appointment of Bill Zucker as vice president of public relations and communications.
  • In his role as vice president of public relations and communications, Zucker will head the development, advancement and execution of public relations and communications functions, including media relations, special events, issues management, corporate giving and internal communications.
  • "Bill comes to Holland America Line with decades of retail communications and crisis management experience that will drive our public relations strategy and help us boldly tell our story in a new way," said Antorcha.
  • Zucker joins Holland America Line most recently from Ketchum, a leading global communications consultancy, where he held the position of managing director, executive advisory and media services.

Joint Statement by Minister Lametti and Minister Ien on legislation to criminalize conversion therapy receiving Royal Assent

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Bill C-4, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy) received Royal Assent on December 8, 2021, and will come into force on January 7, 2022.

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  • Bill C-4, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy) received Royal Assent on December 8, 2021, and will come into force on January 7, 2022.
  • "The consensus demonstrated by Parliamentarians in Canada is a part of an emerging global consensus surrounding the real and life-long harms for conversion therapy victims and survivors.
  • In fact, with these changes to the Criminal Code, Canada's criminal laws on conversion therapy are among the most comprehensive in the world.
  • Ontario, Nova Scotia, PEI, Yukon and Qubec have enacted legislation addressing different aspects of conversion therapy in their jurisdiction.

Holland America Line Names Kacy Cole Vice President of Marketing & E-commerce

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

SEATTLE, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is tapping the digital expertise of Kacy Cole, naming her the cruise line's new vice president of marketing and e-commerce. Cole comes to the cruise industry with more than 20 years of global experience leading marketing functions, implementing digital transformation and integrating brand and performance marketing together to deliver growth. She will report to Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer.

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  • Cole brings more than 20 years of digital, integrated and consumer marketing experience to the cruise line
    SEATTLE, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is tapping the digital expertise of Kacy Cole, naming her the cruise line's new vice president of marketing and e-commerce.
  • "Kacy joins Holland America Line with an impressive reputation as an impactful marketing leader, and her expertise will help drive our brand to more clearly define our position as one of the world's leading cruise lines," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
  • "We welcome Kacy to the Holland America Line team and look forward to working together to sharpen our marketing strategies."
  • Prior to joining Holland America Line, Cole was senior vice president of marketing at digital platform LTK (formerly Rewardstyle + Liketoknow.it) where she was responsible for global marketing functions.

Broadband Challenges in Remote and Indigenous Communities Featured in December 13th Conference

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The next installment of Canadas Rural & Remote Broadband Communities (CRRBC.ca) conference, with i-VALLEY, will be held Monday, December 13, 2021.

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  • The next installment of Canadas Rural & Remote Broadband Communities (CRRBC.ca) conference, with i-VALLEY, will be held Monday, December 13, 2021.
  • Conference founder, Amedeo Bernardi stated, COVID has fundamentally changed our expectations for connectivity anywhere in Canada.
  • Access to reliable, sufficient and affordable broadband has become an essential public good as opposed to just a consumer good.
  • She currently works with other college and university presidents in Canada to raise the profile of colleges serving rural and remote communities.

Avant Launches Cognoscente Brand with First Premium Craft Tasting Flight

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The launch of our Craft Tasting Flight speaks to who we are as a company: innovative, exclusive and focused on delivering high quality products as leaders in the premium cannabis industry, said Norton Singhavon, Avants Founder and CEO.

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  • The launch of our Craft Tasting Flight speaks to who we are as a company: innovative, exclusive and focused on delivering high quality products as leaders in the premium cannabis industry, said Norton Singhavon, Avants Founder and CEO.
  • We believe debuting the Craft Tasting Flight keeps our competitive edge by pushing the envelope as to what consumers expect from the industry, and uniquely positions Avant to capture market share.
  • With a limited quantity of only 420 units available, it is expected that the Craft Tasting Flight will allow consumers to experience and compare the effects of some of the industrys highest quality craft cannabis while showcasing Avants top shelf brand.
  • The Craft Tasting Flight was made using detailed post-harvest techniques in order to optimize moisture, cannabinoid and terpene profiles, and it was packaged using delicate hand-trimming techniques.

Brixton Metals Drills 84.00m of 1.1 g/t Gold within 146m of 0.74 g/t Gold at the Trapper Target on its Thorn Project

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Samples that returned greater than 10 g/t Au are being analyzed using a Full Metallic Screening method.

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  • Samples that returned greater than 10 g/t Au are being analyzed using a Full Metallic Screening method.
  • The geochemical footprint for the Trapper Gold Target was expanded in 2021 to 4km by 1.5km.
  • The Trapper Target represents a volcanic and intrusive hosted gold target.
  • The Trapper Target is royalty free and is one of 14 mineralized targets areas on the wholly owned Thorn Project.

Triumph Gold Drills 106.50 m of 0.76 g/t AuEq and Expands the Blue Sky Zone at the Freegold Mountain Project, Yukon

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

1 Gold equivalent [AuEq] is used for illustrative purposes, to express the combined value of gold, silver, copper, and molybdenum as a percentage of gold.

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  • 1 Gold equivalent [AuEq] is used for illustrative purposes, to express the combined value of gold, silver, copper, and molybdenum as a percentage of gold.
  • High-grade intervals are reported using >1.0 g/t AuEq cutoff with no more than 5 metres of consecutive internal dilution.
  • 2 Reinterpretation of the Blue Sky Zone was completed by reviewing historical drill holes along the NE trend.
  • Geological data (core logs, assays, and core photos) was inspected for structural and geochemical signatures that match characteristics of the Blue Sky Zone.

GivingTuesday: Celebrating 10 years of generosity and unity around the world

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Monday, November 29, 2021

"Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts," says Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation.

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  • "Everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts," says Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation.
  • "Generosity has the power to unite and heal us in good times and bad," says Marina Glogovac, President and CEO of CanadaHelps.
  • GivingTuesday unleashes generosity around the world to bring about real change in communities.
  • Across Canada and in 80 countries around the world, GivingTuesday unites communities by sharing our capacity to care for and empower one another.

Winter Weather Whiplash! A Stormy and Changeable Season Across Canada

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Monday, November 29, 2021

"Canadians should be prepared for winter weather whiplash over the coming months," said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network.

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  • "Canadians should be prepared for winter weather whiplash over the coming months," said Chris Scott, Chief Meteorologist at The Weather Network.
  • A 'come and go' winter is expected with periods of stormy winter weather, followed by extended periods of mild weather, including a prolonged thaw for southern areas.
  • While December should bring a period of traditional early winter weather, the heart of the season will lack persistent severe cold.
  • Keep in mind that winter brings rapidly changing weather and dangerous travel conditions throughout Canada.

Brandt Offers Support Following Devastating BC Flooding

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Friday, November 26, 2021

"Stepping up when our employees, customers and the community needs us most is part of who we are at Brandt.

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  • "Stepping up when our employees, customers and the community needs us most is part of who we are at Brandt.
  • As a family-owned company, we are proud to support the many families in the communities that support us in this time of need," said Brandt CEO, Shaun Semple.
  • Brandt has 13 branch locations in B.C., serving hundreds of local customers impacted by the floods.
  • The Brandt Group of Companies headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada is comprised of Brandt Agricultural Products, Brandt Engineered Products, Brandt Equipment Solutions, Brandt Road Rail, Brandt Positioning Technology, Brandt Truck Rigging & Trailers, Brandt Finance, Brandt Developments Ltd., Brandt Road Technology, Brandt Mineral Technology, and Brandt Tractor Ltd. the world's largest privately-owned John Deere Construction & Forestry equipment dealer.