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Kara Swisher to receive CJF Tribute Award

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is delighted to announce it will honour media icon Kara Swisher with its annual CJF Tribute, in recognition of her trailblazing journalism career, fearlessly speaking truth to power within the technology industry.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is delighted to announce it will honour media icon Kara Swisher with its annual CJF Tribute, in recognition of her trailblazing journalism career, fearlessly speaking truth to power within the technology industry.
  • The annual CJF Tribute recognizes media luminaries who have made an exceptional journalistic impact on the international stage.
  • The Tribute will be presented at the CJF annual Awards evening on June 12 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.
  • The CJF will provide a copy to all attendees at the CJF Awards evening.

Forty Pillars Mining Corp. Closes Private Placement of Units

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Vancouver, B.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forty Pillars Mining Corp. (CSE: PLLR) (the “Company” or “Forty Pillars”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering (the “Offering”) by issuing 2,440,000 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.05 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $122,000 (the “Offering”).

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  • THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES
    Vancouver, B.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forty Pillars Mining Corp. (CSE: PLLR) (the “Company” or “Forty Pillars”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering (the “Offering”) by issuing 2,440,000 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.05 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $122,000 (the “Offering”).
  • Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company and one transferrable common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”).
  • The proceeds raised from the Offering are expected to be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
  • The securities issued under the Offering are subject to a four month hold period expiring on May 17, 2024, in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.

POET Technologies Provides Update on Non-Brokered Private Placement

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  POET Technologies Inc. ("POET" or the "Corporation") (TSXV: PTK; NASDAQ: POET) is pleased to announce the success of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of up to 4,098,360 units of the Corporation (the "Units") at a price of C$1.22 (US$0.90) per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to approximately C$5.0 million (US$3.7 million) (the "Offering").

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  • The Corporation has set January 24, 2024 as the closing date for the Offering.
  • For additional information concerning the Offering, refer to the contact information below or contact [email protected].
  • “We appreciate the expression of interest the and participation from shareholders and insiders so far,” said Kevin Barnes, VP Finance and Administration.
  • For additional information concerning the Offering, refer to the contact information below or contact [email protected].

CCV CAPITAL: Green Technology, Extreme Climate, Now and Future

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Monday, January 15, 2024

The CCV team, led by Wei Zhou, inherits the green technology genes from KPCB.

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  • The CCV team, led by Wei Zhou, inherits the green technology genes from KPCB.
  • Since its establishment in 2017, CCV has strategically invested in numerous innovative enterprises related to green technology.
  • Wei Zhou emphasized that CCV will continue to deepen its involvement in the green technology industry, expressing confidence that more Chinese entrepreneurial teams will have opportunities to go global in the field of green technology.
  • The overall direction of green technology was sound, but as a venture capital firm, we must focus on returns.

Brookfield Asset Management Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) (“Brookfield Asset Management”) today announced it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) for the renewal of its normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 34,605,494 Class A Limited Voting Shares (“Class A Shares”), representing approximately 10% of the public float of Brookfield Asset Management’s outstanding Class A Shares.

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  • BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (NYSE: BAM, TSX: BAM) (“Brookfield Asset Management”) today announced it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) for the renewal of its normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 34,605,494 Class A Limited Voting Shares (“Class A Shares”), representing approximately 10% of the public float of Brookfield Asset Management’s outstanding Class A Shares.
  • The period of the normal course issuer bid will extend from January 11, 2024 to January 10, 2025, or an earlier date should Brookfield Asset Management complete its purchases.
  • Brookfield Asset Management believes that, in such circumstances, the outstanding Class A Shares represent an attractive investment for Brookfield Asset Management, since a portion of its excess cash generated on an annual basis can be invested for an attractive risk adjusted return through the issuer bid.
  • Brookfield Asset Management also announced that it has entered into an automatic purchase plan in relation to the normal course issuer bid.

Xperi Expands its Global Footprint with its Powered by TiVo Media Platform for Smart TVs and Connected Car

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Over the past 12 months, Xperi has experienced rapid success with its independent media platforms.

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  • Over the past 12 months, Xperi has experienced rapid success with its independent media platforms.
  • TiVo OS for smart TVs and DTS AutoStage Video Service Powered by TiVo for connected cars are focused on delivering an extraordinary entertainment experience in a way that feels more intuitive, immersive and personal.
  • In the latter half of 2023, Vestel, TiVo’s first OEM partner, began to release smart TVs to market.
  • Beginning in Spring 2024, leading UK retailer Argos is expected to offer Powered by TiVo TVs through their Bush TV brand.

Cielo Advances Carseland Project With Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placement of Flow-Through Shares

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV: CMC; OTC: CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”), an environmental technology company targeting sustainable fuel production using wood waste such as hardwood railway ties, is pleased to announce that they have secured funding for the next stage of engineering development of the Carseland Project through the closing of its previously announced non-brokered flow-through private placement (the “Private Placement”).

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  • Under the Private Placement, Cielo issued a total of 16,750,000 flow-through shares (the "FT Shares") at a price of $0.04 per FT Share for aggregate gross proceeds of $670,000.
  • Certain insiders of the Company, including CEO Ryan Jackson and CFO Jasdeep K. Dhaliwal, participated in the Private Placement for a total of $410,000.
  • In addition, Steve Kresnyak P.Eng, EVP and Chief Technology Officer of Expander, invested $200,000 under the Private Placement.
  • As noted, certain insiders of the Company participated in the Private Placement and acquired an aggregate of 10,250,000 FT Shares.

Interfield Global Software Inc. Announces Further Closing of Private Placement Financing

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interfield Global Software Inc. (NEO: IFSS) (the “Company”) announces a further closing (“Second Tranche”) of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing (the "Offering"). The Offering consists of up to 8,000,000 units of the Company (the "Units") at a price of $0.25 per Unit, for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000 subject to increase at the discretion of the board of directors of the Company.

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  • ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Interfield Global Software Inc. (NEO: IFSS) (the “Company”) announces a further closing (“Second Tranche”) of its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing (the "Offering").
  • Closing of one or more further tranches are anticipated, with final completion expected to occur on or about January 22, 2024.
  • The Offering is subject to receipt of all applicable regulatory approvals, including the approval of Neo Exchange Inc.
  • The Offering will be completed pursuant to the accredited investor exemption from the prospectus requirements under applicable Canadian securities laws.

Brookfield Infrastructure to Host Fourth Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call

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Monday, January 1, 2024

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Jan. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners will hold its fourth quarter 2023 conference call and webcast on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

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  • BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Jan. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners will hold its fourth quarter 2023 conference call and webcast on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
  • Results will be released that morning before 7:00 a.m. (ET) and will be available on our website at https://bip.brookfield.com .
  • Participants can join by conference call or webcast:
    Upon registering, you will be emailed a dial-in number, direct passcode and unique PIN.
  • This process will bypass the operator and avoid the queue.

Exploring the Enhancing Charms of Chinese Culture Through Unicom Stories: A Resounding Success at the China Unicom Cultural Journey, University of Reading Open Day Event

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Exploring the Enhancing Charms of Chinese Culture Through Unicom Stories: A Resounding Success at the China Unicom Cultural Journey, University of Reading Open Day Event

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  • Exploring the Enhancing Charms of Chinese Culture Through Unicom Stories: A Resounding Success at the China Unicom Cultural Journey, University of Reading Open Day Event
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • On October 31st, 2023, China Unicom (Europe) Operating Company (CUE) successfully hosted the China Unicom Cultural Journey themed open day event for the University of Reading in London.
  • Over 20 students and faculty visited the company to learn about Chinese culture, China Unicom’s brand, products, and services.
  • I am very impressive!”A student from University of Reading, Siyuan Yang (Apple), highly appreciated China Unicom’s brand culture and values.